Paul-Elliott
Cobbs, DMA
Music Director and Conductor
Tacoma Youth Symphony
Tacoma Junior Youth Symphony
Evergreen Music Festival
Paul-Elliott Cobbs is an avid educator and world-renowned maestro. His talent and amicable personality have inspired both musicians and symphony-goers throughout the world.
Loma L
Cobbs, PhD
Executive Director
Development Officer
Leading the entire organization with her dedication to music
and youth, Dr. Loma L Cobbs has achieved consistently high ratings from the
Washington State Arts Commission, Tacoma Arts Commission and the thorough
evaluations of the Corporate Council for the Arts.
Dale Johnson
Conductor
Tacoma Young Artists Orchestra
Tacoma Debut Orchestra
Evergreen Music Festival
Dale Johnson is a man committed to youth, music and education. Conductor of the Tacoma Junior Symphony since 1979 and the Tacoma Young Artists Orchestra since its creation in 1985,
Karla
Timmerman-Epperson
Conductor
Tacoma String Philharmonia
Tacoma String Symphony
Karla Timmerman-Epperson is that exceptional individual
entrusted with the youngest of our musicians. Her talent of generating
enthusiasm in these youth is beyond compare.
John Wetherington
Conductor
Tacoma Debut Winds
Leading the entry level wind, brass and percussion musicians of the entire
organization, John Wetherington presents the team effort
necessary to address the needs of these students.
Patricia Wooster
Harp Training Program
Leads the Harp Training program and Harp Ensemble of up to 30 students.
They hold three performances annually. Selected students serve as harpists
in the TYSA orchestras.
Associate Conductor
Tacoma Junior Symphony
Bringing 30 years of public music education experience, Ron
Friesen guides the students of the TJYS throughout the year, conducting their
season finale in the spring.
