Special ISO Ticket Offer!

MYO students and families,

The ISO is offering $12 tickets for MYO students and parents to attend the concert on Saturday, January 8th at 5:30 PM. To order tickets, please call the box office at 317-639-4300 and be sure to reference the offer code of 9211.

The concert features Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture, Franck’s Symphony in D Minor and the world premiere of IU professor Claude Baker's piano concerto, From Noon to Starry Night, with pianist Marc-André Hamelin. Inspired by poetry of Walt Whitman, the concerto is filled with the colors of vibrant spring and the stillness of night.

Please contact Gary Luther if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the symphony!

Gary Luther
Learning Community Assistant
317-231-6759

December 12 Recitals are ON

Orchestra C and D recitals WILL take place today. Please travel safely! If you feel the road conditions in your area are too hazardous, please do not travel and call the MYO attendance hotline at 262-1100 ext. 1049 to let us know.

For the week of 12/7/10

WINTER SCHEDULE
There will be NO rehearsals next week. We will observe Winter Break between December 13-January 2. Rehearsals resume on January 4 for Orchestra B, January 6 for Orchestra A and January 8 for Orchestras C & D.

ORCHESTRA C & D RECITALS
Orchestra C & D Recitals are scheduled for Sunday, December 12 at 2 PM and 4:30 PM at the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, Butler University. Come support your colleagues!

ISO TICKETS AVAILABLE
20 tickets to the ISO’s Classical Christmas concert are available free of charge to MYO families. The concert is Saturday, December 11 at 8pm at the Scottish Rite Cathedral downtown. If interested, please contact Gary Luther at gluther@IndianapolisSymphony.org or 231.6759. See the MYO blog for more details!

INTERIM
Until the ISO has named an MYO Manager, please direct questions and needs to Betty Perry at 262-1893 or bperry@IndianapolisSymphony.org. Please be kind and helpful to Ms. Perry during the interim. The MYO program is a huge program to manage and I know your will give her your upmost support!!

QUESTIONS
Contact Betty Perry at 262-1893; bperry@IndianapolisSymphony.org. or
Contact Meg Williams at 229-7079; mwilliams@IndianapolisSymphony.org

Tickets to ISO Classical Christmas

The ISO Learning Community has been offered 20 tickets to the Classical Christmas program on Saturday, December 11 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The concert starts at 8 PM, with doors opening at 7PM. The concert should last until approximately 10 PM. It features both choral and symphonic works, with a much smaller symphony than usual.

This is a formal concert so dress clothes are encouraged. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis and once we run out, we are out. Gary Luther of the ISO Learning Community will take the reservations and will place all tickets at Will Call which can be picked up the night of the concert. Please call or e-mail him if you are interested: gluther@IndianapolisSymphony.org or 317-231-6759.

The repertoire for the program includes:

• George Butterworth (1885-1916)
  The Banks of Green Willow, Idyll for Small Orchestra
• Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
  Wassail Song
• Raymond Leppard (b. 1927)
  Greensleeves
• Raymond Leppard (b. 1927)
  Bobbie Shaftoe
• Raymond Leppard (b. 1927)
  The Brisk Young Widow
• Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
  Siegfried Idyll
• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
  Cantata "Christians, Be Joyful" from the Christmas Oratorio

Please contact Gary if you have any questions.

Gary Luther

gluther@IndianapolisSymphony.org

317.231.6759

Orchestra B Rehearsal on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8

Orchestra B Students and Parents,

Please note that due to Christel House Academy's Holiday Concert on Tuesday evening, we are moving Orchestra B rehearsal to WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 from 6:30-8:30 PM at Christel House. This change is for this week ONLY.

If you have any questions, please contact one of us:

Betty Perry- bperry@IndianapolisSymphony.org
Meg Williams- mwilliams@IndianapolisSymphony.org

Many thanks for your flexibility during this very busy time of year!

Ms. Perry & Ms. Williams

Annoucements- Week of 11/30/10

WINTER SCHEDULE
We will hold rehearsals the weeks of November 30 and December 7! We will observe Winter Break between December 13-January 2. Rehearsals resume on January 4 for Orchestra B, January 6 for Orchestra A and January 8 for Orchestras C & D.


