The
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra is a program of the Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra and we are extremely proud of the AH-mazing work
these young people are doing!! One MYO alumna, Krystle Ford, has
been up to lots of cool things while living in NYC. Here is some
information her mother recently shared with us...
Krystle Ford, prodigy of MYO, (under the direction of Ms. Betty Perry), is a 2006 graduate of Butler University Jordan College of Fine Arts. Krystle has had many opportunities to...
A Day
at the "Strings and Jazzy Things" Camp
Regina Henderson, ISO Learning Community/MYO Intern
Valparaiso Univerity '11
On Tuesday June 8th, I had the wonderful opportunity to
observe the annual summer music camp called “Strings and Jazzy
Things.” After creating quite a journey for myself on my way
to Broad Ripple High School, I wasn’t sure what I should be
expecting and had no idea where I was going once I walked into the
school. However, I finally found the registration area and...
So I got one of those calls that comes in every once in a while
about someone wanting to make a sizable donation to an ISO
education program, and you think, will this really come
through? Maybe, maybe not. I want to play it cool and
steady, but there's a part of me that gets really excited even
though they may not pan out. =)
About 20 years ago I worked as a telemarketer for a regional
theatre company selling subscriptions. It was difficult work, but I
believed in the product - live theatre....
Nick
Kendall of Time for Three visited the ISO's youth and family
development program called the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra during
rehearsals this month -making stops to see Orchestra C and D...
What did he talk about?? Why, his improvisation, cross-over music
and practicing!!!
Luckily, he didn't get out the door without jamming with our young
musicians! Check out this unique video of Nick Kendall and the
Orchestra D (our youngest students) performing a student favorite -
the "Up and Down"...
Friday night at the Symphony was exciting even in the face of a
snow blizzard that threatened attendance by even our most loyal
patrons. All in all, there were just under 300...Read More »Congratulations
Betty!!
Betty Perry, ISO staff member and music director of the
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, is a finalist for the
Inspire 2010: Power of Mentoring Awards to be
presented by College Mentors for Kids, Inc. on February
24th at 11:30am at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. She was
nominated by Donna Proctor at Marian University.
This "Mentor of Excellence" award is presented annually to
individuals who have dedicated themselves to mentoring
and inspiring excellence.
About MYO: The...
My name is Sarah and I attend Covenant Christian High School. Each
year after Christmas break, students at my school participate in a
two week experience called “J-term”, or two week internship. I
love music and thought that the Indianapolis Symphony would be a
great opportunity. For my two weeks, I was part of the Learning
Community. There were many activities and projects that I
participated in during these two weeks, like the Young People's
Discovery Concert teacher workshops designed to help...
This month and last - teachers from all over Central
Indiana are learning what Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 4 has to do
with the Three Little Pigs. What?!? You Ask?
Well, each year over 25,000 students attend the Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra's Young People's Discovery Concerts where they
"discover" the exciting sounds of the symphony. Historically,
these Discovery concerts are many people's first trip
to the symphony. In fact, over a million
people have attended these concerts over the...
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra’s reputation as a vibrant, valued and recognized community resource is growing and we should all feel proud!!! Reflecting on the events and happenings of this month, I am humbled by the incredible work of our MYO students and families! So much has occurred over the last 4 weeks and I believe it warrants some attention and applause! Congratulations!!
Just to recap…
Did you see the write up and picture in the Indy Star THIS Sunday? MYO was well presented...
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Today
was so much fun! Performing on stage with Dan Zanes was too much of
a nice experience. The audience was mostly little kids, so
they were pretty rowdy and excited. I liked the outfits they
wore on stage and the instruments they played.
~ Laura Engram, 15 year old sophomore in fall, Crispus Attucks HS
Today
was a day I will never forget. It was really fun being able
to play with Dan Zanes and his crew. It was really quite
inspiring being able to watch someone make children happy and...
Members of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra filed back into the
ISO’s Large Rehearsal Hall just after 12:30 PM on Sunday following
a morning rehearsal with the Disney Playhouse famed band Dan
Zanes and Friends. The youth orchestra was invited to
perform with the popular children’s music band on their
Indianapolis concert at the Hilbert Circle Theatre.
“What is wrong with your hair?” Markeisha Laswell asked of the Grammy Award winning child music star Dan Zanes when he stopped by the...
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