Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra
Stakeholder Meeting
The Board of the Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra is holding a “call to action” meeting for all stakeholders and persons interested in the continuation of the Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO) in 2012.
When: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Where: St. Mary’s School, 40 Thompson Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Who: SSYO Stakeholders (SSYO Board, parents, students, former students, and other interested persons)The Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is a small “select” youth orchestra comprised of high school/college students (15 -25 years) from Saratoga County and throughout the Capital Region. SSYO is dedicated to quality music performances of a unique repertoire of rare European classical music pieces. Under the musical and artistic direction of a world class musician and conductor, Maestro Gioacchino Longobardi, young musicians are given the opportunity to develop a true pride of music, and a desire for excellence as part of a group orchestral experience and as an individual musician.
SSYO did not have an orchestra season last year due to a lack of sufficient, high level student musicians and the right mix of instruments. There is a renewed commitment to bring back the orchestra in this New Year. Efforts to recruit student musicians are being developed and new opportunities to reconnect to the community are also needed.
The SSYO Board has been busy the last few months laying a foundation for change. A retreat was held in December and a report summarizing the results of that discussion is now available. The Board is actively looking to add local stakeholders and board members to help with moving the Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra forward.
The primary activities that will be addressed over the next 30-60 days are:
Ø Redeveloping the orchestra (attraction and recruitment)
Ø Reconnecting with the public/community
Ø Re-engaging young musicians with the SSYO
If you are interested in learning more about the orchestra and joining us in its reforming, please attend the stakeholder meeting on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at St. Mary’s School, 40 Thompson Street, Ballston Spa.
Please RSVP your interest in attending at: ssyoorg@gmail.com
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If you have questions or need further information please contact: ssyoorg@gmail.com
Mary Cowans
President
