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or evidence of SOGO’s ability to attract and develop talented young musicians, look no further than SOGO celli Christine Sears and Keadrin Dick. Christine, a senior at North Thurston High School, is a member of the Conservatory Orchestra and has participated in All-State and All-Northwest Orchestras since 2012 and placed highly in regional competitions.
Christine Sears
Christine sees similarities between cello and her love of painting: Painting and cello both leave room for interpretation and originality. Already a private cello teacher, collegebound Christine is well on her way to achieving her dream to become a college professor of cello and have her own private studio. Keadrin Dick’s positive, can-do attitude has been a boon to the Cont’d on p. 2
Lush, Delightful, Capricious
I always think playing an opera overture is a wonderful tool to demonstrate the drama of music. It is good to associate a story with music whenever possible. Our first piece, Overture to Engelbert Humperdink’s Hänsel and Gretel, allows us to do just that. Unlike some darker versions of the familiar fairy tale, this opera ends happily ever after: Hänsel and Gretel throw the witch into her oven and she becomes gingerbread! This overture is a lush and beautiful piece with a lot of Cont’d on p. 2 wonderful brass work.
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Here’s how she describes her solo, Cello Concerto No. 1 by Saint-Saëns: I like the Saint-Saëns concerto because it displays several aspects of the cello and the sounds it can make, from the depth of the C string to the bright higher registers and the false harmonics. I love the rich sound of the cello. I also enjoy its versatility; it can handle all types of music.
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March 2014| Vol. XIV No. 4
Look No Further
By Colleen Welch ecently, I had the opportunity to learn about what defines a good nonprofit organization at a board service training workshop. I’ve been on the SOGO board for thirteen years but I continually strive to grow as a board member.
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Don’t worry, I’m not going to wax poetic on all the things I learned. Suffice it to say, it was worth my time and effort--I rode my bike there--in the snow! But I did learn something affirming. In listening to these speakers, I realized that SOGO is doing many things right. SOGO’s mission is clearly defined and our board members can articulate it. The SOGO board reviews finances monthly and exercises careful fiscal management. And our board values fresh ideas and lively discussion of relevant issues. Most importantly, we endeavor to keep true to our mission: to provide a challenging, fully integrated music experience for our young musicians. A vibrant youth orchestra helps create a vibrant community. Thank you for trusting the SOGO Board to use your donations to further the mission of SOGO. We couldn’t do it without you. If you continue to support us, we promise to continue to do what I have been told, by those in the know, we do best. Colleen Welch is president of the SOGO Board of Directors. Colleen’s other passion is cycling. Her blog, Super Biker Woman’s Bike Touring, can be found at http://goo.gl/Np7FNG.
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