My guest is Levi Dobrinski, the Orchestra Director at Putnam City West High School and Chairman of Orchestras for all Putnam City Schools. He is also the Director of the Silver Strings of Putnam City: Oklahoma’s only strolling orchestra, now in its 31st concert season. In 2020, the Putnam City Orchestra program will be traveling to London on invitation from the Lord Mayor of Westminster to participate in the London New Year’s Day Music Festival. Levi has served as the state president for the Collegiate Oklahoma Music Educator’s Association, andas concertmaster for the symphony and chamber orchestra at the University of Central Oklahoma. In 2018, he was named the Oklahoma Music Educators Association Young Music Educator of the Year for the state of Oklahoma.
In this episode, Levi talks about how the love for his family and passion for his students motivates him in his roles as husband, father, and teacher. He describes the early influences on his life that inspired him to become a music teacher, and the path that ultimately led him to where he is today. Levi also shares about the power that music has to build understanding between cultures, improve academic outcomes for students, and provide opportunities to create meaningful change. Plus he gives heart touching stories of student successes as well as tips for getting back to music for those who regret leaving it behind.
Connect with my guest:
You can contact Levi Dobrinski through the Putnam City Schools website www.pcwest.putnamcityschools.org/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Silver Strings of Putnam City www.facebook.com/thesilverstringsofputnamcity/
Stars & Stripes Forever 5K www.facebook.com/events/2352892168325105/
Press:
Putnam City Orchestras London Trip www.oklahoman.com/article/5591373/three-putnam-city-orchestras-to-be-in-london-performances
OMEA Outstanding Young Music Educator Award www.oklahoman.com/article/5571693/achievers
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