The Glendale Youth Orchestra, under the baton of stellar conductor Brad Keimach, is kicking off the 20th Anniversary season at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, with special guest, Supervisor Mike Antonovich in attendance to provide remarks at the opening of the concert.
The program will feature Beethoven's Coriolan Overture, Wagner's Siegfried Idyll, Copland's Hoe-Down from the ballet "Rodeo," and Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F.
The Glendale Youth Orchestra's 2009 20th Anniversary Season concerts will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 and Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.
Tickets are $9.50 and may be purchased from the Alex Theatre Box Office. Groups of 15 or more get 15% off. Students, children, and seniors may purchase tickets for $5.50 each, by calling 818-243-ALEX, or visiting www.alextheatre.org.
Formed in 1989 by a group of Glendale music lovers and school teachers, the Glendale Youth Orchestra now attracts talented young musicians in the 6th grade through college from all over Los Angeles, and the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. Auditions for membership in the orchestra are ongoing, and may be arranged by calling the Glendale Youth Orchestra at 818-321-3083. For more information visit www.glendaleyouthorchestra.com.
The historic Alex Theatre is located at 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203. Visit www.alextheatre.org for more information.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
To become a supporter or sponsor of the Glendale Youth Orchestra, please contact Mara Kelly at (323) 839-8135 or via email at maraskelly@earthlink.net.
ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR
Brad Keimach, a graduate of New York's prestigious Juilliard School, Mr. Keimach studied conducting with the legendary Leonard Bernstein, and holds an MFA from the Purchase Conservatory of the State University of New York.
ABOUT GLENDALE YOUTH ORCHESTRA (GYO)
The GYO's mission is based on the belief that young people have a better
chance of succeeding in their world if they appreciate and participate in its rich
artistic and cultural traditions. GYO provides young musicians in grades six
through 12 with a unique opportunity to play classical music under the direction
of Juilliard trained conductor, Brad Keimach, who studied with the legendary
Leonard Bernstein.
In 2007, GYO was selected to be a Los Angeles Philharmonic Youth Partner
Orchestra, which provides the members quality time to meet and learn from the
Philharmonic members.
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