A NEW KIND OF YOUTH ORCHESTRA
2020-2021 SEASON
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PREMIER is suspending our 2020-2021 season. Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you in 2021-2022!
A PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BENEFITS
Work at a professional pace.
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5-week concert cycle, start to finish
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4 rehearsals + 1 concert
Develop professional skills and habits.
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Accountability: Prepare like a pro
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Professionalism: Rehearse like a pro
Be a part of a professional-level symphony orchestra.
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Wind/brass/percussion sections: professional orchestral musicians from the area
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String sections: PREMIER players
REHEARSALS/CONCERT
Rehearsals
Mondays 6-8pm
February 10, 2020
February 17, 2020
February 24, 2020
March 2, 2020
Concert
Monday, March 9, 2020
6pm Soundcheck, 7pm Concert
Schubert Quartet; Dvořák Quintet
HIGHLIGHTS
OUR MUSICIANS
TOP-TIER CORRIDOR MUSIC STUDENTS
9th-12th grade string players from the Corridor
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Selected by blind audition, adjudicated by PREMIER faculty
Competitive entry: limited numbers
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12 violins
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5 violas
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5 cellos
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3 basses
Sign up for one concert cycle at a time.
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$75/student/concert cycle
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Scholarships available
Two Steps to Join:
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Apply online: Click .
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Submit audition recording below (audio only).
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Two scales; 2-4 minutes of any solo/excerpt
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Upload to Google Drive (audio files only)
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Label audio file "LAST NAME, FIRST NAME"
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Deadline to apply and audition: 1/24/20
OUR FACULTY
SPONSORSHIPS
SEASON
SPONSORSHIP
$500+
Season Sponsors get a free 1-page ad in every concert program of the season. Your name, and/or that of the company/organization you represent, will be announced at the beginning of every performance and displayed at the concert receptions.
CONCERT
SPONSORSHIP
$100-$499
Individual concert sponsors are recognized in the program's donor list, and companies and organizations get a free 1-page ad in one concert program.
SCHOLARSHIP
GIFTS
$75 EACH
Each scholarship gift of $75 allows one student to participate in one concert cycle of the PREMIER season. Scholarships are available to students who successfully complete our application and audition process and who demonstrate significant financial need. Your gift comes with a free ticket to the PREMIER concert of your choice.
OUR BOARD
OUR SPONSORS
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
PREMIER Chamber Orchestra was a great experience, with talented faculty and a supportive environment. Also, a great opportunity to play and perform challenging repertoire.
CONTACT US
PREMIER is proud to be in residency at Coe College.
Coe College Music Department
Spring 2020 Rehearsal Venue: Sinclair Auditorium
Contact Dr. Blair for more information:
(319) 399-8638