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Concert Series - 2008-2009

Sunday, November 2, 2008, 4:00 PM
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Olympic Dermatology & Laser Clinic & Washington State Arts Commission

Sunday, December 14, 2007, 7:30 PM
State Theater
SOGO HO HO
Sponsored by CONSTRUCT, Inc.

Monday, December 22, 2008, 7:30 PM
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Messiah Sing-Along - with guest conductors and soloists
Sponsored by - R.L. Ray Violin Shop and the Washington Center

Sunday, March 29, 2009, 4:00 PM
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsored by Olympia Federal Savings

Saturday, April 25, 2009, 1-4 P.M.
Washington Center
Instrument Petting Zoo
Sponsored by State Farm - Renetta Wilson, agent & Timberland Bank

May 2009 Concert TBA

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 the Sample of SOGO and SOGO HOHO are only available by calling the office at 360.561.2080 - please leave a message.
• All locations are wheelchair accessible.
   

Rehearsals
Griffin School
6590 33rd Ave NW
Olympia WA 98502

Directions:  Take Interstate 5 to Exit 104.
Go west on Hwy 101 towards Aberdeen.
Take the Shelton, Port Angeles (North 101) Exit
Go approximately 1.7 miles and take the Steamboat Island Road Exit. After exiting the road T’s turn left on Sexton Dr NW.
Take the next road to the right, Old Steamboat Island Road.

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 - 2008-2009 Nov 2/Mar 29

• 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.

2008-2009 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Sept 7, 14, 21, 28

Oct 5, 12, 19, 26

Nov 2 - Dress Rehearsal & 4 p.m. Concert WCPA

 

Nov 9 - Side-by-Side

Nov 16, 30

Dec 7 - Rehearsal

Dec 13 – Brass Choir dress rehearsal 10:30 – noon State Theater

Dec 14 – 3 p.m. rehearsal for Conservatory Orchestra and singers (no brass)

Dec 14 – HO HO 7:30 p.m. State Thea. Conservatory & Academy Brass

Dec 21 – 3 p.m. rehearsal for Conservatory Orchestra and singers

Dec 22 – Conservatory Orch. 5 p.m. dress rehearsal & 7 p.m. Concert WCPA

 

Jan 4, 11, 18, 25

Feb 1, 8, (No rehearsal on 15^th), 22

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22

Mar 29 – Dress Rehearsal & 4 p.m. Concert WCPA

 

April 5, No rehearsal on Easter

April 19 - Annual Parent Meeting

April 25 - Instrument Petting Zoo (Ensemble Performances)

April 26

May TBA
 

Academy Orchestra Sundays 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.

2008-2009 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Sept 7, 14, 21, 28

Oct 5, 12, 19, 26

Nov 2 - Dress Rehearsal & 4 p.m. Concert WCPA

 

Nov 9 - Side-by-Side

Nov 16

No rehearsals in December - Please join in on the SOGO holiday concerts

Dec 14 – HO HO 7:30 p.m. State Thea. Conservatory & Academy Brass

Dec 22 – Messiah Sing-Along 7 p.m. WCPA Conservatory Orchestra

 

Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 (Academy Student Concert Tour TBA)

Feb 1, 8, (No rehearsal on 15^th), 22

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22

Mar 29 – Dress Rehearsal & 4 p.m. Concert WCPA

 

April 5, No rehearsal on Easter

April 19 - Annual Parent Meeting

April 25 - Instrument Petting Zoo (Ensemble Performances)

April 26

May TBA

Debut Orchestra Sundays 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.

2008-2009 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Sept 7, 14, 21, 28

Oct 5, 12, 19, 26

Nov 2 - Dress Rehearsal & 4 p.m. Concert WCPA

 

Nov 9 - Side-by-Side

Nov 16

No rehearsals in December - Please join in on the SOGO holiday concerts

Dec 4 – HO HO 7:30 p.m. State Thea. Conservatory & Academy Brass

Dec 22 – Messiah Sing-Along 7 p.m. WCPA Conservatory Orchestra

 

Jan 4, 11, 18, 25

Feb 1, 8, (No rehearsal on 15^th), 22

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22

Mar 29 – Dress Rehearsal & 4 p.m. Concert WCPA

 

April 5, No rehearsal on Easter

April 19 - Annual Parent Meeting

April 25 - Instrument Petting Zoo (Ensemble Performances)

April 26

May TBA

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.

Messiah Information 2008

Hosted by SOGO

John Welsh, Music Director and Conductor

Rehearsals – Where?

Griffin School
6590 33rd Ave NW
Olympia WA 98502

Take Interstate 5 to Exit 104. Go west on Hwy 101 towards Aberdeen. Take the Shelton, Port Angeles (North 101) Exit.  Go approximately 1.7 miles and take the Steamboat Island Road Exit. After exiting the road T’s turn left on Sexton Dr NW.
Take the next road to the right, Old Steamboat Island Road.

Rehearsals  - When?
December 7
Messiah 3:00 – 5:15 PM Orchestra, Chorus and Soloists

December 14
Messiah 3:00 – 5:15 PM Orchestra, Chorus and Soloists 

December 21
3 p.m. rehearsal for Conservatory Orchestra and singers

Dress Rehearsal & Concert?
Monday, December 22
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
 

OLYMPIA ARTS WALK
INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO - 2009

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 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 26.  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
State Farm – Renetta Wilson, Agent
Washington Center for the Performing Arts

SAMPLE OF SOGO – A festival of music and culinary delights
May 2009 TBA

SOGO musicians provide a non-stop collage of musical entertainment while you enjoy mingling with family and friends and sampling South Sound’s finest restaurant fare. 
           
FOOD/MUSIC TICKETS:  $20 Per person
SOGO MUSICIAN:  $8
MUSIC TICKETS:  $11 Adult & $9 Student/SR (10 and under free)

Sponsors
ACMP Foundation
Salinarium

Participating Restaurants:
Baskin-Robbins (Westside), Budd Bay Café, Falls Terrace, Pellegrino’s,
Plenty, Scottos, Travaglione's (Shelton)