Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra |
 (Claremont Symphony Orchestra) |
The Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by the Claremont Symphony Orchestra Association, is starting its 26th season this year. The CYSO offers many young musicians in the community opportunities to improve their orchestral skills. It also teaches them the value of growing together as a musical ensemble. The CYSO performs two free concerts each season under the direction of Suzanne Edwards, James Fahringer and Ray Walden. For information about membership in the orchestra, or additional details about the Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra, call (909) 593-5620 or (951) 735-4369. Your support is needed and appreciated to continue this worthwhile program.
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Download an application to join CYSO today! Applications can be mailed to: P.O. Box 698, Claremont, CA 91711 You will be contacted for an audition appointment. |
CYSO Announces Winners of Concerto Competition
Two members of the Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra will be featured as soloists in this season's concerts. Chosen from the orchestra, each student demonstrated a superior level of skill in playing movements from standard concertos highlighting their talent. The CYSO concerts will be on Saturday, January 24, and Saturday, May 30, both at 7:30 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music.
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Sarah Jiang is 14 years old and is a freshman at Los Osos High School. She has been a violinist for six years and has performed in the Sydney Opera House. Sarah has been a member of the Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra for four years and studies under Doris Chiang. |
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Elyssa VanGilst began studying violin in 2000 with Mr. Victor Lai and piano in 2004 with Dr. Angelica Prodan. She has received awards in the Inland Empire Piano Festival and participated in the Southern California Junior Bach Festival. In 2008 she completed Advanced Level in the MTAC Certificate of Merit for piano. She is currently pursuing a degree in piano performance. |