Alexandra Stenseth is an alumna of AYPO and has returned in 2023 as the Orchestra Manager for the American Youth Concert Orchestra, American Youth Symphonic Orchestra, and Junior Chamber Ensembles. Alex has over 12 years of performance experience with orchestras, wind symphonies, marching bands, choirs, and drum corps. She holds a B.M. in Music Industry on Double Bass from James Madison University. While at JMU, Alex worked as a student worker in the School of Music office as well as a personnel manager for the 500+ member Marching Royal Dukes. Since graduating, Alex has been a bass coach with Fairfax County Public Schools as well as an adjudicator for VBODA Solo and Ensemble. She was most recently an Assistant Director at Bach to Rock in South Riding where she helped manage daily operations and coordinate events for the school. Since 2021, Alex continues to direct George C. Marshall high school’s award-winning colorguard and winterguard program.