Carson City Symphony Association Newsletter Vol. 34, No. 5, June 2018

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Carson City Symphony Association

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House Recital ~ A Musical Evening by Nerds of Paradise

Brian Fox and Kat MacMartin, violin � Eric Stern, viola � Evan Stern, cello

Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 7:30 p.m.

at the historic Bliss Mansion 608 Elizabeth Street, Carson City

Ticket price includes concert, dessert, wine, mansion tour, and conversation

$25 general admission $20 Carson City Symphony Association members

Tickets: Online at CCSymphony.com at the Nevada Day office in the

Carson City Visitors Bureau, 716 N. Carson St. or call the Symphony for reservations (seating is limited)

Information:

CCSymphony.com 775-883-4154

This concert is supported in part by public funding through a grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts

Recital includes Dvořák’s “American” Quartet and music by Simon &

Garfunkel, the Beach Boys, Metallica, Queen, and Eurythmics.

Concert features, marches and show tunes, including “West Side Story.” Park in garage on Fifth and Stewart Streets or on the street. Bring chairs or blanket for seating. Raffle and refreshments available. In case of rain, concert will be at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street.

★ FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL - WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, IN GENOA ★ Celebrate Independence Day with us at the Genoa Americana Celebration at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa, NV. Parade, festivities, bands, games, old-time jams, and more begin at 10:00 a.m. Carson City Symphony & Chorus concert with CeCe Gable begins at 4:30 p.m. Program includes marches, show tunes, and patriotic music. Free. Info: july4genoa.org.

Strings in the Summer

P.O. Box 2001 Carson City, NV 89702-2001 Phone: (775) 883-4154 Fax: (775) 883-4371 Web: CCSymphony.com

Youth Strings 2018-19 Season

STRINGS IN THE SUMMER

v Thursdays: Introduction to Fiddle and Folk Music Designed primarily for younger students, and for violinists, violists and cellists of any age who have limited experience. Must be able to play a one-octave D scale and read notes within the staff. Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

v Thursdays: String Ensemble For advanced beginner to intermediate players of all ages. Fun tunes for orchestra. Arrangements for violin, viola, cello, and bass. Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16

Time: 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. All classes are held at: St. Paul’s Lutheran Family Church 1201 N. Saliman Rd. Carson City

For more information contact: Sue Jesch, Education Director Carson City Symphony Assoc. 775- 450- 5584

CarsonCitySymphonyAssociation's“YouthStrings”programisfunded,inpart,bygrantsfrom

theNevadaArtsCouncil,astateagency,andtheNationalEndowmentfortheArts,afederalagency;andprivatedonations.

P.O. Box 2001 Carson City, NV 89702-2001 Phone: (775) 883-4154 Fax: (775) 883-4371 Web: CCSymphony.com

Youth Strings 2018-19 Season

STRINGS IN THE SUMMER

v Thursdays: Introduction to Fiddle and Folk Music Designed primarily for younger students, and for violinists, violists and cellists of any age who have limited experience. Must be able to play a one-octave D scale and read notes within the staff. Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

v Thursdays: String Ensemble For advanced beginner to intermediate players of all ages. Fun tunes for orchestra. Arrangements for violin, viola, cello, and bass. Dates: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16

Time: 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. All classes are held at: St. Paul’s Lutheran Family Church 1201 N. Saliman Rd. Carson City

For more information contact: Sue Jesch, Education Director Carson City Symphony Assoc. 775- 450- 5584

CarsonCitySymphonyAssociation's“YouthStrings”programisfunded,inpart,bygrantsfrom

theNevadaArtsCouncil,astateagency,andtheNationalEndowmentfortheArts,afederalagency;andprivatedonations.

P.O. Box 2001 Carson City, NV 89702-2001 Phone: (775) 883-4154 Fax: (775) 883-4371 Web: CCSymphony.com

Youth Strings 2018-2019 Season

Carson City Symphony’s comprehensive program of string instruction, inspired by the teachings of Kató Havas, creator and author of The New Approach to Violin Playing, provides free beginning violin lessons for students in grades 2-5, beginning cello for students in grade 5, and ensemble/orchestra experience for strings students in all grades in the Carson City School District. Tuition and books are subsidized by the Carson City Symphony Association. Education Director is Sue Jesch, Laura Gibson is violin and ensemble instructor; Lou Groffman is STRAZZ and cello instructor.

Enrollment is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Some scholarships are available for instruments. Please do not rent or purchase an instrument until after the first class. To register, call Sue Jesch at 775-450-5584.

Beginning Violin Lessons - Grades 2-5 Fridays, after school until 4:10 p.m. Bordewich Bray Elementary School, 110 Thompson Street Please use entrance on King Street Begins September 7th

Wednesdays, after school until 4:20 p.m. Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Drive Begins September 5th

Beginning Cello Lessons – Grade 5, call 775-450-5584 for information Fridays, after school Begins in September

Allegro – For all strings students who have had previous experience on violin, viola, cello, bass, or harp Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Family Church, 1201. N Saliman Rd.

Begins September 6th

Vivace - Intermediate string ensemble, open to students by audition Thursdays, 4:15 – 5:00pm St. Paul’s Lutheran Family Church, 1201 N. Saliman Rd. Begins September 6th

STRAZZ - Chamber orchestra open to high school and middle school string students by invitation. Thursdays, time and place to be determined

Begins September 6th. Call 775-450-5584 for more information

CarsonCitySymphonyAssociation'sYouthStringsprogramisfunded,inpart,bygrantsfrom

theNevadaArtsCouncil,astateagency,andtheNationalEndowmentfortheArts,afederalagency;andprivatedonations.

Carson City Symphony Association Future Events

• Sat., June 2, 7:30 p.m., Bliss Mansion—Nerds of Paradise House Recital. $25 general admission, $20 Carson City Symphony Association members. Includes dessert, wine, and mansion tour.

• Sun., June 10, 6:00 p.m., Capitol Amphitheater—34th annual Pops Party Concert—Carson City Symphony with Carson City Symphony Chorus and guest singer Cherie Shipley. Free.

• Wed., July 4, 4:30 p.m., Mormon Station Park—Genoa Americana Festival with Carson City Symphony and Chorus and guest soloist Cherie Shipley. Free.

• Coming this Summer - Strings in the Summer for string players of all ages. Thursdays, July 26-Aug. 16. Free.

*CarsonCitySymphonyconcerts-NextSeasonSundaysattheCarsonCityCommunityCenter,4:00p.m.

• Oct. 21 - with Jiayi He and Tom Stryker, harmonica soloists • Dec. 9 - Holiday Treat with Carson City Symphony Chorus and

Victorian Dancers. • Feb. 24 - with Rhett Bender, saxophone, and composer Carleton

Macy • April 28 - with Gregory Maytan, violin

Formoreinformation,seeCCSymphony.comorcall775-833-4154

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