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On behalf of the Board of Directors, notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Kawartha Youth Orchestra will be held at the Sadleir House,751 George St. N., in Peterborough on Sunday, February 12th at 1pm Continue reading
Dear Gr. 7-12 & Music teachers:
The Kawartha Youth Orchestra is excited to share with you a musical opportunity coming to Market Hall in the form of its annual Outreach concert series! This February event is perfect for Gr. 7 through 12 students who have started band instruments and best of all – it’s free!
Media Release January 9, 2012
RBC Emerging Artist, Conductor Dina Gilbert
Market Hall and Kawartha Youth Orchestra announce Dina Gilbert as the inaugural RBC Emerging Artist for 2012, under the newly created emerging artist apprenticeship program.
The program is a collaboration between three community arts partners, Market Hall, the Kawartha Youth Orchestra and Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, to support the creation of an emerging artist apprenticeship program within their highly successful Youth Series. The program is funded by RBC Foundation as part of their Emerging Artists Project.
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Friends and supporters of the KYO! You are cordially invited to an event at Market Hall theatre for an important (and exciting!) announcement!
Join us on Monday, January 9th 2012 at 5:30 for the 6pm announcement. This will be a joint announcement with our partners at Market Hall Performing Arts, Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, and RBC.
If you’re a friend on Facebook, you can accept the invitation and we’ll see you there!
Please RSVP to Administrative Coordinator, Tori Owen by end of business day Wednesday January 4, 2012.
Peterborough, ON –The 2011/2012 season premiere concert of the Kawartha Youth Orchestra’s 10th Anniversary year launches at 3pm on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 at Market Hall Theatre. “Winter Tales” features the talents of the orchestra’s concertmistress, Claire Motyer who at the tender age of 16 will be performing two movements from Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2.
KYO Violinist, Claire Motyer PHOTO: MICHAEL TAYLOR
In an interview, Claire recounts how as a 3-year-old she heard her mother playing violin and wanted to try. A year later, she started taking lessons first with Loretta Lane and finally with esteemed pedagogue and KYO string coach, Witold Swoboda with whom she continues to this day, 12 years later. When asked about the unusual choice of concerto, she explains that “this is a stepping stone piece my teacher felt was good for me at this point. It’s actually played quite a bit although you don’t hear it as often as Mendelssohn or Bruch. The second movement is one of my favourites to play!”
Peterborough, ON – Saturday, November 5th, I found myself in the glorious new Market Hall with 175 of my nearest and dearest friends, sampling delicious foods and wines at a very special anniversary party – the KYO Feast for the Senses Gala. All were friends for an evening in support of the tenth season of concerts by the Kawartha Youth Orchestra, a jewel in Peterborough’s cultural crown.
During the past ten years, local, talented young musicians have auditioned, played for a while and moved on; to music careers, and other walks of life. Their time with the KYO taught them discipline, teamwork, commitment, leadership and gave them a lifelong love of music. The cycle carries on and students continue to flourish at the KYO ten years later a success worthy of a Gala evening.
Greetings from your friends in music here at the Kawartha Youth Orchestra!
As you may know, we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary this season – hard to believe 10 years have gone by already.
We’d like to share our celebrations and news with you, and invite you to partake in any way you can! This includes extraordinary concerts, an Alumni homecoming and our first annual Feast for the Senses Gala!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KYO!
Anniversaries are a grand opportunity to remember and to get back in touch, and the KYO Alumni committee is busy tracking down members and making plans for an Alumni homecoming event in the Spring. KYO ‘graduates’ will also be invited to perform with the orchestra at the Season Finale concert on May 13th, 2012 at Market Hall. If you’re interested in joining the Alumni committee, contact us at info@thekyo.org or by calling 705-931-7539. And don’t forget to “friend” our Alumni page to keep up to date or upload your own KYO photos!
Please have a look at the attached Keeping in Touch Alumni Form and let us know how you’re doing. Please return the form by email to info@thekyo.org.
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Imagine listening to one of the world’s most valuable musical instruments, played by a world renowned performer, after having enjoyed some of the best foods the Kawartha’s has to offer.
The first Feast for the Senses Gala to support the Kawartha Youth Orchestra will take place at Market Hall Theatre on Saturday November 5. The Gala will feature a concert by internationally acclaimed cellist Rachel Mercer, accompanied by pianist Angela Park. Rachel will be performing on a rare 400 year old Stradivarius cello, valued at $7.5 million.
As part of the evening, patrons can taste indulgent pairings of some of Ontario’s best wines from Sandbanks vineyards with local gourmet foods provided by Black Honey, Chasing the Cheese and the Chocolate Castle.
The 2011/2012 season marks the Kawartha Youth Orchestra’s 10th Anniversary – a major milestone and a testament to the group’s success in generating, sustaining and celebrating outstanding young musicians. Hundreds of alumni have gone on to enjoy successful careers, some even as professional musicians! To celebrate, they are planning an extraordinary season of concerts, outreach to our community, an Alumni homecoming and our first-ever Gala event.
