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Volume I July 2009

Looking Back at the 2008-09 Season :Musings by our Conductors

Aud i ti ons Aud i ti ons Aud i ti on :Tips stra i gh t from the Conductors

Europe Tour 09 :Stori es from Vienna and Prague

including Tour Pictures

TEMPOOnline Newsletter of the

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras

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Volume I July 2009

Conductors ' Mus i ngs

Aud i ti on I n formati onTips stra i gh t from the Conductors

Europe Tour 09Stori es from Vienna and Prague

including Tour Pictures

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MCYO Administrative Staff and Board of DirectorsAdmininstrative Staff

Board ofDirectors

Directors-at-Large

Executive Director... . . . . . .Cheryl JukesBookkeeper... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julie Hamre

Associate Executive Director...Christine CoxOperations Manager... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Park

Chair... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunny KapoorSecretary... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bette Eberly-Hill

Vicechair.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David PhillipsTreasurer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Suzanne Rosetti

Eric Anderson, Kevin Beverly, Nan Cooper,Linda Ferrara, Bill Ford,Jon Liu, Tony Ni, Pamela Thompson, Anita Segreti

Become a Friend ofMCYO!Your contribution ensures that our young

musicians, regardless of financialcircumstances, have access to a full orchestralexperience. Participation stimulates theirmusical growth and provides them withunique performance opportunities. Donate toMCYO and become a “Friend” in one of ourmember clubs.

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras is a501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation and iseligible to receive tax-deductible charitablecontributions.

Please make checks payable to MCYO andmail your donation to:

Maryland Classic Youth OrchestrasThe Music Center at Strathmore

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Concert Program Advertising2009-1 0 Seasons!

Advertising in the Maryland Classic YouthOrchestra program booklets is a great way toshow your support for youth arts in our area.There will be three concerts this year, with adistribution of approximately 1 ,500 programseach time:

•Winter Concert – Dec. 6, 2009•March Concert – March 10, 2010•Spring Concert – May 23, 2010

SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE FOUR (4)WEEKS PRIOR TO CONCERT DATE!

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Conductors' Musings

Auditions

Summer Fun

Europe Tour

Board Updates

Upcoming

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Note from the Editor:This new version ofTempo might be very new to everyone, but don't worry, it is new to

us, too. This is actually our first step into creating a paperless newsletter distribution for theMCYO. This is also my first attempt at creating this style of publication.

Enjoy reading through this and, as with our previous hardcopy version, please feel freeto send in suggestions or ideas for future issues of the Tempo.

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Words from our MCYO Conductors

SYMPHONY – Scott Herman, conductorWow – truly a special season to remember! Beethoven’s First, Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance

No. 4, Vaughn Williams’ Sea Songs, and Verdi’s Nabucco. Four masterworks works performed intheir original form. In addition, let’s not forget about the beauty the musicians exhibited in theGreensleeves and Bach’s Sheep May Safely Graze, or the rousing percussion in Quest for the Grail.E.T. was a big closer for the May program. We should be all quite proud of the accomplishmentsof the 2008-2009 MCYO Symphony.

Next year we will feature a guest soloist in March, and of course, we will build our skillswith each concert so that we can also experience some great masterworks again in 2009-2010.

PHILHARMONIC – Dave Levin, conductorCongratulations to all Philharmonic musicians for such an exceptional season this year.

The growth of the ensemble was demonstrated by not only the quality of the performances, butthe depth of the music performed. From the orchestral suite (Masquerade) in December, to theSymphony Sampler in March, and culminating with an entire Tchaikovsky symphony in May.Although we were all exhausted after the May performance, there was certainly a look ofsatisfaction and accomplishment on everyone’s faces during the extended adulation offered to usby the audience!

As we endeavor to emulate the musical accomplishments of professional orchestras, welived with and learned about some of theworld’s greatest orchestral compositions.Indeed everyone has certainly developed anappreciation for the work and dedicationinvolved in producing a successfulperformance of this level of literature.Knowing the talent and capabilities ofMCYO’s musicians, I look forward toprogramming several new, challenging, andexciting works for the 2009-2010 season.

