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c/o Mount Royal University Conservatory 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 Tel: (403) 440-5978 Fax: (403) 440-6594 Web page: www.cyo.ab.ca e-mail: [email protected] 2014-2015 HANDBOOK Calgary Youth Orchestra – 2013 / 2014 Handbook Page 1 MISSION STATEMENT The Calgary Youth Orchestra is an internationally renowned youth orchestra and is the flagship ensemble of the Mount Royal University Conservatory. The Calgary Youth Orchestra contributes to the community by providing opportunities for unique musical, educational and cultural experiences for all young musicians in the greater Calgary area. The CYO is committed to the development of youth and to excellence in musicianship. VALUES The CYO values: Musical skill and discipline, personal commitment, teamwork and community service. Calgary Youth Orchestra – 2013 / 2014 Handbook Page 2 Calgary Youth Orchestra e-mail: [email protected] Web page: www.cyo.ab.ca The Calgary Youth Orchestra (CYO), considered to be the flagship ensemble of the Mount Royal University Conservatory, is recognized as one of the finest youth orchestras in the country. CYO alumni can be found in such world-renowned ensembles as the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as all major Canadian orchestras. CYO’s high artistic achievements have generated reviews such as: “Already with their first piece, the brilliantly played “Reformation-Symphony” by Mendelssohn for the opening, they had the audience on their side. Applause lasting for several minutes rewarded the young musicians.” Markische Allgemeine, Jüterbog, Germany, 2014 “The Calgary Youth Orchestra of Canada created magical moments for music lovers… Under the direction of Edmond Agopian the young musicians transcended the music…” Ouest France, Caen, France, 2012 Under its music director Edmond Agopian, the CYO has also toured Spain, Portugal, Austria, the Czech Republic and New Zealand. The CYO was honoured to perform for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Calgary in May 2005, and for His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, at the Saddledome in 2009. The orchestra has commissioned works from a number of composers, most recently Canadian composers Michael van der Sloot, George Fenwick and Laurie Radford. The CYO has also presented the world premieres of works by Claude Debussy, completed and orchestrated by the renowned English musicologist Robert Orledge. The CYO has worked with such illustrious conductors as Roberto Minczuk, Mario Bernardi, Bramwell Tovey, Ivars Taurins, Jean Lamon, and Hans Graf, among others. CYO’s recording of music from Western movies titled The Thrill of the Western has received excellent reviews, including one from Rick Phillips, CBC Radio’s Sound Advice: “Imaginative interpretation… nicely pulled off… played to the fullest, with enthusiasm and energy…” CDs are for sale @ $15 per CD during each CYO performance. Calgary Youth Orchestra – 2013 / 2014 Handbook Page 3 Calgary Youth Orchestra 2014/2015 Handbook Table of Contents CYO FUNDERS AND SPONSORS 5 THE CALENDAR 6 THE 2014-15 SEASON 8 WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR 9 1. OBLIGATIONS OF CYO MEMBERS 11 1.1 REHEARSALS AND SECTIONALS 11 1.2 MUSIC 11 1.3 ATTENDANCE 11 1.4 MEMBERS ONLINE INFORMATION 12 1.5 CONCERT DRESS 12 1.6 DRESS CODE FOR REHEARSALS 12 2. EXPENSES OF THE CYO 13 3. FEES 13 3.1 MRU CONSERVATORY FEES 13 3.2 CALGARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SOCIETY FEES 13 3.3 CONCERT PROMOTION 14 4. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CALGARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA 15 5. ORGANIZATION OF THE CALGARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA 15 5.1 CALGARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SOCIETY 15 5.2 MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY CONSERVATORY 16 5.3 MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR 16 5.4 ORCHESTRA MANAGER 17 5.5 CYO PARENT VOLUNTEERS 19 5.5.1 VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES 19 Calgary Youth Orchestra – 2013 / 2014 Handbook Page 4 Calgary Youth Orchestra Funders and Sponsors: Calgary Youth Orchestra – 2013 / 2014 Handbook Page 5 Calgary Youth Orchestra CALENDAR 2014-15 Please note that this schedule is subject to change. We will notify you during weekly email updates and during rehearsals if changes will occur. September 2014 Sat. 13 first rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 13 Parents’ Meeting and AGM MRU, room TBA 9:45 am Sat. 20 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Fri. 26 attend Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra concert 8:00 pm Jack Singer Concert Hall Sat. 27 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm October Sat. 4 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 11 NO REHEARSAL (Thanksgiving) Sat. 18 regular rehearsal Rozsa Centre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 18 Concert (w. Quartetto Gelato) 8:00 pm (7:30 call time) Sat. 25 