Liza Grossman of Contemporary Youth Orchestra interviewed by CoolCleveland.com

Another CoolCleveland.com video exclusive. Liza rocks. Don't ask us. Ask the hundreds of high school students who have studied contemporary classical music with her Contemporary Youth Orchestra over the past 13 years and worked with visiting artists like Graham Nash, Pat Benatar, DEVO's Mark Mothersbaugh, Jon Anderson of Yes, Ray Manzarek of The Doors, and members of Styx. Each season, they focus on a different theme; for the past two years the focus has been on "Music and It's Industry," to show the kids how they can actually make a living in music. Year 1 highlighted cartoon music, last year it was movie music, and this week, on Sat 3/14 at 7PM at Lakewood Civic Auditorium, they showcase "Broadway Contemporary," with music from Spring Awakening, Kiss Me Kate, A Chorus Line, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sweeney Todd and others. Watch the video as Cool Cleveland's Thomas Mulready talks with Liza about her musical passions, and how she ignites that same passion in her students. http://www.CYOrchestra.org. Subscribe to the free weekly Cool Cleveland e-blast by visiting http://www.CoolCleveland.com

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[TeresaACD]

They really need to bring in David Byrne.

[agoradoll71]

Turned on PBS to watch STYX and found I couldn't take my eyes off of Liza and the orchestra and chorus! Cleveland Rocks!

[rickmilo100]

What about Eric Berken?

[HILLBILLY1962]

did she start teaching band in rittman in the 70's

[deadeye30215]

Liza is a wonderful!!!!!!

[SamanthaWarren]

Ive seen your kids backing up Styx on VH1 and I wanted to say you ALL were AWESOME!!!! Kids, YOUR FANTASTIC!!! Im going to download all of the songs with the orchestra! The kids, I loved it!! Keep up the GREAT work!

[muskokan59]

The Styx concert they were invoved with is going to be on VH1 Classics this coming Sun May 09,2010 at 3pm....so set your DVR's folks....