27 September 2016

NUYS and NUYCO T-Shirt Orders

Here is your shirt order, at long last! Super cool!

And another reminder that we are on an early rehearsal schedule this Saturday, 8-10 am for NUYS, and 8:30-10 am for NUYCO.

:) Thanks!
Julie and Jenny

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26 September 2016

Early Rehearsal Reminder

Greetings!

I spoke to several people individually about our adjusted rehearsal time this Saturday, but I never announced it in rehearsal, and never mentioned it in the Parent Meeting. I apologize and hope everyone gets the message in a timely manner, or notices it on the calendar; it's on both the print calendar and the google calendar.

Early Rehearsal Schedule
When: October 1, this Saturday, just this week
Time, Youth Symphony: 8 am to 10 am 
Time, Chamber Orchestra:  8:30 am to 10 am

Thanks, everyone, for your patience with me as we get this year underway. I have to admit it's been hectic, but worth it. Everyone sounded amazing Saturday!

Warmly,
Julie

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20 September 2016

FAQ for NUYS

How many checks do I need to write?
You may combine your membership fee and your retreat payment into one check, but if you are paying a tour deposit, the tour deposit must be a separate check from your membership and retreat. Be sure to write specifics in the memo.

When should I arrive this Saturday?
You should arrive at least 15 minutes before rehearsal to pick up your music and find your seat, and to help set up.

I can't come to the parent meeting. What should I do?
Be sure to turn in your paperwork (acceptance, release and payment form) and payment by the deadline. Any questions are welcome.

​I'm not sure I'm coming to the retreat.
The retreat is not optional; we expect everyone that possibly can to come to the retreat. The retreat is fun, but it's mostly about intensive rehearsal. We squeeze three rehearsals in among the games, food, skits and fun. Those rehearsals are quite important. Even if you're not sure if you're going to be able to attend the whole thing, turn in your permission slip anyway, just in case.​  I have had students come just for the rehearsals, but there's a lot of driving involved to do that. :)

​When is the Parent Meeting?
11:15 am to 12:00 noon​
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​Saturday, ​September 24, 2016

​Please let me know if you have additional questions!

​And watch for the T-Shirt email in the next few days.

Julie Gardner, Manager​


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17 September 2016

Audition Results

Thanks to everyone for participating in today's auditions!

Congrats to our new concert master, Tia Luther!

Other than announcing our new concert master, this list is ALPHABETICAL by instrument. This is NOT a seating list!

BIG IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The parent meeting is next week! Please be there!

Please be early to help set up for rehearsal next week, and be sure to share all the information in the packets you took home today. I have also attached each of the PDFs from the packet to this email.

Presenting today's list of NUYS 2016-2017. Please note: We need more French Horns, and more String Basses. We also need more Bassoons. (What's more than none? Some!)

Flute/Piccolo
Christina Blanchard
Camilla Burnett
Eliza Correa
Allison Francis
Julia Lopez

Oboe
Katie Argyle
Hannah Harding
Eleanor Nelson

Clarinet
Megan Meservy
Ethan Price

French Horn
Emma Harding

Trumpet
Drew Burnett
Kitsel Lusted 
Jacob Rockwood
Nathan Stevenson

Trombone
Noah Knight
Boston Marker

Percussion
Shane Peterson
Jane Smith (Harp)
Jordan Neslen (Violin)

Harp
Jane Smith
+ 1 yet to audition

Violin
Aidan Ames
Erin Blanchard
Abigail Blanchard
Anna Blanchard
Jillian Brown
Grant Christensen
Sarah Clark
Eliza Corrington
Yasmeen Finlayson
Sydnee Finley
Sarah Francis
Stephanie Furfaro
Cassidy Furfaro
Lauren Giddings 
Rebecca Hales
McKenzie Harris
William Herem
Kate Jenkins
Reed Johnson
Garry Knudson
Leah Laing
Tia Luther
Macey Mattson
Cody McBride
Alex Montoya
Kennedy Muir
Kristene Murrow 
Natalie Nef
Jordan Neslen
Sydney Neslen
Jackson Neslen
Sarah Rockwood
Jen Russell
Cassandra Smith
Sammy Suiter
Briann Tomlinson
Brooklynne Wilkinson
+2  yet to audition

Viola
James Berghout
Brinley Billings
Auriane Correa
Carter Johnson
Talmage Kay
Caleb Knight
Gabriel Parkin
Aaron Rutherford
Elizabeth Wagstaff
+ 1 yet to audition

Cello
Eliza Correa
Alex Corrington
Carter Fielding
Samantha Howell
Meagan Kaminsky
Sam Leake
Avalon Marker
Dallin Murrow 
Hannah Peterson
Grace Schaelling
Jaquell Taylor
Emma Tracy
Solomon Vaughn
+1 yet to audition

String Bass
Daniel Tracy



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27 August 2016

Concerto Audition Results

Thank you to everyone who auditioned today! What an inspiring morning. 

Thank you to Boyd Edwards, Jennie Evans and Valerie Neslen for taking on the role of adjudicator. We are forever grateful to you for making the difficult decisions today.

Thank you to all the accompanists! Orchestral reductions are stinkers and you are all amazing. 

We want you to know that the decision of the judges was difficult. They want me to pass on to you that they were truly inspired by your performances, all the hard work and dedication that goes into this, and that everyone had truly sublime moments today. 

