Lyre Notes. Director of Music ~ words from Bruce

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1 Newsletter ~ TERM at 24 May 2013 also available at: Lyre Notes Concerts Contents GCYO - ideal venue hire Management Committee New Kitchen New Carpet New Instruments Raffles Calendar Concert Flyer 10 June Jam 'n Jazz Flyer 12 June Management Committee At the AGM on the following Volunteers were elected to the Management Committee: Chair: Bruce Davidson Treasurer: Nicolas Saint Clair Secretary: Patricia Geale General: Sarah Jane Ash, Som Bose, Liam Cruz (musician rep), Tanya Leydon, Julie Schuch (independent), Nick Stefan (conductor rep) On behalf of all families, thank you for your commitment and efforts for our wonderful organisation. Editor ~ Patricia Geale Director of Music ~ words from Bruce Concerts & Events - Term 2 We have a busy few weeks ahead with concerts, where you will enjoy an extended repertoire from all groups with 3 Concerts scheduled at the following times: Sunday 9 June 2pm: String Orchestra and Junior Symphony Tuesday 11 June 6.30pm: Jam 'n Jazz - Big Band and Little Big Band Sunday 16 June 2pm: Youth Symphony Even if you are not performing, please support by attending these Concerts. Everyone loves an audience and we would like to have a full-house for each event. Please tell your family, friends, schools, colleagues and community members about our Concerts and invite them along. See you there! Concert Flyers for our Concerts are at the end of this Newsletter please print out and help us spread the word Venue Hire - tell everyone! GCYO is the ideal venue for music workshops, concerts or meetings and are keen to build our venue-hire capacity as it enables us to further build the Music Programs we can offer our members. All funds go to programs for GCYO members. This is what GCYO can offer! Building capacity Fully air-conditioned 500 m 2 of space in 3 large rehearsal rooms + 3 smaller tutorial spaces or one large room to seat 400 theatre style; parking 50 + vehicles; loading dock Music equipment Grand piano, upright piano, 2 keyboards, timpani, bass drum, 2 drum kits, full percussion, 100 music stands AV equipment 400cm screen with high-resolution projector; HDMI compatible; powerful ceiling-mounted speakers; lectern and microphones General equipment 400 chairs, 30 tables, kitchen, office, computer, internet, photocopier Catering morning/afternoon tea, lunch, full buffet - we can do all!

2 Instruments Acquired In addition to funding for Building Improvements, GCYO also received grants for instrument acquisition. To this end, the following new instruments are now assets of the GCYO: Bassoon Bass Clarinet Snare drum Cymbals 2 violas 2 x 1/2 size Double Bass 2 x 3/4 size Double Bass Many small Percussion These assets add substantial value to the GCYO's Service Offering Lyre Notes ~ May 2013 Page 2 of 6 New Kitchen and Carpet Last year the GCYO was successful in Grant Applications and received substantial funding for Building Improvements. These funds must be acquitted for the purpose of asset upgrade, which means we cannot use the funds for other purposes like music purchase, tutorials, operating expenses, reduction in venue hire fee etc. Installing air-conditioning was at the top of our list - successfully completed 28 January It is a great benefit to all musicians and other users of the building. We are now ready to move into the next phase of improvements... Remaining funds for Building Improvements have been allocated to installing: 1) new kitchen - expected completion end-june (see pics below) 2) new carpet through rehearsal rooms and other - expected completion end- July We expect minimal disruption and thank you for your patience as we undergo these improvements. What's next... The GCYO is continually seeking support for items that will add value to our organisation. Our 'Wish List' is ever-growing and includes items such as: glockenspiel xylophone concert tuba acoustically suitable window coverings solar energy All suggestions welcome No order of importance intended; fluctuating needs, resources and sponsor parameters influence acquisition. We hope these exciting enhancements will pave the way for the next 25 years.

3 Lyre Notes ~ May 2013 Page 3 of 6 If you can't make it Please let us know or call if you know you cannot make rehearsal or a scheduled GCYO event. Either advise Patricia ( ) or Group Administrator of your Orchestra/Band Thanks! GCYO logo embroidered on your shirt $5 You choose your favourite colour Please see Group Volunteers Raffles - please help where you can We are organising 3 raffles for our Concerts in June HUGE Chocolate and Wine Baskets Please bring in some wine or chocolate for the raffles just leave at rehearsal thanks! Concert Dress All performing musicians are required to wear full Concert Dress for our upcoming performances, including: Little Big Band: black micro-fibre long sleeve shirt, long black trousers, black socks and black dress shoes and a colourful tie String Orchestra: white micro-fibre long sleeve shirt, long black trousers, black socks and black dress shoes, black bow tie for boys and black ribbon at collar for girls (see Group Volunteers for ribbon) Junior Symphony: black micro-fibre long sleeve shirt, long black trousers, black socks and black dress shoes Youth Symphony: black micro-fibre long sleeve shirt, long black trousers or skirt, black socks and black dress shoes. Performance Preparation Getting the most out of your performance requires thoughtful planning and preparation. Some of these ideas might help: Know your pieces well - practice, practice, practice Check your Concert Dress fits - maybe you have grown Organise your instrument, necessary accessories and music Don't rush - get to GCYO 30-minutes before the Concert starts Tune your instrument; warm up Sit quietly before your performance - feel gathered Walk on-stage proudly, with confidence and with a smile! Keep your eyes on the conductor - work as a team Most importantly - Enjoy!

