Valley Youth Orchestra
Training young string players
in Western Colorado's Uncompahgre Valley
since January 1999

Orchestra Manager's Musings
by Dan Lamar

Be sure to check the Printable Schedule (PDF).

For the VYO, 2010 is very busy with three rehearsals in a row in January along with Strings in the Schools on January 22nd and followed by the Annual Dinner Concert and Silent Auction at Delta High School on the 30th of January. Be sure to check the Printable Schedule (PDF) for this 1st Semester. Strings in Schools will begin at Hotchkiss K-8, move to Lincoln Elementary in Delta with a final performance/demonstration at Cottonwood Elementary in Montrose. Lunch will be at Daveto’s in Delta. Items for the Silent Auction should be brought the 16th and 23rd during the Concertino and Philharmonic Rehearsals. Cindie Sorensen will be collecting all items including gift certificates.

The second semester will begin on the 6th of February and culminate on the April 30th and May 2nd with concerts with the Valley Symphony Orchestra. We are still working out the date for our own Spring Concert either on May 7th or 14th at the Opera House in picturesque Ouray. A printed version will be available soon.

PS: Please the phone number(s) and email address of your teacher (along with his or her name). Please include former teachers who are still teaching and may be teaching future members of the VYO. Mr. Todd would like to contact them (not to check up on you) but to discuss some of the future plans for the VYO and ask how the VYO can be mutual partners in developing your skills and the future of the VYO. PPs: Also, check this website regularly for additional information and the updated schedule.

Thanks for your involvement and support,
Dan Lamar
970-252-0552
Toll free 1-877-216-7971

VYO Board Notes
by Karen Helleckson, Chair

 

Karen Helleckson
2008/2009 Board Chair 
(970) 527-5234

Our Sponsors

Many Thanks to our VYO Major Sponsors:

  • Montrose Medical Alliance
  • DMEA Charitable Trust
  • Montrose Arts Council
  • Montrose Community Foundation
  • First State Bank of Hotchkiss
  • Shining Mountain Herbs
  • Janet and Larry Sims
  • Lu Vorys
  • Stan and Aleta Adkisson
  • Bob and Nancy Stechert
  • Barbara Wiens
  • Ruth Foote
  • Nancy and Galen Houston
  • Sue Olson Yea! Grant
  • Valley Symphony Association

 

Valley Youth Orchestra

Rehearsal Schedule

Saturday Rehearsals at the Delta United Methodist Church , 477 Meeker (corner of 5th and Meeker - see map).

Printable schedule for Fall/Winter 2009 (PDF format)
Printable schedule for Winter/Spring 2010 (PDF format)

Rehearsal Times

  • 8:50 am to 9:50 am,: Concertino I
  • 9:50 am to 11:15 am, Philharmonic II
  • 11:25 am to 12:30 pm: Symphonic III
  Pictures of the 2009 Dinner Concert   

Board Meetings

The monthly open meetings are usually at 10:00 AM at the Delta Methodist Church downstairs on the first rehearsal date of the month. Please plan to attend and express suggestions and support. We meet in the east end of the basement of the Delta United Methodist Church (see map).

Volunteer Time on Committees

The VYO has three (3) openings on the Board as well as opportunities to be involved on the following committees:

  • Dinner Concert Committee ­ Silent Auction Coordinator, Table Decorations/Tablecloths, Food Coordinator and Helper, Concert Coordainator, Ticket Coordinator
  • Public Relations/Advertising Committee ­ Writing articles/ads for newpapers and local magazines, recording/providing radio public service info and sound bites, distributing concert posters
  • Snack Coordinator ­ make calls to ensure snacks will be available for each rehearsal break
  • Finance/Fund Raising Committee ­ Silent auction(s), T-shirts/mugs/etc. sales, contacting businesses for both one-time and continuing support, follow-up with thank-you notes to businesses and individuals providing items for the auctions and giving support, grant writing such as to the DMEA Roundup Fund and Cocker Kids
  • Concert Committee ­ Venue-location coordinator, design and printing of posters and programs, chaperon coordinator of youngest members of the VYO at concerts
  • Registration Committee ­ Set-up and administer an effective registration procedure
  • Telephone Committee ­ Set-up and oversee an effective telephone tree in case of rehearsal cancelations, additions or changes in location and/or time as well as confirm audition times with members
  • VSA (Valley Symphony Association) Liason ­ Attending portions of the VSA Board meetings or contacting their Board Chair on issues affecting the VYO and then reporting them to the VYO Board

 
Or call Dan Lamar at (970) 252-0552 or Toll-free 1-877-216-7971

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