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The Gulf Youth Chamber Music Society (GYCMS) is hosting its Winter Crescendo concert on the 22nd of Dec 2022 at 6 pm at the Fridge Warehouse in Alserkal Avenue Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Winter Crescendo Concert is a concert for a cause to celebrate the 9th year Anniversary of the non-profit organization, 4get-me-not Alzheimer’s; the concert will offer support to the ongoing community initiative “Chocoholics” Grief Support Group for seniors and caregivers who are extremely affected by the loss of their loved ones, especially during the pandemic.
This concert is a collaborative effort by 4get-me-not Alzheimer’s and the Gulf Youth Chamber Music Society.
Ticket Purchase Here!
https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/85707/winter-crescendo-concert
This concert will showcase 30 talented youth musicians from various schools such as American School of Dubai, Dubai College, NLCS Dubai, Nibras School, Swiss Int'l School, Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra, and with very special guest musicians - former GYCMS members from the U.S.A. It will be full of much-loved Christmas Songs and classical music pieces that can be enjoyed by the entire family. If you are away, please consider buying tickets and donate them back to us so that we can invite more seniors and their caregivers to this festive event!
The concert goal is to raise awareness and support to sustain Chocoholics grief support group initiatives along with Art & Music classes, Badminton and age-friendly sports sessions, Meditation, and Sound Healing as a holistic strategy in coping with grief.
4get-me-not is a social enterprise raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and promoting quality of life for seniors and caregivers in the UAE since 2013. The Founder, Desiree Vlekken was inspired by her father who had Alzheimer’s, and her mother as a full-time caregiver. Both passed away last year from complications of Alzheimer’s and Covid-19.
http://www.4get-me-not.org/
Winter Crescendo Concert is a concert for a cause to celebrate the 9th year Anniversary of the non-profit organization, 4get-me-not Alzheimer’s; the concert will offer support to the ongoing community initiative “Chocoholics” Grief Support Group for seniors and caregivers who are extremely affected by the loss of their loved ones, especially during the pandemic.
This concert is a collaborative effort by 4get-me-not Alzheimer’s and the Gulf Youth Chamber Music Society.
Ticket Purchase Here!
https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/85707/winter-crescendo-concert
This concert will showcase 30 talented youth musicians from various schools such as American School of Dubai, Dubai College, NLCS Dubai, Nibras School, Swiss Int'l School, Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra, and with very special guest musicians - former GYCMS members from the U.S.A. It will be full of much-loved Christmas Songs and classical music pieces that can be enjoyed by the entire family. If you are away, please consider buying tickets and donate them back to us so that we can invite more seniors and their caregivers to this festive event!
The concert goal is to raise awareness and support to sustain Chocoholics grief support group initiatives along with Art & Music classes, Badminton and age-friendly sports sessions, Meditation, and Sound Healing as a holistic strategy in coping with grief.
4get-me-not is a social enterprise raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and promoting quality of life for seniors and caregivers in the UAE since 2013. The Founder, Desiree Vlekken was inspired by her father who had Alzheimer’s, and her mother as a full-time caregiver. Both passed away last year from complications of Alzheimer’s and Covid-19.
http://www.4get-me-not.org/
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Participating Groups of Musicians
Gulf Youth Chamber Music Society
Co-Host Sihu Park (Oboe, Choir, Violin, Dubai, United Arab Emirates & South Korea)
Sihu Park has played the Oboe for 4 years. He has attended the American School of Dubai for his 11th year and is apart of the highest level band, Wind Ensemble. Sihu was accepted into 3 AMIS festivals and was accepted into the Interlochen Arts Academy for a summer program. In 2020, he performed at the Dubai Opera in the Musica Gloria as second Oboist along with the Emirates Community Symphony Orchestra. Also, he was apart of the National Youth Orchestra of Dubai as a second violinist. In addition, he participated in the GYCMS's Summer Chillout concert and had performed with the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra in the summer. Personal Statement: Music has been a big part of my life for a very long time. Whether it is through singing, playing instruments, or simply listening to music, I find a lot of happiness and joy that cannot be recreated by anything else. I am very fortunate to be attending a school that has great resources for the arts which has facilitated a lot of my love and passion for music. I am truly grateful for the many opportunities I have been given because of music that didn't just help me grown as a musician, but as a person. I hope and strive to have music constantly be apart of my life and will continue that through the GYMCS.
