The Treasure Valley Youth Symphony, comprised of talented high school musicians from throughout the Treasure Valley, is a full symphony orchestra providing its members with professional education and performance opportunities. The orchestra rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy and performs three symphony concerts per school year. The concerts feature exciting and challenging literature from the standard orchestral repertoire. In addition to working with Dr. David Saunders, conductor, students receive coaching from principal players of the Boise Philharmonic. TVYS also performs in a unique event called Musical Movies. ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR Treasure Valley Youth Symphony Conductor and Artistic Director, Dr. David Saunders, has been a member of the Music Department faculty of Boise State University since 1996. He has conducted the Empire State Youth Orchestra, the Albany Symphony, the St. Cecilia Chamber Orchestra (NY) and the Berkshire Public Theatre in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He has also taught at the Cleveland Institute and at SUNY Albany. AUDITION FOR THE TREASURE VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY SCHEDULE OF REHEARSALS AND CONCERTS TVYS MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES 2007-2008 2007-2008 TVYS ROSTER 2007-2008 Treasure Valley Youth Symphony Concert Schedule: Musical Movies: Thursday, February 7, 2008 - Annual Fundraiser Spring Concert: Sunday, March 2, 2008 Season Finale: Sunday, May 18, 2008 2008-2009 Treasure Valley Youth Symphony Concert Schedule: Fall Concert: Sunday, November 23, 2008 Musical Movies: Date TBA - Annual Fundraiser Spring Concert: Sunday, March 1, 2009 Season Finale: Sunday, May 17, 2009 CONTACT INFORMATION Alison Baldwin Education Coordinator Boise Philharmonic 344-7849 aabaldwin@boisephilharmonic.org If you would like to purchase a recording of the Treasure Valley Youth Symphony, please visit tvys.artmusicrecording.com
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