MCYO ALUMNI NEWSSmiley Hsu:

MCYO violinist 1976-78, Rockville HS. Played under Chester Petranek. Attended JohnsHopkins University majoring in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, jointlyparticipating at Peabody Conservatory for lessons and ensembles. Still loves playing violin and isglad he had an early and strong foundation. Belongs to a string quartet and a piano trio, whichmeet bi-monthly. Performs for friends and family at parties and gatherings. Smiley lives locallyand currently owns a Silver Spring software business, specializing in software for restaurants.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA – Pablo Saelzer, conductorI am very excited about introducing the new Chamber Orchestra! Upon arriving at

MCYO 2 years ago, I noticed that, given the size of our full orchestras, there was no appropriateensemble to present the classical repertoire. Most symphonies by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven

are written for a moderate number of strings, eight woodwinds, two horns, two trumpets andtimpani. Having a new Chamber Orchestra of proper size, coupled with the extraordinary talent

of our players will undoubtedly make this glorious music shine.

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MCYO 2009 Season AwardsCongratulations to the three

students who were awarded collegescholarships.

Percussionist Andrew Dobos,winner of the Chester J. PetranekCollege Scholarship.

Bassist Cody Raum, winner ofthe Ruth R. Albright College StringScholarship.

Violist Annie Jeng, recipient ofMargaret and Andreas MakrisCollege Scholarship.

The annual Chester J. PetranekCommunity Award was proudlypresented to:

Cathy Dobos, MCYO volunteergraphics designer, WashingtonianMagazine employee and 4-H leader,for her outstanding service to ourorganization in promoting youngMCYO musicians and the MusicCenter at Strathmore.

CHAMBER STRINGS – Jorge Orozco, conductorIt was a great pleasure to be your conductor

this past season. You came a long way as anorchestra from September to the May 10 concertat the Kennedy Center. I want to encourage all ofyou to audition again for MCYO in August. Youare privileged to have this great performance andlearning opportunity. I am already lookingforward to a successful 2009/2010 season. Let’s domore great music together!

Thanks to our parents who assisted withrehearsals and concerts this year and to ourmanager Holley Wallace for her assistance andsupport with making this year so successful andsmooth.

YOUNG ARTISTS – Jen Van Petten, conductorWhat an exciting journey from December to

May! From Beethoven’s Egmont Overture to Corelli’sLa Folia, there has been tremendous musical growthand maturity from performance to performance. Thetalent level of the group continues to build, increasingour annual goals to be even more exciting than the last.I look forward to watching so many ofour musicianscontinue through the various levels ofMCYO as youshare your passion for music with other conductors andmusicians. It has been an honor sharing many ofourmusicians’ beginnings with MCYO, I anticipate anamazing journey through your performances yet tocome.

Thanks to our parents who assisted withrehearsals and concerts this year and to our managerTim Beadle for his assistance and support with makingthis year so successful and smooth.

Words from our MCYO Conductors continued...

Audition Tips for Young ArtistsWhen in the warm-up room:

•Focus on yourself, not on the other players around you.Be confident in your own playing.

•Use your normal warm-up routine.•Only start your excerpts and the transition spots in

your solos. Think through the rest. Save your run-through foryour performance.

In the audition room:•Always empty water and tune before your performance.•Think of the tempo before you start.•Breathe.•Remember that mistakes happen, keep going.•Your goal is to give a performance that possesses accurate and steady rhythm, pitch accuracy, solid

intonation, beautiful tone and musicality. Show us your very best!

Audition Registration UnderwayHELP SPREAD THEWORD!

Auditions registration is ONLINE!(click)Please follow all instructions carefullyand make sure all information beingsubmitted are correct.

Audition Excerpts are also available fordownload. (click)Excerpts will only be required for Stringsand Flutes.

Volunteers needed for audition week.Contact John@mcyo.org or

Cheryl@mcyo.org

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AUDITION TIPS straight from our Conductors!

Audition Tips for Chamber StringsMr. Orozco's tips for Chamber Strings:

•Rhythm is vital in the orchestra. Make sure yourrhythm is accurate and steady.

•Don't tap your foot while playing!•Arrive early with plenty of time to warm up.•Make sure your instrument is in tune.

