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destined for the grand stages of the world…

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2025-26 Founders Board

The CYAS Founder’s Board is comprised of our Concert, Title Chair, and Fellowship sponsors. Founder’s Board members receive exclusive first-choice access to our VIP and Founder’s Events, and maintain direct relationships with members of the CYAS Artist Board.

OUR ETERNAL GRATITUDE TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORTERS WHO CHAMPION OUR YOUNG ARTISTS

cONCERT SPONSORS

Alexander and Rebecca Tseitlin
(On Behalf of Eleos Music)

Title Chair Sponsors

Christian Winkle

Michael and Irina Tseitlin
On Behalf of the California Institute of Music

Drs. Nancy and William Loos

Tom Frisina
Underwritten by the family of David Frisina, Concertmaster Emeritus, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, 1943-1978

Anonymous

Dominic and Kathleen MacAller

Brent Johnson
(On Behalf of Vision Wealth)

Fellowship sponsors

William and Ann Dechairo-Marino

Kenny and Wendy Kappen

Cyndi Hall
On Behalf of Cyndi Hall Music

Simona Fagarasanu and Eoin McDonnell

John Fawcett – Boise Philharmonic – Concertmaster

John Fawcett – Boise Philharmonic – Concertmaster

By admin / August 1, 2026
Congratulations to CYAS Fellow John Fawcett (CYAS Fellow 2021-2022, Concertmaster) for winning the Concertmaster position with the Boise Philharmonic! https://boisephil.org/
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Preston Spisak – Las Vegas Philharmonic – Principal Timpani

Preston Spisak – Las Vegas Philharmonic – Principal Timpani

By admin / August 1, 2026
Congratulations to CYAS Fellow Preston Spisak (CYAS Fellow 2023-2026, Principal Percussion 2023-2026) for winning the Principal Timpani position with the...
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Ariana O’Connell – Santa Barbara Symphony – Violin 1

Ariana O’Connell – Santa Barbara Symphony – Violin 1

By admin / August 1, 2026
Congratulations to CYAS Fellow Ariana O'Connell (CYAS Fellow 2022-2026, Associate Concertmaster 2022-2024, Concertmaster 2024-2026) for winning a position with the...
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Aidan Neuman – San Luis Obispo Symphony – Contrabass

Aidan Neuman – San Luis Obispo Symphony – Contrabass

By admin / August 1, 2026
Congratulations to CYAS Fellow Aidan Neuman (CYAS Fellow 2021-2026, Principal Contrabass 2024-2026) for winning a position with the San Luis...
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Tyler Brown – New Mexico Philharmonic – Principal Timpani

Tyler Brown – New Mexico Philharmonic – Principal Timpani

By admin / August 1, 2026
Congratulations to CYAS Fellow Tyler Brown (CYAS Fellow 2022-2026, Associate Principal Percussion 2026) for winning the Principal Timpani position with...
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Elvin Schlanger – Las Vegas Philharmonic – Flute

Elvin Schlanger – Las Vegas Philharmonic – Flute

By admin / July 1, 2026
Congratulations to CYAS Fellow Elvin Schlanger (CYAS Fellow 2022-2025, Principal Flute 2024-2025) for winning a position with the Las Vegas...
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Gracie Potter – Detroit Symphony – Principal Trombone

Gracie Potter – Detroit Symphony – Principal Trombone

By admin / December 28, 2024
Congratulations to CYAS Fellow Gracie Potter (2021-24) for winning the Principal Trombone position with the Detroit Symphony!
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Besnik Abrashi – Bass Clarinet – Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Besnik Abrashi – Bass Clarinet – Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

By admin / January 2, 2024
Congratulations to Besnik Abrashi, CYAS Fellow (2022 - 2023) for winning the Bass Clarinet position at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra!
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Charles Johnson – Boise Philharmonic – BassTrombone

Charles Johnson – Boise Philharmonic – BassTrombone

By admin / December 28, 2023
Congratulations to CYAS Fellow Charles Johson (2021-2024) for winning the Bass Trombone position with the Boise Philharmonic!
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Bobby Nunes – Sarasota Symphony – Principal Oboe

Bobby Nunes – Sarasota Symphony – Principal Oboe

By admin / December 28, 2023
Congratulations to Bobby Nunes, CYAS Fellow 2022-23, for winning the principal oboe position with the Sarasota Symphony!
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CYAS 2025-26 Season Sponsors

Brought to you by the generosity of our concert and name sponsors… 

Eleos Music

Educate | Inspire | Express

Lyceum Oaks Youth Orchestra

Inspiring Youth Through Music

The Colburn Foundation

Standing for Classical Music

City of Thousand Oaks
Christian Winkle

…with as much love and kindness as you can.

California Institute
of Music

Excellence in Music

Friends of Musical Arts
Virtuosi USA Concert Series

San Diego, CA

Vision Wealth

Leadership, Trust, Stewardship

TOArts

Where the arts thrive for all.