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# Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra

Founded 1962

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- [2026-2027 Season](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/) - Ariel Rudiakov – Music Director and Conductor Saunders Trades and Technical High School183 Palmer Road, Yonkers, NY Sunday November 15, 2026 – 3pm Danza Y Romanza Concerto Romantico – Manuel Ponce Claudia Knafo, Piano Soloist Danzon No. 2 – Arturo Marquez Various symphonic renditions of dance forms from or inspired by the
- [Calendar](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/calendar) - 2021-2022 SEASON Yonkers Philharmonic OrchestraSponsored by the Fine Arts Orchestral Society All concerts at 3pmSaunders Trades and Technical High School183 Palmer Road, Yonkers NY Sunday April 11, 2027 – 3pm There’s No Place Like Home Rapsody Vardar – Pantcho Vladigerov Joana Genova, Violin Soloist Fiddler John Kirk and Banjoist/Guitarist Trish Miller will present traditional
- [Musicians](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/musicians) - Updated 8/24/26 Rehearsals planned to start with the largest orchestration and work down to the smallest group so not everyone will be needed for the whole rehearsal. Please be flexible and allow for adjustments if needed. All rehearsals are planned to take place at Saunders High School. Rehearsals: all 7:30 – 10pm at Saunders unless
- [History](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/history) - Ariel RudiakovMusic Director and Conductor Ariel Rudiakov, conductor and violist, is the newly appointed Music Director of the Yonkers Philharmonic. He is also co-founder and Artistic Director of Taconic Music in Manchester, VT, Music Director and conductor of Danbury Symphony Orchestra, CT, Assistant conductor of the Greenwich (CT) Symphony Orchestra and Adjunct Faculty at the
- [Concerto Competition](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/competition) - The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra47th Annual Young Artists Concerto Competition SPONSORED BY THE FINE ARTS ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY Concert – 3:00pm Saturday, May 9, 2026 Saunders Trade & Technical High School Auditorium. Excited to share with you the winners of the YPO concerto competition…1st place winner: Ben Puts, cello playing the Lalo Concerto in d minor.
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- [Board and Advisors](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/board-and-advisors) - Officers FounderDr. Kathleen Pistone-Carucci*+ PresidentVictoria Jimpson-Fludd Vice PresidentMadeline Mignone Recording SecretaryJoyce Henery* TreasurerAnne Frascarelli Grants OfficerVictoria Jimpson-Fludd PublicityAnne Frascarelli Journal ChairMadeline Mignone Corresponding SecretaryRosemarie Doerr* Board of Directors Carole Adsluf Henry Doerr Rosemarie Doerr* Ignacio Espejo Anne Frascarelli Terri Hennelly Joyce Henery* Victoria Jimpson-Fludd Madeline Mignone Alan Murray Rhonda Resnick Josie Violin Annette
- [Support Us!](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/donations) - Please consider a tax deductible donation To make your tax deductible donation to the Yonkers Philharmonic via PayPal – please click here Donate Now We work hard to put these FREE concerts on. To help out, please donate at the concerts, or make your tax free donation to The Yonkers Philharmonic. Yonkers Philharmonic
- [Disclaimer](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/disclaimer) - The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra (YPO), does not purchase or place electoral or political ads on any social media platforms or websites. As a non-profit organization, we remain non-partisan and do not endorse or oppose any political candidates or parties. Our social media pages and website are used solely to promote our organization, share information about
- [Volunteer to Help Support Us!](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/volunteer) - We are looking for volunteers and board members to help us keep the arts living in Yonkers with the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra. Download a PDF version of our application form by clicking here – or submit digitally below. We are looking dedicated individuals who have as much love for music and the arts as we
- [Contact Us](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/contact-us) - To contact us, please email admin@yonkersphilharmonic.org. If you need to speak with someone, please call (571) 310-7060 and someone will get back to you.Our mailing address is:Yonkers Philharmonic OrchestraP.O. Box 705Yonkers, NY10704 Thank you for your support and hope to see you at our next concert!
- [Donor](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/donor) - Please consider a tax deductible donation To make your tax deductible donation to the Yonkers Philharmonic via PayPal – please click here Please help us keep the music playing for you, your friends and neighbors!! The past Covid-driven months have been challenging. When we were unable to perform concerts for live audiences, we became innovative.