Audition Tips for SymphonyMr. Herman's #1 practice tip is::

•Work on things SLOWLY, with a lot ofrepetition.•Avoid reinforcing poor habits, and always practice until it sounds great.•Then keep on practicing it sounding great!•The more times it sounds great, the more consistently it will sound great!

Audition Tips for PhilharmonicMr. Levin's Audition tip for Philharmonic musicians:

•Show us what you CAN do…not what you cannot (yet). Hopefully you and your teacher will havechosen wisely as to what you will master by August. Selections that are “almost” prepared don’t reallydemonstrate what you are truly capable of playing.

•Make your scales “beautiful”. Sight-read with phrasing, dynamics, and vibrato. Demonstrate yourmusicality with every note you play during the audition.

•If you are required to prepare an orchestral excerpt for the audition, take it seriously and prepare it well.It is likely to be from a work that will be performed this season. This portion ofyour audition will show uswhat you are capable of preparing in a relatively short period of time.

•Finally, MCYO is looking for those musicians who demonstrate the desire and willingness to put in thesame diligent practice on the orchestra music as was done for your audition. Should you be accepted into oneofMCYO’s orchestras, please remember what it took to get in. The same effort will be expected ofyou for thenext 9 months.

Audition Tips for Chamber OrchestraRegarding the solo selections: It is more important HOW you play, not WHAT you play. A simple piece

played with good sound, intonation, rhythm and musicality will give a much better impression to the judgethan a piece that is beyond the player's technical and musical capacity. Actually, it is very irritating to hear aplayer attempt a concerto, sonata, etc. that is not well prepared or clearly beyond the players ability. Choosesomething that will bring forth your strengths.

Regarding the excerpts: Rhythm is the most important aspect.Intonation comes next, then the quality of the sound. Dynamics and phrasing and overall musical detail is lessimportant.

Regarding nerves: Remember we all (the conductors) know very well how it feels to play an audition. Wehave been there, we know it sounded better at home!

Mr. Levin:I mean besides practicing for your audition, of course. If you are curious as to what conductors do,

there is very little vacation involved. Ok, that’s not entirely true. Between the countless hours ofmusicresearch, score study and preparation, program planning, part preparations such as bowings,transpositions, copying, etc., looking for new musicians to fill the vacancies created by our graduates,summer brass quintet recital rehearsals and performances, I will be preparing for the SECOND ANNUALMCYO GOLF CLASSIC!!!! I have to admit that my performance at the inaugural tournament lastOctober was not a particularly proud memory for me. Therefore I have vowed to do all that is possible toplay much more competitively this year. I invite every golfer in our MCYO community to join usOctober 16, 2009 for a wonderful day of golf, great food, delightful camaraderie while at the same timebenefiting MCYO and its incredibly gifted musicians. If you are not a golfer, please come out and supportthose ofus who are hard at work on the course. Volunteers will be needed to help and chamber groups toperform!

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SUMMER FUN for our Conductors!

Mr. Orozco's summer:Starling-DeLay violin seminar at Julliard. Trip to Cuba. Levine

Summer Camp. Sight Reading Workshop at Strathmore. Moving toMaryland! ! !

Mrs.VWill enjoy time with her husband and girls this summer. While

the beach will be a popular spot to find the Van Petten’s thissummer, Mrs. V will also share in a few music and dance classes withher girls and take advantage ofmany local performances in the area.Black Rock, WolfTrap and Strathmore offer many inexpensive andsometimes free opportunities to enjoy many genres ofmusic and art. Grab your blanket and picnicbasket and enjoy our local performance venues.

Mr.Herman:My wife and I are both teachers so summers provide a great opportunity to

catch up on life. The family time will be very important this summer. I am aperson who likes to try anything and everything so in addition to my musiccareer, I also like to fix and repair things, both in the home and withautomobiles. I enjoy photography and web design and do a little of bothprofessionally for a few companies. I play too much golf and cycle. Theenvironment is important so this year I added solar electricity to my house. Mywife just caught me up to the current generation by buying me an iPhone. Atfirst I thought I didn’t need it. Why this? Now I am addicted to it. I just

completed 20 years of teaching band and orchestra at Cabin John Middle School.

