(Host) The new leader of the Vermont Youth Orchestra is getting ready to make his debut in that role at two concerts slated for this weekend.

Jeffrey Domoto was named VYO's Music Director Designate in January, following the sudden departure of Ronald Braunstein, who was fired after seven months on the job.

Earlier this week, Domoto sat down with VPR Classical host Cheryl Willoughby to talk about why he came to the VYO and where he hopes to take the orchestra.