November 30, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program Winter Concert

Sunday, December 9 at 4:00pm

Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts

November 30, 2018 – Richmond, Virginia: The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program (YOP) Winter Concert will take place on Sunday, December 9th at 4:00pm at the Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts. The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program ensembles performing on Dec. 9^th are: String Sinfonietta, conducted by Christie-Jo Adams, Instructional Specialist for Fine Arts at Richmond Public Schools; Camerata Strings, conducted by Rebecca Jilcott, Orchestra Director at Matoaca Middle School in Chesterfield County; YOP Wind Ensemble, conducted by Christopher Moseley, Director of Bands & Orchestra at Varina High School in Henrico County; and Youth Concert Orchestra, conducted by Sandy Goldie, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. This concert is free and open to the public.

The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program consists of five ensembles that provide beginning to advanced musical training: two string orchestras, a wind ensemble, and two full orchestras. YOP attracts students from all across Virginia; each student musician is a leader in their school music program, and many take weekly private lessons. Students have been rehearsing every Tuesday evening since September in preparation for this performance. Additionally, this concert will feature the first official concert performance by our newly added Wind Ensemble!

“Out of all of the orchestra experiences I’ve had, the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program is one of the most significant ones. Not only has my playing improved since I joined, but my confidence has improved as well. My two years in Sinfonietta, one year in Camerata and my one year so far in Youth Concert Orchestra have truly shaped me as a musician and person, and I’m so glad I’ve had this amazing experience in my life!” – YOP student

Admission to this concert is free and open to the public, with no ticket required.

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Youth Orchestra Program

Winter Concert

Sunday, December 9th at 4:00pm

String Sinfonietta

Christie-Jo Adams, conductor

SOON HEE NEWBOLD – Honor and Glory

KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ, ROBERT LOPEZ – Let it Go

Rhea Prakash, Madisyn Willis, Isaac Wilson, soloists

RICHARD MEYER – Terra Nova

Camerata Strings

Rebecca Jilcott, conductor

WARREN BENSON – Theme and Excursions

ELENA ROUSSANOVA LUCAS – Contemplation

SOON HEE NEWBOLD – Iditarod

Wind Ensemble

Chris Moseley, conductor

JOHN KINYON – Flurry for Winds and Percussion

JOHN MOSS – British Master’s Suite

MARK WILLIAMS – Grant County Celebration

Youth Concert Orchestra

Sandy Goldie, conductor

ROBERT W. SMITH – The Tempest

HAYDN – Symphony No. 104 “London”

ALBINONI – Adagio in G minor

Hyla Stuntz, violin

SOON HEE NEWBOLD – Warrior Legacy

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About the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program

The Richmond Symphony’s flagship educational program, founded in 1962, consists of four youth orchestras providing beginning to advanced musical training. As the premier orchestral training program of central Virginia, students participate in weekly rehearsals, coaching and masterclasses by Richmond Symphony musicians, chamber music performances, mentoring and other musical and social activities. The Youth Orchestra Program is open to violin, viola, cello, bass, flute/piccolo, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, harp and percussion students in elementary through high school.

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Contacts:
Erin Frye
Marketing and PR Manager
804.788.4717 ext. 121
efrye@richmondsymphony.com

Scott Dodson
Director of Advancement and Patron Communications
804.788.4717 ext. 120
sdodson@richmondsymphony.com