A native of New York City, Mr. Devyatkin began his violin studies at the age of six. Upon admission to the Manhattan School of Music, he began studying with Erick Friedman. While freelancing in the New York metropolitan area, Mr. Devyatkin studied orchestral repertoire with New York Philharmonic Concertmaster, David Nadien.

In 1982 Mr. Devyatkin won an audition for the Savannah Symphony, where he was a member of the core orchestra for the next nine years. During this time he continued his studies with William Preucil, now Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra.

In 1992, he became the music director of the "Beaufort Chamber Orchestra," then a community orchestra of about fifteen members with a schedule of three concerts. Under his baton, the Beaufort Orchestra has become one of the best small town orchestras in the country. Today the Beaufort Orchestra presents ten concerts a season with forty-five professional and semi-professional musicians. With a budget of $90,000, the Orchestra's subscription series are sold out.

Still living in Savannah with his wife Katie (also a professional violinist), and his two children, Elizabeth, seventeen, and Peter, ten, Mr. Devaytkin operates Devyatkin Enterprises and is the orchestra director for Saint Andrew's School.

"Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, supporting the Beaufort Orchestra."

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