NCYO Updates

NCYO Updates

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  • Weekly Update - Oct 28-Nov 2

    Now-11/23 Monthly supporter drive. From now until November 23, CYO musicians are asked to encourage at least one person to become a CYO monthly supporter. All students who add at least one person to the CYO Monthly Supporter program will be invited to celebrate with a bowling party in December. Stay tuned for details on this contest and party!


    10/28‐ Phil, JBE, JWE, and Sinfonia fall concert in the Joe V. Knox auditorium at the Charles Mack Citizens Center in Mooresville. Call time is 5:30 and the concert begins at 6:30.


    10/28- JBE and JWE will not have rehearsal due to the concert.

    All other groups will be on their normal rehearsal schedules.


    11/2 - String Quartet rehearsal. More details will be emailed.


    RAs are needed this week and every week. Please use the link located at the top of your student's BAND page to sign up.


    Don't forget, next week we will be collecting items for the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. A list of needed items is available on BAND. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support of the Ada Jenkins Center!

    3 min
  • Weekly Update - Oct 21-26

    - Volunteers needed to help as Rehearsal Attendants. Please sign up on the Band App

    - Concerts on 10/26 & 10/28. More info and tix: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/corneliusyouthorchestras

    - All programs on regular schedule this week.


    3 min
  • Weekly Update - Oct 14-19
    • All programs on regular schedule
    • Concert Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/corneliusyouthorchestras
    • Rehearsal Attendants needed. Please send us a message on Band to sign up!
      • 2 min
    • Weekly Update - Oct 7-12
      • 10/7 - No Percussion Challenge class
      • 10/7-10/12 - CYO students will pack Halloween treat bags for Angels and Sparrows
      • Need more volunteers to help as Rehearsal Attendants
      • Fall 2024 Concert Series tickets on sale NOW: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/corneliusyouthorchestras
        • 2 min
      • Weekly Update - Sept 30-Oct 5
        • 9/30 - All Monday programs on regular schedule despite CMS closure.
        • 9/30 - Orchestra joint rehearsal with UNCC in the cafeteria from 6:30-7:45pm. Students please bring music stands.
        • 10/1 - Orchestra concert with UNCC at Robinson Hall. Call time 6pm, concert at 7:30pm.
        • 10/1 - Ticket link for UNCC side by side concert now available on BAND and on socials
        • More volunteers needed to help as Rehearsal Attendants (RA's)
          • 2 min
        • Weekly Update - September 16-21
          • 9/16 - Check Band app for 3:30pm announcement
          • 9/17 Rehearsals - sectionals for Philharmonic (6:30-8:30) and Orchestra
          • 9/21 Rehearsals on regular schedule
          • 9/28 Orchestra, mark your calendars for Sept. 28 sectionals and rehearsal day at UNCC from 10:00-1:00, parent volunteers needed, please email Kristin Pecoraro for details ([email protected])
          • Ticket link for Oct 1 UNCC side by side concert now available on BAND on socials
            • 2 min
          • Weekly Update - September 9-14
            • 9/9 Junior Brass Ensemble, Brass Challenge - French Horn, and Brass Challenge - Trumpet classes are all canceled tonight. First rehearsal for those classes will be Monday 9/16. All other rehearsals are meeting as normal.
              • Rehearsal Attendants (RA's) are needed for every rehearsal to help check students in to rehearsals and help maintain safety in the hallways. A sign up genius link is available on band.
                • If your child needs a ride to rehearsal, please use the Band app to connect with other parents and make necessary arrangements.
                  • 9/28 Three volunteers needed for UNCC sectionals day from 10:00 to 1:00. Please email Kristin Pecoraro [email protected] 
                    • Volunteers needed for the Orchestra/UNCC concert in 10/1, the Orch, WE, and BE concert on 10/26, and the Phil, JWE, JBE, and Sinfonia concert on 10/28. If you are able to help with any of these events, please email Kristin Pecoraro at [email protected]
                      • 3 min
                    • Meet the Team - Nick Ritter

                      Learn more about Artistic Faculty member, bassoonist Nick Ritter, and the CYO's woodwind programming in the 2024-2025 season!


                      About Nick: https://www.corneliusyouthorchestras.com/artistic-faculty/nick-ritter/


                      Learn more about CYO's programs: https://www.corneliusyouthorchestras.com/programs/

                      15 min
                    • Meet the Team - Samuel Sparrow

                      Learn more about Artistic Faculty member, clarinetist Samuel Sparrow, and the CYO's brass programming in the 2024-2025 season!


                      About Sam: https://www.corneliusyouthorchestras.com/artistic-faculty/samuel-sparrow/


                      Learn more about CYO's programs: https://www.corneliusyouthorchestras.com/programs/

                      20 min
                    • Meet the Team - Tom Burge

                      Learn more about Artistic Faculty member, trombonist Tom Burge, and the CYO's brass programming in the 2024-2025 season!


                      About Tom: https://www.corneliusyouthorchestras.com/artistic-faculty/tom-burge/


                      Learn more about CYO's programs: https://www.corneliusyouthorchestras.com/programs/

                      32 min

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