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New Brunswick Youth Orchestra members, faculty, staff, and alumni were thrilled to see this early 1970s photo supplied by orchestra alumna and Sistema NB Saint John Teaching Artist Sandra Britten.
Stanley Saunders conducted the orchestra at the time of this photo. Here are some photo facts, which tested the recall of violist, Saint John String Quartet founding member, NBYO alumnus and faculty member--Chris Buckley:
- Photo may be from 1971
- Who is the conductor? Stanley Saunders
- What is the venue? Convocation Hall
- Identified members of the orchestra
- First three violins Concertmaster Burt Wathen, Gwen Dunlop Brenda Donovan. Back desk (solo) Lorna Ross
- Principal Cello Suzanne Burley-Bonnell, Gary Chase behind her
- Principal Bass Phil Peck and other bass Suzanne’s brother Fen
- Principal Trombone Allistar Gaskin, Ernie Brown 2nd
- Horns Bill Costin, Rosalee (Dawson) Morrison 2nd
- Oboe Anne (Lapp) Krabill Sian Isles
- Clarinets Bob Bean, Doreen Redmond, Jim Harvey
- Violas Julie Duschenes, Beth Silliker
- Second last desk 2nd violins Bernadette Hedar, Chris Buckley
- Robert Penner maybe sitting #5 Firsts
- Principal Second Marjorie Redmond with Ian Burdon?
- Principal Bassoon Susan Dibblee (Sally’s sister)
- Principal Trumpet Lily (Babcock) Adams, Gary Mackay
- Cymbals Allan Gaskin (Allistar’s twin)
The NBYO would love to hear from you if you are a former member of the orchestra or faculty. Help us complete the picture. Send us your NBYO memorabilia...dating back over the decades to the founding year 1965.
You won't want to miss the 2015-16 roster of NBYO in concert this season. The concerts have been branded INSPIRING EXCELLENCE / INSPIRER L'EXCELLENCE. And, in the words of Sandra Britten following the January 10th, 2016 NBYO performance at Saint John High School, "It was great, I think they get better every year."
Many thanks to Sandra and to Chris. Their commitment and loyalty have helped make NBYO one of New Brunswick's cultural icons.
Tell us your NBYO story. What are your NBYO memories from the 60s / 70s / 80s / 90s or since 2000? We would love to hear from you and to share your BLASTS FROM THE PAST with extended NBYO family and friends.
Contact:
Don Matheson
Chief Operating Officer, NBYO
drmatheson@nbyo-ojnb.com