The Williamsburg Youth Orchestras'
2008 Summer Music Festival
for Band and String Students

Dates: Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15
Location: Ewell Hall, College of William and Mary

This summer the Williamsburg Youth Orchestras invite student musicians of all ages and experience levels for a week of daily rehearsals. The Festival will feature classes in music theory, ear-training, master classes and will culminate with a public performance. Please join us for a chance to share your enthusiasm for music while being mentored and instructed by a distinguished faculty.

WYO Summer Music Festival Information

The Young Artists Program (YAP) is designed for students who have been performing for at least one year on their primary instrument and would like to improve their skill at an accelerated level. Classes in music theory and ear training will give each student a healthy review of ideas and a head start on more advanced elements. YAP participants will rehearse as a large ensemble and break into chamber groups through the week. While many of the students in the YAP will differ in levels of experience, emphasis is placed on individual attention.

Participants in the Young Professionals Seminar (YPS) are advanced high school students with several years of performing experience. Each member will rehearse daily in a symphony orchestra, chamber groups, and have classes in advanced music theory or conducting.

Schedule for both groups:

Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15
            9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, August 15
            6:15 pm students arrive for concert
            7:00 pm Concert
Each student is responsible for bringing a lunch, a snack (optional) and a music stand each day, all clearly labeled with the student’s name.  Water and juice will be provided at camp.

Reserve Now

Tuition: $250/student ($225 for siblings)
Reserve your space now by sending your $25 deposit and the registration form by June 30.  Tuition balance due by July 15.  Send checks payable to WYO Summer Music Festival to:

WYO, PO Box 1502, Williamsburg, VA 23187

For more information, please contact:
Music Festival Director Karey Sitzler at bratsche@cox.net or 757-397-6771
WYO manager Colleen Coleman at manager@wyomusic.org or 757-872-4772.

Need based financial assistance is available for all WYO programs.

2008 WYO Summer Music Festival Brochure & Registration Form
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