CMEA Preview Concert
Jan 22, 7p

DSA Concert Hall
FREE EVENT – Students required, families encouraged!

The annual Colorado Music Educators Association gathering in Colorado Springs has once again invited DSA music groups to participate in the concert portion of their conference. This performance is a preview of the concerts that will be performed the following weekend.  Among others, attendees will be able to hear Liam Ramsey-White’s  original piece, featuring solo work by Scott Chiu, Clarinetist.  The Chamber Orchestra will also be performing pieces by Bartok and Mozart.

There will be classical offerings from the Piano students and Guitar ensembles playing classical and jazz pieces.  Allegro Voce, our 8th and 9th grade mixed choir, will perform works from many cultures and languages. A mixed evening of music for your enjoyment.

Request for Volunteers and Donations
New Student Auditions

Tuesday, January 13th  5pm – 6pm
Saturday, January 17th 9am – 11:30 and 12:40 – 5pm
Tuesday, January 20th 4:30pm – 6pm
Saturday, January 24th 9am – 12pm and 12:40 – 3:30pm

CLICK HERE to sign up for a donation or a volunteer timeslot.

Thank you so much to the families who have already volunteered or will be providing donations.  More are needed for this week and next week.

January at DSA signifies audition time for students who would like to attend DSA.  We have a great opportunity for students and parents to help out!

We would like to provide “support staff” in the form of parents and students who can spend time manning the audition tables and welcoming our DSA hopefuls.

These tables include the audition sign-in sheet and a courtesy snack table to offer parents or students waiting for auditions.

This is a great opportunity to show our DSAO hospitality, greet our prospective students and their parents, and provide a relaxing space during the big auditions.

LOCATION: DSA-Orchestra Room Hall

DSA has made the payment for all All-State students, and so students selected for All-State must pay DSA $55.00 each for reimbursement.  Please put payments in the “forms” bin in the orchestra room and or give it to either Terrie Tyree or Tracy Holt in the main office. Registration fees are $55.00 if paid by January 16th, and $60.00 if paid after January 16th.

The Colorado Young Sinfonia, directed by Basil Vendryes, announces a concerto competition:

March 11th, 2015

Winner(s) to be awarded $500/$250 AND will perform with the Colorado Young Sinfonia in April 2015.

Competition will be in two Categories:

Repertoire should be chosen from works for string orchestra, or chamber orchestra with a small wind complement.  Repertoire choice MUST be approved by CYS.

Entries must be postmarked by March 1st, 2015.  Application Fee is $35.00.

Contestants will be expected to perform the entire concerto with CYS.  All auditions must be performed with piano accompaniment (not provided).  For more information and application forms, please contact CYS Director Basil Vendryes  bvendryes@msn.com  (720)371-4145

Basil C. Vendryes
Principal Viola, Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Faculty, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver
Director, Colorado Young Sinfonia
Faculty, Castleman Quartet Program
Faculty, Green Valley Music Festival
www.basilvendryes.com

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ADVERTISE IN THE DSAO 2014-15 CONCERT PROGRAM!

Click here to view advertising brochure. Please note a change in contact information: Please put “Advertising”  in the subject line and contact dsaorchestra1@gmail.com.  This is also a good way to put a personal message of congratulations for your student, to be displayed in the program.