Dr. Dean Anderson — PresidentDean Anderson’s performances are described as “charismatic” and “energetic” by audiences and orchestral players under his direction. He has actively engaged communities near and far with his passion for music. Recently completing his 12th season as the Music Director and Artistic Director for the Dana Point Symphony, he continually strives to champion a diverse blend of repertoire - ranging from the beloved works of Beethoven and Brahms, to newly commissioned works by local and international composers. His international engagements include concerts with professional orchestras in Italy, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. He has served as cover conductor for the San Diego Symphony and has performed with members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.. In addition, he has worked with such artists as Cho-Liang Lin, Andres Cardenes, Yizhak Schotten, Smokey Robinson, Manhattan Transfer, John Tesh, Lincoln Mayorga, Arlo Guthrie, and Dick Dale.
A versatile and collaborative conductor, Mr. Anderson’s performances include major ballet works such as the Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf, and La Cigale with ballet companies such as the Anaheim Ballet, Nouveau Chamber Ballet, and the Montage Dance Theater. He has also conducted numerous operas such as Die Zauberflote, Gianni Schicchi, Pirates of Penzance, Mikado, Il Segreto di Susanna, Hansel and Gretel, I Due Figaro, Daron Hagen’s Little Nemo in Slumberland and many more. One of the highlights of his career was his Walt Disney Hall debut performance of Marcos Galvany’s O My Son. He was the first American citizen to conduct the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Orchestra. He also led the Southern California Chamber Ensemble performance of traditional chinese and japanese music for pipa and erhu with Tu Shan Xiang and George Gao in Nagoya, Japan. 
Dr. Myroslava Khomik — Director of Chamber MusicUkrainian-American violinist Myroslava Khomik is a top prize winner of international competitions and awards, including the Remember Enescu Competition in Romania, and the New Names of Ukraine . She has appeared as a soloist and as a chamber music collaborator in concerts and festivals throughout the US, Europe, South America and Asia, and her performances were broadcast on National TV and Radio in Ukraine, Spain, the US, Japan, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. In May of 2019 she was named a New Artist 2018 by the Classical Music Critics Association of Argentina after her successful debut in Buenos Aires with the Orquesta de Cámara del Congreso de la Nación. Based in Los Angeles, Ms. Khomik is an avid promoter of contemporary composers, educational outreach, and regularly participates in premieres of new works. Most recent highlights include three new commissions for solo violin and an upcoming release of her debut album; performances with Orquesta Filarmónica del Desierto Coahuilla (Mexico), Orquestra Sinfonica EAFIT (Medellin, Colombia), Orquesta Filarmónica de Zacatecas (Mexico), Sinfonica Orquestra de Barra Mansa (Brazil), Orquestra de la Societat de Concerts de Barcelona, Kyiv Kamerata, as well as residencies in Brazil and Argentina with music programs for underprivileged children. A devoted chamber music advocate, Ms. Khomik had the privilege of collaborating and performing alongside many distinguished artists, such as members of the Borromeo, Jerusalem, Ysaye and Tokyo String Quartets, Midori Goto, Oleh Krysa, Carol Wincec, Fred Sherry, Ronald Leonard, Robert Davidovici, Michelle Zukovsky, Antonio Lysy, Guillaume Sutre, Movses Pogossian, among others. She frequently appears in chamber music series in Los Angeles (LACMA Sundays Live, Broad Stage Series, Redcat Series, among others), in New York and throughout Europe. Ms. Khomik received her Performance Diploma from Lviv Krushelnytska School of Music in Ukraine, and after continuing her education in the US she received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she also held a position of the Teaching Associate of Chamber Music in the strings department. Ms. Khomik regularly performs with several ensembles and orchestras in Los Angeles, including the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, she can be heard on various recordings for film and television, and is a member of the Las Vegas Philharmonic. Ms. Khomik served as an adjunct professor at Fullerton College, as is currently on faculty as a violin and chamber music teaching artist at Biola University, Montecito International Music Festival, and the Hot Springs Music Festival.
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Jorge Ruvalcaba, Conductor — FSYONative Californian and conductor, Jorge Elias Ruvalcaba enjoys a multifaceted career in music both as an educator and artist. Jorge Ruvalcaba’s drive and passion in his conducting stem from his undying belief on the transformative power of music as a medium to break barriers and create a more just and fulfilling life. Ruvalcaba’s approach on the podium combines the excellence of the orchestra and promotion of new works with the ardent dream of music literacy for all.
