"a talented interpreter, able to capture the sweep of a piece without neglecting detail."
Atlanta Journal Constitution
APPOINTMENTS
SYMPHONIC
Tupelo Symphony Orchestra, Music Director
Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, Music Director
Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras, Music Director
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Cover Conductor


OPERA
Ohio Light Opera, Principal Guest Conductor
Pine Mountain Music Festival, Guest Conductor
International Vocal Arts Institute (Tel Aviv, Israel),
Guest Conductor

TELEVISION AND RADIO
Walt Disney World Entertainment
Starz & Encore Movie Channels
Public Broadcasting System (PBS)






"Byess' conducting had enormous forward motion, as well as ample room for expressive nuances…the CIM orchestra sounded like an elegant, seasoned Mozart ensemble. Memorable Mozart."
Donald Rosenberg, Cleveland Plain Dealer