Sihu Park has played the Oboe for 4 years. He has attended the American School of Dubai for his 11th year and is apart of the highest level band, Wind Ensemble. Sihu was accepted into 3 AMIS festivals and was accepted into the Interlochen Arts Academy for a summer program. In 2020, he performed at the Dubai Opera in the Musica Gloria as second Oboist along with the Emirates Community Symphony Orchestra. Also, he was apart of the National Youth Orchestra of Dubai as a second violinist. In addition, he participated in the GYCMS's Summer Chillout concert and had performed with the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra in the summer. Personal Statement: Music has been a big part of my life for a very long time. Whether it is through singing, playing instruments, or simply listening to music, I find a lot of happiness and joy that cannot be recreated by anything else. I am very fortunate to be attending a school that has great resources for the arts which has facilitated a lot of my love and passion for music. I am truly grateful for the many opportunities I have been given because of music that didn't just help me grown as a musician, but as a person. I hope and strive to have music constantly be apart of my life and will continue that through the GYMCS.
Co-Host Emma Oberholzer (Flute, Dubai, United Arab Emirates & Pretoria, South Africa)
Emma Oberholzer has played the flute for six years. She has been attending the American School Of Dubai for five years and is part of the highest-level band, Wind Ensemble. Emma has been accepted in the AMIS Music Festival and completed her grade 5 to grade 7 flute exams in ABRSM. In 2022, She performed at the School of Nord Anglia with the National Youth Orchestra, which performed for the Sheikh at Global Village for the Golden Jubilee celebrations as the first flutist and continues to perform with them regularly.
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Welcome Back our Former Members
Eljin Yoo, Xioalin Zhang, David Dukov, Nasya Dukova, & Jolina Hamdan |
Welcome New members of GYCMS
Jonathan Akkari (Piano, Saxophone, Dubai - UAE, United States of America)
• School: Nibras International School - Grade 9
• Musical Instruments: Saxophone Alto and Piano
• Certificates: Trinity 5 in Piano
• He is a member of the National Youth Orchestra in Dubai as a saxophonist
• He studied at the Russian School for Music starting at the age of 7 and used to
participate in many concerts related to the school and some Christmas events.
• Sports: Football, he is a member of the football team in Nibras International School.
• Hobbies: Travelling, Basketball & Volley ball
• School: Nibras International School - Grade 9
• Musical Instruments: Saxophone Alto and Piano
• Certificates: Trinity 5 in Piano
• He is a member of the National Youth Orchestra in Dubai as a saxophonist
• He studied at the Russian School for Music starting at the age of 7 and used to
participate in many concerts related to the school and some Christmas events.
• Sports: Football, he is a member of the football team in Nibras International School.
• Hobbies: Travelling, Basketball & Volley ball
Jessica Akkari (Violin, Dubai - UAE, United States of America)
- School: Nibras International School
- Certificates: ABRSM, Grade 4 in Violin
- She is a member of the National Youth Orchestra in Dubai as a violinist.
- She participated in the UAE National Day Celebration which took place in the Global Village in 2021 and she will be participating in Dubai Opera House Festive Concert this December 2022.
- She studied at the Russian School for Music starting at the age of 5 and used to participate in many concerts related to the school and some Christmas events.
- Sports: Swimming & running.
- Hobbies: Travelling, hand crafts & painting.
