Youth Symphony
Mr. Nicolas Carr, Interim Conductor
nicolas@topekasymphony.org
The Youth Symphony was formed in 1957. The goal was to provide educational and performance opportunities for youth in Topeka and Northeast Kansas and to encourage talented young musicians to pursue their musical interests.

Mr. Nicolas Carr, Interim Conductor

Youth Symphony

Nicolas is the Director of Choral Studies for Shawnee Heights Public Schools, Tecumseh, Kansas.  He holds a Master of Music Education, Choral Conducting emphasis from Kansas State University, and a Bachelor of Music Education from Washburn University.

Nicolas has 20 years of experience directing a variety of musical groups including strings, band, handbells, choral groups (secular and religious), musical theater, and barbershop groups. He is gifted at making music theory, conducting, music history, and instrumental/vocal techniques accessible to all ages.

Nicolas’ primary instruments are trumpet and voice (baritone). In his free time, he enjoys singing, playing trumpet, and ringing handbells locally. Nicolas, his wife, and their two sons live in Topeka, Kansas.