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EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR 2012-2013 SEASON
Evansville, Indiana – Auditions for 2012-2013 membership in the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestras (EPYO and EPYO II) will be held on May 29, 30 and 31 in Wheeler Auditorium on the University of Evansville campus.
The Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestras consist of musicians from the Tri-State area in grades 6-12 who desire challenging musical experiences and invigorating performance opportunities. Audition requirements include selected scales, a short solo or etude, and sight-reading. Additional audition information, including a brochure, audition requirements and application forms, may be obtained from the Evansville Philharmonic website – www.evansvillephilharmonic.org – or by contacting the Director of Education at812-425-5050.
In existence since 1993, the premier orchestra of the youth orchestra program is theEvansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (EPYO). Under the baton of Dr. Brian St. John, membership in the EPYO is reserved for outstanding players in grades 9-12 who demonstrate the musicianship necessary to perform in a pre-professional orchestra setting. This group performs a wide range of demanding orchestral repertoire, allowing its members the opportunity to strengthen and expand their musical skills through the study of symphonic literature.
Under the direction of Sheryl Schuster, the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra II (EPYO II) is an intermediate level orchestra typically consisting of middle and high school students in grades 6-9 (age exceptions may be made at the discretion of the conductor). EPYO II’s mission is to provide an educationally sound musical experience in a full orchestra setting through exposure to quality musical repertoire designed to refine technique and develop musical maturity.
The Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestras offer orchestra programs tailored to a variety of ages and musical abilities, so that a student may progress musically over several years. Young musicians who successfully audition are placed in an orchestra appropriate to their ability, and may advance within the system based on their skill and individual growth.
Each year the youth orchestras perform a Winter Concert and a Spring Concert on the Victory Theatre stage. EPYO and EPYO II members participate in weekly rehearsals led by professional conductors and participate in regular sectionals with members of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.
Indiana Artisans Applications
Indiana Artisans continues to seek the work of high-quality artists and food producers to become part of the Indiana Artisan brand. Jury panels will meet in May and November, 2012, to review applications. The application deadline for the May session is noon, April 25.
If you have artists or foodists in your region who might be interested in applying, encourage them to visit http://www.indianaartisan.org/apply_online.php to view the guidelines and to complete the online application.
2012 Central High School Student Art Show Reception
Art in the City
Follow this link to the Art in the City prospectus. The deadline for entry is May 18, 2o12.
Tri-State Art Guild’s: Big and Tiny Show
Entry by email is preferred, but you may also use the USPS mail to enter. Make sure to read your entry form carefully since there are some changes from our last years show. When entering by email, please just send the information such as which show it is for, title, medium, size and price along with your name if it is different from your email.
We are looking forward to having an even better show than last year and I know everyone will want to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to show their large artwork.
If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Jones at 270-826-6674 or Sherry Wilkerson at 270-830-7457.
Don’t forget to send your info in by June 1st!
