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    Rutland, VT 05701
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Spring Gala Concert

3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Casella Theater,
Fine Arts Center
Castleton State College

Our program will include Annie Maughs-Pugh, our Anton Solo Competition winner, performing a marimba concerto accompanied by our Honors Strings ensemble.

All groups except Repertory Strings report by 12:30 to the usual rehearsal spaces. Repertory Strings members report to Dance Studio (lower level, to left of concert hall) at 2:15 for rehearsal.

Baroque Strings in Symphony Orchestra report to Baroque/Philharmonic through 1:50 then stay with Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Orchestra "ringers" report to stage at 12:50 to rehearse with the younger group. Wind Ensemble and Honor Strings start at 12:30, stay combined as Symphony Orchestra from 2:20 on.

Dress Rehearsal Schedule
12:30 - 12:45Concert Band
12:50 -  1:05Philharmonic Orchestra
 1:10 -  1:25Baroque Strings
 1:30 -  1:55Honors Strings & soloist
 2:00 -  2:15Wind Ensemble
 2:20 -  2:45Symphony Orchestra (continue rehearsal in Rm 134)
 2:50 -  3:05Repertory Strings
 3:10Doors Open
 3:30Show Time!

Schedule

  • Due to travel times and our early start, musicians may want to bring a bag lunch to rehearsal.
  • We will have snacks and drinks available for our musicians before the concert.
  • The scheduling is tight. Students MUST arrive at least 15 minutes early so that they are ready, with instruments out, to start their rehearsals at the times listed above.

Notes

  • Only the Repertory Strings group must wear concert attire for their dress rehearsal. Other groups may change clothes before concert time.
  • Concert dress for Senior Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Honors Strings and Baroque Strings:
    • Gents: Black jacket & pants, white shirt and tie (bow tie preferred)
    • Ladies: Full black dress (skirts, dresses, slacks and black top)
  • Concert Dress for Repertory Strings:
    • Gents: Black pants and white shirt and tie
    • Ladies: Black skirts/slacks and white blouse

Gala Concert News

  • Posters - We have concert posters available. If you can post some in your community, please contact Barb.
  • Annie Maughs-Pugh won this year's Anton Solo Competition Award! She will be featured with the Honor Strings at the concert and receive $1,000. Tom Sawyer and Shannon Switzer each received Honorable Mention and $100 awards.

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Last modified: 4/19/09