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Rappahannock Youth Symphony. Annual Report 2012-2013. Mission Statement.
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Rappahannock Youth Symphony Annual Report 2012-2013
Mission Statement The mission of the RYS is to provide young dedicated musicians the opportunity to develop advanced ensemble and performance skills that will enable them to grow to their fullest potential as musicians and performers and in doing so enrich the community through the art of music performance.
Vision Statement It is our vision that the Rappahannock Youth Symphony will become a major regional youth orchestral organization that nurtures young talent and enriches the greater Fredericksburg community through the performance of orchestral literature.
Core Values The members of the RYS will model excellence in our interactions with students, families, the community and each other by exemplifying these core values: • Education • Professionalism • Sensitivity • Inclusiveness • Respect • Communication • Passion
Our Board of Directors • Thomas Holland, President • James Kazik, Vice President • John Welsh, Treasurer • Annamarie Bollino, Secretary • Allen Ammerman, Parliamentarian
Our Staff • Megan Bevill, Executive Director • Angela Ammerman, Primo Conductor • Brent Idleman, Repertory Conductor • Veronica Jackson, Symphony Conductor • James Kazik, Wind Ensemble Conductor
Schools Represented (31) • AG Wright Middle • Battlefield Middle • Brooke Point High • Chancellor High • Chancellor Middle • Colonial Forge High • Courtland High • Dixon Smith Middle • Floyd T. Binns Middle • Fredericksburg Christian School • Freedom Middle • Gayle Middle • HH Poole Middle • Homeschools • James Monroe High • Louisa County High • Massaponnax High • Moncure Elementary • Mountain View High • Ni River Middle • North Stafford High • Riverbend High • Rodney Thompson Middle • Shirley Heim Middle • South Stafford Christian School • Spotsylvania High • Spotsylvania Middle • St. William of York • Stafford High School • Thornburg Middle • UMW
Parents Concert and PotluckBattlefield Middle SchoolOctober 22, 2012 • Highlights: • Performances by Primo, Repertory, Symphony and Wind Ensemble • Potluck dinner and Chili Cook-off
Winter ConcertDecember 9, 2012Salem Fields Community Church • Highlights • Salvation Army Music School Brass Ensemble • Performances by Primo, Repertory, Symphony and Wind Ensemble • Dessert reception following the concert
Symphony and Tea ConcertMarch 23, 2013The Olde Silk Mill • Highlights • Catered by Caroline Street Catering • Performances by Primo, Repertory, Symphony • Silent Auction
Spring ConcertMarch 12, 2013Salem Fields Community Church • Highlights • Stafford High School Chamber Singers • Mother’s Day cake reception • Combined piece – “You Raise Me Up”
Accomplishments • Collaborative Performances • Salvation Army Music School Ensemble, UMW Philharmonic, Stafford High’s Chamber Singers • Scholarships and Financial Aid • Fundraisers • Sold out concerts – March and May • Community performances • Stafford Junction and Friends of Chatham • Grants • Bedford Foundation - $10,000 for instruments and lessons • Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund - $5,000 for Brass Ensemble
Testimonials from ParentsWhat do you enjoy most about the RYS? • “It gives my child the chance to play challenging music with a motivated group and inspiring conductor.” • “The growth I see in my student, and the friendships that we formed.” • “It is all about the versatility and opportunities in music found through the RYS.” • “The challenging music and outstanding concerts.” • “The education and experience of making music with different teachers and peers in a more structured /disciplined setting than the school offers.
Looking Ahead2013-14 Concert Season • Brass Ensemble • 3 concerts – October, December, May • New Symphony and Tea location • Chamber music • Community performances • UMW partnership • Collaboration with local organizations • Master classes • Painted Violin Project
Elections • Executive Board • President • Vice President • Treasurer • Secretary