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1629 22nd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
360.561.2080


 
 
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SOGO HISTORY
In August of 2000 two ambitious local high school music students, with the help of other young musicians, their families and music teachers, created SOGO. Ample energy and a fresh vision for building a student-led organization make SOGO unique.
The first season, two orchestras were created and performed three concerts each.  Other performances
included the sold out SOGO HO HO Brass Choir holiday concert, a free-to-the-public Messiah Sing-Along,
a Children’s Concert tour to local schools, and small ensembles performing at the spring Arts Walk in
downtown Olympia. 

SOGO PRESENT
Now in our eighth season, SOGO has 150 young musicians from over 20 different schools in the South Sound area.  The concert season includes
two performances in the Washington Center, the Sample of SOGO a festival of music and culinary delights at
Olympia High School, two holiday
concerts, a Children’s Concert tour to rural low-income school districts, and the Instrument Petting Zoo during the annual Olympia Spring Arts
Walk. 
SOGO members are involved in weekly full orchestra rehearsals including, string and wind ensembles, brass choir, chamber music,
sectionals, music history, theory and composition.

Conservatory Orchestra
The Conservatory Orchestra personnel are at the advanced high school/collegiate ability level and focus on artistic
performance of the standard repertoire.

Academy Orchestra
The Academy Orchestra personnel are at the advanced middle school/intermediate high school ability level and focus
on leadership, training, education and preparatory work.

Debut Orchestra
The Debut Orchestra personnel are at the advanced elementary/intermediate middle school ability level and focus
on training, education and preparatory work.



SOGO Auditions 2008-2009 - AUDITION SIGN-UPS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN

May 12, 13, 15, 2008 for returning members
May 20 and 21, 2008 for potential members
June 18 ($25 non-refundable audition fee)
Limited placements available throughout the year.
Call for appointment:  360.561.2080

Auditions for all of the ensembles are held in May of each academic year for placement in the fall.  All current members seeking to participate in
the next year must audition for placement.  Each musician is asked to prepare and perform a solo or etude of their choice. Students are
encouraged to work with their private instructor to determine appropriate audition material for the solo or etude.  The live audition will conclude
with a sight reading piece to determine each musician’s skill in counting, key signature, technique and musicianship. After the audition, musicians
are given a theory examination that will last approximately 20 minutes. There is a $20.00 non-refundable audition fee due at the time of the
auditions in May.  A $25.00 non-refundable audition fee will be charged for auditions that take place at other time of the year. 

Music Theory Test - Download Here!

 

AUDITIONS ARE HELD AT THE Olympia Christian Reformed Church
2121 Log Cabin Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Coming North on I-5

  • Take exit 103/Deschutes Way, turning to the right
  • At the light, turn Left on Capitol Blvd.
  • At the next light, turn Right onto Custer Way, which becomes North Street.
  • After a mile, turn right at the 3-way stop onto Cain Rd, which becomes Log Cabin Road as you curve to the left.

Coming South on I-5  

  • Take exit 103 - 2nd Avenue
  • Turn left to cross the bridge [Custer Way].
  • Custer Way becomes North Street.
  •  After 1.5 miles, turn right at the 3-way stop onto Cain Rd, which becomes Log Cabin Road as you curve to the left.

SOGO CAR WASH

GIVE YOUR MOM THAT PERFECT GIFT FOR
MOTHER'S DAY

10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Saturday, May 10
Tumwater Albertsons - exit 102 next to Fred Meyer

 

IMAGINARY AUCTION of imaginary violins!
Reservations:  pricele$$


The Imaginary Auction can begin and end anytime you want in the comfort of your own home.  Fix yourself some appetizers, dinner and don't forget to top it off with a great dessert as you consider your very real and much appreciated contribution to Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia

All donations from the Imaginary Auction benefit the
Student orchestras of Greater Olympia
and their mission to provide challenging, fully integrated
orchestra and chamber music experiences for young musicians.

Vote for your favorite violin bellow by emailing us at studentorchestras@gmail.com.  If you would like to create your own imaginary violin for the auction, just download our violin template and create.  Send us your work of art and we will include it in the IMAGINARY AUCTION!



2007-2008 SOGO Sponsors

ACMP Foundation
Community Foundation
     Walter a. Bratton Fund for Youth
     Jack & Luellen Charneski Charitable Fund
CONSTRUCT, Inc.
Fairchild Record Search, LTD
Lassen Foundation
Olympia Federal Savings
Olympic Dermatology & Laser Clinic, PS
R.L. Ray Violin Shop, LLC
Salinarium
State Farm - Renetta Wilson, Agent
Timberland Bank
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Washington State Arts Commission


BULLETIN BOARD    

WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Interested in AUDITIONING?  Call 561-2080 for an audition time.  Click here for audition information.

  • 2008-2009 Concert and Rehearsal schedule - click here.

  • Newsletter online - Click here to read current SOGO news.

SMALL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES

Ensembles are available for performance at functions in the community.  Please call the SOGO office

at 360.561-2080 for more information.

 


 

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