Mr. Saelzer:Immediately after the Sinfonia's concert at the Kennedy Center on May 10 I flew to Chile. There I had

two programs to conduct with the Orquesta Clásica of the Universidad de Santiago. This is one ofhe fiveprofessional orchestras in Santiago the capital ofChile (population 6 million). I had been there the yearbefore and was invited back for these two concerts. During those weeks in Chile I also worked with theorchestra of the Facultad de Artes (the music and dance school) of the Universidad de Chile, the oldestand most prestigious university in Chile. This was a very interesting experience for me because at the timeI moved to the US (in 1993) I was not a yet a conductor, so this was the first time I worked with a studentorchestra in my own country.

After a one day stay back in DC I traveled to Mississippi to conduct the orchestra of the MississippiSymphony's Premier Orchestra Institute. This is a summer camp with three orchestras and a very excitingensemble where the camp's coaches and guest artists join college students and the more advance of thehigh school age players for a couple of concerts that are all about the joy ofplaying great music together.

• 18 holes of golf, including cart• Breakfast and buffet lunch• Participant gift bag• Free practice range and putting green use

• 20% off Pro Shop purchases• Various competitions with prizes

• World-class performances by members of the MarylandClassic Youth Orchestras• Many MUSICAL surprises along the way!

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras proudly announces the 2009

MCYO GOLF CLASSICFriday, October 16, 2009Needwood Golf Course

6724 Needwood Road, Rockville, MD

Tee Off, 8 amRegistration Fee:$80 per player

$300 per foursomeMCYO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

An awards presentation and delicious buffet lunch, catered by the award-winning Damon’s Restaurant,

will follow the 18 holes of golf.

To register or for more information, visitwww.mcyo.org/golf

Telephone: 301-581-5208

Friday, October 16, 2009 Needwood Golf Course Tee Off, 8 am

For more information: www.mcyo.org/golf Telephone: 301-581-5208

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Putting Green Sponsor: exclusive $750Signage on Practice Green with logo balls Half-page ad in program bookRecognition at Awards CeremonySponsor Recognition Plaque

Practice Range Sponsor: exclusive $750Multiple signage on practice rangeHalf-page ad in program bookRecognition at Awards CeremonySponsor Recognition Plaque

Golf Cart Sponsor: exclusive $750Signage on ALL golf cartsHalf-page ad in program bookRecognition at Awards CeremonySponsor Recognition Plaque

BBQ Lunch Sponsor: 2 available $750Signage and recognition at lunchHalf-page ad in program bookRecognition at Awards CeremonySponsor Recognition Plaque

Closest to Pin Sponsor: 2 available $500Signage on contest holeHalf-page ad in program bookContest brandingRecognition at Awards Ceremony

Longest Drive Sponsor: 2 available $500Signage on contest holeHalf-page ad in program bookContest brandingRecognition at Awards Ceremony

Breakfast Sponsor: 2 available $250Signage at breakfast tableQuarter-page ad in program bookRecognition at Awards CeremonySponsor Recognition Plaque

Individual Hole Sponsor: 16 available $200 Signage at your assigned holeQuarter-page ad in program bookRecognition at Awards CeremonySponsor Recognition Plaque

WHO IS MCYO?Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras is highly regarded

regionally and nationally as one of the country's mostoutstanding youth orchestra programs. Founded in 1946as the Montgomery County Youth Orchestra, MCYO isthe oldest and most established youth orchestra program in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.Since 2005 MCYO has been a resident partner in thebeautiful and world-class venue at The Music Center atStrathmore—its first permanent home—where it hasbeen thrilling audiences with artistic performances fromall age levels.

Now under the direction of Philharmonic ConductorDavid Levin, MCYO proudly ushers in its 63rd season ofproviding a quality orchestra program for the area'syoung talented musicians. The MCYO program createsa seamless connection between the artistic and the educational experience. Over the years, MCYO hasadded several ensembles to expand its outreach to talented youth. With the help and support of musicteachers from public and private schools, as well as private studios, the caliber and number of musicianshas increased dramatically.

