Two Requests - NUYCO

Hello! We are looking forward to rehearsal tomorrow. Be prepared to start on a new piece, Capriccio Italien, by Tschaikovsky. Two requests are below. See you tomorrow!

1. Please bring a music stand. We simply do not have enough stands for all the symphony and chamber members, and we need your assistance. Thanks!

2. Julie, the NUYS manager, included this in her weekly email. She wrote it so well that I should not try to outdo her, so please read this and help if you can! 

"The symphony board met last night and went over projections to the end of the year. We are facing a shortfall, especially in the fund for putting on the concerts. As we have an ASCAP license that does not allow us to charge admission (and we don't want to anyway), we are looking for one or two more sponsors this year. If you or someone you know owns a business and could spare $350 to sponsor, we would be very grateful. If you would like our "begging" letter, or more info, please contact me! 

Thanks In Advance!"

-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director

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A Request, and Announcements for this week - NUYS

Greetings!

How are you all doing? Let's keep the momentum going from our great sight-reading last week.

Tomorrow's rehearsal will look like this: 

8:00 - Computer unlocks the front doors - come help set up!

8:20 - Prepare for sectionals

8:30 - Sectionals 

Strings in the Cafeteria

Woodwinds and Brass where they normally go :)

9:30 - Full Orchestra rehearsal

Dvorak Slavonic Dances #5 & 6 (Maybe 7)

Brahms Academic Festival Overture

Del Borgo Aboriginal Rituals

(We will hand out the rental music next week - this piece has harp)

A Request

The symphony board met last night and went over projections to the end of the year. We are facing a shortfall, especially in the fund for putting on the concerts. As we have an ASCAP license that does not allow us to charge admission (and we don't want to anyway), we are looking for one or two more sponsors this year. If you or someone you know owns a business and could spare $350 to sponsor. we would be very grateful. If you would like our "begging" letter, or more info, please contact me! 

Thanks In Advance!

Thank you all! Don't forget to fill out the attendance form (in the signature below) for me if you are sick, going to be absent, or have been quarantined! 

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Julie Gardner | NUYS Managing Director

www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

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Grover is a Legend!

Here is a shout-out to Grover Wilhelmsen. He was a treasure before, but now he's a legend. Grover is a long-time supporter and founder of our youth symphony. He owns Classical Strings and sponsors us every year. We wish him well in his recovery, and wanted you to see these lovely stories. 

Intermountain Healthcare posted this.

And then the BBC.

And then KSL!

We love you, Grover!

Blessings,

Julie

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Julie Gardner | NUYS Managing Director

www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

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Sponsorship Drive

Greetings! 

This is the second of three emails I will be sending today (although the first will not be posted on the blog). I chose to split them up so they would each get the attention they deserve. It is not usually like this!

I have had a few requests for a letter of solicitation for our sponsorship drive.

Here is the letter. It includes the sponsorship page from last year's program so you can show them an example. In addition to the program, sponsors are also listed on press releases and social media events. 

Thank you so much for your help with this! These yearly sponsors are incredibly important and we feel deep gratitude to them each year as about half of from last year have supported us on a yearly basis. 

So, spread the word! Let's get all our sponsors in all 3 programs this year!

Julie

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www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

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Concert Publicity - March 3, 2018, Logan High School

Click Here for the Facebook Event Listing

The Northern Utah Youth Symphony and Chamber Orchestra will present their Mid-Winter Showcase on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 6:30 pm at Logan High School Auditorium, 162 W 100 S, Logan, Utah 84321. Admission is free, thanks to our sponsors Mountain View Veterinary Health Center and Logan Music Academy.

The Northern Utah Youth Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Nathan West, will open the concert with Themes from the Moldau; Themes and Variations from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A and Turkey in a Tux.

Continuing the concert, the Northern Utah Youth Symphony under the direction of Conrad Dunn will take the stage. Featured on the program will be movements from Dvorak's New World Symphony, music from the Titanic movie soundtrack, and a Haydn violin concerto performed by Kristene Murrow.

Kristene Murrow, age 14, is the daughter of Randall and Jenny Murrow from Howell, Utah. She is in the eighth grade and attends Bear River Middle School in Garland. Kristene began her violin studies at the age of 4. She has studied with Nonie Reesor, Sharon Kline, and currently studies with Diane Austin. Kristene’s first orchestral experience was with the Lincoln Youth Chamber Orchestra. She is currently a member of the Northern Utah Youth Symphony and has been so for the past 3 years. She also is a member of a performance chamber group, All Strings Attached, where she serves as concert-mistress. Kristene is expanding her musical abilities by playing viola in her school orchestra at Bear River Middle School.


