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Lake Bonneville Symphonic Society • Lake Bonneville Symphonic Society (LBSS): a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, incorporated April, 2005 • Northern Utah Youth Symphony (NUYS): founded in 1994, formerly Lincoln • Northern Utah Community Symphony: founded in 2000, formerly Lake Bonneville • Northern Utah Youth Chamber Orchestra (NUYCO): founded in 2004, formerly Lincoln
Introducing the Board • • • •
Doris D’Asto, Chairman Nate Hammer, Executive Director Cathy Prows, Bookkeeper Naomi Miles, Financial Secretary – Grocery Cards/Certificates:723-7617
• Joan Kimber, Secretary
Introducing the Staff • Conrad Dunn, Music Director NUYS • Julie Gardner, Managing Director NUYS • Amanda Kippen, Music Director NUYCO • Jenny Murrow, Managing Director NUYCO
Our Supporters • • • • • • •
George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Utah Division of Arts and Museums (Utah Arts Council) Smith’s and Kent’s grocery fundraiser Box Elder County Tourism Tax Advisory Board Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning ATK, Autoliv Matching Funds Contributions Private and business donations to our annual Gala silent auction including Iron Gate Catering • Brigham City Corporation • Concert sponsorships by local businesses, 2013-14 Strings Unlimited, Aaron Gardner of Associated Psychotherapists, and PetsFirst! Wellness Center
Membership Fee • What does it cover? – T-Shirts (new this year) – Bus to Abravanel Hall – New Music
Retreat Fee • • • •
Overnight, per person Food Chaperones This is not a fundraiser – the goal is to cover the cost. • A great experience! Whack-’em is Worth It!
Yearly Cost Comparison Northern Utah Youth Utah Valley Youth Utah Youth Lyceum (American Fork) Young Artist Chamber Players
Individuals: $115 + $45 = $160 Families: $175 + retreat for each $20 audition + $390 = $410 Families: Carload price -- $700 $425 with $25 discount if you pay by Oct 4 5 Orchestras ranging $207 to $468 per year $180 for the year
Forms • Acceptance, Release and Payment Form – Accept Policies – Release for Photos – Payment Declaration
• Retreat Permission Slip • Retreat Food Suggestions • Volunteer Sign-ups
Volunteer Opportunities • Please volunteer in some way • Many hands make light work
Throughout the Year • Photography – Rehearsals – Concerts
• Buy Grocery Certificates/Cards • Smile.Amazon.com • Smith’s Rewards
Emergency Cancellation • Help call or text people if we cancel a rehearsal for inclement weather
Concert Preparation • Fold Concert Programs • Trailer/Van to move percussion equipment – Before or After (or both)
• Concert Clean-up – Break down stage – Pick up in the auditorium
Retreat • Chaperones – two adults per cabin – Additional 6 women and 4 men needed
• Food Prep • Treats • Skit Prep
Christmas Party • End of last rehearsal before Christmas • Coordinate treats • Plan a game
Abravanel Hall Youth Symphony Festival • Trailer/Van to move percussion equipment – Before or After
• Chaperones for bus • Possible extra vehicle to transport musicians • Van to haul cellos/basses
Gala Dinner • • • • • • •
Ticket Sales Contest Silent Auction Donation Solicitation Help Decorate Silent Auction Set-up Oversee Bussing Tables Oversee Clearing Tables General Clean-up
End-of-Year Party • • • • •
Secure a location Coordinate Food Attend and chaperone Games Clean-up after
Concert Attire – Formal Concert Black • Male: Black tux or equivalent suit, white dress shirt, black bow tie, black socks, black shoes. • Female: Black dress, formal trouser suit, or blouse & skirt, midriff covered, conservative neckline, skirts & dresses at least tea-length, slits no higher than knee, black stockings, black shoes, accessories & trim in black.
Attendance • Communication – Julie Gardner – 435.740.4335 Text/Cell –
[email protected]
• Professional Courtesy – attend as many rehearsals as possible. Seating in orchestra may be affected by lack of attendance. • Missing a rehearsal, and playing a solo part? Arrange for another player to cover for you.
Rehearsal Guidelines • Arrive Early • Music, Pencil & Water Bottle • Listen! – Conductor – Others
• Learn parts @ home … Learn others’ parts @ rehearsal
Upcoming Calendar • Rehearsal Every Saturday No Rehearsal October 19, Fall Break • 3 Rehearsals during retreat, Oct 24-25 • Concert November 22, Bear River High School – Matinee Concert 3:00pm – NUYS Rehearsal 11:00-1:15pm (Chamber Rehearsal 1:15-2:30pm)
Other Concerts • February 21, 2015, Logan High • March 2, 2015, Abravanel Hall YSF • April 18, 2015, Location TBD
Retreat • • • •
October 24-25 5pm to 5:30pm Permission Slip Retreat 2014 Info Food Survey (remove & turn in)
Retreat Purpose/Activities • Intense Rehearsal • Learning Names, Playing Games • Friday – Dinner, Rehearsal, Games
• Saturday – Breakfast, Rehearsal, Skits – Lunch, Rehearsal, Clean-up, Snacks
Retreat – Camp Availability • This year: October 24-25 – ACT National Test Date – Week after Fall Break
• For next year, what is best, or don’t you care? – Fall Break (Oct 17, 2015) or – ACT National Test Date (Oct 24, 2015) or – Oct 31 (Halloween), Nov 7 (School Musical Season)
T-Shirt Design Contest/Collaboration • One-Color Print, front and back, or Two-Color print, front only • Deadline NEXT WEEK, October 4 • Must include the NUYS logo • T-Shirts will be provided for all youth in the orchestra • Additional T-Shirts will be available to purchase • A Google form will be provided online for you to choose color and size
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