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fter thirteen years and two moves, SOGO is soon to be moving again, but where? SOGO will be without rehearsal space on Sunday afternoons beginning in September. We are asking for your help. In the early days of SOGO, we rehearsed in schools, but the growing cost of facility rental forced us to look elsewhere. In 2008 we formed a wonderful relationship with the First Christian Church in downtown Olympia. It was a perfect fit for SOGO, and a boost in usage for the church’s historic building. However, due to First Christian’s recent program expansions, we have been informed that they are no longer able to accommodate SOGO’s rehearsal needs. I have been involved with SOGO since its beginning, says Colleen Welch. As board president, and more importantly as a parent, I see the value that SOGO brings to our community. As culturally rich as Olympia is, I’m sure there must be a space...a place where SOGO can continue making beautiful music!
Our Unique Needs • SOGO rehearses for about 28 Sunday afternoons, 2-7:30 p.m. from September to May. • Two large rehearsal spaces with enough room for an orchestra of 50 – 80 young musicians. • Twelve small rooms to rehearse 4-12 students each. • Tuition fees and board fundraising cover the program costs, including rehearsal venue rental. SOGO has become a community treasure, says Greg Allison, Artistic Director. We find ourselves with a great need and we are asking that same community for help.
If you know of an available rehearsal space, please contact us at 360.352.1438 or studentorchestras@gmail.com.
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DRESS REHEARSAL
MEET & GREET PARENTING YOUR MUSICIAN
Parents, please join us for tea, coffee, and cookies at our Meet & Greet. Artistic Director Greg Allison will speak about parenting your musician - everything from getting them to practice to the importance of a classical music education.
Sunday, May 18
DEBUT 12:00-12:30 p.m.
ACADEMY 12:50-1:20 p.m.
Washington Center Green Room When my oldest son was in SOGO, he wanted to quit because he just wanted to do Jazz Band. I knew there was a good reason why he needed to stay in SOGO, musically, but, at the time, I couldn’t articulate it. I talked to Greg, and he told me why Kyle should stay in SOGO, and not just do Jazz Band. When I told Kyle what Greg had said, he never again asked to quit. ~ Colleen Welch p
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May 2014| Vol. XIV No. 5
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