ORCHESTRA C & D RECITALS
Orchestra C & D Recitals are scheduled for Sunday, December 12 at 2 PM and 4:30 PM. Be sure to sign up for a performance at this Saturday’s rehearsal if you haven’t already. An accompanist will be here on Saturdays, December 4 and 11 to rehearse with you.


INTERIM
Until the ISO has named an MYO Manager, please direct questions and needs to Betty Perry at 262-1893 or bperry@IndianapolisSymphony.org. Please be kind and helpful to Ms. Perry during the interim. The MYO program is a huge program to manage and I know your will give her your upmost support!!


QUESTIONS
Contact Betty Perry at 262-1893; bperry@IndianapolisSymphony.org. or
Contact Meg Williams at 229-7079; mwilliams@IndianapolisSymphony.org

PARKING TICKETS & TUTORING

Heads up! The custodian told me this past weekend that the police were ticketing cars that were parked in the handicap parking spots without proper permissions. This has happened at night and on the weekends. Please do not park in the handicap spots unless you have a tag. Violations can cost around $150.

Also, I understand that some of our students are roaming the hallways before, during or after rehearsals. On Saturday, 11/20 the tutoring classes were disrupted by young people running up and down the hallway. These classes are held on the 1st floor of the high school. None of our students should leave the MYO designated spaces. Parents and teachers, please help us to be good neighbors! Thanks!

Happy Holidays!

MYO planning meeting for recitals and events

MYO Families –

Cindy Randolph (Justice Vaughn’s mom from Orchestra B and Parent Cellist in Orchestra D) is hosting an MYO parent planning meeting this Saturday at her home. This is an opportunity to get to know each other and support MYO while the ISO secures a manager and beyond. Will you come? (Thanks to Cindy for hosting this meeting!)

Rather than posting her contact information on the WWW, if you email or text me between now and Saturday, I will forward you her address and phone number. My email is cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org and texting # 317-345-6785. If texting, please identify yourself, so I know who I'm forwarding the info to. THANK YOU!

___________________________________________
From: Cynthia Randolph
Subject: MYO planning meeting for recitals and events

Good afternoon!

Here is information about our planning meeting next Saturday. (If you are an Orchestra A or B parent, please plan to attend, and feel free to pass this email on to others in those orchestras that you know!!!) Please note that there will be almost thirty minutes before the start of the actual meeting. Let's use this time to get settled in, introduced to each other, eat, etc. This way, the actual planning meeting can start at noon and end at or before 1:15 PM. Also, you are welcome (and encouraged) to bring your instrument. Just in case....

11:30-11:55 - arrival, mix, etc.
12:00 - 1:15 PM

Please bring pitch-in items for everyone according to the first letter of your last name below. I will supply chili, veggies, and a bread item.
A-H: Bring Beverages
I-P: Bring Paper plates, cups, forks, etc.
Q-Z: Bring Fruit or desserts

Please let me know by email if, how many, and the ages of the children that you are bringing, so that we can have appropriate activities planned for them during the time that we are meeting. We will have board games and a PG movie available. Also, there is a backyard suitable for soccer, football, or outdoor rehearsals....

Thank you so much for volunteering your time, energy and resources to enable us to keep MYO sailing as the ISO secures a manager for us. In the meantime, let's make this happen!

Happy holidays! Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
Cindy

TONIGHT'S ORCHESTRA A REHEARSAL IS CANCELLED

Orchestra A Rehearsal has been cancelled for tonight – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18!! Many of students have indicated that they will be absent due to school concerts and other activities. This means that our next Orchestra A rehearsal will not be until THURSDAY, December 2. Have an AWESOME Thanksgiving Holiday with your families!!

For the week of 11/14/10

NO REHEARSALS NEXT WEEK
There is NO rehearsal next week. MYO is taking the week of for Thanksgiving. BUT, please return the week of November 30 to rehearsals as usual.

On a similar note: We will hold rehearsals the weeks of November 30 and December 7! We will observe Winter Break between December 13-January 2. Rehearsals resume on January 4 for Orchestra B, January 6 for Orchestra A and January 8 for Orchestras C & D.

ORCHESTRA C & D RECITALS
Orchestra C & D Recitals are scheduled for Sunday, December 12 at 2 PM and 4:30 PM. Sign up for a performance w/o fail on Saturday, 11/20 at rehearsals. An accompanist will be here on Saturdays, December 4 and 11 to rehearse with you.

