Mr. Billy Chou, Executive Director
Billy Chou has been the Executive Director of The Capitol Symphonic Youth Orchestras since June of 2022.
Mr. Chou attended Ithaca College for Music Education, studying piano and percussion. After graduating, he worked in Ithaca, Miami, and Washington D.C. in the restaurant industry in various positions. In addition, he worked for Winterhalter Music, LLC as a private piano instructor in the DMV region. As Executive Director, he is able to use his hospitality, management, and music background to create a welcoming and nurturing environment for our students.
Ms. Barbara Dobberstein, Operations Manager
Ms. Dobberstein currently works for Fairfax County Public Schools as a reading specialist at Whitman Middle School. She spent much of her career as a band teacher in FCPS, and is currently on staff at Mount Vernon High School. She is instrumental in setting up rehearsals, sectionals, concerts, outreach events, and liaises with our rehearsal and concert venues. She helps set up chairs and stands for all rehearsals, and organizes many behind the scenes details.
Ms. Catherina Meyers, Operations
Ms. Catherina Meyers is a key member of our operational staff. She helps with our merchandise table, is our staff photographer, helps with setup, supervises students during breaks, and facilitates student needs at rehearsals and concerts.
