September 2015 Vol. XVI No. 1
Providing a challenging, fully integrated music experience for the young musician because of support from people like you.
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Dear SOGO Friends, an “Oh Woe is Me” letI have never personally written to keep our supporters ter, but it is important to me know. and advocates of SOGO in the State Arts Commission Annually, we apply to the WA essfully been awarded for support, which we have succ came in the mail ntly rece just for years. Their letter many applications. stating they had received too
e: Then the dreaded sentence cam ion was “We regret that your applicat” not recommended for funding.
loss of the grant monThere is no backup plan for the to keep tickets reasonably ies, which $1000 of it helped senior citizens to atpriced for students, families and ton Center for the hing Was tend SOGO concerts in the nearly 100 students had we r, yea Performing Arts. Last free or at a discounted use vouchers to attend either families, children six and price. Since we attract young ior citizens, on a fixed sen under can attend free, and ic in a beautiful concert income, can enjoy classical mus e hall for a very inexpensive pric . concerts,” said one senior “We love to come to the SOGO but we had an occasion ic, couple. “We come for the mus s and were so impressed ician mus ng to meet one of the you to cheer her on.” with her that now we also come
. If you can help, please donatepr ovide ll wi 00 $5 Your $5, $50 or sic opportunities for a classical mu experience to be enjoyed by all.
ly next year to the WA There will be opportunity to app and let’s hope I’ll be s State Arts Commission for fund py Dance” letter! Hap the ing writing to you the “Do request. Please use the Thank you for considering our studentorchestras.org to remit envelope or go online at remember, every little And donate toward this appeal. bit helps.
Sincerely, Krina Allison, Executive Director Media on the Mezz: Follow along as we live-tweet our season concerts at Twitter.com@SOGO_Oly.
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ou supported a young violin player whose feet dangle from her chair on the Washington Center stage. You cheered for her fellow musicians as they tackled increasingly more challenging music. And you rose to your feet in applause for a bassoonist who amazed the audience with his breathtaking performance of a Mozart concerto.
Your support enables Olympia youth to pursue this magic. To express our thanks, we present another year of exciting programming. After a quick chamber music camp (see p.2) we’re jumping in feet first with the world premiere of In the Past, a concerto for brass quintet and orchestra at our November 1 concert. (See "You Supported," p.2) Like us at Facebook.com/studentorchestras. View the newsletter in color at studentorchestras.org.
You Supported, cont’d
This piece was written by our composer-inresidence Mark Thome expressly for the Evergreen Brass Quintet, which will be the featured ensemble. SOGO has a claim on one member of the quintet – French horn player Liz Ward is also SOGO’s horn Teaching Artist and the Brass Choir Assistant Conductor. In March, we are thrilled to present SOGO clarinetist David Hales (Timberline H.S.) performing
Carl Maria von Weber’s Concertino for Clarinet. David is an three year veteran of SOGO. His sister, Kate, will be cheering him on from the Conservatory flute section. May’s concert will feature Franz Doppler’s Andante and Rondo for 2 Flutes, with SOGO flutists Morgan Hurtado (Olympia H.S.) and Brynna Paros (Homeschool). David, Brynna and Morgan all competed at the state level at this year’s solo & ensemble contest.
You’ve done it again! Chamber music Camp Season 2
You’ve done it again – for the second year in a row you’ve provided funds for SOGO to hold a summer Conservatory Chamber Camp. In mid-August, Maestro Welsh emailed all of the Conservatory students with sheet music for their ensemble group. There were standard ensembles like a woodwind quintet and a violin quartet, and there were crazy combos, like Prokofiev’s Overture on Hebrew Themes which had a piano, a clarinet, and a small group of strings.
“Chamber music expertise is essential for SOGO in order that members of the orchestra can function as a large chamber group, enabling me to save my conducting arm! ” ~ Maestro Welsh
In late August, the kids spent the better part of two evenings rehearsing, getting to know each other, and finally performing for each other and their parents. (There may have been some pizza and ice cream, too!) You know how important chamber ensembles are for these young musicians to grow. They can’t hide - they have to learn to watch each other for changes in tempo and dynamics. It’s a great way for SOGO musicians to warm up for the coming orchestra season.
Do you have a story about how music has affected your life? Share it with us at studentorchestras@ gmail.com. Alex He and Dante Faulk are part of a string quartet at SOGO’s Conservatory Chamber Camp.
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Hjunjin Kim was one of six SOGO musicians to join the Olympia Symphony Orchestra for their annual Concert on the Capitol Campus Lawn.
Media on the Mezz: Follow along as we live-tweet our season concerts at Twitter.com@SOGO_Oly.
Like us at Facebook.com/studentorchestras. View the newsletter in color at studentorchestras.org.
SOGO Musicians Out and About in Olympia Winter Cheer Here You know who they are - those people on your holiday gift list who are so tough to shop for: the teetotaler, the calorie counter, the person who already has too much “stuff.” Homemade brownies or a bottle of wine just won’t do. We have a solution: Spread some winter cheer and support SOGO’s fall fundraiser! SOGO offers beautiful floral quality poinsettias and 22-inch fragrant noble fir wreaths. We are bringing back our SOGO Christmas Blend coffee, made locally by Olympic Crest Coffee Roasters. Prices are reasonable and our suppliers are local, so your money stays in our community. Discounts and delivery are available for larger orders. New order forms will be available soon on the SOGO website (www.studentorchestras.org). Media on the Mezz: Follow along as we live-tweet our season concerts at Twitter.com@SOGO_Oly.
The Original Party Music Planning a private party, business meeting or other event? Contact SOGO (360.352.1438 or studentorchestras@gmail.com) to inquire about engaging one of our Musicians Out Jammin’ Olympia (MOJO) chamber ensembles. Live music adds a very special touch that your guests will appreciate and you will remember forever. SOGO MOJO ensembles are eager to perform at receptions, parties, weddings, holiday festivities, or professional events. MOJO coordinator Mary Jo Rydholm is an accomplished violin player and has dedicated much of her playing career to chamber ensemble playing. With her vast knowledge and library of chamber music, we can help you find an ensemble to match the mood and length of your event to help make it a success. Like us at Facebook.com/studentorchestras. View the newsletter in color at studentorchestras.org.
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2015-16 SEASON
SUNDAYS AT 4 P.M. WASHINGTON CENTER SEASON CONCERTS November 1, March 6, May 15 TICKETS: $6-$15* | 360.753.8586 | Olytix.org 6 and under free | *plus $3 Center surcharge
HOHO BRASS CHOIR HOLIDAY SHOW Saturday, December 12, 2 p.m. Check website for venue
MESSIAH SING-ALONG Monday, December 21, 7 p.m. Washington Center
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