 | THE COMMUNITY YOUTH ORCHESTRA INVITES STUDENTS ages 10-18 to play in a chamber orchestra where student musicians play masterworks from the orchestral repertoire. With an emphasis on ensemble playing, phrasing, listening to others and learning to blend with the section and the orchestra as a whole; students are introduced to beloved orchestral works from the classical era to the 20th century.
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Guest coaches will visit throughout the year to work with our musicians.
• Opportunities to perform solo works or concertos.
• New SmartMusic online software will be used to provide a fun, interactive practice aid for members.
Students must have a minimum of two years of instruction on their orchestral instruments, be comfortable sight-reading music, and be recommended by their teacher. It is strongly suggested that each student also participates in a music ensemble at his or her own school.
Each student will be required to prepare a brief musical interview at our first meeting for placement purposes. The student will play a solo piece of their choice, one major and one minor scale (two octaves), and a short sight-reading excerpt.
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| Michael Powers has led concerts in United States and in Europe that have promoted both contemporary music and standard repertoire. He has been a guest conductor with the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Manhattan Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic, North Shore Symphony, Manhattan School of Music Chamber Sinfonia, Manhattan School of Music Contemporary Ensemble, USC Thornton Symphony, and Locrian Chamber Players in New York City. Prior to pursuing studies in orchestral conducting at the University of Southern California in 2003, Mr. Powers was the conductor of the Music Advancement Program Orchestra at The Juilliard School, a program which helps children in the inner city of New York develop their musical talents in a unique and supportive environment. Upon completion of his degree at USC in May of 2005, Mr. Powers was appointed as Music Director of the USC Concert Orchestra, an ensemble which combines the talents of students, staff and faculty musicians from the USC community. |
| | Join us for a year of great music! | Rehearsals begin Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-8:00pm in Roth Hall. For more information, program dates, and how to enroll, contact Betty Walsh bwalsh@xrds.org or at 310.829.7391 ext. 258. |
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