Keeping Tempo November 2012

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Keeping Tempo Volume 4, Number 2, November 2012

Workshop with Troy Peters for YOBC Artistic Staff

Inside this issue: Conductors’ Notes: Reeds — How to Live With Them

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Student Spotlight: Taryn Neals

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Executive Director’s Corner: Semper Paratus

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Second Annual Field Trip to Philadelphia Orchestra

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YOBC Student On the Air This Summer

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YOBC Community Events to Celebrate the Holiday Season Students in Concert Kickoff Event in Bristol

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Important Dates:

 November 17: Fall con-

certs, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM

 November 19: Barnes &

Noble Book Fair, Fairless Hills, 7:00 PM

 December 1: TreeFest,

Bucks County Visitors Center, Bensalem, 3:00 PM

 December 7: One Winter

Night, Grace Point, Newtown, PA, 6:30–10:00 PM

 January 6: Spring rehearsals start

 February 9: Chamber Recital, BCCC

 February 23, YOBC Wine-

Tasting Benefit, New Hope Winery, 6:30–10:00 PM

Last month, YOBC’s artistic staff took part in a weekend-long workshop with Troy Peters, a popular and acclaimed guest conductor, currently the Music Director of the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio. From October 19–21, Troy Peters worked with YOBC conductors, administrative staff, community outreach team, and board members to explore ideas for “Creating Artistic Vision.” The YOBC conductors worked with Mr. Peters to set audaciously exciting artistic goals and to outline steps for reaching them over the next three years. According to Colin Oettle, conductor of Prima Strings and Concertino, “Mr. Peters proved to be an inspiring speaker and an excellent resource for the artistic staff. He helped shape our vision for YOBC, and watching him work with the students sparked some wonderful new ideas that I look forward to

incorporating into my ensembles.” At YOBC rehearsals, many students received a special treat when Maestro Peters took the baton and led them in making music. Mr. Peter’s insight and enthusiasm for creating exciting and engaging musical opportunities for young musicians will have a lasting impact on YOBC. Robert Loughran, Troy Peters observed and guest conducted YOBC emsembles. YOBC Music Director and conductor of Symphony Orchestra and nality that exists within Philharmonia, summed our artistic staff to foup the weekend, saying cus on YOBC's future ... “Troy Peters was able to with plenty of reflection bring together the origiand optimism!”

YOBC staff discuss artistic vision with Troy Peters.


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