Fanfare 2010 Countdown #2

Just a little over two weeks to go until Fanfare 2010: Circa 1960 transforms downtown Akron into the era of MAD MEN. Tickets are available now for the dinner & auction as well as concert only tickets. If you haven’t RSVP’d or purchased your concert tickets, now is the time. Read more

Podcast: Circa 1960

Listen as Maestro Christopher Wilkins and Circa 1960 headliner Michael Andrew take you behind the scenes of this year’s Fanfare concert: Circa 1960. During our chat, Michael talks about his musical influences, how he and Christopher went about putting the show together, and why they just don’t write ‘em like they used to.

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Fanfare 2010 Countdown #1

Just three weeks to go until Fanfare 2010: Circa 1960 transforms downtown Akron into the era of MAD MEN. If you haven’t already bought a ticket for this year’s annual Symphony gala, now is the time to do so.

To help get you excited, we’ll be sending out updates like this one as we prepare to bring you one of the hippest, coolest, and most-happening parties to hit the greater Akron area in a long time.

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Akron Youth Symphony To Close Season With Concert Full Of Milestones

Final concert for AYS Director Lees; performances by 2010 Concerto Competition Winners; premiere of new work by Composer-in-Residence, and end of year recognition ceremony all part of AYS season finale

AKRON—The Akron Youth Symphony (AYS) will finish the 2009-2010 season with its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 2 at the University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall at 3 PM. The concert will be Akron Symphony Associate Conductor and AYS Music Director Christopher James Lees’ final performance leading the ensemble prior to his resignation, effective at the end of June 2010. Read more

Youth Orchestra Auditions Announced

The Akron Youth Orchestras (Akron Youth Symphony and Greater Akron Youth Philharmonic) will hold auditions for the 2010-2011 season May 21-24 at The University of Akron’s Guzzetta Hall.

The Akron Youth Orchestras give students from all over Northeastern Ohio focused musical training and exposure to the greatest of orchestral literature. While rehearsals are framed within a fun and energetic environment, and with numerous opportunities to work with professional Akron Symphony Orchestra musicians, the Akron Youth Orchestras present multiple concerts a year and continue the tradition of creating great art with the next generation.

During the audition process, candidates will be asked to play two contrasting piece3s of their choice that demonstrate their current skill level. Successful candidates will exhibit the following skills: strong sense of rhythm, intonation, sight-reading and mastery of scales. Musicality, including tone, dynamic variety, articulation, range and shifting, breathing and bow use will also be evaluated. The deadline for applications is April 26 and there is a $15 nonrefundable application fee. The Greater Akron Youth Philharmonic is the training orchestra for the Akron Youth Symphony. Those who do not qualify for the Akron Youth Symphony may be considered for the Youth Philharmonic

The Akron Youth Orchestras are open to middle and high school students from any county and are selected by audition in May and September of each season. All participants receive free tickets to all Akron Symphony Orchestra performances.

Beginning with the 2010-2011 season, Akron Youth Orchestras will join Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) and other youth orchestras across the country in requiring all Akron Youth Orchestra (both AYS and AYP) musicians enrolled in schools with music programs to participate in their school music programs. This is an important statement of support for school music programs which serve a broad range of students with varying levels of ability. This policy can be waived if a student has an academic scheduling conflict with a required class that cannot be resolved.

Interested parties may download applications and information, including requirements for specific instruments here or by calling the Akron Symphony office at 330-535-8131.

Akron Youth Orchestras Announce 2010-2011 Season Auditions

Application deadline April 26 for Akron Youth Symphony and Greater Akron Youth Philharmonic

AKRON—The Akron Youth Orchestras (Akron Youth Symphony and Greater Akron Youth Philharmonic) will hold auditions for the 2010-2011 season May 21-24 at The University of Akron’s Guzzetta Hall.

The Akron Youth Orchestras give students from all over Northeastern Ohio focused musical training and exposure to the greatest of orchestral literature. While rehearsals are framed within a fun and energetic environment, and with numerous opportunities to work with professional Akron Symphony Orchestra musicians, the Akron Youth Orchestras present multiple concerts a year and continue the tradition of creating great art with the next generation. Read more

Akron Symphony Presents Concerts For Kids May 4-14

Series of special concerts for children ages 3-6 to feature “The Orchestra Games”

AKRON—The Akron Symphony Orchestra’s (ASO) sell-out series, Concerts For Kids, returns in 2010 with Orchestra Games May 4-14 at various locations throughout Akron, Barberton, Green, and Stow. This series of special performances, in collaboration with Magical Theatre Company, will feature composer Greg Smith’s The Orchestra Games and offer children ages 3-6 the opportunity to see and hear an orchestra—often for the first time—in a fun and lighthearted way. Orchestra Games performances will be conducted by ASO Associate Conductor Christopher James Lees.

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AYS Pancake Benefit April 24

The West Akron Kiwanis will hold the 21st Annual Pancake Breakfast Benefit on Saturday, April 24 from 8 AM – 2 PM at Westminster Church on West Exchange Street in Akron. Proceeds will go to benefit the Akron Youth Orchestras, including the Akron Youth Symphony and Greater Akron Youth Philharmonic. Members of the Youth Symphony will perform and personalities from 91.3 The Summit (WAPS-FM) will broadcast live from the breakfast. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3.50 for children 10 and under.

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Next Concert: Carmina Burana, May 1

The Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Chorus, under the shared direction of Maestro Christopher Wilkins and Chorus Director Read more

Concerts For Kids, May 4-14

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