Artistic Director

Maestro Nunzio Sisto began his career as a graduate of the Juilliard School's Pre-College Division focusing on Bassoon Performance and Composition, going on to complete a BA in Bassoon Performance and Composition from Mannes College, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Touro College.

 

An accomplished musician, teacher and published composer Maestro Nunzio Sisto has dedicated his life to providing high quality music education to schools of all levels and socio-economic status.

 

As founder and music director of the Youth Training Orchestras, Maestro Sisto believes in the life changing effects of young people’s participation in youth organizations, and is committed to providing and reaffirming the study of Classical music through YTO’s performances and activities, based on his innovative 18-Part Method.

Using chamber groups and a 18 part chamber orchestra, YTO has created a one size fits all solution to start a local youth orchestra in any town in America. 4 smaller chamber groups may rehearse separately, and then come together to form the 18 part chamber orchestra; String Quartet, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, and Continuo Quartet.

YTO provides the music and framework for other music teachers interested to establish a local youth orchestra.