Dear Musicians and Parents,
Welcome back to another year of fine music with the Lakes Region Youth Orchestra. We look forward to your contribution in and support of our ensembles. We have many exciting plans for the year, and are hoping to add some exciting and enjoyable new musical performance opportunities. "Stay tuned" for updates!
The first rehearsal of the season, as well as the occasion for students who would like to audition for group advancement will be on Friday, September 10 at 4:00 PM in the Castleton Fine Arts Center. Repertory Strings will meet at 3:30 PM in the Room 108 at the Rutland Intermediate School. Please contact me at 773-1624 or vtvlnvla@yahoo.com with questions and to schedule audition times if needed. Initial placement for the upcoming year will be in the ensemble in which you performed last year unless I spoke with you prior to the end of least season or you successfully auditioned to change groups in June.
Our annual Kinhaven Retreat will be held on Saturday, September 11, beginning with rehearsals at 9:30 AM on Saturday. Events on Saturday will finish with dinner and late afternoon/early evening informal demonstration performances. Repertory strings will finish with a mid-afternoon presentation. Musicians who are staying overnight can be picked up by 11:00 AM Sunday. A schedule is attached and is available along with rehearsal dates as well as scheduled concerts and activities at our website. We look forward to a year of renewed friendship, musical challenge and exciting performance.
Sincerely,
Peter Miller
Music Director
August, 2010
Dear LRYO students and families,
Our new Lakes Region Youth Orchestra season will be starting soon!
- First Rehearsal - The first rehearsal is Friday, September 10th. Please arrive between 3:30-3:45 PM for registration at CSC (except for Repertory Strings which meets at RIS).
- Student Registration - Included in your packet you will find a student Registration form for each of your children, pre-filled with our current information. Please review and return with your contract. You or your child may bring the forms to our first rehearsal.
- You can mail the completed forms to the office, or print a blank form from our website and mail it back to us.
- You or your child may bring the forms to our first rehearsal.
- Student Contract - Please complete one contract per LRYO student and bring it to the first rehearsal on September 10th. This form will also be available online to download, but it must be printed out and duly signed by the student and a parent. Please review the on-line Student Handbook.
- Tuition - Our board has again opted to hold student tuition rates. Tuition is $160 per semester for our younger groups (or $300 for both semesters if pre-paid by Kinhaven weekend) and $265 for those in the Symphony Orchestra (or $500 for both semesters if pre-paid by Kinhaven). Remember, tuition is due September 10th or 11th! If this is inconvenient, please make payment arrangements by September 11th or late fees can apply.
- Scholarships - You must notify us by September 17th if you plan to apply for Hayes Foundation or LRYO aid. Hayes Foundation "2010/2011 School Year Grant" applications will be available at www.thehayesfoundation.org. Parents are responsible for submitting fully completed applications directly to The Hayes Foundation by October 15th in order to be considered.. Hayes scholarships are available to Rutland County residents.
- Absences Policy - Remember, you must notify the LRYO Office of any absence, whether it is excused or unexcused. Notification is expected prior to the absence.
- Weekly Announcements - We do our best to send weekly rehearsal reminders, schedule updates and news of interest, as well as tuition reminders via e-mail. Please provide us with an e-mail address that you monitor (and allow mail from lryo.org in your spam filter).
Feel free to contact Barb or Bob if you have any questions, and enjoy the remainder of your summer!
Sincerely,
- The LRYO volunteers
Making Beautiful Music Since 1990!
Last modified: 08/09/10