Quality pedagogy, community building, and spirited fun fused together to help our exceptional young musicians experience the “Power of One” by exploring the subtle varying nuances of original music composition at the weekend retreat. Over 15 hours of intensive and concentrated rehearsal transformed the colorful sounds into cohesive concepts and ideas that created moods, emotions, thoughts and joy for the entire youth orchestra.
Benaroya Music Hall was packed with an enthusiastic audience who cheered and gave prolonged applause to outstanding performances by our Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Shoreline school district elementary honor choir. Outstanding performances by the Cascade Percussion Ensemble, Cascade Premiere Orchestra, and Cascade Junior Symphony also received high praise and plaudits from the appreciative audience.
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Performing challenging music to promote personal growth and self-esteem is clearly demonstrated as our young musicians prepare for the Fall Concert. CYSO commissioned Frank Halferty to compose “Folk Song Trilogy”, which will be performed by 250 Shoreline school district elementary honor choir students and Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Hundreds of young musicians auditioned for CYSO. Our talented and gifted young musicians began to perform in earnest during the 1st weekly rehearsal and immediately exhibited musicianship of a very high quality.
“My 14-year old daughter had a fun and rewarding experience at the Summer Sounds. She enjoyed both weeks tremendously. The music camp was the highlight of her summer.” The theme for week one was “Lord of the Rings”, and week two “Video Games Live”.
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