GTCYS NEWS NOTES OCTOBER 2016
This edition of News Notes contains: Events and Classes College Planning Workshop Concerto Competition Parent Appreciation Nights Fall Festival Details Tickets on Sale October 7 Dress Rehearsal and Concert Details Concert Attire Fall Festival Volunteers needed Play the Viola! Student News Opportunities for GTCYS Families Student Enrichment in GTCYS & the SPCO Student Opportunities Outside GTCYS GTCYS Night Out at the Minnesota Orchestra October 21 Sphinx Virtuosi Concert October 30 Concert Opportunities Thank you, Volunteers! Welcome, University of Minnesota Mentors! A Fun and Fast Way to Help Support GTCYS! GTCYS Merchandise Inclement Weather Policy
EVENTS AND CLASSES
COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP Monday, October 17, 6 – 7:30pm Good Samaritan Church, Edina (Symphony’s rehearsal venue) Free and open to all GTCYS students and families, this is a chance to ask candid questions to a panel of college music professors as well as professional musicians about applying to music schools and studying music performance or music education in college as a major or participating in college music ensembles as an extracurricular activity.
We’re excited to announce this year’s panelists: David Carter, Professor of Music – Cello, St. Olaf College Emilia Mettenbrink, Freelance violinist, Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO (and GTCYS alum!) Joseph Peters, Principal Oboe, Minnesota Orchestra (and GTCYS alum!) Laura Sindberg, Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Minnesota School of Music
CONCERTO COMPETITION Learn more about GTCYS’ Annual Concerto Competition and register to compete: Open to all GTCYS students, enrolled in any of the eight orchestras Register by Monday, December 12 Preliminary Round (closed to the public) on Sunday, January 8 Finals Round (open to the public) on Sunday, January 22 Winner(s) will perform with Symphony on Saturday, April 22 Click here for Guidelines and to apply
GTCYS PARENT APPRECIATION NIGHTS IN OCTOBER During these engaging sessions, parents will have the opportunity to mingle over refreshments, ask questions to GTCYS’ Director of Development, Ruth Watkins, or Executive Director, Megen Balda, and listen to a “show and tell” demonstration session with the orchestra.
Philharmonia East: Thursday, October 6, 6:30 – 7:30pm Philharmonia West: Monday, October 17, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Sinfonia: Tuesday, October 11, 7 – 8pm Concertino: Monday, October 10, 7 – 8pm Camerata: Tuesday, October 11, 7 – 8pm Concert Orchestra, Monday, October 10, 7 – 8pm Symphony: Monday, October 24, Symphony, 7 – 8pm Philharmonic: Tuesday, October 25, 7 – 8pm
FALL FESTIVAL DETAILS
TICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 7 Tickets for the Fall Festival on Sunday, November 20 will be available for purchase on Friday, October 7 at 10am. How to purchase your tickets: Go to www.minnesotaorchestra.org/gtcys or call 612.371.5656 Select your concert: o 1pm concert: Philharmonia East, Sinfonia, Camerata, Philharmonic, and Symphony o 4:30pm concert: Philharmonia West, Concertino, Concert Orchestra, and Symphony Prices vary by seating area and range from $9 – $19 in advance. (Prices go up to $13 – $23 the day of the performance.)
FALL FESTIVAL DRESS REHEARSAL & CONCERT Dress Rehearsal Saturday, November 19 – see specific orchestra call times below for the mandatory dress rehearsal. Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Note: students do NOT need to wear concert attire to dress rehearsal
Philharmonia East: call time 8:30am, rehearse 9am – 9:40am Philharmonia West: call time 12:50pm, rehearse 1:20pm – 2:00pm Sinfonia: call time 9:15am, rehearse 9:45am – 10:25am Concertino: call time 1:35pm, rehearse 2:05pm – 2:45pm Camerata: call time 10:00am, rehearse 10:30am – 11:15am Concert Orchestra: call time 2:20pm, rehearse 2:50pm – 3:45pm Philharmonic: call time 10:50am, rehearse 11:20am – 12:15pm Symphony: call time 11:50am, rehearse 12:20pm – 1:15pm
Fall Festival Concerts (all orchestras) Sunday, November 20 Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Fall Festival Concert 1: 1pm Orchestras: Philharmonia East, Sinfonia, Camerata, Philharmonic, Symphony Call Time 12:30pm (Symphony Call time 1:00pm)
Fall Festival Concert 2: 4:30pm Orchestras: Philharmonia West, Concertino, Concert Orchestra, Symphony Call time 4:00pm
Final concert details will be emailed to families the week preceding the concert.
