More News & Notes David Harman, Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, has been chosen by the Monroe Country School Music Association as the 2005 recipient of the Richard H. Snook Award. This award recognizes musicians who have made significant contributions to music education in the community. Past recipients of this award include Fred Sturm, Jeff Tyzik, Jeanne Gray, and Donna Brink Fox.
Dr. Harman is honored for his many contributions to music education in Rochester over the past twelve years. These include the musical leadership of the RPYO, the Penfield Symphony and the University of Rochester's student and community Symphony Orchestra; his collaborations with high school orchestras and choruses; and educational programs for elementary, middle and high school students he conducted with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
The award presentation was on April 2, 2005 at the Elementary All-County Music Festival.