The Santa Fe New Mexican asks Benjamin Klemme how he selects repertoire for the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra. Read article here.

The Omaha Symphony has identified Benjamin Klemme as a promising young conductor and has invited him to participate this May in the Omaha Symphony Conductor Symposium. There he will work with renowned conductors Larry Rachleff and Thomas Wilkins during this four-day symposium, which will focus on preparing young conductors for the musical and administrative demands on the 21st century music director. Read the Omaha World-Herald article here.

On March 14 and 15, 2009, Benjamin Klemme and Con Vivo! (a chamber orchestra of the SFYSA) will collaborate with Moving People Dance and world-famous artist Bobby McFerrin. This weekend of music-making will take place at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe and proceeds will benefit dance and music education in northern New Mexico. To purchase tickets, visit the Lensic website.

In his first collaboration with the Eldorado Children's Theatre, Benjamin Klemme will lead the January/February 2009 production of Fiddler on the Roof. Performances will be held between January 23 and February 1 at the James A. Little Theater in Santa Fe. Read the Santa Fe New Mexican article covering this production here.

The Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association will perform a weekend of concerts at the St. Francis Auditorium on December 12, 13, and 14. Music Director Benjamin Klemme and the many talented staff and students of the SFYSA will present jazz, mariachi, and orchestral concerts. Click here to learn more.

Benjamin Klemme to guest conduct the Cleveland Pops Orchestra in North Canton, Ohio on September 6, 2008. The Pops will perform an exciting evening of Hollywood, Broadway, Jazz and Rock, joined by vocalist Jodi Brinkman.

Benjamin Klemme and the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra have commissioned composer Alexandra T. Bryant to write a new work for orchestra celebrating the 15th anniversary of their organization. Bryant's "Blue Doors" will be premiered at the St. Francis Auditorium on December 14, 2008. This project is made possible by the generous support of the Mill Atelier Foundation.

SFYSA is featured in a Pasatiempo article by Craig Smith. Click here to read the article.