2010 Alumni Concert Sign-up
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Schedule:
Saturday, December 26
6:00-8:00 PMOrchestra Rehearsal @ MYA Center
8:00-10:00 PM Jazz Rehearsal @ MYA Center
Sunday, December 27
1:30-2:30 PM Jazz Dress Rehearsal @ First United Methodist Church in Evanston
3:00-5:00 PM Orchestra Dress Rehearsal @ First United Methodist Church in Evanston
6:00 PM CONCERT @ First United Methodist Church in Evanston
8:30 PM Alumni Jazz Jam Session @ PETE MILLER’S in Evanston
The Orchestra Repertoire is as follows:
Brahms Academic Festival Overture
Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition - I. Gnome, V. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks, IX. Hut on Fowl’s Legs, X. Great Gate of Kiev
Rimsky-Korsakov "Tzar’s Bride" Overture
Bach Violin Concerto in A minor
Music is available at: www.mya.org/members/ensembles/
- Once you have logged in, click on ’Alumni’ (orchestra assignments will be posted the week of 11/30)
- There are instructions on the log-in page, but if you are still experiencing problems, please contact Derek
MYA Alumni Network
We are in the process of forming the new MYA Alumni Network. If you are interested in joining, please e-mail Stephanie Sferra or send us your completed MYA Alumni Network Registration Form.
MYA would like to congratulate the newest members of the alumni family, the class of 2009!
Distinguished Alumni in the Music World!
Stuart Bogie (’93 Alum, clarinet)
Antibalas (Afrobeat Orchestra); guest artist with Medeski Martin & Wood and many other renowned musicians!
Carrie Dennis (’95 Alum, viola)
Principal Viola, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Jeremy Black (’96 Alum, violin)
Concertmaster, Grant Park Symphony Orchestra; member of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Kate Massagli (’96 Alum, violin)
Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra
Doyle Armbrust (’96 Alum, viola)
Jessica Ziegler (’96 Alum, violin/viola)
Faculty at Old Town School of Folk Music
Kate Lewis (’97 Alum, viola)
Professor of Viola, Illinois State University; Principal Viola, Peoria Symphony Orchestra
Robert Bassill (’97 Alum, violin)
Orchestra Director, Lake Forest High School; Chamber Music Program Coordinator, Midwest Young Artists
Jessie Reagen (’97 Alum, cello)
Faculty, BIMA at Brandeis University; guest artist with rap stars Kanye West, Jay-Z, and many other renowned musicians!Andrew Senn (’97 Alum, bass)
Director of Music and Organist, First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia
Gina DiBello (’00 Alum, violin)
Principal 2nd Violin, Minnesota Orchestra
Karen Kim (’01 Alum, violin)
Parker String Quartet, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
Ethan Bensdorf (’03 Alum, trumpet)
2nd Trumpet, New York Philarmonic
Read more on the Alumni News page
Alumni Directory
Reconnect with other alumni - use your MYA Password to access our Alumni Directory.
Dr. D’s Job Tips
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