Youth Orchestra Summit

FIRST EVER PACIFIC NORTHWEST YOUTH ORCHESTRA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT!

A one-day meeting of youth orchestra leaders happened in Olympia on January 16.  The event drew music directors, executive directors and board leaders together to share ideas and resources guided by the philosophy that “no one is as smart as all of us”.

The keynote speaker and honored guest was Professor Michael Shasberger from Westmont College in Santa Barbara California.  Dr. Shasberger is a statewide leader in youthmusic education and performance in California and brought valuable expertise and experience to share.  His luncheon address focused on effective fundraising in a challenging economy.  He was also a resource in our breakout discussion sessions for board leaders and executive directors.

This exciting event was sponsored by SOGO!

Special thanks to board member Doug Ford who developed, steered and faciltated the event. Thanks also to low brass coach and technology expert Levin Conway for helping out with the social media presentation.

Summer Music Opportunities

The following summer camps provide students with performance and study opportunities during the summer.  Application forms and deposits are usually due in early to mid April, so reserve your place soon!  Note that this information has been provided by the listed organizations, not SOGO.

Summer Music Program 5-8th grade
St. Martin’s University Music Department
5300 Pacific Avenue
Lacey, WA 98503
360.352.1438 (SOGO Office)

Evergreen Music Festival
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association
901 Broadway Plaza, Suite 500
Tacoma, WA 98402-4415
253.627.2792
info@tysamusic.org

Summer Youth Symphony Camp
Icicle Creek Music Center
P.O. Box 2071
Leavenworth, WA 98826
1.877.265.6026
icicle@icicle.org

Marrowstone Music Festival
Seattle Youth Symphony Association
11065 Fifth Ave NE, Suite A
Seattle WA USA 98125
206.362.2300
marrowstone@syso.org

Newsletter – December 2011