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Concert Series - 2009-2010

NEW!  Saturday, September 26, 2009, 2 PM
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Peter and the Wolf - Children's Concert
Sponsored by - CONSTRUCT, Inc.

Sunday, November 8, 2009, 4:00 PM
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Olympic Dermatology & Laser Clinic & Washington State Arts Commission
   Brahms, Haydn Variations
   Tchaikovsky, Sleeping Beauty Suite

Saturday, December 19, 2009, 2 p.m. & 7:30 PM
First Christian Church, Olympia
SOGO HO HO Brass Choir - Italy!

Monday, December 21, 2009, 7:30 PM (Scroll to the bottom of the page for details)
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Messiah Sing-Along - with guest conductors and soloists
Sponsored by - R.L. Ray Violin Shop, Puget Sound Energy and the Washington Center

Sunday, March 28, 2010, 4:00 PM
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsored by Olympia Federal Savings
   Mozart, Imprresario Overture
   Chausson, Poeme with soloist Dillon Welch, violin
   Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier Suite

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 1-4 P.M.
Washington Center
Instrument Petting Zoo
Sponsored by State Farm - Renetta Wilson, agent & Timberland Bank

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 1-4 P.M.
First Christian Church
Ensemble Performances

Sunday, May 16, 2010, 4 PM
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
The American Music Concert
   Ives, America Variations
   Gershwin, American in Paris
   Copland, An Outdoor Overture

Concert and Event Information

• Season tickets for concerts at the Washington Center can be purchased through the Box Office at 360.753.8586.
• Event tickets for SOGO HOHO are only available by calling the office at 360.561.2080 - please leave a message.
• All locations are wheelchair accessible.
   

Rehearsals
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
701 Franklin St SE
Olympia, WA  98501
(downtown Olympia - approx. two blocks up from the Washington Center)

Sunday Afternoon
3 - 4:45 p.m. Debut Orchestra
3 - 4:45 p.m. Academy Orchestra
4:30 - 6 p.m. Brass Choir
5 - 7:15 p.m. Conservatory Orchestra

Concert Dress Rehearsal Schedule
Washington Center - 2009-2010 Nov 8/Mar 28/May17

• 11:30 - 12:10 - Brass Choir
• 12:15 - 1:10 - Debut Winds/Strings
• 1:15 - 2:10 - Academy Orchestra
• 2:15 - 3:15 - Conservatory Orchestra
   

Rehearsal Calendar
Conservatory Orchestra Sundays 5:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Brass Choir 4:30 p.m.

September
13 – First Rehearsal and Parent Meeting, 4:45-5:15 p.m. - tuition due in full
20 
26 - Peter and the Wolf, 2 p.m. Saturday, Washington Center (8/23 4-5:30 p.m. and 9/24 7-8:30 p.m. rehearsals)
     One hour Children’s Concert with members of the Conservatory Orchestra performing
27 – student elections (more information available in the August Newsletter or visit studentorchestras.org) 

October
4, 11, 18, 25 

November
1
8 – Season Concert, 4 p.m. Washington Center
15 - Side-By-Side  and poinsettia/wreath orders due*
22*, 29^th no rehearsal

December (No Academy,  except Academy brass, or Debut in December)
3 – Poinsettia Fundraiser pick-up, Thursday, 4-7 p.m. (2 p.m. delivery)
6, 13
19 – Conservatory Brass Choir SOGO HO HO Concert, 2 & 7 p.m. First Christian Church(dress rehearsal 10 a.m. – noon)
20
21 – Community Messiah Sing-Along, 7:30 p.m. Washington Center (dress rehearsal – alumni invited, 5 p.m.)

 January  JOHN WELSH - March/May REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
10, 17, 24, 31

February
7, 14^th no rehearsal, 21, 28

March
7, 14, 21
28 - Season Concert, 4 p.m. Washington Center

April
4^th no rehearsal, 11, 18
24 - Instrument Petting Zoo & Ensembles, 1-4 p.m. Washington Center (Arts Walk)
25 - Annual Parent Meeting, 4:45-5:15 p.m. - audition sign-ups

May
2, 9
16 - Season Concert, 4 p.m. Washington Center
* Date change from original calendar.

