Instructors

NYOJ instructors

Our instructors are the heart and soul of our program forming the nucleus for education and inspiration.

All are prominent musicians with their own unique experiences and influences.

Artistic Director

Ann McNamee

Conductor

Darren Young

Violin

Rafiq Williams
Sean Francis
June Lawson

Viola

Darren Young

Cello

Alistair Petrie

Brass

Desmond Greenland
Roy Clarke
Michael “Mickey” Hanson

Woodwinds

Rafael Salazar
Vincent Hawthorne

Flute

Dave Collington-Davis

Oboe/Strings

Althea Neblett

Percussion

Major Roy Wade

Administration

Executive Director
Karen Prentice

Director of Operations
Kathi-Ann Thomas


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