Peakharmonic Annual Orchestral Workshop - November 12, 2011
COMING SOON!
Announcing an exciting opportunity for students in the region - we invite any student in Colorado and beyond to join us for this special one-day workshop in Colorado Springs.
Conducted by Maestro Steve McNeal, Assistant Conductor in Residence for the Symphony and Chamber Orchestras at Colorado State University. Students will read and rehearse Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. Musicians will also attend master classes presented by members of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the USAF Academy Band. Come and experience professional quality training with fellow musicians from all over the region!
Date - Saturday, November 12, 2011
Time - 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Place - 5210 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (Front Range Alliance Church)
Cost - $60 per person. Space is limited so please submit your application by October 24, 2011. Applications received after this date will be considered but cannot be guaranteed. Students will be notified via email of acceptance after registration is received.
Students will be expected to arrive with their part prepared in advance. Music will be sent via email to each registrant, based on the recommendation of their teacher. Find out more about our guest conductor, Steve McNeal, here....
Steve McNeal
Our Mission
The Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra is committed to serving the Colorado Springs community and surrounding areas by providing unique artistic opportunities that are economically accessible to dedicated student musicians, while inspiring them to excellence, leadership and teamwork through the study and performance of great instrumental music of the past and present.
Come and Play with the Youth Orchestra!
Peakharmonic is now auditioning students for the 2011-2012 season.
We welcome musicians to audition for the following ensembles:
- Symphonic Orchestra
- Wind Ensemble
- Prelude Strings
- Overture Strings - Preparatory String Orchestra
- Saxophone Ensemble
- Intermediate Concert Band
Audition Announcement for 2011-2012 Season
Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra is announcing auditions for all instruments on August 23, 2011. Download audition information here. Please contact admin@peakharmonic.org to schedule your audition time.
Peakharmonic has 6 ensembles - Overture strings, Prelude strings, Symphonic orchestra, Wind Ensemble, a Sax Ensemble and Concert Band. All musicians who are interested are welcome to visit a rehearsal prior to audition to meet our conductors.
KCME
Listen to All-Classical KCME, 88.7, for interviews with our Executive Leadership team Conductors, Paul Jacobson, Laurie Gabriel and James Divine.
French Horn Concerto Scholarship!!
Peakharmonic Youth Orchestran and the Don Wheeler Memorial Foundation invite all French Horn players between 12 and 24 to compete in the 2011 French Horn Concerto Competition. The winner of the competition will receive a one-year tuition scholarship in Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra and the opportunity to play a Philip Farkas double French Horn for the season!
