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Who We Are

YSDP Board is a not-for-profit organization leadership that promotes classical education and inspires talented young musicians. A team of the YSDP Board is elected to represent members’ interests.  The Board of Directors is from both inside and outside the YSDP membership.

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What We Do

The Youth Symphony of DuPage’s Board of Directors is crucial in effectively overseeing and guiding the organization to fulfill its mission and objectives. The Board plays a vital role in shaping the direction and ensuring the sustainability of the Youth Symphony of DuPage, enabling it to continue enriching the lives of young musicians and community audiences. We focus on traditional governance aspects and a specific framework that stimulates development and accountability in purposefully serving the YSDP and its community.

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What You Can Do

Reach out to the organization’s leadership or current board members and express your interest in joining us as a board member for the Youth Symphony of DuPage. This could be done through sending an email to kburdi@ysdp.org or info@ysdp.org, attending events where board members are present to understand the organization’s needs, or visiting www.ysdp.org and seeing how your skills and experiences align with us.

We are seeking internal and external community representation. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization’s mission of supporting young musicians in the community. Learn about our mission, values, programs, and current board members.

Being a board member would involve attending monthly meetings, rehearsals, and concerts. You will need your consistent availability and passion for the organization to contribute meaningfully to its success.

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Executive Board of Directors

Kay Burdi, President

David Gavin, Vice President

Jo Ann Foss, Secretary

Joe Zhang, Treasurer

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Board of Directors at Large

Soojin Kim

Timothy Koh

Ana Colakovic

Cassie Peters

Allison Hesterberg

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Operations Coordinator

Lydia Chinchilla

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Advisory Board

Shirley Sze

G. Scott Mitchell

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Artistic Director Emeritus

Meng-Kong Tham

Mark Liu