Upcoming ~ Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart,  Mary Chapin Carpenter with Shawn Colvin  and Japanese violinist Mayuko Kamio (2007 International Tchaikovsky Competition gold medalist) + much more. You can become a Symphony subscriber and save on tickets. For information on becoming a subscriber: click here

" This event showcases the efforts of students, professional music coaches and Seattle Public School music teachers who are part of the SYSO in the Schools program. SYSO in the Schools provides free small-group lessons during the school day and out-of-school time to young musicians who have historically had inequitable access to music education. This program has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of students in orchestral music playing at higher levels of musicianship. Students have also gained self-confidence, built their skills in self-discipline, concentration and collaboration, and have had higher levels of academic achievement and school engagement.

For more information about Southwest Seattle Super String Saturday, please contact Kathleen Allen, SYSO Director of Education, Communications and Partnerships at kathleen@syso.org or 206-362-2300. To learn more about SYSO and all of its programs supporting young musicians visit syso.org" *

* Quoted from infomation on the West Seattle blog, to read more click here.

From their website, tysamusic.org: "The Tacoma Youth Symphony Association is pleased to be celebrating its 50th season. The past five decades have witnessed the evolution of an exemplary music education organization recognized by youth symphony and professional orchestras nationwide for its artistic and business excellence. The nurturing familial atmosphere pervades the entire association from management to the students themselves. This close knit relationship has provided for the continuation of much needed artistic support. Major conservatories and universities such as Curtis, Juilliard, the Cleveland Institute, and the San Francisco Conservatory recruit TYSA members because they respect the fact that these potential students have been through our program."

Find out more and view their performance calendar at  tysamusic.org. The ticket office phone number is (253) 627-2792. Audition information can be found here: tysamusic.org/Auditions.htm

Along with the Festival calendar, there are also numerous events geared toward engaging the community. For instance, on July 25th there is a free live outdoor concert at Volunteer Park. More information online: www.seattlechambermusic.org

Student Cello Recital on April 24 & 25, 2012

"Our next student recital is on April 25th 2012 at 7 PM at the Chapel Performance center which is located at 50th and Sunnyside Av. in Wallingford. Our featured soloist, Sam Kuo, will perform 4 works including a Romberg Duet. Sam just turned 6 and has played several recitals. Here is a link to his most recent recital. Other works include a cello quartet called Opera for Tron ( from the movie.) Tera Silver Rain will perform part of the 2nd movement of the Dvorak cello concerto and Iman Hein will be playing the prelude from the Bach cello Suite in C major. Everything from pop to Bach and it should be a lot of fun. We all hope you can come out on Wednesday April 25th for this student cello recital.   

On the 24th of April I will perform the Shelomo Cello Concerto with Pianist Akiko Kinney. We will also play Kol Nedrei by Max Bruch with a surprise opening piece for cello and piano. This rectal is also at the Chapel Performance center at 7:00 PM. Shelomo is a very beautiful piece with a very difficult piano accompaniment. Two recitals back to back! I hope you can attend them both. If you have any questions about these recitals please contact me at 206-384-1123. ~ Don Larson"

A little bit about the Orchestra (taken from their website):

"The Thalia Symphony Orchestra began in 1949 when violinist, teacher, and conductor Mikael Scheremetiew founded it as an outlet for Seattle-area musicians. Seattle music legend Stanley Chapple led the orchestra for many years. From 1987 to 2010 it was under the direction of Dr. Eric Hanson. Since 2010, TSO has been under the direction of Maestro Stephen Rogers Radcliffe. The orchestra operates under the umbrella of Thalia Allied Artists, Inc., a nonprofit educational and arts institution."

There is also a luncheon before the concert in honor of Frances Walton and her many contributions to music in our region and to the Thalia Orchestra. The luncheon, with emcee Brian Lowe from KING-FM, is in the Downstairs at Town Hall from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM with the concert to follow at 2 PM in the Concert Hall.