ALUMNI UPDATE: FUMIKA MIZUNO

Posted on October 21, 2020

Fumika Mizuno with her chamber group, Opus. From left to right Haeun Jung (PYP 2017), David Kim, and Fumika.

MAKING MUSIC AT PRINCETON By Fumika Mizuno (YSE 2008-2010, PYCO 2010-2011, PYP 2011-2017)

I’m currently in my last (virtual) year of undergrad at Princeton where I study Politics and East Asian Studies. Music continues to be an important part of my life. I’ve been a... Read More ›

ALUMNI UPDATE: JESSE TATUM

Posted on October 21, 2020

A CAREER IN MUSIC & SOCIAL WORK By Jesse Tatum (Prep 1995-1996, PYP 1996-1997)

Playing in PYP under Huw Edwards inspired me to pursue music as a career. I graduated from The San Francisco Conservatory with a degree in Flute Performance, then received my Master’s in Flute Performance at the University of New Mexico.

My first job was Acting Piccolo with the El Paso... Read More ›

ALUMNI UPDATE: BRENDA RAY SCOTT

Posted on October 21, 2020

CELEBRATING ONE YEAR WITH THE BLANCHET HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY By Brenda Ray Scott (Prep 1980-1984)

I am excited to be celebrating my first year as Development Director with Blanchet House of Hospitality. This Portland-based human services organization has focused for many years on alleviating suffering and giving hope for a better life through its meal service, residential shelter, and clothing programs. The... Read More ›

ALUMNI UPDATE: CARL SCHNOOR

Posted on October 21, 2020

SHARING MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD By Carl Schnoor (Prep 1947, PJS 1948-1957)

My musician training began with viola lessons from James Eoff when I was in the 5th grade. I was accepted into Prep Orchestra in 7th grade, and then into PJS in 8th grade. Playing under Mr. Gershkovitch was both rewarding and intimidating. My technique grew so tense that I dropped... Read More ›

ALUMNI UPDATE: GEORGE REINMILLER

Posted on October 20, 2020

SINGING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC By George Reinmiller (PJS 1952-1959)

I am doing well, especially under the circumstances with this darn virus and the smoke we have experienced recently from wildfires. Now that the air has cleared, however, I can’t complain. My little office building is in the heart of downtown Portland, and I own a condominium kitty corner across the street. As a... Read More ›

ALUMNI UPDATE: KATE DAVIS

Posted on October 20, 2020

FULL CIRCLE by Kate Davis (PYCO 2003-2005, PYP 2005-2009)

I’m a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Brooklyn, NY. I grew up in Oregon and spent my formative years playing violin and bass in PYCO and PYP. It was an experience that deeply impacted my relationship with music, community, and my aesthetics— having been exposed to so many incredible orchestral works during such an... Read More ›