Grow Music is so proud of this 2023 graduating senior!  JATAYO JONES Jatayo Jones began playing cello and taking lessons in 5th grade. He clearly loved music from the get-go and has been a steadfast, rising star ever since! Tayo has been section leader in both MYO & MYS (Missoula Youth Orchestra/Symphony) and has auditioned into the cello section of the MT All-State Orchestra for the previous 2 years. He joined the Cello Mafia 6 years ago and has been a wonderful addition to the group since. Tayo's love and enthusiasm for the ensemble and the music has always been obvious and he very naturally transitioned from learner to leader. Tayo has been my main assistant with Cello Mafia for the last 2 years and has been a great support to the entire group. "Being able to {play and} teach through Cello Mafia has been a great experience because it first allowed me to get comfortable playing in groups and gave me the time and resources needed to feel comfortable playing my instrument. Because I was able to start teaching in Cello Mafia, I was then confident enough to teach private lessons of my own." - J. Jones His creativity, love, and community-minded approach to the arts doesn't stop there - Jatayo really enjoys theater! He recently finished stage directing for Sentinel High School's production of CLUE, and can be seen playing in the pit of MATILDA, produced by Missoula Children's Theater, Inc. Most recently, Tayo received the great news of being offered a full-tuition scholarship to attend music school at the University of Montana! He will be attending this Fall and studying cello with Dr. Adam Collins in the UM School of Music. I am thrilled at his accomplishments and am excited to see the fruits of his continued commitment to the arts. Go, Tayo! HEAR JATAYO PLAY!! THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 27th, JATAYO WILL BE PERFORMING ELGAR'S CELLO CONCERTO (1st Movement) with the Missoula Youth Symphony, directed by Mr. Ryan Davis. 7:30PM in the Hellgate High School Auditorium - free and open to the public. Not to be missed!
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Addie just found out she's going to YOLA National! She will be joining other youth from throughout the US in a 10-day intensive orchestra program, culminating in a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, conducted by Los Angeles Phil's Gustavo Dudamel. An intensive summer orchestra program with a focus on rigorous artistic development, the YOLA National Festival is for young musicians from Sistema-inspired programs and programs similarly invested in youth and community development through music. Musicians will convene in Los Angeles from July 7–July 16, 2023 for 10 days of learning with the festival’s amazing faculty, guest artists, and performances with world-renowned conductors.  Addie (14 yo) holding one of the audition excerpts. Her work, dedication, and positive attitude was awe-inspiring through this whole process. She wanted it and took the steps to get there. I couldn't be more proud of her. And I can't wait to see her on that stage!! Go, Adelaide! You have a team of cheer and support behind you. |
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