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Mr. Christopher Wilkins

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Member Bio Born in Boston, Christopher Wilkins earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard (1978), where he was music director of the Bach Society Orchestra. As an oboist, he performed with the Berkshire Music Center Orchestra at Tanglewood and with the Boston Philharmonic under Benjamin Zander. In 1979–80 he attended the Hochschule der Künste in West Berlin as a recipient of the John Knowles Paine Traveling Fellowship, awarded by the Harvard Music Department. He studied at Yale University with Otto-Werner Mueller, receiving his Master of Music degree in 1981. He was assistant conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra from 1983 to 1986, and from 1986 to 1989 he served as associate conductor of the Utah Symphony, assisting his former teacher Joseph Silverstein. From 1989 to 1996 he was music director of the Colorado Springs Symphony, serving in later seasons as music advisor. He served for eleven years as music director of the San Antonio Symphony, and was named resident conductor of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas by Plácido Domingo during its inaugural season. As a guest conductor, Wilkins has appeared with many of the leading American orchestras, including those of Chicago, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Houston, Detroit, and Cincinnati. He has also appeared with orchestras throughout Latin America and in Germany, Russia, Spain, and New Zealand. In 1992 Wilkins won the Seaver/NEA Award, designed to identify exceptionally talented American conductors early in their careers. Currently, Wilkins is music director of the Akron Symphony, and also of the Orlando Philharmonic and Boston Landmarks Orchestra.
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Dr. Julius Williams

Berklee College of Music
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Member Bio Maestro Julius P. Williams is an award-winning conductor, composer, recording artist, educator, author and pianist. His career has taken him from his native New York to musical venues around the globe, and has involved virtually every musical genre. A prolific composer, Maestro Williams has created dozens of works for every genre of contemporary classical performance, including opera, ballet, orchestra, chamber ensemble, chorus and solo voice, dance, musical theatre and film. Maestro Williams’ Carnegie Hall conducting debut was with the “Symphony Saint Paulia” Inaugural concerts. Additionally, his music has been performed by countless symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles around the globe including the premiere of his “Norman Overture” by Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic. Mr. Williams is Professor of Composition, Berklee College of Music, Artistic director/Conductor Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra (Boston) and conductor of Trilogy Opera in Newark, NJ., and has guest conducted numerous orchestras, both in the US and abroad.
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Dr. Shane Williams

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Member Bio Maestro Wm. Shane Williams is celebrating his 18th season as Conductor of the St. Charles County Youth Orchestras. He is a charismatic and versatile conductor, versed in wide gamut of musical styles, carrying a vision to Make Music Come Alive for All playing under his baton. Under his direction, the Symphony was honored to perform at the Missouri Music Educators Convention in January of 2016. His skills and gifting have allowed him conducting opportunities in the United States and abroad: the Zapadocesky Symphony Orchestra of the Czech Republic, the St. Louis Philharmonic, the Illinois Symphony, the Kirkwood Symphony, the Alton Symphony, the University City Orchestra, and the Gateway Chamber Orchestra , to name a few. Maestro Williams has had the privilege of working with Grammy Award winning violinist Mark O'Connor. Shane is a regular guest conductor, performer, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the region. His previous conducting posts include the Alton Summer Chamber Series, the Young People's Concert Orchestra at the Webster Community Music School, the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony, Pops Conductor of the Alton Symphony and Resident Conductor of the Award-winning St. Louis Brass Band. As a professional musician, Maestro Williams has performed with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (noted performances at Carnegie Hall), Opera Theater St. Louis, the Illinois Symphony, the Nashville Symphony, Winter Opera St. Louis, the Joffrey Ballet, Ice Capades, Moody Blues, the Elvis Show, Opryland USA , Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Burt Bacharach, Roger Williams, Dionne Warwick, Tommy Tune, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and many others. Maestro Williams serves on the music faculty at Missouri Baptist University where he teaches conducting and oversees the instrumental programs. As an educator, Mr. Williams has taught public, private, and homeschool. In 2002, he founded the SCCYO Summer String and Woodwind Workshops and Audition Preparation Workshops (APW). As well, he has previously served on the music faculty of the Masterworks Music Festival for many years. Maestro Williams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Austin Peay State University, a Master of Percussion Performance from the St. Louis Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music degree in Conducting from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has completed doctoral studies at Lindenwood University.
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Channan P P Willner Channan Willner New York Public Library