Whether or not you are on the final list, you are all invited to perform a piece of your choice on our Recital Night, January 14, 2017, 6:30 pm at the Brigham City Tabernacle.

Here are the results:

November Concert:
Tia Luther, Bruch Violin Concerto
Jaquell Taylor, Haydn Cello Concerto

February Concert:
Drew Burnett, Arutunian Trumpet Concerto

April Concert:
Hubert Kim, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, piano

Honorable Mention:
Natalie Nef, Saint-Saens Violin Concerto

Congratulations! 

Warmly,
Julie Gardner, Manager
Conrad Dunn, Conductor
Doris D'Asto, Chairman of the Board
Valerie Neslen, Executive Director

PS We will be in touch soon about solid concert dates and other details.

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18 August 2016

NUYS 2016-2017

Greetings wonderful folks!

The NUYS Audition tab is updated and ready to use. All musicians are asked to fill out the participant information form on a yearly basis. In today's electronic world, phone numbers and emails tend to change. Thank you for your assistance with this! There is also a link to the audition appointment spreadsheet. Let's fill it up... tell your friends! 

If you played with us last year and did not graduate, you are receiving this email because I kept you from last year. If you do not want to be on this list, just reply to this email and let me know. 

Welcome to new musicians who have already filled out the participant form! It's going to be a great year!

Please stay tuned for additional information. The calendar is still being filled in as we are still negotiating venues for all our concerts. If you have a connection to, or attend a school with a nice big stage in their auditorium that might be able to host a concert in November, please contact me.

We'll see you all on September 17 for auditions, and Sept 24 for the first rehearsal followed by our parent meeting.

Thanks!

Julie Gardner, Manager
Conrad Dunn, Music Director



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25 June 2016

Northern Utah Youth Chamber Orchestra Seeks a New Conductor

Conductor Search


We are seeking a new conductor for the upcoming season for the Northern Utah Youth Chamber Orchestra (NUYCO); Amanda has resigned due to logistical and scheduling issues.


We have several qualified candidates on our radar, and would also appreciate your help in finding a qualified, seasoned, wonderful Chamber Orchestra (NUYCO) conductor. Please direct them to inquire via email to info@NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org, or go to our website for more information: www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org.


Thank you for your present/past support of our program!


Jenny Murrow

Managing Director


Doris D'Asto

Chairman of the Lake Bonneville Symphonic Society


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Looking for opportunities to enrich 

the lives of motivated youth musicians?


Do you have a gift 

for bringing out the best in an orchestra?


Are you a 

great motivator and communicator?

Then…

Northern Utah Youth Chamber Orchestra needs YOU!

 

Become the next conductor / music director of the Northern Utah Youth Chamber Orchestra (NUYCO) and enjoy:

¯  A quarterly stipend, excellent support staff

¯  Three concerts per year; prepare motivated musicians for the Youth Symphony!

¯  Great strings students from Box Elder, Cache and Weber counties

 

Qualifications:

¯  Conducting experience required

¯  Enthusiasm – desire to make a difference in the lives of exceptional youth musicians, ability to recruit new members

¯  Experience with all string instruments

 

Submit résumé & cover letter, or send queries, via email, to info@NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

The Orchestra rehearses in Perry, Utah, on Saturday Mornings.

 

www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

Lake Bonneville Symphonic Society ¯ PO Box 236 ¯ Brigham City, UT 84302


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16 June 2016

Time Sensitive Survey

Please respond to this survey in the next 2 or 3 days. Note the link below to fill it out in Google Forms if it doesn't work in your email.

Thanks! Have a happy summer!

Julie Gardner
Debra Francis (Tour Chair)

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Fundraiser and Tour Questions

If you have an opinion regarding whether or not we hold a gala or go on tour next year, please respond today!

Please respond EVEN if you submitted the survey at the concert.

Not enough people gave input. If you have any opinion regarding these two events, NOW is the time to respond...or someone else will make the decision...

These are THE SAME questions regarding the GALA and TOUR from the audience survey.

    Tour Possibilities - NUYS

    We are researching adding an NUYS tour. Please reply to the following:

    Note: Please start earning money this summer for a possible tour.

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03 June 2016

Party Tomorrow!

What: 
NUYS & NUYCO end of year party!
When: 
Saturday, June 4, 11:30 am to 2 pm
Where: 
Watkins Park Bowery
705 W Forest
Brigham City, UT 84302
Who: 
All members of both orchestras, their friends that they want to recruit for next year, and any interested parents
What to Bring: 
Food (sweet or savory) to share
Outdoor toys
Water fight supplies allowed, but not in the bowery

This is Your Party. I am facilitating the get-together, but not orchestrating the activities. I will be bringing meatballs and rolls and water and paper products, but they won't last long without your contributions. Potluck is magic! :)

Here is a picture of the map:


See you soon!
Julie


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27 May 2016

Time To Party!

Announcing the NUYS & NUYCO end of year party!

When: 
Saturday, June 4, 11:30 am to 2 pm
Where: 
Watkins Park Bowery
705 W Forest
Brigham City, UT 84302
Who: 
All members of both orchestras and any interested parents
What to Bring: 
Food (sweet or savory) to share
Outdoor toys

Note: I'm so sorry for those of you who cannot come, but this was (by a small margin) the best day for the most people, including the second survey, so after much contemplation I've reserved that park, and it's really happening!

We are excited to have one more chance to get together!

See you soon!
Julie

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