Senior Spotlight: Joe Legutko, Viola
AYPO Marketing
What is your current AYPO ensemble?
Philharmonic (AYP)
What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYP (2 years)
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
Yale University
What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?
I hope to study astronomy, music, and history, and hopefully go to grad school for astronomy (as it stands).
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
My favorite AYP memory was playing Omar Thomas' Come Sunday -- it was so cool to play a piece in front of its living composer, and an amazing peice at that!!
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
Shunkse Sato inspires me greaty -- his dedication to "historically accurate" performances make Bach shine anew!
Your advice for young musicians?
Music is an art form; use it to express your unique self!
Congratulations, Joe!