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OAYO Artistic Staff

Matthew J. Brooks, D.M.A.
Matthew J. Brooks, D.M.A.

Conductor of Youth Symphony

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Debbie Martinez
Debbie Martinez

Conductor of Youth Philharmonic

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Rose Rydberg
Rose Rydberg

Conductor of Youth Concert Strings (starting Fall 2025)

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Patricia Ritchie
Patricia Ritchie

Assistant Conductor and Prelude Strings Coordinator

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Sophia Potter
Sophia Potter

Director of Chamber Music Ensemble Programming

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Aviva Segall
Aviva Segall

Music Director Emerita

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OAYO Operations Staff

Cassie Fritch
Cassie Fritch

Manager of Youth Music Programs and Operations

cfritch@unomaha.edu
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Julissa Ramirez
Julissa Ramirez

Head Operations Assistant

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  • Omaha Area Youth Orchestras
  • UNO School of Music
  • 6001 Dodge St.
  • Omaha, NE 68182
  • Phone: 531.350.0180
  • Email: cfritch@unomaha.edu

Omaha Area Youth Orchestras

UNO School of Music
  • College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media
  • 6001 Dodge Street
  • Omaha, NE 68182
  • 531.350.0180
  • cfritch@unomaha.edu

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