MCYO GOLF CLASSICTitle Sponsor: exclusive $5,000Eight (8) golf ticketsReference in all promotional materialsName/logo displayed on player giftsInclude an item in participant giveaway bagInside front or back cover ad in program bookSponsor recognition plaqueReserved table seatingExtended rights to retain Title sponsorship

on a one-year continuum4 reserved tickets to all MCYO 08-09 concerts

Orchestra Sponsor: 4 available $2500Four (4) golf ticketsReference in selected promotional materialsInclude an item in participant giveaway bagFull-page ad in program bookTwo premium hole sponsorship with signageReserved table seatingSponsor recognition plaque2 reserved tickets to all MCYO 08-09 concerts

Pin Flag Sponsor: 2 available $1000Two (2) golf ticketsLogo Pin Flags on 9 holesHalf-page ad in program bookRecognition at Awards CeremonySponsor Recognition Plaque

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Mr. Levin’s Road Trip Memories

I am pleased to report that MCYO's first trip to Europe in 10 years was a rousing success!From the points of view as conductor, chaperone, and tourist, I can honestly say that allexpectations for this excursion were either met or surpassed. Our musicians rehearsed for thetour with great dedication in preparation for what was ahead.When we arrived at each performance venue, they carriedthemselves as professionals in the warm-ups as well as each ofthe performances. This is the first time in ten years that MCYOhas performed for audiences that were NOT mostly parents,friends, and relatives. Our audiences in Europe received ourmusic with enthusiasm, smiles, and extended periods ofapplause. In response, the students kept performing better andbetter. By the last concert in Prague, where we played to a fullhouse, the orchestra was as musical as most any MCYOorchestra has ever been. If you followed our progress on the"blog", I hope you were able to pick up the vibe as to how wellwe were received and how much the orchestra enjoyedperforming in the various venues...from concert hall to publichall, to church.

As one of the chaperones for the trip, I couldn't helpnotice how responsible the students were throughout theweek. Our tour escort repeatedly remarked at how well thestudents looked after on another. This certainly made the jobof the chaperones much easier. Breakfasts were wellattended, students always reported on time to the bus aftersightseeing, and bed checks (believe it or not) went verysmoothly. It was also quite clear that over the course of thetrip many new (and hopefully long-lasting) friendships weremade. A number of students remarked to me that they hadseen each other in rehearsal throughout the year but didn'tREALLY know the person. After a week of traveling andperforming together much of this changed. I hope that thesenew acquaintances become long lasting friendships.

Letter from Petr Kolar, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic:

Dear members of the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra,

I have been notified about your upcoming performance in the Czech Republic, and I would like to

wish you the best of luck and a lot of success during your concerts in Prague.

I am very pleased to welcome to my country an orchestra with such a long tradition and

accomplishment that reaches beyond the boundaries of the United States.

I certainly hope you will enjoy performing in front of a Czech audience, and I also hope you will

have time to enjoy sightseeing in the city ofPrague with all the attractions our capital offers.

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Pictures from the Tour... more on back cover

Finally, as a tourist, words cannot describe the beauty and majesty ofmany of the places wevisited and explored. Yes, for most of the trip everyone was tired, but I think everyone also knewthat they could sleep when they got home. While in Europe, it was important to take in as muchart, history, scenery, and architecture as possible. We came a long way to see, hear, and tastewhat Vienna, Prague, and their surroundings had to offer. Once again, the students andchaperones tried much of the food, learned about the history, absorbed much of the culture, andexplored on their own and with friends as many places as the itinerary would allow.

Mr. Levin’s Road Trip Memories continued...

For those of you that shared our journey with us each day on the MCYO blog, I hope youwere able to glean something of the excitement of the experiences we had for that week in June.Thank you for making it possible for MCYO to organize a performing tour of this nature.Although only a week in duration, the memories will of course last a lifetime. Maybe we willhave an opportunity to travel again in the not-too-distant future.

Performance at Church ofSt. Saviour's in Prague

Prague Astronomical Clock

Castle tower at Cesky KrumlovSchonbrunn Palace Hill

Haydn's Tomb, Eisenstadt

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Board Leadership

Thanks to new sponsorships and the generous support of our contributors, MCYO’s fiscal 2009season ends on a successful note. MCYO gratefully acknowledges and thanks our many diversedonors.

