CSO Youth Orchestras
Welcome to the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Youth Orchestra! The CSOYO provides opportunities for young
musicians to perform under the direction of professional conductors, attend sectional workshops with members of the
CSO Orchestra, compete for scholarships, perform solos, participate in small ensembles, and build relationships with
other fine young musicians across the greater Chattanooga area. Currently there are four orchestras: the Symphony, the
Philharmonic, the Etude, and the Prelude.
Youth Orchestras - News
NOVEMBER 2020 NEWS
SYMPTOM CHECKER QUESTIONS - DUE ON MONDAYS BY 12 N!
All CSOYO Members must complete their health questions by 12 NOON on Mondays when rehearsal is scheduled. This allows time for all members to be cleared for rehearsal by 4:00 PM. Please set an alarm on your phone and make sure you have submitted your answers online by this time! Thank you!
CLICK HERE: CSOYO SYMPTOM CHECKER QUESTIONS
WINTER BREAK SURVEY:
Please take about 60 seconds to answer this quick survey about some special offerings for YO Members in January:
WINTER BREAK OFFERINGS SURVEY
NOV. 30 at ALL REHEARSALS: Concert Dress Check - NOV. 30
On Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, ALL MEMBERS should come a few minutes EARLY and report to rehearsal dressed in full Concert Dress including socks, shoes, ties, etc. (Please see the Concert Attire information under the Policies Tab). Volunteers will be on hand at Check-In to do a quick inspection. Any member who doesn't dress out or doesn't pass the Dress Check should correct any issues (Parents will be notified) and will be required to dress again at the mandatory Venue Rehearsal on Sunday, December 6, 2020 for reinspection. Members who do not meet the Concert Dress requirements will not be allowed to play on the concert.
Due to our very limited rehearsal time, members should NOT plan to change out of concert dress for rehearsal on Nov. 30.
If you have any questions about the Concert Attire requirements, please see the website or contact the Manager at csoyo@chattanoogasymphony.org.
THANKSGIVING BREAK: NOV. 23, 2020: NO REHEARSAL
There will be no CSOYO rehearsal for any orchestras on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 due to the Thanksgiving Holidays. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
YOUTH AMBASSADORS: This season, ALL CSOYO Members are invited to participate in our NEW Youth Ambassadors Program. This optional program gives Members opportunities to explore arts advocacy skills through acts of service that will encourage the development of lifelong habits of arts support in their adult lives, and we will recognize these acts of service. Read all about this exciting program HERE: CSOYO YOUTH AMBASSADORS
Upcoming Opportunities for SERVICE CREDITS:
- VOLUNTEER AT A CSO EVENT: Volunteers are needed throughout the season to assist with CSO Concerts and other events. If you can help, please email Amy Morgain, CSO Education and Community Engagement Manager at amorgan@chattanoogasymphony.org for more information and to sign up!
- ATTENDANCE: Attend one of the CSO Concerts on November 11 or November 14 & 15, 2020. YO Members get FREE TICKETS to some concerts! See the
Members must submit a Service Report for each service, subject to approval. See the Youth Ambassadors page for available opportunities and a link to the form. (coming soon!)
In Loving Memory of Ms. Floy Wang
The CSO is incredibly saddened to report the passing of Floy Wang, former CSO Youth Orchestra Etude and Prelude Conductor, and former violist with the Chattanooga Symphony. In her four decades of living in Chattanooga, she also taught music at the Cadek Conservatory, CSAS, GPS, McCallie, and UTC. She made a lasting impression on the thousands of students she has taught, and will be sorely missed.
Contributions are now being accepted to the Floy Wang Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Welcome to the CSOYO! | A Message from Kayoko Dan
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CSOYO VIDEO!
Watch it here: CSOYO VIDEO 2020
Many thanks to Robin Greenwood and the Greenwood family for this wonderful gift in honor of 2020 CSOYO Senior Sarah Grace Greenwood.
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