4get-me-not Senior Choir
Members of American School of Dubai Chamber Choir
Members of American School of Dubai Jazz Band
DC Band 'Blue Point' https://instagram.com/bluepoint.dxb?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra - Dubai National Conservatory
Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) is a unique group of young musicians in the UAE and the Arab world at large, devoted to cultivating the musical talent of youngsters, by creating a cultural and artistic environment for young talents, for young & adult audiences. EYSO was the first of its kind in the UAE, established in 1994, made up of only 12 of his students. By 1998, membership increased to nearly 50 musicians of more than 30 nationalities living in UAE who played a major role in the development of the musical culture in Dubai through many of the concerts performed. – Since 2000, the Orchestra has been invited to perform at International Youth Music Festivals and events, proudly representing the UAE Classical Music scene. – Through the years, more than 500 violinists have joined the EYSO and the National Conservatory under the tutelage of Mr. Kudsi.
Several members continued their higher musical education in advanced music universities abroad and have become world-renowned musicians. EYSO celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019 and determined to continue its effort to move forward and
broaden its horizons of high level performance and music education in the U.A.E..
Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) is a unique group of young musicians in the UAE and the Arab world at large, devoted to cultivating the musical talent of youngsters, by creating a cultural and artistic environment for young talents, for young & adult audiences. EYSO was the first of its kind in the UAE, established in 1994, made up of only 12 of his students. By 1998, membership increased to nearly 50 musicians of more than 30 nationalities living in UAE who played a major role in the development of the musical culture in Dubai through many of the concerts performed. – Since 2000, the Orchestra has been invited to perform at International Youth Music Festivals and events, proudly representing the UAE Classical Music scene. – Through the years, more than 500 violinists have joined the EYSO and the National Conservatory under the tutelage of Mr. Kudsi.
Several members continued their higher musical education in advanced music universities abroad and have become world-renowned musicians. EYSO celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019 and determined to continue its effort to move forward and
broaden its horizons of high level performance and music education in the U.A.E..
Mattia Logli Estepan (Piano, Dubai - UAE, Spain, & Italy)
Mattia Logli Estepan , Spanish mother and an Italian father was born in Zuerich, Switzerland on July 23, 2015. From a very young age he started to be passionate about music specially for the piano. Mattia started his first piano lessons in 2020 in Switzerland . He is a perfectionist and with a good ear for music. . He likes science, engineering and as sport the sport Jiu Jitsu.
Mattia Logli Estepan , Spanish mother and an Italian father was born in Zuerich, Switzerland on July 23, 2015. From a very young age he started to be passionate about music specially for the piano. Mattia started his first piano lessons in 2020 in Switzerland . He is a perfectionist and with a good ear for music. . He likes science, engineering and as sport the sport Jiu Jitsu.
Adriana Logli Estepan (Violin, Dubai - UAE, Spain, & Italy)
Adriana was born in Switzerland in 2012. She began to fall in love with music and art from the age of 6, showing a special interest in the violin. Today Adriana is very proud to play the United Arab Emirates Children's Symphony Orchestra - Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra. Recently, she participated in the Korea Festival 2022, the United Nations Day Celebration, 18th Emirates International Peace Music Festival, and the Esraqat Festival under the the Ministry of Tolerance.
Ruiran Li (Violin, Dubai - UAE, China)
Ruiran Li is 9 years old and has played the violin for 3 years. He studied in one of the oldest primary schools in UAE- Jebel Ali school and plays as first violin at his school’s orchestra. Ruiran Li also performed at different big events with EYSO in UAE, as a part of the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra as a second violinist. In addition, he passed ABRSM violin Grade 5. Music always has been his passion and Alan can also play piano during his leisure time. It has been a great journey since he joined EYSO one year ago.
Ruiran Li is 9 years old and has played the violin for 3 years. He studied in one of the oldest primary schools in UAE- Jebel Ali school and plays as first violin at his school’s orchestra. Ruiran Li also performed at different big events with EYSO in UAE, as a part of the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra as a second violinist. In addition, he passed ABRSM violin Grade 5. Music always has been his passion and Alan can also play piano during his leisure time. It has been a great journey since he joined EYSO one year ago.