INTERIM
Many of you already know that I’m (Carol Baker) leaving the ISO/MYO to work for the Carmel Center for the Performing Arts. My last week is the week of Thanksgiving. I have many fond memories of you and the MYO program and wish you all the best!

Until the ISO has named an MYO Manager, please direct questions and needs to Betty Perry at 262-1893 or bperry@IndianapolisSymphony.org. Please be kind and helpful to Ms. Perry during the interim. The MYO program is a huge program to manage and I know your will give her your upmost support!!

QUESTIONS
Contact Carol Baker at 231-6785; cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org.
Contact Betty Perry at 262-1893; bperry@IndianapolisSymphony.org.

Visit MYO at http://metropolitanyouthorchestra.blogspot.com/

For the week of 11/2/10

DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR ISO CONCERTS THIS WEEKEND
If you are interested in tickets to this weekend’s ISO concerts featuring Mahler’s 5th Symphony, we are extending a 30% discount to MYO parents, plus the current student pricing for MYO kids. Concerts are at 8 pm for Friday, November 5th and 5:30 pm for Saturday, November 6th. Call or visit the ISO box office at 317-639-4300. Let them know that you are with MYO.

MYO PICTURES
Orchestra C & D’s Halloween Rehearsal this past Saturday was captured in photographs. We’ve uploaded pictures of students in costume at http://www.flickr.com/photos/myoindy.

CHAMBERFEST
Hosted by Butler Community Arts School. (For 6th-12th Graders Only) Click HERE for more information.

ORCHESTRA C & D RECITALS
Orchestra C & D Recitals are scheduled for Sunday, December 12 at 2 PM and 4:30 PM. We will ask you to sign up for a performance next week. Check your calendars now.

EMAIL
If you do not receive emails from Carol Baker concerning FREE TICKET offers, etc. Please send Carol an email to cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org because we may have a bad email or no email for you.

Two Quick Announcements, 11/1/10

We have two things to announce today.

1) Orchestra C & D’s Halloween Rehearsal this past Saturday was captured in photographs. I’ve uploaded pictures of students in costume on the MYO Flickr account. Click here for pictures.
2) If you are interested in tickets to this weekend’s ISO concerts featuring Mahler’s 5th Symphony, we are extending a 30% discount to MYO parents, plus the current student pricing for MYO kids. Concerts are at 8 pm for Friday, November 5th and 5:30 pm for Saturday, November 6th. Call or visit the ISO box office at 317-639-4300. Let them know that you are with MYO.

More weekly announcements to come later. (Note: we did not distribute announcements last week.)

Have a GREAT day!!

This Weekend - October 30-31

This weekend Butler University’s Symphony Orchestra will hold a FREE Halloween performance at Clowes Memorial Hall Sunday at 3 PM. This is free and open to the public. For more information, click here.

Also, Orchestras C & D, please feel free to wear your Halloween costume at Saturday’s rehearsal (Oct 30). We’ll see you there!

Boo-oo-oo!!! =)

Fall Break Confusion?!

Orchestra A, C & D Families –

Some of you have asked if we have rehearsal tonight and on Saturday at Christel House since CHA is observing Fall Break. The answer is YES. We will hold regular orchestra rehearsals for Orchestra A this evening and for Orchestras C & D on Saturday.

See you at rehearsal! =)

Free tickets for MYO Families

MYO Families –

This just in!

Our Marketing Department has offered MYO Families and Teachers complimentary tickets to the ISO concert this Friday and Saturday night.

Brahms 4 & Tf3
Friday, October 22 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 23 at 7:30 PM
Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle
James Gaffigan, Conductor
Time for Three, String Ensemble

To claim your tickets, simply go to the Box Office this weekend and tell them that you are with MYO. They will issue you tickets for that evening’s performance at the window.

Happy Fall Break!

Enjoy!!

For the week of 10/12/10

PLAY-A-THON
GREAT JOB EVERYONE!! We’re still tabulating our results and we will announce the total raised next week. Stay tuned!

Remember to thank your donors! If you need a letter acknowledging donations, we will have some available at rehearsals. You can also email Carol to request a copy.

We will post pictures from the Playathon later this week on the MYO Flickr website- http://www.flickr.com/photos/myoindy/sets/. For now, there are new pictures posted that were taken at an MYO fundraiser event last week hosted at The Watermark by the canal in downtown Indianapolis. The event raised about $8,700 for MYO!!

