By Amy Brunner | JOY Program Director
Hello Friends of JOY!
We are ramping up towards concert season and very excited about the launch of our JOY Youth Orchestra program.
In May, JOY and Portland’s El Sistema Program, BRAVO, will combine for a Jubilee Concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Venezuela's El Sistema. Students from Edwards Elementary School and one of BRAVO’s student groups will perform for friends and families at George Fox University’s beautiful Bauman Auditorium. The evening will conclude with all students performing together.
All nine of our elementary schools that have kindergarten and 1st grade programs will host a concert for families to see their progress as young violinists. After the concert, 1st grade families will have the opportunity to sign up their students for the JOY After School program. Next year, an additional two After School sites will be opening, creating access for 6 elementary schools to enjoy the program. In the After School program, students can learn the violin, viola, or cello.
The 2nd annual YES Honors Orchestra will be held in Newberg on April 25 and 26 for current 4-8 grade students in Yamhill County. This two day event allows student to work with a guest conductor, connect with one another, and work with members of the Oregon Symphony in a sectional. 46 students have signed up to be a part of this “pop up” orchestra and we hope that these students eventually become part of our Youth Orchestras.
In the Fall of 2025, the JOY Youth Orchestra program will launch for 4-12 grade Yamhill County students to have a chance to play together in a weekly orchestral setting. Two levels of orchestra will be available and students will be placed in the appropriate level after auditioning in late May. The JOY Prelude Strings group is meant for 4-8 grade string players while the JOY Symphony is meant for 7-12 grade string, wind, and percussion players. JOY is in the midst of its hiring process for the conductors of these groups and looking forward to a fantastic inaugural season.
We look forward to an exciting spring planning for this year of growth and expansion.
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