CONCERT ATTIRE Each orchestra has its own dress code for concerts which students must follow. Inappropriate attire may lead to dismissal from a concert. Unacceptable attire includes low rise pants, jeans, bare midriffs, legs or feet, short skirts, short-sleeve or sleeveless shirts, white socks, and athletic shoes.
Philharmonia East and West, Sinfonia, Concertino, and Camerata attire: Ladies Floor- or ankle-length black skirt or black dress slacks (not form-fitting) Bright white (not off-white) long-sleeved, non-transparent blouse Black hosiery (no bare legs or feet) Black dress shoes Gentlemen Black dress pants Bright white long-sleeved button-down shirt Black bow tie Black socks Black dress shoes
Concert Orchestra, Philharmonic and Symphony attire: Ladies Floor- or ankle-length, long-sleeved black dress OR Floor- or ankle-length black skirt and long-sleeved, non-transparent black blouse OR Black dress slacks (not form-fitting) and long-sleeved, non-transparent black blouse Black hosiery Black dress shoes (no open toes or sandals)
Gentlemen Black suit, tuxedo, or black jacket with black pants Bright white long-sleeved button-down shirt Black bow tie Black socks Black dress shoes
Concert Black is an online source for concert performance clothing. www.concertblack.com or 1-888-94-BLACK.
If you have questions about appropriate attire, please contact GTCYS in advance at [email protected] or ask your Rehearsal Assistant.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE DRESS REHEARSAL AND CONCERT
Fall Festival Dress Rehearsal Volunteer Request (Direct students backstage and in the lobby.)
Fall Festival Concert Volunteer Request (Free tickets for parents who supervise students in the second and third balconies.)
PLAY THE VIOLA!
GTCYS is excited to offer its unique viola trial program for the fourth year. GTCYS will provide a viola at no charge to interested violinists. Contact your conductor at rehearsal for details and to receive your trial instrument.
STUDENT NEWS
Send news of your accomplishments (both musical and non-musical) to [email protected] so we can celebrate your achievements and share them with GTCYS families.
All-State Participants: Several GTCYS students are members of the 2016–17 Minnesota All-State Orchestra, including: o Sonia Driskill (Symphony, harp) o Juliana Kilcoyne (Symphony, viola) o Shaelyn Muldowney, (Philharmonic, viola) o Kate Stiglicz (Symphony, cello)
Annie Amen and Nathan Metzler (Symphony, trumpets) performed Taps at the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial Service at the State Capitol on Sunday, September 25.
Evan Kuehne (Sinfonia, trumpet), received Champion at the Dakota County Fair 4H in Performing Arts grades 3-5 with his trumpet solo of “Kinglet” by Voxman.
Joel Kuehne (Concertino, horn), received a 4H Blue Ribbon at the MN State Fair and Champion at the Dakota County Fair in Performing Arts grades 6-8 with his piano solo of Tchaikovsky's “Scenes from Swan Lake.”
STUDENT VOLUNTEER AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES: GTCYS & SPCO
GTCYS Student Mentorships for Philharmonic and Symphony students: Learn more about GTCYS’ Mentorship opportunities and apply to be a mentor
SPCO seeks GTCYS volunteers on November 12: Click here to learn more and sign up
Chamber Music Institute (CMI): (Symphony and Philharmonic only) This is an elite chamber music coaching and side-by-side performance experience for Philharmonic and Symphony musicians with members of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Save the date: This season’s CMI will occur as a single-day workshop on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Stay tuned for application information and more details, which GTCYS will send to Philharmonic and Symphony families soon.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: OUTSIDE GTCYS Follow these links for information about exciting opportunities for student musicians. If you have ideas about events to add to this section for November’s News Notes, please email [email protected].