New York Public Library
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Amy Wilson

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Member Bio Amy Wilson is a conductor living in Atlanta who has conducted orchestras throughout the United States, Mexico, and Europe. Currently, she is the Artistic Director of the Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra and the Principal Guest Conductor of the Atlanta Musicians Orchestra. She has upcoming appearances with Atlanta Contemporary Ensemble and Diversitá Opera Arts. Amy has appeared as a guest conductor with the Agnes Scott College-Community Orchestra, Atlanta Musicians Orchestra, Yakima Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra, and the Warner Robins Air Force Band. She has worked with internationally renowned soloists including Kenn Wagner, Christina Smith, and Justin Bruns. She is collaborating with Julie Coucheron this spring with Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra. Amy has been on television, radio including WABE, and has had an article written about work with Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra in David magazine. In 2005, Amy was named the winner of the International Conductors Workshop and Competition. Amy has studied with such distinguished conductors as Robert Spano, Adrian Gnam, Gustav Meier, Jesús López-Cobos, Anshel Brusilow, and Wayne Wyman. She holds a degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and advanced degrees from the University of North Texas, and Mercer University. Robert Spano is composing a new work to be premiered by the Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra in 2019.
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Antonia Wilson

Global Arts Center & Multimedia Symphony in XR Visual Worlds
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Member Bio As a Music Director of over ten American orchestras and a guest conductor worldwide, Maestra Wilson has extensive experience with classical, pops, choral, opera, dance, ballet, jazz, and multimedia concert repertoire. Antonia specializes in artistic collaborations. Maestra Wilson conducted Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra during its recent Carnegie Hall debut. As part of Shen Yun Performing Arts, an artistic global touring company in New York, Dr. Wilson also conducted their International Tour of South America including 122 performances which included dancers, orchestra and multimedia. As Artistic Director & Conductor with Midland Symphony Orchestra at Midland Center for the Arts in Michigan, Maestra Wilson created exciting artistic partnerships that were magical. For example, Antonia created a highly successful regional collaboration of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana including 3 soloists, 4 choruses and professional dancers. She also created a multimedia event for Gustav Holst's The Planets with Shakespeare poetry narrated to colorful Hubble Telescope video images at Midland Center for the Arts. As a result of Dr. Wilson's dynamic programming with more sold-out performances, they were able to increase their subscriptions by 30%, donations by 50%, and corporate sponsorships by 100%. Gifted as both a symphonic and choral conductor, Maestra Wilson was Founder, Artistic Director & Conductor of Mostly Mahler Orchestra & Chorus in California and of Le Festivale Orchestra & Chorus in Colorado which involved a team of musicians from over 15 orchestras and 35 choruses around the region. Antonia enjoys sharing her passion for music by promoting orchestras through media events, public speaking, fund raising, customized programming, giving pre-concert lectures, and teaching audiences with young people about music. Maestra Wilson conducted Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra at the world famous Teatro Colón to positive acclaim. She was also invited to guest conduct Belgrade Radio & Television Orchestra in Serbia, and their YouTube video concert excerpt has received over 2.8 million views so far. Maestra Wilson is a frequent guest conductor with the Romanian National Radio Symphony / Chamber Orchestras, and Academic Choir. Dr. Wilson was Resident Principal Guest Conductor with Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra for several years. Her tenure there involved recordings, concerts, and tours throughout Europe, including Austria, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Serbia, Turkey, and Macedonia among others. Antonia was awarded two European prizes, which garnered her many guest appearances in the Czech Republic. She also guest conducted Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra in Colombia as well as orchestras in Russia, Hungary, Poland, India, and China. Dr. Wilson is featured on the cover and with her own chapter inside the German book Women Conductors of the 20th Century by Elke Mascha Blankenburg.
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Mr. Peter Wilson