- [Mission](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/mission) - The Fine Arts Orchestral Society of Yonkers (FAOS) is a not-for-profit organizationfounded in 1962. The organization sponsors the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra. We remain dedicated to the following goals: Providing free live symphonic concerts on Sunday afternoons to Yonkers and its neighboring communities. Exposing the audience to quality performance of classical music. Providing senior citizens and families with free recreational and
- [Planned Giving](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/sponsor) - The Necessities of Life: Music & Money Want to share your love of music now and for generations to come. Not sure where to start, what your options are or which plan is best for you? Whichever option you select will help FAOS/ YPO keep the music playing for generations to come. Planned Giving Options
- [About](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/about) - The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra (YPO), founded in 1962, is lower Westchester’s flagship community symphony orchestra and one of the jewels of the City of Yonkers and Westchester County. The orchestra provides free classical music concerts to Yonkers and the surrounding communities and its diverse programs are funded primarily through grants from ArtsWestchester, the Westchester Community Foundation, the Thomas and Agnes Carvel
- [Funders](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/sponsors) - Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to be supported by ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government. Established in 1965 as the Council for the Arts in Westchester, we are New York State’s largest private, not-for-profit service organization, working to ensure the availability and accessibility of the arts for all of the county’s residents. In 1975, we were
- [Dr. Kathleen Pistone Carucci](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/kathleen_pistone_carucci) - In Memoriam Dr. Kathleen Pistone Carucci June 25, 1930 – March 19, 2021 With deepest sorrow, the Board of Directors of the Fine Arts Orchestral Society announces the passing of our dear founder, Dr. Kathleen Pistone Carucci on March 19, 2021 at Lawrence Hospital. Dr. Kay, a beloved Yonkers native, touched many lives throughout
- [Directions](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/directions) - Lincoln High School 375 Kneeland Avenue, Yonkers, NY Saunders Trade and Technical High School 183 Palmer Road, Yonkers, N.Y. Yonkers Montessori Academy - (Formerly Mark Twain Middle School) 160 Woodlawn Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 Robert C. Dodson School 105 Avondale Rd, Yonkers, NY, 10710
- [YPO@Home](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/athome) - Yonkers Philharmonic OrchestraYoung Artist Concerto Competition WinnersWhere are they now?Music & Memories Premiere Right HereJune 27, 2021 – 8:00am – YPO@Home Have you ever wondered what became of all the fantastic concerto competition winners that you’ve heard perform with the Yonkers Philharmonic over the years? Did you know Josephine Caruso, who started and
- [YPO Calendar](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/ypo-calendar)
- [Beneficiary](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/beneficiary) - Charitable Beneficiary Designation Making a charitable gift of your financial accounts after your lifetime is as simple as completing a beneficiary form. This form dictates the beneficiary, so the asset is controlled outside of your Will. Here are financial accounts you can gift after your lifetime: Bank accounts: a POD or Payable On Death designation
- [IRA Distribution](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/ira-distribution) - Qualified Charitable IRA Distribution A giving opportunity for those over age 701⁄2: Federal legislation allows you to make tax-free distributions from your IRA directly to a charity. This distribution means no increased income or payment of additional tax Some of the details of the Qualified Charitable IRA Distribution: Donors must be age 701⁄2 or older
- [Bequests](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/bequests) - Qualified Bequests A most generous gift: A Will represents a person’s final wishes and intentions. After providing for your loved ones, please consider making a lasting impact through a Bequest in your Will or Living Trust that provides enduring support for our mission. For many of us, this will be our most significant gift –
- [Legacy Fund](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/legacy-fund) - Dr. Kathleen Pistone Carucci Legacy Fund In 1962, on their honeymoon in Italy, Conductor / Composer Pasquale A. Pistone and his bride conceived their dreams of establishing the Fine Arts Orchestral Society (FAOS) to fundraise and support the the yet to be established Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra (YPO) which would provide live, orchestral concerts, free-of-charge, to
- [Music Parts](https://yonkersphilharmonic.com/music-parts) - Beethoven Symphony #3 (All parts from https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.3%2C_Op.55_(Beethoven%2C_Ludwig_van) - IMSLP440297-PMLP02581-103-B-Beethoven-Symphonie3-00-Cover IMSLP19866-PMLP02581-Beethoven_Symphony_3_V1.pdf IMSLP19867-PMLP02581-Beethoven_Symphony_3_V2.pdf IMSLP35371-PMLP02581-Beethoven-Op055.Viola.pdf IMSLP26214-PMLP02581-Beethoven_Op55-cello.pdf IMSLP35365-PMLP02581-Beethoven-Op055.Flute.pdf IMSLP35366-PMLP02581-Beethoven-Op055.Oboe.pdf IMSLP23762-PMLP02581-Beethoven_Symphony3_Cls.pdf IMSLP35367-PMLP02581-Beethoven-Op055.Bassoon.pdf IMSLP35368-PMLP02581-Beethoven-Op055.Horn.pdf IMSLP35369-PMLP02581-Beethoven-Op055.Trumpet.pdf IMSLP35370-PMLP02581-Beethoven-Op055.Timpani.pdf Beethoven Triple Concerto, Op. 56 (All parts from https://imslp.org/wiki/Triple_Concerto,_Op.56_(Beethoven,_Ludwig_van) IMSLP19445-PMLP01800-Beethoven_Triple_Concerto_Violin 1 IMSLP19446-PMLP01800-Beethoven_Triple_Concerto_Violin 2 IMSLP35552-PMLP01800-Beethoven-Op056.Viola IMSLP26225-PMLP01800-Beethoven_-_Triple_Concerto_Op56_(tutti_cello-part)a IMSLP35551-PMLP01800-Beethoven-Op056.Timpani IMSLP35550-PMLP01800-Beethoven-Op056.Trumpet IMSLP35549-PMLP01800-Beethoven-Op056.Horn IMSLP35548-PMLP01800-Beethoven-Op056.Bassoon IMSLP35547-PMLP01800-Beethoven-Op056.Oboe IMSLP35546-PMLP01800-Beethoven-Op056.Flute IMSLP23483-PMLP01800-Beethoven_TrpConc_Cls