Academy Orchestra Sundays 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
September
13 – First Rehearsal and Parent Meeting, 4:45-5:15 p.m. - tuition due in full
20 
26 - Peter and the Wolf, 2 p.m. Saturday, Washington Center (8/23 4-5:30 p.m. and 9/24 7-8:30 p.m. rehearsals)
     One hour Children’s Concert with members of the Conservatory Orchestra performing
27 – student elections (more information available in the August Newsletter or visit studentorchestras.org) 

October
4, 11, 18, 25 

November
1
8 – Season Concert, 4 p.m. Washington Center
15 - Side-By-Side  and poinsettia/wreath orders due*
22*, 29^th no rehearsal

December (No Academy,  except Academy brass, or Debut in December)
3 – Poinsettia Fundraiser pick-up on Thursday, 4-7 p.m. (2 p.m. delivery)
19 – Conservatory Brass Choir SOGO HO HO Concert, 2 & 7 p.m. First Christian Church
         (dress rehearsal 10  a.m. – noon)
21 – Community Messiah Sing-Along, 7:30 p.m. Washington Center (dress rehearsal – alumni invited, 5 p.m.)

 January
10, 17, 24, 31

February
7
8 – Monday, Academy all day concert tour to rural schools tentatively scheduled
14^th no rehearsal, 21, 28

March
7, 14, 21
28 - Season Concert, 4 p.m. Washington Center

April
4^th no rehearsal, 11, 18
24 - Instrument Petting Zoo & Ensembles, 1-4 p.m. Washington Center (Arts Walk)
25 - Annual Parent Meeting, 4:45-5:15 p.m. - audition sign-ups

May
2, 9
16 - Season Concert, 4 p.m. Washington Center
* Date change from original calendar.

Debut Orchestra Sundays 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
September
13 – First Rehearsal and Parent Meeting, 4:45-5:15 p.m. - tuition due in full
20 
26 - Peter and the Wolf, 2 p.m. Saturday, Washington Center (8/23 4-5:30 p.m. and 9/24 7-8:30 p.m. rehearsals)
     One hour Children’s Concert with members of the Conservatory Orchestra performing
27 – student elections (more information available in the August Newsletter or visit studentorchestras.org) 

October
4, 11, 18, 25 

November
1
8 – Season Concert, 4 p.m. Washington Center
15 - Side-By-Side  and poinsettia/wreath orders due*
22*, 29^th no rehearsal

December (No Academy,  except Academy brass, or Debut in December)
3 – Poinsettia Fundraiser pick-up on Thursday, 4-7 p.m. (2 p.m. delivery)
19 – Conservatory Brass Choir SOGO HO HO Concert, 2 & 7 p.m. First Christian Church
         (dress rehearsal 10  a.m. – noon)
21 – Community Messiah Sing-Along, 7:30 p.m. Washington Center (dress rehearsal – alumni invited, 5 p.m.)

 January
10, 17, 24, 31

February
7, 14^th no rehearsal, 21, 28

March
7, 14, 21
28 - Season Concert, 4 p.m. Washington Center

April
4^th no rehearsal, 11, 18
24 - Instrument Petting Zoo & Ensembles, 1-4 p.m. Washington Center (Arts Walk)
25 - Annual Parent Meeting, 4:45-5:15 p.m. - audition sign-ups

May
2, 9
16 - Season Concert, 4 p.m. Washington Center
* Date change from original calendar.

Auditions
The season member and new member auditions are held in May. Auditions are accepted throughout the year where there are openings for particular instruments.  More information on our Membership page.

Peter & the Wolf
Saturday, September 26, 2009
(Saturday, September 25, 2010)

How can anyone resist the oogity-boogity excitement of a mischievous wolf in his
attempts to outwit a clever boy in the classic tale of Peter and the Wolf?  Music,
drama and an instrument petting zoo are all part of a unique collaboration of local
artists gathering together on Saturday, September 26, 2 p.m. for an afternoon of
delightful entertainment at the Washington Center in Olympia. Hands On Children’s
Museum will be providing a craft activity and representatives from Wolf Haven
International, a local wolf sanctuary, will be there to answer questions about
wolves.

Peter and the Wolf, written for narrator and orchestra, is the 1936 work of Russian
composer Sergei Prokofiev. The father of two young sons, Prokofiev wrote the
story and composed the music to be especially enjoyable to children as it
introduces them to the sounds of orchestral instruments. Each character in the
story is represented by a particular instrument and children of all ages have great
fun listening for the characters.

Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO), directed by John Welsh, will
provide the musical piece. In addition to Peter and the Wolf, SOGO will perform
Mozart’s Toy Symphony at Saturday’s one-hour concert. Be sure to stick around
afterwards when you will have the chance to meet these enthusiastic musicians.

The Calvary Players, a theater group from Calvary Chapel of Olympia, will be
performing a vignette for children.  Director Tad Sowers will also narrate Peter and
the Wolf. The Calvary Players have performed numerous times at the Washington
Center.

Performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 at the Washington Center.
Tickets are on sale now at the Washington Center Box Office, 360.753,8586. 
Prices are $4.40 - 16.50, with children 8 and under free* with an adult.  (*Plus $2.50
Washington Center surcharge.)

Sponsor - CONSTRUCT, Inc.