Springfield Symphony Orchestra
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Member Bio Now in his eighteenth season as Music Director of Ohio’s Springfield Symphony Orchestra, PETER STAFFORD WILSON is one of the most exciting and talked about conductors of his generation. Concurrently, he holds the post of Music Director of the Westerville Symphony and fulfills his eighth season as Principal Conductor of Tulsa Ballet, leading three productions, including the annual holiday performances of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, with choreography by Artistic Director Marcello Angelini. He is also honored to lead the Opening Night program of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Season. Peter Stafford Wilson’s leadership of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra continues to elicit praise from the public, musicians and press. Its 2005 Agriculture and the Arts Growing Together brought international attention to the organization, as did the sequel, American Made: Celebrating Our Manufacturing Heritage, which premiered in November 2007. The orchestra’s innovative series, “Night Lights,” has enjoyed steadily increasing sales and attendance. The recent endowment of the Music Director chair with gifts totaling one million dollars is further testimony to the community’s expanding support. Mr. Wilson and the SSO are the recipients of a 2009-2010 ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. From 1990 to 2018, Peter Stafford Wilson held the posts of Assistant and Associate Conductor of The Columbus Symphony Orchestra. At the conclusion of his tenure, he was honored with the CSO’s “George Hardesty Award for Leadership.” While in Columbus, his duties included the leadership of the orchestra’s nationally recognized educational projects, which have been featured at national conferences of the American Symphony Orchestra League and Music Educators National Conference. He led programs on all of the orchestra’s classical and Pops subscription series, and played a major role in its 1997 Viva Vienna Festival. Subsequently, he was named Artistic Director of the orchestra’s Festival Weeks @ The Southern, for which his innovative programming was consistently praised. He is the recipient of a 2010 Columbus Symphony Orchestra Music Education Award, given in recognition of his 20 years of dedication to the orchestra’s educational programming, as well as a 2017 Columbus City Schools’ Outstanding Leadership Award and a Greater Columbus Arts Council Community Arts Partnership Educator Award. Mr. Wilson also served as Music Director of the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra, which he regularly led in local and regional concerts. The CSYO has performed at the national conferences of the ASOL and MENC and at the 1998 International Youth Orchestra Festival in Banff, Alberta. In the summer of 1999, he and the CSYO toured Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany. See website for more information.
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Dr. Peter Wilson

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Member Bio Peter Wilson is an engaging and multifaceted violinist, conductor, arranger, composer, and ambassador of music whose artistry has been noted as “first-class” by The Washington Post. He serves as Music Director of the Waynesboro Symphony and Richmond Philharmonic Orchestras in Virginia and Concertmaster of the American Festival Pops Orchestra in the National Capital Region. Peter is the former senior enlisted musical advisor to The White House, where he performed for three decades as a violinist in support of countless dignitaries, heads of state, senior military leaders, and celebrities during five Presidential administrations. A Master Gunnery Sergeant, he served as String Section Commander for “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and upon retiring in 2020 was awarded the Legion of Merit. Peter has conducted the National Symphony and National Gallery of Art Orchestras and is a faculty member at George Mason University. He holds music degrees from Northwestern University and The Catholic University of America, where he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts.
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Mr. Ransom Wilson

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Member Bio Newly appointed the Camilla Huxford Chair of Orchestral Studies at the University of Alabama, Flutist/conductor Ransom Wilson has performed in concert with major orchestras the world over. As a flutist, he has recently launched an ongoing series of solo recordings on the Nimbus label in Europe. As a conductor, he is starting his third season as Music Director of the Redlands Symphony in Southern California, and he continues his positions with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company and Le Train Bleu ensemble. He has led opera performances at the New York City Opera, and was for ten years an assistant conductor at the Metropolitan Opera. He has been a guest conductor of the London, Houston, KBS, Kraków, Denver, New Jersey, Hartford, and Berkeley symphonies; the Orchestra of St. Luke’s; the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra; the Hallé Orchestra; and the chamber orchestras of St. Paul and Los Angeles. He has also appeared with the Glimmerglass Opera, Minnesota Opera, and the Opera of La Quinzena Musical in Spain. As an educator, he regularly leads master classes at the Paris Conservatory, Juilliard School, Moscow Conservatory, Cambridge University, and others. A graduate of The Juilliard School, he was an Atlantique Foundation scholar in Paris, where he studied privately with Jean-Pierre Rampal. His recording career, which includes three Grammy Award nominations, began in 1973 with Jean-Pierre Rampal and I Solisti Veneti. Since then he has recorded over 35 albums as flutist and/or conductor. Mr. Wilson is Professor of Flute at the Yale University School of Music, and has performed with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center since 1991.
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Kevin Wiseman

Travtours Inc.
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