Youth Steering Committee
RDYO is committed to leadership by Youth. We are the first Youth Orchestra in BC that has a Youth Steering Commitee, working in close relationship with the orchestra's Directors and Board to ensure the orchestra stays Youth-Centered.
We are looking for 4 more members to join Ivan, Natalia, Levi, and Tim for the 2026-2027 season. If you are a member of RDYO or an alumni, aged 15-30, please consider joining this Youth leadership team. To express interest, please email us here
Natalia Xia
Committee Member
Hi! My name is Natalia Xia, and I am a grade 12 student at Pacific Academy. I play the flute in the Symphony division and this is my sixth year at RDYO. Besides playing the flute, I enjoy reading, snowboarding, and playing the piano. As a member of the Youth Steering Committee, I hope to share my passion for music with other young musicians and help grow and strengthen our community.
Ivan Chung
Committee Member
Hello! My name is Ivan Chung and I am a clarient player in the Symphony Orchestra Division. I am a Grade 12 student studying in Seaquam Secondary School and this is my fifth year in RDYO. Besides playing clarinet, I like to play drums, badminton, listen classical and jazz music. As a new Youth Steering Committee, I would like to encourage my music expriences to Junior and Senior Winds members, in order to let them have a smoother transition from Wind Ensemble to Symphony Orchestra.
Levi Tolentino
Secretary
My name is Levi Tolentino. I am in grade 12 and attend Hugh McRoberts Secondary. I have been a member of RDYO for six years and currently play trombone for the Senior Winds Division. If I am not found practicing an instrument, I will most likely be biking, skiing, or catching up on sleep. As part of the Youth Steering Committee, I want to bring social skills to help bond orchestra members and create an inclusive family which in turn will allow our community to become well-knit. I would also like to help newer members of the orchestra by supporting and giving them the confidence that they need to shine. I hope that this will start a chain reaction, allowing younger musicians to find their joy and passion in music.
Lucas Chu
Committee Member
My name is Lucas Chu and I'm in grade 11. This year will be my first time playing violin in Symphony and I am ecstatic to serve as a committee member. Outside of the orchestra, I like playing badminton and video games. I hope that this year will be one of our best seasons yet!
Tim Dai
Committee Member
Hi! My name is Tim, and I'm 17 years old. I play the clarinet in the Symphony division. Outside of music, I enjoy photography and have a passion for graphic design. As a member of the Youth Steering Committee, I hope my contributions help raise awareness about RDYO, encourage more people to join, and inspire others to pursue their passion for music.
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