MCYO Board Directors are business people who volunteer to assure the future ofMCYOprograms. Having been the Board Chair for three years, I am happy that Mr. Sunny Kapoor hasbeen elected our new Chair and that he has asked me to stay on as Vice-Chair. It will be mypleasure to help him, our Board, the staff, and our conductors as we continue to provideexceptional opportunities for the terrific young musicians who come to us.

-David Phillips

o Individual contributorso Board ofDirectorso Strathmore Hall Foundationo Maryland State Arts Councilo Arts and Humanities Council ofMontgomery Countyo The Trawick Foundationo Lockheed Martin Corporationo Andreas and Margaret Makris Scholarship Fundo Montgomery Alliance for Community Givingo The United Way and America’s Charitieso Carolyn and Jeffery Leonard Tuition Scholarship Fundo Irving and Janet Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund for Aspiring Musicianso The Joseph and Rosalind Shifrin Guest Artist Fund

Welcome New MCYO Directors-at-LargeWe welcome our newly-elected MCYO Directors-at-Large:•Nan Cooper: violinist, Executive Administrator ofConnecticut Swimming, a division ofUS

Swimming•Linda Ferrara: Analyst Leadership and Organizational Development Analyst,

Lockheed Martin•Anita Segreti: Owner and Agent, Federal Insurance Federation

MCYO Financial News

Where does MCYO money come from? How do we spend it?

Final financial statements for FY09 will be available at the close of our annual audit.

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MCYO 2009-1 0Season EventsConcerts at

the Music Center at Strathmore:Sunday, December 6, 20093PM – Junior orchestras: Harps, Chamber

Strings, Young Artists, Symphony7PM – Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonic

Wed. , March 10, 20107:30PM - Young Artists, Symphony,

Philharmonic

Sunday, May 23, 20103PM – Junior orchestras7PM – Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonic

For tickets, call Strathmore ticket office301-581-5100

$15/adult $8/senior and studentsSpecial music teacher discount $10/teacher

Master Classes Featuring BSO Musicians:All classes are FREE! (5-6:30PM)

Oct. 1 : Violin, featuring Mr. Carney andthe MCYO's concertmasters!

Nov. 4: Viola, featuring Karin BrownFeb 4: Percussion, featuring John LockeMar. 4: Trumpet, featuring Rene HernandezApr. 15: Cello, featuring Bo Li

Call to reserve a seat 301-581-5208

Things to look out for in the 09-1 0 season

ANNOUNCING...The First MCYO Chamber Strings Violin

Concerto Competition!When: October 2009What Piece: Concerto in A minor

by Antonio Vivaldi

Violinists selected for the 2009-2010 seasonChamber Strings Orchestra may compete to bethe Chamber Strings December concert soloist!Details to follow after September enrollment.

Maryland Classic Youth OrchestrasThe Music Center at Strathmore

5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, MD 20852-3385Phone: 301-581-5208 or 5209

Fax: 301-581-5202www.mcyo.org

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras is a resident partner at

SECOND ANNUALMCYOGOLF TOURNAMENT

Join us for the 2nd AnnualMCYO GOLF CLASSIC

fundraiser!

Enjoy good golf, music andcamaraderie while supportingMCYO and its fine youngmusicians! Buffet lunch cateredby award winning Damon'sRestaurant, reception and prizesafterwards!Date: Friday, October 16,

8AM-1PMWhere: Needwood GolfCourse,

Rockville, MD

Visit www.mcyo.org/golf formore detail and to register as aplayer or sponsor or both!

More Pictures from the Tour... and comments from the musicians...

My impression ofeverything was overall amazement!

Everything was absolutely beautiful andplaying for the

people who came to listen was worthwhile. The people who

listened there were people who really love music andknow

those pieces.

I loved everything about the trip, despite the intense amount

ofwalking in the tours. Even though it rained in Vienna, I

still have a great memory ofthe city.

Cesky Krumlov was great partly because it was very pretty,

andalso because it was the first time everybody could enjoy

being outside and everybody was in a goodmood.

It was the best trip/vacation I’ve ever been on!