MYO FALL BREAK
Fall Break means that MYO will not hold Orchestra A rehearsal on Thursday, October 21 and Orchestras C & D Rehearsals on Saturday, October 23. Please make a note of it.

CHAMBERFEST
Hosted by Butler Community Arts School - Information below in next blog post.

EMAIL
If you do not receive emails from Carol Baker concerning FREE TICKET offers, etc. Please send Carol an email to cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org because we may have a bad email or no email for you.

Butler Community Arts School CHAMBERFEST

What:

An exciting day of rehearsals, master classes, lunch, and public recital on the Butler campus.

Who:

For chamber musicians (strings) in grades 6-12 (must be part of an existing chamber group or ensemble and have worked on pieces together)

Where:

Butler University campus

When:

Saturday, November 20, 2010, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Public recital at 3:00pm
(Detailed schedule with rooms and times will be available in Nov.)

Tuition:

No charge. Lunch included.

Deadline:

Please enroll your group by October 30, 2010.

Purpose:

- To provide a chamber experience for string students from various schools and orchestras.
- To provide interaction with college faculty and students.
- To explore college and music careers as future options.

To Join The Fun:

To enroll a group, the orchestra teacher or school music teacher should contact Butler Community Arts School at 317/940-5500 or BCAS@butler.edu.

Chamber groups should arrive with one or two pieces already prepared and ready for coaching. The same piece(s) will be performed on the concert later on the same day.

For more information contact the Butler Community Arts School at 317.940.5500 or BCAS@butler.edu.

For the week of 10/5/10

PLAY-A-THON
WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2010, 9-6 PM

WHERE: Broad Ripple McDonalds, 1020 Broad Ripple Avenue

WHAT: The annual MYO Playathon is a music-focused event raising money to subsidize MYO’s significantly reduced tuition and support scholarships.
WHO: YOU! – SEE YOU THERE!

MYO TUITION
Due notices will be mailed week of 10/11/10. Do you need financial assistance? Let us know.

UPCOMING CALENDAR NOTES
Oct. 9 – Playathon at McDonald’s in Broad Ripple
Oct. 16 – “2010 YES to Our Future” Jack and Jill Youth Economic Leadership Summit
Oct. 21-24 – IPS Fall Break – No Orchestra A, C or D Rehearsals
Nov. 23-28 – Thanksgiving Week – No MYO Rehearsals

ORCHESTRA D GROUP LESSONS
Do you know when your small group lessons meet? If not, ask Carol Baker or Betty Perry.

EMAIL
If you do not receive emails from Carol Baker concerning FREE TICKET offers, etc. Please send Carol an email to cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org because we may have a bad email or no email for you.

THIS SATURDAY TRAFFIC ALERT - 10/1

The Circle City Classic is THIS SATURDAY and downtown streets will be closed for the morning parade. We advise you not to drive through downtown on your way to Christel House this Saturday. Plan an alternate route to avoid delays.

http://www.circlecityclassic.com/

For the week of 9/28/10

NO ORCHESTRA A REHEARSAL ON THURSDAY, 10/7/10. Instead, there is an MYO event at The Courtyard of the Watermark in downtown Indianapolis. Directions and details printed on separate handout.

PLAY-A-THON
The Annual MYO Play-a-thon is scheduled for Saturday, October 9. Materials were distributed at the orientations; Student entry forms are due THIS WEEK!!

What is a Play-a-thon? The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra is hosting a Play-a-thon fundraiser and we need your participation! A play-a-thon is a massive public recital for which students raise sponsorships - a fundraiser that has proven successful for other music organizations. It’s very simple and can be a lot of fun!

We need everyone’s participation to make sure it succeeds. Remember: it takes a village! =)

MYO TUITION
Tuition for the fall semester is due September 30. If you wish to apply for tuition assistance, please complete the application also by the 30th. Payment plans are available.

YOUTH ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Orchestra A & B students need to enroll in the “2010 YES to Our Future” Jack and Jill Youth Economic Leadership Summit scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at Butler University. This is IMPORTANT financial planning/college information for youth in middle and high school. It’s FREE and open to MYO students. (Regular registration has closed.) See information on back.

EMAIL
If you do not receive emails from Carol Baker concerning FREE TICKET offers, etc. Please send Carol an email to cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org because we may have a bad email or no email for you.

