Concerts
World-Traveling High School Violinist Plays Solo Concerto At Albuquerque Youth Symphony Concert
The Albuquerque Youth Symphony, under the direction of Amir Kats, will present its first concert of the season on Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Popejoy Hall on the UNM campus. Tickets for the Albuquerque Youth Symphony are $10.00 general admission, with the proceeds to benefit the Albuquerque Youth Symphony. Tickets are being sold by members of the AYS or the UNM ticket office at 851-5050 and will be available at the door prior to the concert.
Luke Rohde, a senior at Albuquerque Academy, will be the soloist in the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, first movement, by Aram Khatchaturian. Luke is the first of three AYS Concerto winners, and studies privately with Kathie Jarrett. Luke is the son of Mark and Karen Rohde. This past May, Luke traveled to Brazil with the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, and then spent much of the remainder of his summer at the Viana do Costelo International Music Festival in Portugal. Luke studied chamber music with students from around the world, including members of the Moscow Conservatory Orchestra. Luke also performed in a master class in January 2006 with world-famous violinist Midori. In addition to his passion for music, Luke is an avid player of Ultimate Frisbee and is on the Albuquerque Academy Debate Team.
Also on the program September 17 are the Fanfare to La Péri by Paul Dukas (featuring the AYS brass section), The Fountains of Rome by Ottorino Respighi and the "Carnival" Overture by Antonín Dvorák. The concert is sponsored by Forgemaster Iron, Inc. and the City of Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Trust Fund.
The Albuquerque Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Sayra Siverson, will give a free concert on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Eldorado High School. The AYO will be performing pieces by Handel, Khatchaturian, Herold, Grainger and Copland.
Help the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program!
Combined Federal Campaign
All federal employees (Kirtland Air Force Base and government agencies) have the opportunity to contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign.
THE ALBUQUERQUE YOUTH SYMPHONY PROGRAM four digit charity code for the CFC is 7015.
United Way Donor Option Plan
Did you know that you can give to the Albuquerque Youth Symphony through the United Way? Doing so is an easy way to support the AYS Program while still helping the United Way and satisfying your employer.
During your company's United Way campaign drive, you can donor-designate to an agency of your choice. Specify the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program from the browser list provided by the United Way. If our name doesn't appear on your list, there is an option where you can enter Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program manually as your designation.
Please note: in years past, designations have not rolled over from year to year. Please check your designation when you renew your pledge/deduction. If you have any questions, ask your employer or call United Way of Central New Mexico at 247-3671.
Urgent!!! Spring Concert Dates Changes!!
Please note the following changes to our spring concert dates:
March 11, 2007
Chamber Music Recital
Albuquerque Academy-2:00 p.m.
April 15, 2007
Spring Concert featuring AJSO, AJO & AJS
Popejoy Hall, UNM - 3:00 p.m.
April 17, 2007
Spring Concert featuring AYO & AYS
Popejoy Hall, UNM - 7:30 p.m.
May 15, 2007
"Spirit of Discovery" world premiere - Intel International Science Fair
Performed by the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, Amir Kats, Conductor
Kiva Auditorium - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of the AYS Program Concert Sponsors:
- The City of Albuquerque
- Urban Enhancement Trust Fund
- Forgemaster Iron
- MVD Express
- New Mexico Arts
- SMPC Architects
- Woman's Club of Albuquerque
- Sandia National Labs/Lockheed Martin
- Robertson & Sons Violin Shop
THANK YOU!
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Luminarias
Brighten your Holidays!
The Albuquerque Youth Symphony will be selling Luminarias this October and November.
The luminarias are $6.00 a dozen, with a three dozen minimum, and will be delivered to your door on Saturday, December 2.
To place your order call our Luminaria chairperson at (505) 404-0698 Or the AYS Office at (505) 875-1319.
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