GNOYO Violinist Chad Harris graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School and will be attending George Washington University majoring in biomedical engineering and international business. Chad’s favorite memory of GNOYO were the people she met each year. She enjoyed getting to know her stand partners and making friends, many of whom she is still close to today! Chad […]
GNOYO Bassist Andy Hu to represent Louisiana accepted for the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America/ NYO-USA for the 2026 Season
GNOYO Bassist, Andy Hu (17, Benjamin Franklin High School) has been accepted into the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America. Following a comprehensive audition process and a multi-week training residency with leading professional orchestra musicians, these remarkable teenagers embark on a tour to some of the great music capitals of the world […]
Student Spotlight: Devi Anderson
Student: Devi Anderson Age: 18 Years in GNOYO: 3 Instrument: Flute/Piccolo/Piano Grade/School: Junior at Fontainebleau High School Hobbies & Interests: Devi enjoys travel, especially visiting India. She has studied Bharatnatyam (classical Indian dance) and loves to cook Indian food. She has studied flute for six years and plans to major in music education and/or flute […]
Student Spotlight: Betsy Bateman
Student: Betsy Bateman Age: 17 Years in GNOYO: 6 Instrument: Clarinet Grade/School: Senior at Mandeville High Hobbies & Interests: GNOYO Symphony; Science Club President (2 years); Best Buddies President; Literary magazine founder; State Paper Press Editor/State Board Officer YMCA Youth Legislature; Volunteer at National World War II Museum Awards: Mandeville High School Student of the […]