Youth Steering Committee

Hey! My name is Caitlyn Chen and I am a clarinet player for the Senior Winds division. I am a Grade 11 student at Southpointe Academy and I have been a part of RDYO for 4 years now. Outside of playing clarinet, I can be found with my nose in a book, playing basketball, playing piano or listening to music. As part of the Youth Steering Committee, I hope to help bring a student voice to RDYO and to expand and strengthen our community.

My name is Levi Tolentino. I am in grade 10 and attend Hugh McRoberts Secondary. I have been a member of RDYO for four 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.

My name is Jacky, and I am a first-year IB student at Churchill Secondary School. I play the clarinet in the Senior Winds division and have been a member of the RDYO for six years. Beyond music, I enjoy creating sketches in my free time and am also a competitive figure skater. Through being in this position, I hope to share my passion for music and inspire more young people to explore playing in an orchestra. I look forward to learning, growing, and connecting with others as we embark on this musical journey together.

Hi! My name is Tim, and I'm 15 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.

Hi everyone! My name is Jerry, and I play the baritone in the Senior Winds division. I am 16 years old, and I have been playing in the RDYO for 5 years. I really enjoy playing in this orchestra ever since I joined, loving how the RDYO provides such a astonishing and unique platform for young musicians to learn, play, and enjoy music. As part of the Youth Steering Committee, I hope to help make the members of this orchestra join together like a family, this way we encourage others to join and enjoy being part of the RDYO, helping more young musicians like us to further explore their passion in music.