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm November Sat. 1 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 8 NO REHEARSAL (Remembrance Day weekend) Fri. 14 Travel to Banff Centre for Youth Orchestra Symposium Leave MRU 9:30 am Sat. 15 In Banff Sun. 16 Concert in Banff Eric Harvie Theatre 2:00 pm Travel to Calgary Arrival at MRU 5:45 pm (approx.) Sat. 22 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sun. 23 warm-up Leacock Theatre 6:00 pm Concert Leacock Theatre 7:30 pm Sat. 29 dress rehearsal Jubilee Auditorium 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm ? (exact time TBA) Sat. 29 Christmas in Song concert Jubilee Auditorium 6:30 pm call, 7:00 concert December HOLIDAYS! Calgary Youth Orchestra – 2013 / 2014 Handbook Page 6 January 2015 Sat. 10 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 17 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 24 Open house rehearsal New Conservatory bldg. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (approx) Sat. 31 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm February Sat. 7 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 14 NO REHEARSAL (Family Day) **Tues. 17 Concerto competition Leacock Theatre 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm ***note: Tuesday will be used only if necessary*** Wed. 18 Concerto competition Leacock Theatre 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Thurs. 19 Concerto competition Leacock Theatre 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sat. 21 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 28 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm March Sat. 7 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 14 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 21 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 28 NO REHEARSAL (Spring Break) April Sat. 4 NO REHEARSAL (Easter) Sat. 11 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 18 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 25 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sun. 26 dress rehearsal Rozsa Centre 5:00 pm Concert Rozsa Centre 7:30 pm May Sat. 2 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 9 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat. 16 NO REHEARSAL (Victoria Day) Sat. 23 regular rehearsal Leacock Theatre 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sun. 24 warm-up Leacock Theatre 5:00 pm Concert Leacock Theatre 7:30 pm END OF SEASON Calgary Youth Orchestra – 2013 / 2014 Handbook Page 7 THE 2014/2015 SEASON Admission to all concerts at the Leacock Theatre is free. Tickets for Christmas in Song are $30 for general admission; $20 for students, seniors, and MRC Alumni; $10 for children 12 and under; and family/group discounts are available. Tickets can be ordered by calling the Mount Royal Ticket Line: 403-440-7770. Tickets for the concerts at the Rozsa Centre will be $18 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, and will be available at the door. 8:00 pm Thursday, Oct. 16, Rozsa Centre, U of C CYO with Quartetto Gelato The CYO will perform with Quartetto Gelato, one of Canada’s premiere chamber groups 2:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 16, Eric Harvie Theatre, Banff Centre Youth Orchestra Symposium Concert, The CYO will perform music by Tchaikovsky and Glinka, along with youth orchestras from Edmonton and Regina 7:30 pm Sunday, Nov. 23, Mount Royal University’s Leacock Theatre Music of Poland The CYO will present music by Zygmunt Noskowsky, Bela Bartok, Ryszard Wrzaskala, and others 7:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 29, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Christmas in Song Mount Royal Conservatory’s annual celebration of the season, featuring holiday favorites as well as music by Chopin and Tchaikovsky, performed with MRU choirs. 7:30 pm, Sunday, April 26, Rozsa Centre, U of C Concerto Concert #1, Selected winners of the annual Frank Simpson Concerto Concert will perform with the orchestra. The program will also include Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony. 7:30 pm, Sunday, May 24, Mount Royal University’s Leacock Theatre Concerto Concert # 2, The final CYO program of the year will feature selected winners of the Frank Simpson Concerto Contest, and a performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherezade. Calgary Youth Orchestra – 2013 / 2014 Handbook Page 8 Welcome Message from the Music Director to the CYO members Congratulations! I am pleased that you are a member of the Calgary Youth Orchestra. I look forward to an upcoming season that promises to be very exciting and busy. Preparation A typical CYO season will cover approximately ten hours of repertoire. On average, that’s at least five times more than the amount of solo repertoire covered by most students during the course of a year. Furthermore, works such as Mahler’s first symphony, Brahms’ fourth symphony and Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony are as technically and musically challenging, or even more so, than much of the solo repertoire.