Event
Magic Carpet
Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia
Naples Philharmonic Magic Carpet Family Series
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia
Gregg Anderson, director
An up-close concert with instrument demonstrations, this free performance is a great way for families to learn more about string instruments and music-making. For youth ages 3-9, this Magic Carpet concert features musicians from the Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia performing a 45-minute program while demonstrating their instruments and answering questions.
The Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia is generously sponsored by Cynthia Taft.
Youth Symphonia
Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia
Under the direction of Naples Philharmonic violinist Gregg Anderson, the Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia (NPYS) is a string training ensemble for motivated elementary school through high school student musicians. Members of the NPYS have the opportunity to perform in chamber and full string ensemble settings representing a wide range of genres, including classical, popular and film music.
Learn more about the Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia.
Gregg Anderson
Gregg Anderson
Gregg Anderson, violin, has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Kansas and a Master of Music from the College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati. Gregg’s previous orchestral experience includes the Florida Symphony (Orlando), Columbus Symphony (Ohio) and Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute. He was concertmaster with the Hamilton Orchestra, University of Kansas Symphony and St. Joseph Symphony.
Gregg is the director of the Naples Philharmonic Symphonia, a string ensemble of young musicians that performs at Artis—Naples and in the community. He has been a member of the Naples Philharmonic since 1993.
Meet Gregg