Kristene has competed in many competitions and has received numerous honors and awards. She soloed with the Northern Utah Youth Symphony in 2014. Kristene has participated and received superior ratings in the ASTA String Festival for the past 10 years and was featured on the ASTA String Festival's Honor's Recital in 2009, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018 at Utah State University and in 2013 and 2015 at Weber State University. Kristene enjoys playing the piano and guitar, and having jam sessions with family and friends. She likes to be in the outdoors hiking and camping, and enjoys nature photography. Other pastimes include reading and playing board games. 

1702 N 800 E, North Logan, UT  84341  - 435-752-8251

516 W Golf Course Rd, Providence UT 84341  - 435-755-3202

www.mvvhc.com

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www.loganmusicacademy.com

Upcoming Concert: Sponsorship Drive

Sponsorship

The search is on, in earnest, for sponsors for our March 3 concert in Logan.

We have a super fundraiser, April Jones, on our board, and she is heading up the drive for sponsors. Please contact her if you have any leads or ideas. april.jones210@gmail.com, 435-740-1227.

This is what keeps our concerts free admission! We need to raise $425 per concert.

Thanks in advance for your ideas and help.

Lost & Found Crock Pot

One other note: Someone asked me about her crock pot, but I can't remember who it was. I have verified that Doris has your crock pot. Please let me know who you are so we can arrange a rendezvous. 

Have a lovely evening!

Julie

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Thanks to our November Sponsors:

Classical Strings

​Aaron F Gardner at On Track Counseling, and soon to launch a new website!

Details for this Saturday's Concert

Schedule:

Morning rehearsal: 8:30-11:00am, Box Elder Middle School, 18 S 500 E, Brigham City (LYCO rehearses right after us, 11-12)

Concert Call Time: 4:30pm

Concert begins: 5:00pm (see the press release for additional information)

Sponsor:

Notice the ad I put up on the website for the sponsor for this concert. Classical Strings is making it possible for free admission to the concert!

Recording:

We do not have an official recording arranged for this concert. If you are making a recording, please let me know if you are willing to share. A decent digital video camera actually makes a very nice sound recording!

Audience:

Let's fill the auditorium! Invite friends and family. Also, please let your guests know that there are people recording the concert, so concert etiquette is appreciated.

Clothing:

You do not need to dress up for the dress rehearsal; it's just "dress" because it's on the stage. Concert dress for the evening is as follows:

Male: Black tux or equivalent suit, white dress shirt, black bow tie, black socks, black shoes.

Female: Black dress, formal trouser suit, or blouse & skirt, midriff covered, conservative neckline, skirts & dresses at least tea-length, slits no higher than knee, black stockings, black shoes, accessories & trim in black.

Music Folders:

Please be prepared to turn in your music after the concert in the folder I gave you. If you are not using it on the stand during the concert, you can even hand it to me before the concert. I get really excited when everyone hands in their music at once. It just makes my day!  I will fill your folder with new music during the holiday.

Next Rehearsal:

We will be taking Thanksgiving weekend off, and starting rehearsals again December 7th, at Promontory School, 8:30-11:00am.

Our November 23rd Concert Sponsor

Thanks to the generosity of Classical Strings, 

admission is FREE to the upcoming 

November 23rd concert, 5 pm, 

Box Elder Middle School Auditorium, 

18 S 500 E, Brigham City. 

Classical Strings, Sales, Repairs, and Rentals

Grover Wilhelmsen, owner

classicalstrings.net

801 786 1605

Great News!

Our final concert coming up on April 20th has been sponsored by PetsFirst  Wellness Center.

This means they have covered the cost of renting the auditorium and admission will be FREE! We are deeply grateful for their support.

The concert will be April 20th, 5pm at Box Elder Middle School.

The press release will be sent soon. I just wanted you to have plenty of notice so you can invite friends and family.  

Also, our end-of-year party will be at Gabby Hammer's house after the concert.

More information to follow!

Julie and Sam

435 723 8262 home; 435 740 4335 cell
www.LincolnYouthSymphony.com