Earl Benson Concerto Competition for Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion: Deadline to register is November 11
Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra Young Artist Competition
From the Top Radio program offers Scholarship
Gustavus Concerto Competition: Deadline to send a recording is December 1
Jeffrey Solow Cello Materclass Auditions
Luzerne Music Center: Deadline to apply is January 1, 2017
Minnesota High School Music Listening Contest: Deadline to register is October 14
Minnesota Sinfonia Young Artist Competition
MPR presents Minnesota Varsity, a Young Musicians’ Showcase: Deadline to enter is Monday, December 5.
National Youth Orchestra: Deadline to apply is November 1
New York String Orchestra Seminar: Deadline to apply is October 3
NextNotes High School Composition Awards
Schubert Club Student Scholarship Competition
SPCO Youth Chamber Music Competition: Deadline to apply is February 20, 2017
Summit Music Series
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Concerto Competition: Deadline to apply is November 15.
Thursday Musical Young Artist Scholarship Competition
GTCYS NIGHT OUT AT THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA OCTOBER 21!
GTCYS Night Out at the Minnesota Orchestra: Use coupon code GTCYSNIGHT to redeem this great offer! Concert details: Josefowicz Performs John Adams Date and time: Friday, October 21, 8:00pm Location: Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis Special pre-concert event: Meet & Greet with Minnesota Orchestra members at 7:15 – 7:45pm in the Mezzanine Special offer: GTCYS families can purchase tickets for $6.25 each, limit four per order Available now at www.minnesotaorchestra.org/gtcys-night, use coupon code GTCYSNIGHT to redeem special price.
FREE STUDENT TICKETS FOR SPHINX VIRTUOSI CONCERT
Sphinx Virtuosi with Catalyst Quartet — Latin Voyages: Viajes Latinos Presented by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Ordway, and the Schubert Club
Who is performing: The SPHINX VIRTUOSI, led by the CATALYST QUARTET, is one of the nation’s most dynamic professional chamber orchestras. Comprised of 18 of the nation’s top Black and Latino classical soloists, these alumni of the internationally renowned SPHINX COMPETITION come together each fall as cultural ambassadors to reach new audiences. Concert Details: Click here for the concert program and more details. Date and time: Sunday, October 30, 3pm Location: Ordway Concert Hall, St. Paul Why: Sphinx Virtuosi works to advance diversity in classical music while engaging young and new audiences through performances of varied repertoire. How much: FREE student tickets with the code FREESTUDENT. Tickets must be picked up at will call. Valid student ID required for students ages 17 and up. Only 100 free tickets are available – order soon!
CONCERT OPPORTUNITIES
UPCOMING CONCERTS FROM GTCYS’ PARTNER, THE SPCO
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra October performances Check out these upcoming performances: October 7 – 8: Jeremy Denk Plays Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 October 21 – 29: Schubert’s Fifth Symphony October 29: Free Family Concert: Family Forte The SPCO now offers free tickets to all children ages 6 – 17 and all students! Click here for more information about their exciting New Generation Initiative
GTCYS Night Out at the SPCO Use coupon code ‘gtcysnightout’ to redeem $10 Tickets for adults and FREE for students for this April 2 concert: o Jeremy Denk Plays Brahms and Beethoven o Sunday, April 2, 2:00pm o GTCYS families receive 2 discounted adult tickets per order ($10 each), and up to 4 free child tickets per adult attending
SPCO Free Family Music Events in 2016-17
OTHER CONCERTS AND EVENTS:
Barrage 8 Performs at Hudson High School October 11
MacPhail Event Calendar
Minnesota Orchestra Student Rush
October Concerts featuring new works by Sarah Miller
Schubert Club Courtroom Concerts
Schubert Club Student Discounts
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
THANK YOU so much to our wonderful parent volunteers who assisted who assisted at the recent GTCYS retreats! We couldn’t do it without you!
