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Musicians
We are delighted
to welcome Nathaniel Berman as the new Music Director
of The Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony.
Joining the symphony
If you are proficient in an orchestral instrument and are 18 years old, or
under, you are eligible to audition for the symphony.
To register for the remainder of
the 2011-2012 season:
- All prospective
musicians should complete an Audition
Request Form. Audition forms should be received by Thursday, December
15th.
- New
musicians will complete a Registration Packet, which will be given
to those accepted into the Youth Symphony..
We welcome students
from all parts of the county and all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. No
student is excluded from the orchestra due to financial need. Financial
aid and scholarships are available. Double reeds and brass are highly encouraged to audition.
Rehearsals
Symphony rehearsals are currently held on Sunday
evenings from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM at the Georgiana Bruce Kirby School in Harvey
West Industrial Park. Prospective musicians and the general public are welcome
at all rehearsals. The first rehearsal for the new year will be January 8, 2012.
The Georgiana Bruce Kirby School is located at 425 Encinal Street in Harvey West Industrial Park (behind Costco). Click here for map (Adobe Acrobat PDF file).
Auditions for Winter Enrollment
These auditions will be held on Saturday morning, December
17, between 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the Georgiana Bruce Kirby School. For
an appointment time, please contact Hal Laster, Executive Director, 831.607.9678,
or email hal.laster@sccys.org. We
have openings in all areas, especially winds and brass, and scholarship assistance
is available. Additional repertoire information will be posted by December
15.
PAYMENTS
Payments by check, made payable to SCCYS, are due
on the following dates:
1) $700 full payment due by September 1;
2) $350 due by September 1, and the balance due by November 1;
3) $175 due by September 1, October 1, November 1, and December 1.
New members will pay 2/3 the cost of $700 for the winter and spring enrollment
period.
Under these arrangements, payments by check (made payable to SCCYS) can be
mailed to: Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony, PO Box 566, Santa Cruz, CA 95061.
Payments by credit card can also be made, and the amounts and due
dates are as follows:
1) Full payment of $716.05 due by September 1;
2) Two payments of $358.17 due by September 1 and November 1;
3) Four payments of $179.24 due by September 1, October 1, November
1, and December 1.
4) Mid-year enrollment prorated payments will be posted soon.
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