New Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra conductor urges Lincoln-Way musicians to follow their passion

David Danzmayr (top left) music director for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestrconducts Lincoln-Way North East orchestrstudents Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday Nov.

David Danzmayr (top left), music director for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, conducts Lincoln-Way North and East orchestra students at Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at 19900 Harlem Ave. in Frankfort. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

David Danzmayr (top right) music director for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestrlooks over sheet music with Michelle Freel(top left) Lincoln-Way North East

David Danzmayr (top right), music director for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, looks over sheet music with Michelle Freeland (top left), Lincoln-Way North and East orchestra director, as the class warms up at Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at 19900 Harlem Ave. in Frankfort. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

David Danzmayr music director for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestrlistens as Lincoln-Way North East orchestrstudents warm up before he steps conduct class

David Danzmayr, music director for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, listens as Lincoln-Way North and East orchestra students warm up before he steps in to conduct class at Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at 19900 Harlem Ave. in Frankfort. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

David Danzmayr (top center) music director for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestrconducts Lincoln-Way North East orchestrstudents during class Lincoln-Way North High School

David Danzmayr (top center), music director for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, conducts Lincoln-Way North and East orchestra students during class at Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at 19900 Harlem Ave. in Frankfort. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

David Danzmayr (right) music director for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestrconducts Lincoln-Way North East orchestrstudents during class Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday

David Danzmayr (at right), music director for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, conducts Lincoln-Way North and East orchestra students during class at Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at 19900 Harlem Ave. in Frankfort. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

Students listen as Andrew Bradford (below left) executive director Illinois Philharmonic OrchestrDavid Danzmayr (right) music director for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestraddress

Students listen as Andrew Bradford (below left), executive director of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, and David Danzmayr (at right), music director for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, address Lincoln-Way North and East orchestra students at Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at 19900 Harlem Ave. in Frankfort. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

David Danzmayr music director for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestris seen Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday Nov. 7 2012 19900 Harlem Ave.

David Danzmayr, music director for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, is seen at Lincoln-Way North High School Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at 19900 Harlem Ave. in Frankfort. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media

New Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra conductor urges Lincoln-Way musicians to follow their passion

Lincoln-Way High School students got an earful of professional orchestra life when David Danzmayr stepped up to their music class podium, baton in hand, and conducted their lesson for the day. Stressing the need to be disciplined and stay with his tempo, the new 32-year-old music director of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra led the students through “Winter,” from Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons,” “Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson and “Fantasy on Oh, Chanukah,” by Lauren Bernofsky. … Read More