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Weekly News and Updates
March 24 Friday Email
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2017 Spring Tea
Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.
At the SILVER SPOON TEA HOUSE
1427 W. 6th Ave.
This event, which will include LIVE MUSIC, is a Fundraiser for SYS
Honored Guest- Dr. John Marshall,
Spokane Youth Strings conductor,
Principal Cellist with the Spokane
Symphony, and Professor of Cello
at Eastern Washington University.
Cost: $25 per person or 2 for $45
Purchase with credit card online at this link:
Or, pay with check by mailing to SYS, P.O. Box 9547, Spokane, WA 99209
Limited Seating
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It's Time to ORDER YOUR SYS 2016-17 MEMORY BOOK
- 60 pages of B&W pictures that capture SYS events throughout the year
- Individual and Group pictures of participating students
- PRICE: ONLY $15
- ORDER DEADLINE: May 21st
Parent ads (jnote to/about your child) available for only $5. Send text by email to info@spokaneyouthsymphony.org (Short note that can fit in the space of a business card using 12 pt. font).
Order with credit card at this link: Memory Book
OR order by check by mailing with order form to SYS, P.O. Box 9547 Spokane, WA 99209.
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SYS Summer Camps
Our camps will take place this summer on the following dates:
July 23-27 -- Sensational Summer Music Festival (Chamber and Orchestra day camps) at St. John's for Philharmonic and Symphony students. Chamber Camp will begin on Sunday evening, July 23rd and through July 27. Orchestra Camp will take place beginning Monday, July 24 and go through Thursday, July 27. The fee for orchestra camp will be $175 (early bird fee of $150 if paid by June 1st.) Chamber will be an additional $50.
August 25 & 26 -- Day Camp at HNMC for Sinfonietta and Strings students at Holy Names Music Center. The fee will $75 (early bird fee $60 if paid by June 1st.)
Registration will open by April 1st.
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Sinfonietta and Strings
Rockwood South Retirement Center performance
The Spokane Youth Strings and Spokane Youth Sinfonietta are scheduled to perform on Monday, April 24th at Rockwood South Retirement Center, 2903 E 25th Ave. Students will need to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to load and depart by approximately 5:45 p.m. from Westminster. The performance will take place at 6:30 p.m.
Students will need to wear their concert attire and bring their instrument, music, and music stand. More details about the performance will be available from the conductors.
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Monday, March 27
Symphony Seating Auditions
Monday, April 3 NO REHEARSALS - SPRING BREAK
Monday, April 17
SYS Board Meeting, Westminster Congregational Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 22
Monday, April 24
SYS Rehearsals
Strings and Sinfonietta: Rockwood South Retirement Center performance
Sunday, April 30
SYS "Gems and Favorites" Concert at The Fox
Monday, May 15
SYS Rehearsals
SYS Board Meeting, Westminster Congregational Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 21
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YS "Insights" Concert at The Fox
Friday-Sunday, June 1-4
Entrance Auditions
, Location: Cowles Music Center, Whitworth University (The Audition Sign-up Form will be posted by May 1st on our website.) Current members of our orchestras who would like to move up to the next orchestra for the 2017-18 season are expected to audition in the June auditions. Fall auditions are reserved for re-auditions and students new to our program.
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SPOKANE YOUTH SYMPHONY BOARD MEMBER OPPORTUNITY
The Spokane Youth Symphony Board of Directors is seeking qualified and interested individuals to serve on the Board. SYS parents can use this commitment to fulfill their parent volunteer hours. Interested applicants should download and complete the application found at this link:
Board Member Application Form. Please mail to SYS, P.O. Box 9547, Spokane, WA 99209 or scan and email to
info@spokaneyouthsymphony.org.
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