ATTENTION MYO 4th, 5th and 6th Graders!!!!

This was sent to me by an MYO parent – COLLEGE KIDS FALL WORKSHOP Hosted by IU Bloomington.

The deadline is Monday, September 27. Information and registration form available at the following link… https://www.indiana.edu/~cpartner/2010_CK_APP.pdf

Note that this is not an MYO function.

For the week of 9/21/10

THIS JUST IN!! ACT FAST!! IVCI TICKET OFFER FOR THIS WEEKEND – Friday & Saturday Concerts at 8 PM. Email notice went out Thursday morning… If interested let us know by 9 AM Friday!

PLAY-A-THON
The Annual MYO Play-a-thon is scheduled for Saturday, October 9. Materials were distributed at the orientations; Student entry forms are due THIS WEEK!!

What is a Play-a-thon? The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra is hosting a Play-a-thon fundraiser and we need your participation! A play-a-thon is a massive public recital for which students raise sponsorships - a fundraiser that has proven successful for other music organizations. It’s very simple and can be a lot of fun!

We need everyone’s participation to make sure it succeeds. Remember: it takes a village! =)

MYO TUITION
Tuition for the fall semester is due September 30. If you wish to apply for tuition assistance, please complete the application also by the 30th. Payment plans are available.

YOUTH ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Orchestra A & B students need to enroll in the “2010 YES to Our Future” Jack and Jill Youth Economic Leadership Summit scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at Butler University. This is IMPORTANT financial planning/college information for youth in middle and high school. It’s FREE and open to MYO students. (Regular registration has closed.) See information on back.

EMAIL
If you do not receive emails from Carol Baker concerning FREE TICKET offers, etc. Please send Carol an email to cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org because we may have a bad email or no email for you.

"2010 YES To Our Future!" Youth Economic Leadership Summit

Dear MYO Middle and High School Students,

As part of helping our students prepare for their future success, MYO will host and recommend events that focus on important life skills beyond music. One of those is:

Jack and Jill of America Fifth Annual
"2010 YES To Our Future!" Youth Economic Leadership Summit

The Indianapolis Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. is currently accepting applications from qualified high school and middle school students who have strong leadership potential to participate in a workshop designed to educate students on the importance of money management and building wealth. There will be three financial literacy tracks: Fundamentals 101, for middles school students and Entrepreneurship or Stock Market for high school students with a special workshop for senior called Senior Survival Boot Camp. Each session will be facilitated by local business, finance and community leaders. Participants in the YES To Our Future! Youth Economic Leadership Summit may open savings account on-site with a Local Bank. The discipline of saving is the first step to building wealth.

YES To Our Future! Youth Economic Leadership Summit will be on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Butler University, Atherton Union, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Space is limited, so please complete, sign and return the application as soon as possible..

The 2009 YES Application form can be obtained by cutting and pasting the link http://www.jackandjillindy.org/2010YESApplication.pdf in your browser window.

You can also apply on-line by cutting and pasting the link http://www.jackandjillindy.org/contact/YES2010application.html in your browser window.

For additional information please use the email address YES2010Info@jackandjillindy.org

Tickets for MYO Families

Attention MYO!

We have been offered free tickets to this weekend's ISO concerts with the Callaway Sisters! Performances are Friday at 8 PM, Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM. Concerts are at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and you can request up to 4 tickets each.

DEADLINE FOR REQUEST = Friday 9 AM

Contact Gary Luther at 231-6759 or via email at gluther@IndianapolisSymphony.org.

Let Gary know how many tickets and for which performance.
Please note that this concert is not necessarily a family-friendly event and MAY have some adult related banter. I haven't seen their show so I can't speak on the subject specifically. None-the-less, the music will be wonderful. FYI

News Alert Concerning 9/18 Only

Christel House is holding a very important fundraiser event called Braking the Cycle on Saturday, 9/18. About 100+ motorcyclists will be riding to raise money for the school and the SOUTH PARKING LOT will be roped off for the event.

MYO – on this day only – will be asked to park in the NORTH PARKING LOT and enter the building to the right of the High School side of CHA. The building sign says Watanabe High School.

DO NOT ENTER THE BUILDING OUR USUAL WAY NEXT WEEK.

We will have signage posted leading you to the correct door.

