Minnesota Youth Symphonies

Work with MYS
MYS is hiring interns for the 2008-09 concert season. Click here for position descriptions and application information.

Vicki Krueger, Executive Director
Vicki Krueger, Executive Director since 1989, provides administrative leadership of Minnesota Youth Symphonies. She is considered a leader in the field of youth orchestra administration, having served on the National Youth Orchestra Board, a division of the League of American Orchestras. Krueger’s background includes performance study at the University of Minnesota and MacPhail Center for the Arts as well as significant experience in community music education. “I would like to extend my congratulations to the thousands of students who have participated in MYS over the past 35 years. Thank you for your devotion to making great music and amazing us with your artistry.”

For general inquiries and questions related to the administrative policies of the Minnesota Youth Symphonies, contact Vicki at vlkrueger@mnyouthsymphonies.org or 651-699-5811.

Kristen Wesloh, Director of Development and Marketing
Kristen Wesloh joined MYS in February 2007 after relocating to Minnesota from Massachusetts where she was the Deputy Director of a human services agency. She has seventeen years experience working with not-for-profit organizations including the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Opera Boston, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. Kristen has studied piano since the age of four and graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston with a Bachelors degree in film scoring. She also earned a Masters Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts. Her musical tastes range from Bach to Bartok to Bjork.

For questions related to donations, grants, advertising, or marketing, contact Kristen at kewesloh@mnyouthsymphonies.org or 651-699-5811.

Jennifer Volby, Operations Manager
Jennifer “Jenni” Volby is an MYS alumnus from the flourishing String Era and joined the staff in September 2005 following a position as Office Manager with the Cleveland International Piano Competition. An accomplished violinist with a passion for orchestral music, Jenni is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, and has performed with the Wild Ginger Philharmonic, the Akron Symphony Orchestra, the Erie Philharmonic, and the Youngstown Symphony. Jenni once served as String Assistant for MYS and as the first-ever instructor of the Hans Christian Andersen String Studio pilot project, which continues to thrive to this day. Her gifts in teaching, working with children and musicianship make MYS extremely fortunate to have her on staff.

For questions related to student policies, rehearsals, tuition, stage management, auditions or the summer program, contact Jenni at jlvolby@mnyouthsymphonies.org or 651-699-5811.

Niall A. M. Klyn, Administrative Assistant and Staff Librarian
Niall (pronounced Nile) joined MYS in August 2005 after attending Bates College in Lewiston, ME and Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, earning degrees in ethnomusicology and classical studies. He brings experience from a wide variety of positions and fields, from editor to sailor, blacksmith to musician. Niall has been on all sides of music ensembles, including as an acoustic guitarist and vocalist.

For general inquiries and questions related to the MYS music library, contact Niall at mys@mnyouthsymphonies.org or 651-699-5811.

Cheryl Sletten, Volunteer Coordinator
An extraordinarily experienced volunteer herself, Cheryl graduated from Augsburg College in Minneapolis with a degree in Elementary Education. She has held a variety of volunteer positions, ranging from orchestrating (forgive the pun) volunteer activities at the Forest Lake Montessori School to steaming rice at the Korean Culture Camp of Minnesota. Her volunteer work with MYS includes selling tickets, supervising children backstage at concerts, chaperoning and event management. Her gentle, patient nature and experience working with children makes her an ideal addition to our team.

Volunteering is an excellent way to stay involved in your children’s activities, make new friends and contribute to a wonderful organization! If you are interested in volunteering with the Minnesota Youth Symphonies, including assisting rehearsals, chaperoning, stage managing, librarian responsibilities, mailings and other fun tasks, contact Cheryl at pwsletten@yahoo.com or 715-483-1790.