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Minxuan Huang (Violin, Dubai - UAE, China) Minxuan Huang is 11 years old and is a Year 6 student at WSO International School in Dubai. He enjoys playing the violin and is currently the second violinist of Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra and has participated in its 18th Emirates International Peace Music Festival in cooperation with Korea Festival 2022, and United Nations Day Ceremony at Dubai Media City as EYSO 2nd violinist. Minxuan is also good at horses riding. He is gentle and sunny boy! |
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Lana Koudsi (Violin, DUbai - UAE, British)
Lana Koudsi started playing the violin at the age of 5, by taking her first few lessons with her grandfather followed by private lessons in England. When she was still 5 years old, Lana won the Young Musician’s showcase event organized by the Haywards Heath UK music society, and participated in its live concert performance. At the age of 6 Lana won the 1st prize in the first category of the online Emirates International peace Music Competition, and at the age of 7 Lana obtained a distinction in grade 3 Trinity violin exam. In September 2022 Lana moved to Dubai and joined the Dubai National Conservatory and Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra where she is an active orchestra member, having already performed more than a dozen concerts and soloist performances. |
Yicheng Liu (Violin, Dubai - UAE, China)
Yicheng is 10 years old and in his third year with the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra(EYSO). He is studying violin with Mr.Riad Kudsi at National Conservatory Dubai. He has performed at many of EYSO's major concerts including with Guido Felipe Sant'Anna E Silva,Elli Choi ,Seol Yoeun,also UN Day and UN Children's Day concerts at EXPO2020. He won first prize for violin at the 18th Emirates international Peace Music Competition in 2022.
Besides violin, Yicheng has a passion for sport. He likes tennis and badminton.
Darya Vaziri (Piano, Dubai - UAE, United Kingdom)
Following in the musical steps of her two older siblings, Darya started playing piano at the age of six. As she got older, she fell in love with the ability and power of music to invoke emotions and feelings both within the players themselves and those who are listening. The psychological impact of music is what truly sparks her interest. Darya has been a keen member of Dubai National Conservatory, participating in two summer schools in Prague, and in many music competitions organsied by EYSO and DNC. Particularly, Darya won the title of Gems Young and Aspiring Musician of the Year, representing DNC. Outside of piano, Darya translates her passion for piano to the pitch, regularly playing football matches. She is also a retired figure skater and equestrian.
Following in the musical steps of her two older siblings, Darya started playing piano at the age of six. As she got older, she fell in love with the ability and power of music to invoke emotions and feelings both within the players themselves and those who are listening. The psychological impact of music is what truly sparks her interest. Darya has been a keen member of Dubai National Conservatory, participating in two summer schools in Prague, and in many music competitions organsied by EYSO and DNC. Particularly, Darya won the title of Gems Young and Aspiring Musician of the Year, representing DNC. Outside of piano, Darya translates her passion for piano to the pitch, regularly playing football matches. She is also a retired figure skater and equestrian.
Fatima Alraqbani (Violin, Emirati Dubai - UAE)
Fatima has been learning violin in Mr Kudsi’s conservatory since the age of 5. She is now 15 and since then has performed in various concerts in presences of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, HE Noura Al Kaabi, HE Sheikh Nahyan and many more. She has competed in numerous competitions such as the GCC Music Competition and Young Musicians Of The Gulf (YMoG). She is currently a member of Mr Kudsi’s chamber orchestra, the Emirates Youth Symphony orchestra (the official national orchestra), the Dubai College Symphony Orchestra and the Dubai College String Ensemble. She is currently studying grade 6 of the International Music Study Exam and hopes to progress further.
Fatima has been learning violin in Mr Kudsi’s conservatory since the age of 5. She is now 15 and since then has performed in various concerts in presences of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, HE Noura Al Kaabi, HE Sheikh Nahyan and many more. She has competed in numerous competitions such as the GCC Music Competition and Young Musicians Of The Gulf (YMoG). She is currently a member of Mr Kudsi’s chamber orchestra, the Emirates Youth Symphony orchestra (the official national orchestra), the Dubai College Symphony Orchestra and the Dubai College String Ensemble. She is currently studying grade 6 of the International Music Study Exam and hopes to progress further.