Mark O'Conner festival at MYO
March 7-8, 2009, Columbia, MO
This event will include two days filled with: rehearsals with Mark, master classes, a dinner discussion, a concert at the conclusion, a reception and a CD signing.
Saturday, March 7, 2009:
9a.m.-12 noon - Rehearsal
12 noon-2 p.m. - Lunch
2-4 p.m. – Masterclass ($5 admission, Rock Bridge High School)
4-5:30p.m. - Sectionals
6-8 p.m. - Dinner discussion with Mark O’ Connor
Sunday, March 8th, 2009
9:00-11:30a.m. - Rehearsal at Jesse Hall
11:30-1:30p.m. - Lunch
1:30–3:30 p.m. - Dress rehearsal/sound check
3:30-5:00 p.m. - Dinner
5:00–7:00 p.m. - CONCERT ($8 general admission, $5 students, Jesse Auditorium)
7 p.m. - Reception/CD signing
To order tickets (cash or check only) to either event or for more information, call 573-882-2606 or email admin@missouriyouthorchestra.org
Master Class Information:
Six students will be chosen from each orchestra to participate in the master class with Mark O’Connor. Material must be chosen from Mr. O’Connor’s repertoire listed on his website at www.markoconnor.com. MYO students: Please let Carrie know as soon as possible of your interest. If there are more than 6 students interested, Carrie will hold auditions to determine the master class participants.
Tuition:
The tuition for this event is $175 including your $40 deposit. Payment options are available, including 3 payments of $45 (after deposit) or two payments of $67.50 (after deposit). All payments must be received by February 22, 2009.
Advertisement sales:
Students may sell advertisements for the concert programs. Money collected from these sales will go directly towards the individual student’s tuition. Forms will be distributed by email (also available at rehearsals) and are due no later than February 22, 2009. Here is the form in MS word format.
Sponsorships:
We welcome anyone who would like to sponsor our group. there are conductor, section leader and individual sponsor level. You can find the sponsorship information and form here in MS word format.
Volunteers Needed!!!
Parents:
Your volunteer help is needed for planning this event, as well as on the days of the event: March 7th and 8th! Many slots are filled, but positions are still available in the following areas:
- Coordinate a Valentine’s Day fundraiser (contacting local restaurants to schedule performers)
- Coordinate local restaurant and bookstore fundraisers (schedule date with restaurants & bookstore)
- Backstage chaperones for day of concert
- CD signing/line coordination assistance
- Sell CD’s at concert
- Reception planning/assistance
Please contact Lisa Schaffer at lisa_schaffer@mchsi.com if you’re able to volunteer for one of these roles. In order to pull off this huge endeavor it is critical that we have every family involved in this exciting event. Please let us know of your area of interest and expertise!!