SEMYO
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MISSION STATEMENT
Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras (SEMYO) is dedicated to the artistic and personal development of young instrumental musicians.
Quotes
It was challenging and allowed me to play with some of the best student musicians in SE Minnesota
-- SEMYO graduating senior
Participation in SEMYO has been a decidable, valuable experience for our son.
--SEMYO parent
Mom, we are really good!
--New Philharmonic student
ORGANIZATION
SEMYO is led by a volunteer board of directors consisting of parents and community members. SEMYO’s artistic directors, office manager and committees report to the executive director. The orchestra members elect one or more students to represent them at board meetings.
ORCHESTRAS
CHAMBER STRINGS Chamber Strings is open to string players with a minimum of 1-2 years of playing experience. The orchestra will cover the fundamentals of ensemble playing.
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA This full orchestra includes all instruments and is geared towards the advanced intermediate player. Literature includes arranged and original works.
CONCERT ORCHESTRA Full orchestral experience for advanced players. Literature includes original works of diverse styles, which will challenge students.
CONCERTS
The 2005/2006 Concerts Season
Nov 12, 2005 - Outreach Concert at Red Wing High School - Concert Orchestra Only
Nov 13,2005 - Fall Concert at Stewartville High School - all orchestras
March 5, 2006 Winter Concert at Byron Performing Arts Center - all orchestras
May 14, 2006 at Century High School
2:00 Chamber Strings and Philharmonic Orchestrsa featuring the Philharmonic Concerto Competition
4:00 Concert Orchestra Spring Concert featuring Concert Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner and Performance of John Rutter's Mass of the Children with Honors Choirs
Contact:
Cathy Ashton
1001 14th St. NW Suite 450
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-1718
semyo@rconnect.com
Office Hours:
Monday 10 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday 8 AM – 3 PM
Thursday 10 AM – 3 PM
