Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra
Although auditions have taken place, students who play any string instrument, oboe, bassoon, or percussion may contact the youth orchestra director at
(731)427-6440 or eweimer@jso.tn.org
to audition for the upcoming season.
Auditions for the 2008-9 Season
May 10 - Strings & Percussion
May 17 - Woodwinds & Brass
on the campus of Lambuth University
Deadline to Register: April 25th
All students wishing to participate in the Jackson Symphony
youth orchestras must audition.
The Jackson Symphony is committed to providing quality educational opportunities for young musicians in West Tennessee. The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra is a full orchestra which challenges students to develop their musical skills to their fullest potential.
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The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra, now in its ninth year, rehearses Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:15 PM in the band room at Lambuth University. Elizabeth Weimer leads this group of talented youth. The orchestra will present three concerts plus a side-by-side performance with The Jackson Symphony during the 2008-2009 season. Musicians from the Jackson Symphony Orchestra often lead sectional rehearsals. Members of the Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra are admitted free to all Jackson Symphony regular season concerts. There is a small annual tuition fee for orchestra members. |
Performances for the 2007-2008 Season:
Tuesday, October 9, 7 PM - Northside United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 2, 3 PM - Northside United Methodist Church
Sponsored by McLemore & McLemore
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Tuesday, February 26, 7 PM - Northside United Methodist Church
Sponsored by Manufacturers Industrial Group
For further details, click here
Sunday, April 20, 3 PM - The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center
in Huntingdon, Tennessee
For further details, click here
Tuesday, April 22, 7 PM - Northside United Methodist Church
Sponsored by Kohl's Department Store
For further details, click here
Join us at our annual fundraiser "Fiddlin' for Funds"
Tuesday, November 6th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM
at The Old Country Store
For more information, click here.
Congratulations to the two winners of our
Fourth Annual Concerto Competition
which was held Sunday, October 28th, 2007.
Rachel Carbonell, clarinet
Hayden McGowan, viola
Rachel will perform with
The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra at our February 26th concert
and Hayden will perform at the April 22nd concert.
Past Concerto Competition Winners:
2006-2007: Bradley Churchwell, trombone and
Anna Wilkens-Reed, flute
2005-2006: Ellen Appleton & Paige Tang, violins and
Philip Tang, cello
2004-2005: Brendan White, piano
The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra is currently seeking sponsors for the 2007-2008 season. Contact Elizabeth Weimer at 731-427-6440 or eweimer@jso.tn.org if you are interested in sponsoring this worthwhile educational project.
The 2007-2008 Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra is sponsored by:
McLemore & McLemore Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
and
Manufacturers Industrial Group
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