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Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras
January, 2020 Newsletter
A Message from the Maestro:
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds everyone rested and ready to put the finishing touches on our January 26th concert. You should have the notes, rhythms and dynamics learned. Now is the time to watch the conductors and listen so that we can achieve perfect balance and ensemble. With four more rehearsals left, it is very important to pay careful attention to those sections you have not yet mastered.

The orchestras are producing a very mature sound. With the acoustics of the theater and an audience, we should reap the rewards of our hard work. Get excited! I am expecting one of our best concerts yet!

Mr. Benson
Tales From Russia is coming soon!
Let's fill the theatre, join our event on Facebook and invite your friends and family!

You can become a
"FRIEND IN THE FOUNDERS!"

CVYO families have the opportunity to purchase premium seating in the Founders Circle for only $35! Here's the details:

  • Founders tickets will be for sale at rehearsals on a first come, first served basis.
  • Founders seating ticket price is $35 each.
  • Regular ticket pricing is $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors, $10 under two years.
  • Tickets on sale Thursdays beginning January 9th from 3:30-7pm. Credit cards incur a 3% convenience fee.
  • After January 23rd, tickets may be purchased at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office or through www.ticketmaster.com.

CVYO t-shirts will be available to purchase during ticket sales. $15 each.
CVYO t-shirts are not required, but they do help to identify our musicians when rehearsing off site. 

We suggest you purchase your concert tickets at CVYO rehearsals! We pull the best seats for our families AND you avoid additional box office and Ticketmaster fees too!

*This awesome artwork was created by Jishnu, flute player in the Preparatory orchestra! Thank you Jishnu!
Advertising in our beautiful concert program is available through January 3rd.
Please click here for details. :)
Are you visiting Disneyland/CA Adventures soon?

Do you want an exceptional photography session
for your family?

BID ON JAN 26th in the theatre lobby and save $$!

FOUR Disneyland/CA Adventures Park Hopper tickets!
· $796 value
· Tickets valid thru 11/19/20
· Good ANY day except 12-25 thru 12-31
· Hopper tickets add a $50 value per ticket!
· $250 minimum bid, $25 increments thereafter

In-studio Photography Session and one 9 x 14" print with
Roclord Studio in Pasadena!
· $825 value
· Consultation, photography session and presentation
· Must contact Roclord Studio by 3/26/20
· Complete session by 5/26/20
· Roclord specializes in unconventional photography
· $250 minimum bid, $25 increments thereafter

 *Winning bidders can remit payment within one week of the concert
basket
Check out our raffle baskets too-they are amazing!
Tickets sold through the end of intermission,
take home up your winning basket that day!
Baskets designed by CVYO Volunteer, Jen Tsai-thank you!

Raffle tickets:
 $1 = 1 ticket
$10 = 12 tickets
$20 = 25 tickets
SELL RAFFLE TICKETS AND EARN A DISCOUNT ON YOUR SPRING TUITION! We are looking for musicians in the Preparatory and Youth Orchestras to volunteer to sell raffle basket tickets on January 26th before the concert and at intermission. The top two sellers will receive a certificate for $25 off of their spring tuition! If you are interested, please email contact@cvyo.org.
THANK YOU!
All Musicians, important concert information!!!!

  • Sunday, January 26th
  • Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Fred Kavli Theatre
  • 9-10am: Youth Strings rehearsal
  • 10-11am: Preparatory Orchestra rehearsal
  • 12-1:15pm: Youth Orchestra rehearsal
  • 1:15-1:30pm: Virtuosi rehearsal
  • 1:30-1:45pm: Brass Quintet rehearsal
  • Wear CVYO t-shirt to rehearsal if you have one.
  • Arrive :15 minutes early to set up for rehearsal.
  • Musicians enter through the artist's entrance at the back of the theatre. For the safety of our musicians and in accordance with theatre policy, parents are not allowed in this area and there is no parking allowed in this parking lot. Map to the drop off area is here.
  • Call time 2:30pm, concert starts at 3pm.
  • Please dress according to the concert dress guidelines in the Musician's Handbook.
  • Youth Strings and Preparatory Orchestra musicians in the balcony are required to stay for the entire performance. Parents-please do not ask your musician to meet you in the lobby before the end of the concert.
  • For special circumstances early release, email contact@cvyo.org before concert day.
  • Please-no eating, drinking, talking, cell phones or electronic devices in the theatre.
  • Students in the balcony should ask parent volunteers if they need assistance.
  • Have a great time and enjoy your accomplishments! 
No Cell Phones!
Lets Review Concert Etiquette

To help ensure that all concert-goers enjoy the performance and to show respect for the musicians, please review these tips:
  • please do not park behind the theatre
  • do arrive on time
  • students must stay for the entire performance
  • no talking during the performance
  • do take fussy children out of the theatre
  • no video recording or flash photography
  • turn off ALL electronic devices (they distract other concert-goers)
  • do not enter or exit the theatre during a piece
  • be prepared for our basket raffle & silent auction
  • sit back and enjoy the performance!
Stay current! Like CVYO or a post on our Facebook page and follow CVYO on Instagram!
Spring semester orchestra positions are available

There are a few orchestra positions available for CVYO's spring semester starting on February 6th.

Normally, auditions ARE NOT held in January for the spring semester. If you have a friend who would like to audition, please have them email us at contact@cvyo.org by early January.
Spring tuition and fundraising commitments are due February 6th!
Take advantage of a $25 discount on tuition by remitting your tuition payment by the 1st rehearsal of the spring semester on Thursday, February 6th!

click here for the one student form
click here for two or more students

*No rehearsals on January 30th, spring semester begins on February 6th.

Second semester rehearsal music for the Preparatory and Youth Orchestras will be available soon here .
Musician's and Senior's Portraits

This year our volunteer board member, Mr. Syto, will be here to photograph our CVYO musicians on February 20 & March 5 from 5-8pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain high-quality digital portrait files of your musician(s) and their instrument. Digital images will be provided for $20 and can be used any way you like. (retouching is not available)

We request that all Seniors be photographed for our June concert program at no cost to you. All other CVYO musicians and families are welcome to have their portraits taken.

Portraits will be taken on a "first-come" basis and should be taken outside of your normal rehearsal time. Be sure to bring your concert dress for the portrait. Signups will be available at rehearsals January 31 through February 14.

Digital images will be delivered by early April.
Support CVYO!
There are many ways to support this fine organization. Please click here to find out how you can help.
The CVYO Board of Directors, Musicians, Staff and Coaches thank you more than words can say!
CVYO is honored to be selected by the
as a recipient of the
2018 Excellence in the Arts Award-Artist of the Year!
Congratulations to all current and former CVYO members!
Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras | contact@cvyo.org | www.cvyo.org
PO Box 4502, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359