4 Lyre Notes ~ May 2013 Page 4 of 6 Taking orders for personalised merchandise! Have your name and the GCYO logo embroidered on polo-shirts and the best microfibre instrument cleaning cloths Ask to view samples! Turnaround time 7-days Plain cloth $10 Personalised cloth $15 Plain polo-shirt $20 Personalised polo $25 Facebook Did you know that GCYO is now on Facebook? Come and visit our page and 'like' us for updates and information as it happens! Coast-Youth- Orchestra/ ?id= &_ TERM 2 15 April - 21 June Sun 9 June 2pm Concert In-House: JS, SO Tues 11 June 6.30pm Jam & Jazz In-House: BB, LBB Sun 16 June 2pm Concert In-House: YS Sun 23 June tba Broadbeach Jazz Festival: BB TERM 3 8 July - 30 September tbc tbc Youth Jazz Night Yacht Club: BB and LBB Fri 9 Aug 6pm Concert: YS & QYO (venue GCYO) Sat 7 Sept 5.30pm Concert: YS & QYO (venue Old Museum Building) 9-20 Sept all rehearsals Jump In for Visiting Musicians Sun 15 Sept 2pm Concert In-House: JS, SO and LBB Sat 21 Sept tbc Urban Design Awards: YS quartet TERM 4 8 October - 9 November Sat 5 October tba Broadway in the Park Broadbeach: YS Sun 6 Oct 2.30pm Suzuki Music Graduations at GCYO: YS Sat 12 Oct 8-5pm Auditions for 2014 Entry Sun 13 Oct 8-5pm Auditions for 2014 Entry Sat 19 Oct tbc Small Museums Conference: BB Sat 19 Oct 8-5pm Auditions for 2014 Entry Sun 20 Oct 8-5pm Auditions for 2014 Entry Sat 9 Nov Gala Concert Full Rehearsal all groups at Venue tba Little Big Band Big Band String Orchestra Junior Symphony Combined Item (groups tba) Youth Symphony Gala Rehearsal times may unavoidably vary; such is the nature of a rehearsal including lighting and sound-check. Thank you for your understanding. Sat 9 Nov 6.30pm Gala Concert at Venue tba Sun 24 Nov 3-5pm End of Year Celebration at GCYO - all welcome Sat 14 Dec 3.00pm rehearsal Christmas in the Park Broadbeach: YS 6.00pm performance Christmas in the Park Broadbeach: YS Abbreviations YS: Youth Symphony. JS: Junior Symphony SO: String Orchestra BB: Big Band LBB: Little Big Band QYO: Qld Youth Orchestra tba: to be advised tbc: to be confirmed Please note: some event details are necessarily revised. For full and the most current information, please visit our website at or call Patricia on Thank you. At 24 May 2013

5 'Concert in June' Presented by Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Sunday 9 June 2013 starting 2.00 pm at Youth Orchestra Centre 7 Community Drive Ashmore 4214 Performances by String Orchestra: 45-musicians Junior Symphony: 55-musicians All Community Members Welcome! Entry $5 Children under 12 years free Delicious Afternoon Tea items available for purchase at intermission All funds raised support programs for musicians of the GCYO Further information, please call Thank you!

6 Presented by Big Band and Little Big Band Tuesday 11 June PM at Youth Orchestra Centre 7 Community Drive Ashmore 4214 Many say Jazz is the only true 'World Music' form! Every corner of the globe has musicians who play jazz - but not like the musicians of the GCYO! Entry $10 Including fabulous supper! All funds raised support programs for musicians of the GCYO Further info - call

7 Concert Sunday 16 June 2013 starting 2.00 pm at Youth Orchestra Centre 7 Community Drive Ashmore 4214 Everyone Welcome! Entry $5 Children under 12 years free Delicious Afternoon Tea items available for purchase at intermission All funds raised support programs for musicians of the GCYO Further information, please call Thank you!