2014-2015 Season

...invites you to come play a part!

Concerts Repertoire Solon Philharmonic Orchestra... Solon Philharmonic Orchestra’s A variety of repertoire is is an exciting opportunity for talented amateur and 2014 - 2015 Season will in- planned incorporating large professional musicians (high school age to adult) to clude a series of four concerts: ensemble, chamber works and collaborate in a rewarding musical environment. Whether a the opportunities to accompany November 23, 2014 (3:00 pm) seasoned veteran or a musician who has recently outstanding guest artists and March 1, 2015 (3:00 pm) rediscovered a passion for playing, SPO members are the winner of the annual Young May 17, 2015 (3:00 pm) presented with experiences designed to strengthen musical Artists Concerto Competition. skills through performance of the Classics! SPO will perform Rehearsals begin Monday, three to four concerts including performances with September 29 renowned soloists and the winner of the annual Young Artists Concerto Competition. Positions are open to all standard orchestral instruments, including strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Instrumentalists of all skill levels are encouraged to join.

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Vincent L. Danner, Principal Conductor, Gerald MacDougall, Assistant Conductor, Screening Interviews ______holds degrees from the Uni- holds Masters degrees in Participant Name versity of Michigan and Ober- Music Theory and Cello New musicians may be asked to com- lin Conservatory of Music in Performance. He has stud- plete a brief screening interview at their ______Orchestral Conducting and ied cello with Mosche Amit- first rehearsal at Solon Middle School for Instrument Organ Performance. He cur- ay () section seating. Please come prepared to rently serves as Lecturer in and most recently with Bry- demonstrate your best with a selection ___ Conducting at Baldwin- an Dumm of The from your instrument’s repertoire. Years of Experience Wallace College Conservatory Orchestra (Cleveland State

of Music. Prior to his move to University). While pursuing a ______Cleveland, he served as Asso- doctorate in Music Theory at Membership, Fees & Materials Parent/Guardian Name ciate conductor of the Memphis Symphony Orches- Eastman School of Music in Rochester, he tra and Conductor of the Memphis Youth continued playing cello in various ensembles. As Following the screening interview, partici- ______Symphony. Vince has been a frequent guest a member of the Herriot Quartet, he participated pating musicians can register for mem- Address conductor with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for in string quartet master classes given by bership in the ensemble. Membership in the African American Hispanic Festival and the members of the Cleveland Quartet, the Audubon SPO requires an annual music fee of ______Charleston Symphony Orchestra for the CSO Quartet and the Kronos Quartet. Mr. MacDougall City State Zip $75.00 for adults and $50.00 for high Gospel Christmas Pops. In addition to his ensem- is currently Director of Orchestras for Solon school students. Musicians will be provid- ble work, he has conducted programs featuring Middle School and Solon High School, where he ______ed with all folders, music for the first concert artists including Rachel Barton, Leon has taught since September 2000. He enjoys Home Phone Number* Bates, Banu Gibson and the Kingston Trio. sharing his love of music with his students. concert and informational materials at the first rehearsal. All members are re- ______quired to provide their own music stand Cell Phone Number* and are responsible for the care of their ______Brian Thornton, Associate Conductor, Julian Machala, Concertmaster, music. Email (required)* cellist with the Cleveland Julian Machala is a native of Orchestra for 17 years, is a Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. *Please list Parent/Guardian info, if applicable Rehearsals & Concerts musician of many talents and He began playing the violin at

interests. He has performed the age of 3 and has since Rehearsals will be held Monday evenings Rehearsals for SPO will be held on Mondays as a soloist with over 30 or- added the viola to his skill from 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm at Solon Middle from 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm. Please list any known chestras across the United set. Julian plays regularly School.* A schedule of rehearsals and conflicts below: States, as well as in chamber with various Northeast Ohio locations will be placed in your music music collaborations with orchestras and was recently folder. Rehearsals begin Monday, Sept. different ensembles. appointed Concertmaster of 29. Concerts will be held November 23, As a conductor, Brian has the Solon Philharmonic 2014, March 1, 2015 and May 17, covered a broad scope of repertoire including Orchestra. His teachers 2014. All SPO Members will receive one ______among many the work of Dvorak, Haydn, Saint- include Cyrus Forough, Sibbi Bernhardson, and Saëns and Vivaldi. He regularly conducts students Paul Kantor at the Cleveland Institute of Music, complimentary ticket per concert. and his orchestral colleagues at the Cleveland where he graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Institute of Music. He has premiered the works of degree in Violin Performance. little known to well known composers such as *All rehearsals will be held at Solon Membership Fee Payment Method: Donald Erb and and has a special Middle School (6835 SOM Center Road, interest in the work of modern composers. Brian $50 Student ______$75 Adult ______For more information contact Solon, Ohio 44139) unless indicated on has taken part in premiering over 100 new works of music, either as a soloist or in chamber ensem- Dr. Kevin Lewis, SCA Music the schedule. Cash ______bles. He spends his days enjoying time with his wife Jennifer Woda, a mezzo-soprano, and his Department Coordinator, at Check # ______daughters, Maya and Madelyn. (440) 337-1400 or (payable to Solon Center for the Arts) [email protected] Credit Card (an invoice, payable online, will be sent to the email address above) ______