Philharmonia West (September 17): Rick Craig, Erica Falconer, John Grochowski, Denise Holtz, Eric Isom, Sarah Kraus, Connie Lee, Grace Li, Maria Ochoa, Dan Olson, and Alicia Vap
Concertino & Concert Orchestra Retreat (September 24): Scott Anderson, Amy Carter, Peter Czoschke, Vicky Duran, Jennifer Engler, Daniel Harbinson, Yongjun Hou, Hong Huo, Liz Klages, Jeff Klepfer, Christina Maas, Colleen O'Brien-Berglund, Eva Pranis, Joann Scozzari, Beth Shoen, Michelle Sieckert, Chase Turner, and Anthony Varghese
Symphony Retreat (September 25): Ruth Butler, Scott Helgeson, Cathy Newcome, Nancy Newman, and Laura Preves
Philharmonic Retreat (October 1): Kelly Befus and Elizabeth Castronovo
Philharmonia East Retreat (October 1): Alison Alvear, Jim Farnsworth, Kristi Kangas, Tatiana Leiva, Barbara Mvundura, Eva Pranis, Rikki Wagstrom, and Erik Wilson.
Sinfonia & Camerata Retreat (October 1): Julie Barrows, Stephanie Bett, Steve Faul, Ed Koezly, Cynthia Lee, Lisa Maier, Hang McLaughlin, Amy Miller, Joanna Mitchell, Gordon Overbo, Scott Paloma, Daniel Teske, Andrew Thompson, Amy Turnbull, Ting-Hsien Wang, and Alan Wolf.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: GTCYS seeks volunteers to help assemble a mailing in our downtown St. Paul office during the week of October 17. Click here for details and to sign up: Fall Teacher Mailing Volunteer Request
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in volunteer opportunities at GTCYS.
WELCOME, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MENTORS!
2016–17 is the fourth season of an innovate partnership between the University of Minnesota’s School of Music with GTCYS’ Symphony. Advanced music students from the School of Music are providing vital leadership at Symphony rehearsals, serving as role models, enhancing students’ learning experience, and gaining valuable training in the process. Welcome to the 2016–17 Mentors: Mary Alice Hutton, Violin Kimberly Fahy, Viola Elena Denny, Cello Michael Eastwood, Bass Ming-Hui Lin, Flute Caroline Schmitter, Oboe Katrina Clements, Clarinet Hui Zhang, Bassoon Elizabeth Myers, Horn Loren Endorf, Trumpet Marco Samperio, Trombone Jacob Daniel, Tuba Hannah Spivey, Harp
A FUN AND FAST WAY TO HELP SUPPORT GTCYS
Many thanks for your support of GTCYS! Contributed dollars combine with tuition to help support the GTCYS’ student experience, access (need-based scholarships), and our GTCYS fund (general operations).
Our Wine Raffle has been very successful in spreading the word about GTCYS as well as giving others a chance to support us in an easy way. Might you please consider the purchase of a pack of tickets for your household or even for a gift?
You will be entered for a chance to win a variety of everyday wines: First Prize: 4 cases of wine (1 winner) Second Prize: 2 cases of wine (4 winners) Third Prize: 1 case of wine (5 winners)
Tickets are $10 each or in packs of 3-for-$20 and will be available at Parent Appreciation Nights and the Fall Festival concerts on November 20 where winners will be drawn. You won’t want to miss the fun!
ALSO: If you or someone you know participates in a United Way or employer giving campaign (often set up in the Fall), you can select GTCYS as your designated organization. It’s a convenient way for you to contribute through worry-free payroll deductions. You can designate contributions to GTCYS by adding our organization name and address in the United Way field for “other organizations.” Information you may need:
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) 408 St. Peter Street, Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55102 Tel: 651.602.6800 (main) EIN: 41-6038525 Questions contact: Jeni Gregory at [email protected] or 651.608.6808.
GTCYS MERCHANDISE
If you are interested in ordering GTCYS merchandise (T-Shirts, Hoodies, and Canvas Bags), complete our online form! You will receive your order at an upcoming rehearsal.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather which might result in dangerous conditions, GTCYS will also send an email to GTCYS families and will post the cancelation on www.gtcys.org and GTCYS’ Facebook page. Decisions regarding cancellations will be made by 3:00pm. Please assume a GTCYS activity will continue unless you hear otherwise.
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies 408 St. Peter Street, Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55102 Tel 651.602.6800 Fax 651.292.3281 www.gtcys.org
Learn more about how to play your part in GTCYS: watch our video and visit our website!