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The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education |
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objective of The Mary C. O'Keefe Youth Symphony is to provide students
an opportunity to broaden their education though music and to experience
performing in an orchestra. The Symphony is open to all students
from ages 9 - 18. Younger students who have previous playing
experience may schedule an audition for eligibility to participate. The
programs server beginners as well as intermediate and advanced
students. Currently there are approximately 40 members of
the Youth Symphony and new students are being accepted. Contact
Ms. Gomes for details.
Type of Music Played The Mary C. O'Keefe Youth Symphony performs a large variety of music which includes classical selections, Original works by today's composers, broadway themes and overtures, movie themes and overtures, and rhythm & blues. About the Director, Mrs. A. C. Gomes Mrs. Gomes graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, with a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education with a Concentration in Instrumental Performance and Vocal music. She is certified to instruct all instruments including strings for grades K through 12. Mrs. Gomes has 28 years of experience teaching high school, junior high school, and elementary bands, orchestras, concert and show choirs, as well as private studio instruction. Her students have been continuously selected for the top positions at district, state, and national levels. She is highly experienced in directing and developing music programs. Throughout her career she has interacted with large numbers of students, faculty, and administrators. She has expertise in up-to-date music instruction using highly enthusiastic motivational techniques that boost music programs. We are proud and delighted to have Mrs. Gomes here at the Mary C. Cultural Center. 2006 Performance Schedule
Schedule Symphony Sessions The Symphony operates on three seasonal sessions with a short break between sessions.
Rehearsals
Equipment Needs Can you help support the Symphony by sponsoring one or more of the pieces of equipment needed? Contact the Mary O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education at 818-2878 for more information or to make a donation. You may also sponsor a student scholarship - $350
Participation in the Symphony Participation in the Symphony is open to all local area students from age 9 though 18. For information, please contact The Mary C. at 818-2878. Primary symphony instruments are violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, and percussion are also offered. Registration and tuition fees are currently $110.00 per student. Two or more student family members may register for $99.00 each. There are scholarships available on a need basis. Funding and Support The Symphony is funded by private donations, registration fees, and tuition fees. Organization and Management The Youth Symphony is under the auspices of the Board of Directors of the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center. |
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