Musical Arts Youth Orchestra

WELCOME TO THE MUSICAL ARTS YOUTH ORCHESTRA, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA.

Learn more about this non-profit youth organization serving south central Indiana. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming audition, rehearsal, event or concert.

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MAYO MUSICIANS INVITED TO TWO DIFFERENT FESTIVALS

Mark your calendars! Some of you may have participated in the podium exchange concert with the Northern Cincinnati Youth Orchestra and Crossroads of America Youth Orchestra last March. This year, members of NCYO will join CAYO and MAYO for an extended musical weekend on March 23-25 at Indiana State University, Terre Haute consisting of an ice cream social, clinics and rehearsals, attendance at the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3), and a joint concert performance on Sunday. Performance pieces include works by Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Ask Jill for a handout and consider this important opportunity.

Fresno International Youth Orchestra Festival invites your audition tape!

Qualified musicians will be invited to participate in an international youth orchestra with young musicans from California's Central Valley and from around the world. Application and audition information available at youthorchestrasfresno.org. Deadline for receipt of application and audition materials is February 15, 2012. The festival will take place on May 22-27, 2012.

WHAT IS A PREVIEW CONCERT?

MAYO members are invited to participate in offering free preview concerts at the Monroe County Public Library. This special opportunity offers a "sneak peek" at what the MAYO musicians are preparing for their official concert. MAYO chamber musicians will also perform too. This half hour performance takes place during scheduled rehearsal times. SO, on February 6th, instead of arriving for rehearsal at Boys & Girls Club, please go to the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington. The auditorium is open at 5:30 pm for MAYO members to warm-up. Rehearsal begins at 6:30 pm. The concert preview is from 7:00-7:30 pm. Following the conclusion of the preview concert, rehearsal will continue until 9:00 pm.

The February 6th concert is part of our MLK Day outreach where we share the bookmarks made on MLK Day with any patron who wishes to receive one.

This unique and wonderful opportunity will happen again on Monday, April 2nd.

REHEARSALS RESUME JANUARY 16

The winter break extension is a bit longer than we expected -- so, MAYO members, practice, practice, and you guessed - practice some more! We want everyone to be ready with your parts to prepare for a public preview concert on February 6.

Rehearsals will continue to be held at the Boys & Girls Club in Ellettsville for this spring semester.

Rehearsal Location will be at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium in Bloomington on
    February 6 & April 2: 6:00-9:00 pm

Two concerts have been added - these are free preview concerts that will be held during regularly scheduled times.
    There will be a half hour performance from 7:00-7:30 pm for library patrons.
    Chamber music students can arrive as early as 5:30 pm to practice on stage until 6:00 pm.
    Chamber musicians will perform 1 movement at this concert.
    Concerto competition winners will perform a section of their piece.

MAYO Receives Funding for MLK Day Peace Pledge Bookmark Campaign

MAYO kicks off its MLK celebration with an open house at the MAYO Office on January 16 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Welcome to IU Kelly School of Business volunteers and thanks for helping to make this event successful.

Open house will consist of:
Get your peace pledge card.
Get your wrist band.
Create a commemorative bookmark that represents peace & music - a universal language.
Lend your message on the peace mural which will be on display at the MAYO office.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 - 7:00-7:30 pm
Free Public Concert at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium
(** regular rehearsal for all MAYO members)
Join us for a 30 minute preview concert and receive your free bookmark.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - 7:00 pm - Ivy Tech Waldron Arts Auditorium
Beethoven Celebratory Concert - the second set in our 2011-2012 series - "Elements of Music"
featuring Marc Levesque, Concerto Competition Winner on Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
Also, Beethoven Symphony No. 8, Resphigi and Hadyn's Surprise Symphony.

WINTER BREAK: Happy Holidays

Winter Break: December 19th, 26th, and January 2nd.
NO REHEARSAL JANUARY 9

MAYO REHEARSAL

WINTER REHEARSAL SCHEDULE PLAN
6:00-7:00 pm - Chamber Music
7:00-7:45 pm - Symphony
7:45-8:00 pm - Break
8:00-9:00 pm - Symphony

6:30 pm - Resphigi
7:00 pm - Beethoven 8 (2nd movement) Seating Audition
8:00 pm - Haydn Surprise Symphony
8:40 pm - Piano Concerto

MAYO Jazz Schedule

MONDAYS:
Beginner Jazz
Ellettsville Boys & Girls Club, 5:30 pm

TUESDAYS:
Jazz Language Learning
MAYO Office
6:30 to 7:30 PM

THURSDAYS:
Jazz Combo Rehearsal
MAYO Office
6:30 to 8:30 PM

CONCERTO COMPETITION ANNOUNCED

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS!

Marc Levesque - Piano - to be performed Sunday, February 26, 7 pm at the Waldron Arts Center Auditorium
Matthew Munroe - Bassoon - to be performed Monday, April 30, 7 pm at the Waldron Arts Center Auditorium

MAYO RECEIVES SPRING FUNDING FROM BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY ARTS COMMISSION

MAYO will begin a new project to promote concert awareness to young people! Look for an upcoming bookmark and reading campaign to share the wonderful world of classical and jazz music with the young people in our community. BCAC is proud to sponsor this type of activity. Interested in volunteering to read or perform? Email info@mayomusic.org. A chamber music performance will be held at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium. This thirty minute performance will be perfect for children of all ages.

MAYO RECEIVES NEW CADENZA LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

Special thanks to Bloomington Paint for signing up as a Cadenza Level sponsorship for the 2011-12 season. Make sure you stop by and let them know you appreciate their support.

MAYO RECEIVES FUNDING FROM DUKE ENERGY

Please share the news! MAYO received a grant from Duke Energy for the 2011-12 season. Thank you Duke Energy for supporting the arts and the fine musicians of MAYO.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: MAYO SYMPHONY WILL CONTINUE TO REHEARSE AT THE ELLETTSVILLE LOCATION UNTIL JANUARY 2012. LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE NEW IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP.

Eastern Music Festival:

Summer 2012

The EMF is looking for students this summer to work with Gerard Schwarz and Jose-Luis Novo amongst many other excellent artists for their summer 2012 program. This opportunity is open to students ages 14 - 22.

CONCERT DETAILS

MAYO receives funding from Indiana Arts Commission for the 2011-2012 season!

MAYO is pleased to announce that the Indiana Arts Commission is an underwriter for the 2011-2012 Symphony season. Grant funds will assist symphony programs for the fall and spring semesters. Thank you!

Special acknowledgement to Miah Michelson, Bloomington Area Arts Council, Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

MAYO GEARING UP FOR 2011-2012 SEASON WITH NEW SPONSOR

The Musical Arts Youth Orchestra is proud to announce its new 2011-12 season sponsor, Target. MAYO received a $2,000 gift for its concert series this year.

Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its income to the communities it serves, equaling more than $3 million every week Our more than 1,700 Target stores carry on this tradition by making local grants and providing volunteer hours. Target is proud to partner with organizations like MAYO to meet the needs of our communities. Whether it's inspiring young minds, offering unique cultural experiences or meeting your community's most basic needs; we thank you for your continued commitment to making a difference.

Thank you TARGET!

WELCOME TO THE MUSICAL ARTS YOUTH ORCHESTRA, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA.Learn more about this non-profit youth organization serving south central Indiana. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming audition, rehearsal, event or concert.