THANK YOU!!

For the week of 9/14/10

PLAY-A-THON
The Annual MYO Play-a-thon is scheduled for Saturday, October 9. Materials were distributed at the orientations; however, we have additional notices available today. Student entry forms are due returned by 9/25.

What is a Play-a-thon? The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra is hosting a Play-a-thon fundraiser and we need your participation! A play-a-thon is a massive public recital for which students raise sponsorships - a fundraiser that has proven successful for other music organizations. It’s very simple and can be a lot of fun!

We need everyone’s participation to make sure it succeeds. Remember: it takes a village! =)

MYO TUITION
Tuition for the fall semester is due September 30. If you wish to apply for tuition assistance, please complete the application also by the 30th. Payment plans are available.

RELEASE FORMS
Participation, photo and medical releases must be in ASAP. These forms were available at orientation. Notices will be mailed this week to those families who are missing forms. Please note that these forms are required for participation in MYO.

LESSON TEACHERS
Orchestra A & B students should have received contact from their lesson teachers. If you have not heard anything or do not know who your teacher is, please let Carol know as soon as possible. We are still in the process of scheduling Orchestra C & D student lessons. Orchestra D parents were notified at the 9/11 rehearsal of our progress. If your child is in Orchestra C and you do not know who your teacher is, please let Carol know as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and help in communication!

For the week of 9/7/10

WELCOME!
We welcome all MYO families for another fantastic year! As we welcome each other, let’s also welcome Anne Case, MYO intern for the Fall Semester. Anne is finishing up her degree in piano performance from Oberlin Conservatory and has experience teaching at Interlochen Summer Arts program and the YOURS program in Chicago. She will be working in the MYO office on Wednesdays and at Saturday rehearsals. Please welcome Anne!!

MYO TUITION
Tuition for the fall semester is due September 30. If you wish to apply for tuition assistance, please complete the application also by the 30th. Payment plans are available.

RELEASE FORMS
We need everyone’s participation, photo and medical releases in ASAP. These forms were available at orientation. If you need one, contact Carol at 231-6785 or cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org. Notices will be mailed next week to those families who are missing forms. Please note that these forms are required for participation in MYO.

LESSON TEACHERS
We are still scheduling student lessons, so if you have not heard yet from your lesson teacher, do not worry! We may need until mid-September before everyone is scheduled. We appreciate your patience!

PLAY-A-THON
Information on this year’s Play-a-thon was distributed at orientation last week. The event is Saturday, October 9 at the Broad Ripple McDonalds. We need everyone’s participation to make sure it succeeds. Remember: it takes a village! =)

QUESTIONS
Contact Carol Baker at 231-6785; cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org.

Family Orientations, 8/31 & 9/2/10

8/27/10

Dear MYO Families:

We can’t wait to see you at orientation and at rehearsals!! We’re sending you this notice once again because there has been a change to the orientation schedule and location. PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF IT!!

The dates and times are the same, but the LOCATION HAS CHANGED for THURSDAY!!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 6:30-8:30 PM at Christel House Academy
(The enclosed map is updated to show parking lot and the entry doors.)
-or-
THURSDAY, SEPTMBER 2, 6:30-8:30 PM at Symphony Centre, Rehearsal Hall
(Map enclosed for your reference. Street parking at meters are free after 6 PM or you can elect to park in Circle Centre Mall which is $1.50 for under 3 hours.)

Attending one session is mandatory for all families – new and returning. It’s important that parents and students attend.

Fall tuition is $90 per child and we will be prepared to accept payments at orientation. Payment plans and tuition assistance applications are available, and we will have forms available at the orientation. Fall tuition payments are due by September 30.

Note: Rehearsals begin the week of September 6 at Christel House Academy.

Orchestra B rehearses Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
Orchestra A rehearses Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
Orchestra C rehearses Saturdays, 10-12 AM
Orchestra D rehearses Saturdays, 11-12 PM

Each family will receive a Welcome Packet at the orientation with information on scheduling your child’s lessons. We’re looking forward to an awesome year and we are glad that your family is a part of it!!

If you have questions, please contact me at 231-6785 or cbaker@IndianapolisSymphony.org. Due to my call/email volume, please allow up to 1-2 business days for a response. Thank you!

See you there!!

Sincerely,
Carol Baker
ISO Director of Education
Youth Orchestra Manager