A fundraising event for the
March 25, 2023 6:00 - 8:00 pm Myers Park Presbyterian Church - Oxford Hall
ABOUT THE YOC FAMILY The Youth Orchestras of Charlotte is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring the musical talents of youth in the greater Charlotte area. We provide exceptional instruction and performance experiences in symphonic orchestra and chamber ensemble settings. Our ensembles are led and coached by a team that includes musicians of the Charlotte Symphony and area music educators. Youth Orchestra of Charlotte - A full symphony orchestra made up of high school age musicians, t performing masterpieces from the orchestral repertoire in a professional symphony setting. Preparatory Orchestra - A full symphony orchestra that performs both actual symphonic literature and arrangements of the repertoire geared to advanced younger players. It is a training orchestra for the YOC. Sinfonia Strings - A string orchestra that prepares young musicians in the art of orchestral performance. Flute Choir - An ensemble that performs flute choir repertoire and explores a wide variety of musical genres.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP • Being part of a community of musicians that shares a passion for music making and challenging repertoire • Masterclasses with nationally recognized guest artists • Perform with guest soloists • Sectional rehearsals with musicians of the Charlotte Symphony and area music educators • Audition experiences • Chamber music and community performance opportunities • Travel opportunities in select years (i.e. Kennedy Center Performance in 2020) • Opportunities to be a featured student soloist • Advancement and leadership opportunities within the ensembles • Camps, retreats and social events throughout the season
WANT TO JOIN THE YOC? info@youthorchestrasofcharlotte.org 704-661-1612
Youth Orchestras of Charlotte is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.
PLAY YOUR PART Your contribution will ensure that YOC musicians continue to make music together, and that no student misses out on the YOC experience. Make a tax deductible gift online today. Thank you!
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Administration Chris Rydel, Executive Director Debby Groenhout, Executive Assistant Jimie Maley, YOC Manager
Board of Directors President: Kenneth Jackson Vice President: Adam Bloom Secretary: Richard Van der Kraan Treasurer: Yelena Moshkovsky Past President/Friends of the YOC Co-Chair: Rachel Cook Friends of the YOC Co-Chair: Beth Garges Executive Director: Chris Rydel Music Director & Conductor: Ernest Pereira Christina Beekman Chin Donna Kiser Mike Negus Mark Seeley Christopher Wescott
A huge thank you to Ethan Uslan, Mark Kemp, Lexi Kramer and all of our friends at Myers Park Presbyterian Church for making tonight's event possible! Follow the YOC!