A graduate of the Peabody Institute’s orchestral conducting program, Jorge has been an assistant conductor for the Peabody Youth Orchestra, the Peabody Symphony Orchestra, and the Peabody Chamber Orchestra. Furthermore, he has made conducting appearances with both the Hamburg School of Music’s Orchestra and the Elbphilharmonie. Ruvalcaba’s commitment to extend the boundaries of orchestral music beyond traditional settings is evident in his various projects. He partnered with emerging composer Andrew Burke for Huephoria 2021 in his new piece “Vanishing Point,” an interactive audio-visual composition which breaks the boundaries of live music by having the audience be within the ensemble. As an educator, Mr. Ruvalcaba focuses heavily on his life’s goal of bringing high quality music education to resource-scarce communities. Being lifelong endeavor, Ruvalcaba’s efforts towards bridging a more equitable musical environment include leading successful programs at various under-resourced middle school and high schools in both Northern and Southern California. An eager organizer, Mr. Ruvalcaba created and co-led the Santa Ana Summer Arts program geared towards introducing instrumental music to the youth of Santa Ana, CA. He also partnered with the Vallejo Symphony to create a concert series for all of Vallejo’s youth, not only reintroducing orchestral music into the community at large, but also bringing the orchestra to thousands of students. Beyond his conducting endeavors, Jorge Ruvalcaba has appeared as a bassoonist with the Vallejo Symphony, Solano Symphony, Symphony Irvine, and San Bernardino Symphony. He is also an avid cook, amateur woodworker, and traditional longbow archer. 
Val Jamora, Conductor — FSCOVal Jamora is a well established music educator in Southern California, having taught high school and middle school music since the mid 1990s. He received a dual bachelors degree in psychology and music education from CSU San Bernardino in 1994, and a masters degree in instrumental conducting from CSU Los Angeles in 2002. He studied conducting with Dr. Thomas Verrier, Allan McMurray and Dr. Luis Gonzales. He also received training in saxophone performance with Jack Fuesler, Charles Richard and Dr. Jeff Benedict.
Prior to working at Corona del Mar, Mr. Jamora was the director of bands at Bloomington High School and Ruth O Harris Middle School in Bloomington CA. He is also a long time staff member and conductor at Arrowbear Music Camp, and is currently one of the primary conductors with the Four Seasons Youth Orchestra. His honors and distinctions include the PTA Honorary Service Award, The Bill Boyer Excellence in Teaching Award and was recognized as the High School Teacher of the Year for Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Mr. Jamora has performed in locations all over the world, including venues in Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest, Venice, Rome, as well as the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. More Information on Arrowbear Music Camp can be found HERE! 
Denny Bui, Conductor — FSWEDenny Bui graduated from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. (CSULB) with a degree in Instrumental Music Education and is a member of the honor society, Pi Lambda Theta. While in school, he performed in various groups such as: Symphonic Band, University Trumpet Ensemble, and Lab Jazz Band. He currently plays with various local orchestras and brass ensembles. Denny works with the Catalyst Wind Collective as an Education Outreach Associate and as a member of the trumpet section. He has performed at various venues such as: the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Aquarium of the Pacific.
As an educator, Denny is the Director of Instrumental Music at Laguna Hills High School. He previously taught at San Marino high school and Walnut high school as the director of instrumental music. He previously worked at Alhambra High School as a music coach and doubled as a visual instructor during the marching band season, Rosemead High School as a music coach for WGI Winds, and also coached at South Pointe Middle school's brass camp. As a conductor, Denny has conducted concerts and worked with local composers. He has guest conducted various ensembles, was the assistant conductor for CSULB’s Concert Band, and won the undergraduate conducting competition at CSULB. He is formerly the assistant conductor and wind coach of the Four Seasons Youth Orchestra and now the conductor for the FSYWE. He has worked with Professor H. Robert Reynolds, Professor Michael Haithcock, Dr. Mallory Thompson, Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Dr. Travis Cross and Maestro Benjamin Wallfisch in conducting workshops. Denny is currently studying under Dr. John Lynch and has taken lessons from Dr. Jermie Arnold. Professor Anthony Maiello, Professor John Carnahan, and Dr. Tony Mazzaferro. |