LRYO News- October/November 2014 Edition “Music…..can name the unnamable and communicate the unknowable.” - Leonard Bernstein Let’s Celebrate! As we fall into our 25th year of youth orchestra we remember the past and celebrate the future. I am looking forward to our winter production of The Snowman and our Spring Gala at the Paramount. I have been a part of LRYO for fifteen years and am honored to be this year’s President and am excited about the future of this organization. ~ All the best, Orla Dundas THE SNOWMAN Music and Lyrics by Howard Blake Spread the word….. To kick off our 25th Anniversary Celebration LRYO in collaboration with Rutland Youth Theater is presenting The Snowman. This production is the perfect blend of sophisticated music and a whimsical story. Produced by Lakes Region Youth Orchestra Musical Director - Peter Miller Conductor - Ellen Sager Stage Director - Saskia Hagen Groom Vocal Director - Loren Sylvester Take Notice! Casella Theatre at Castleton State College December 13, 2014 Show Times: 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Weekly Announcements—We will update our website on a weekly basis, please check for late-breaking announcements. The website address is: www.lryo.org Tickets Prices $12.00 Adults $10.00 Children/Seniors/Students  Absence Policy—Remember, you must notify the LRYO Office of any absence, whether it is excused or unexcused. Notification is expected prior to the absence (802) 282-1047. For a speedy recovery, drink plenty of liquids and soup! Be on the Lookout—New members wanted! Spread the word about LRYO to other talented musicians. Please note this is a new telephone and email address P.O. Box 6892, Rutland, VT, 05702 Cell Phone (802) 282-1047 Offering talented young people the musical, educational, and social opportunities of performing fine music in a symphonic environment….. Don’t Forget Program Advertisements are due October 24th! In a Word The Conductors were asked to describe their group in one word. Volunteers Needed Look for on-line opportunities to fill your semester commitment. go to: www.lryo.org for sign-ups Repertory Strings - Enthusiastic Baroque Strings - Happy-go-lucky Concert Band - Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Honors Strings - Crackerjacks Musical Joke Wind Ensemble - Fun Why do Hummingbirds hum? Answer below Tune In Date B# Concert Dress—Tip prior to the concert, please make sure clothing fits and follows the following criteria: Men: White button dr ess shir t, black pants, black jacket, black bowtie (no jacket required for Repertory String), black shoes and black socks. Women: Formal, full-length, all black attire dress/long skirt/pants, black socks or stockings and black shoes Important Dates Location Oct 10 Rehearsal CSC Oct 17 No Rehearsal Oct 24 Rehearsal Oct 31 No Rehearsal (Canceled) Nov 7 Rehearsal/Parent Concert starts at 6:00 P.M. CSC Nov 14 Rehearsal/Theater Group RIS Nov 21 Rehearsal CSC Nov 28 No Rehearsal Dec 5 Rehearsal CSC Dec 12 Rehearsal CSC Dec 13 Two Show Times: CSC RIS 4:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. A: They forgot the words  Please note this is a new telephone and email address P.O. Box 6892, Rutland, VT, 05702 Cell Phone (802) 282-1047 Offering talented young people the musical, educational, and social opportunities of performing fine music in a symphonic environment…..