Side-By-Side
Sunday, November 15, 2009
(Sunday, November 14, 2010)

Join us for Side-By-Side.  Attend a free SOGO rehearsal on Sunday, November 15 at the
First Christian Church in Olympia.  Bring your instrument and music stand.  Come and play along side of friends as we begin learning new music for the winter concert in March.  Your parents are also invited to attend.

Here are some of the details...
Who:  Musicians with two years experience through high school
What:  SOGO Side-By-Side Sunday - experience a SOGO rehearsal
Where:  First Christian Church - 701 Franklin St SE, Olympia
When:  3 p.m. Debut & Academy Orchestras (elementary - early high school)

High school musicians should call 360.561.2080 for more information.

Messiah Dec. 21, 2009
(Monday, Dec. 20, 2010)

Hosted by SOGO

Music Director and Conductor:  John Welsh
Guest Conductors: Claudia Simpson-Jones and

Seth Winterhalter

Participating Groups:

Evergreen Christian Community Choir

Masterworks Choral Ensemble

Olympia Chamber Orchestra
Olympia Choral Society

Olympia Symphony

Opera Pacifica

Rehearsals – Where?

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
701 Franklin St SE
Olympia, WA  98501
(downtown Olympia - approx. two blocks up from the Washington Center)
 

Rehearsals - 5 p.m. First Christian Church, Olympia
Orchestra - December 6, 13, 20 

Chorus - December 13, 20 

Dress Rehearsal & Concert?
Monday, December 21, Washington Center
5:00 PM Run Through
7:30 PM Performance

Concert Dress?
Women:  All Black:  Black shoes, hose/socks, long dress, long skirt or dress pants, black blouse (tucked in) with sleeves (no low necklines) 

Men:  Black tuxedo, black shoes, black socks
 

Concert Program to include the following:
1. Overture
2. Comfort ye my people (No. 2, p. 7)*
3. Every valley (No. 3, p. 10)
4. Chorus – And the glory of the Lord (No. 4, p. 16)
5. Behold a virgin (No. 8, p. 47)
6. Chorus – O thou that tellest (No. 9, p. 47)
7. Chorus – For unto us a child is born (No. 12, p. 66)
8. Pastoral Symphony
9. There were shepherds (No. 14, p. 79)
10. And suddenly there was (No. 16, p. 81)
11. Chorus – Glory to God in the highest (No. 17, p. 82)
12. Rejoice greatly (No. 18, p. 87)
13. Then shall the eyes (No. 19, p. 94 )
14. He shall feed His flock (No. 20, p. 94)
15. Chorus - Hallelujah (No. 44, p. 193)
16. I Know that my Redeemer Liveth (No. 45, p. 204)
17. Behold, I tell you a mystery (No. 47, p. 214)
18. The trumpet shall sound (No. 48, p. 214)
19. Chorus – Worthy is the Lamb (No. 53, p. 237)
* Schirmer Score
 

Sponsored by ~ R.L. Ray Violin Shop & Washington Center

1 in 5 Americans don’t know where their next meal is coming from—last year it was 1 in 8. With more than 250 orchestras representing all 50 states, Orchestras Feeding America 2009 was the single largest orchestra project serving communities nationwide, collecting over 200,000 pounds of food for local communities. 

This year, we hope to do even better!

March 2010 is Orchestras Feeding America month and the need in our communities has never been greater.  The New York Times cited a recent Department of Agriculture study, saying, “The number of Americans who lived in households that lacked consistent access to adequate food soared last year to 49 million.” With the number of hungry Americans growing daily, we hope that you will join the ranks of orchestras making a difference in their communities.

Last year, with more than 250 orchestras representing all 50 states, Orchestras Feeding America was the single largest orchestra project serving communities nationwide, collecting over 200,000 pounds of food for local communities.  The League of Symphony Orchestras is proud to have been a part of this effort, and hope you are as inspired by the power of our numbers as we are.

Join SOGO in the elimination of hunger Sunday, March 28, 4 p.m. at the Washington Center.  Cash and non-perishable items will be collected for the Thurston County Food Bank.

OLYMPIA ARTS WALK
INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO - 2010

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1-4 P.M.
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Kids of all ages are invited to attend the wild and ferocious Instrument Petting Zoo
Saturday, April 24.  There will be zoo keepers on hand to demonstrate and help you
learn how to blow, bow, buzz, pluck, or crash the different instruments played in an
orchestra.  Sponsored by the Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia, this Olympia
Arts Walk event is free and open to the public.  Everyone is welcome to join in the
fun-filled activities and while you are there, be sure to visit the adorable baby
instruments in the zoo.
SOGO members and parent volunteers are need to help out at the event for 2 hour shift. Please call the SOGO office at 360.561.2080.

SPONSORED BY
SOGO
Washington Center for the Performing Arts