LBB/BB start Tuesday 22 April start 5.30PM. SO/JS start Thursday 24 April start 4.45PM

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1 Newsletter ~ Fourth Edition TERM 2, 2014 at 16 April 2014 also available at: Lyre Notes Contents Term 2 start 1 Tutorials 1 Concert # 1 1 Outside Performances 1 AGM 2, 3 Woodwind Workshop 4 Concerts Term 2 5 Calendar 6 Major Supporters 7 Term 2 starts next week I hope you are all having a wonderful break and that your Easter this weekend is safe and enjoyable. Term 2 starts next week with rehearsals commencing for all groups: LBB/BB start Tuesday 22 April start 5.30PM SO/JS start Thursday 24 April start 4.45PM YS start Friday 25 April (Anzac day) strings 6.30PM and all other musicians start 7.30PM See you then! Tutorials Term 2 Tutorials will be held in Term 2 for all groups. Each group s conductor will advise dates in the next couple of weeks. Please standby. Concert #1 Thank you for your support at our first Concert on 30 March. We had the biggest in-house audience ever and received great feedback about our musicians. Well done! No Limits... The barriers are not erected which can say to aspiring talents and industry, 'Thus far and no farther Ludwig van Beethoven Editor ~ Patricia Geale Editor ~ Patricia Geale This new level of audience support is wonderful news and it means our marketing activities are working! However, it also introduced some new challenges with inadequate seating for our adoring volunteers and fans. So, the Management Committee (our dedicated helmswomen and men) are proposing a structural change for future concerts that will reduce the number of groups performing at in-house concerts. Therefore, the only concert where all groups work together will be the end-of-year concert. Tell us what you think we value your views. Visit GCYO s Facebook page for pictures and video Outside Performances Over the holidays some of our musicians have been flying the GCYO banner at the Fiesta de la Musica at the Arts Centre Gold Coast. GCYO pianists: Chloe, Ruby (alumna), Sam and Daniel were so polished and fabulous! GCYO String Soloists: Kye, Victor and Matthew - more committed and wonderful young musicians. Great job everyone!

2 Notice of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and Election of Office Bearers and Management Committee for The Association of The Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Inc. Notice is hereby given to the voting Members of The Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Inc (GCYO) that the Annual General Meeting of the GCYO will be held Want to contribute to the strategic direction of GCYO? If you would like to contribute to the strategic direction of the GCYO, possess suitable skills and can commit to ~ 12 hours each year, then we would like to hear from you. In particular, we are seeking outside and independent Members for the Management Committee. Full details please visit: Current Management Committee The following Members necessarily vacate their seats at the AGM on 12 May As with all Members, they are eligible for nomination. Sarah Jane Ash Som Bose Bruce Davidson Patricia Geale Nicolas Saint Clair Nick Stefan on Monday 12 May 2014 start 7.00 PM at Youth Orchestra Centre 7 Community Drive, Ashmore 4214 Can I be on the Committee? and Can I Vote? Yes, if you are over 18-years and meet the following Membership requirements as specified by The GCYO Constitution: The membership of the Association shall be open to all persons interested in and supporting the objects of the Association and shall consist of the following classes of members. The number of members in each class shall be unlimited. a) Performer Member: A player of a musical instrument who has passed an audition by the Director of Music or their nominee/s and participates in the orchestral and other music activities of the Association. b) Associate Member: Past Performer Members and parents of present Performer Members may be Associate Members. In the case of one or more Performer Members under the age of 18 years in one family, one parent or guardian of such Performer Member or Members shall be required to be an Associate Member. c) Supporting Member: A person or organisation or body corporate interested in musical education, the encouragement of musical talent and the development of musical appreciation of individuals and the community. $20 fee per annum applies. d) Honorary Life Members: A person whose service over a period of years to the Association is recognised by the granting of honorary life membership. If you are not a Member but would like to join then the GCYO Constitution allows: Every applicant for any class of membership of the Association shall be proposed by one member of the Association and seconded by another member. The application for membership shall be made in writing, signed by the applicant and his/ her proposer and seconder

3 Notice of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday 12 May 2014 start 7.00PM at Youth Orchestra Centre 7 Community Drive, Ashmore 4214 Agenda 1. Apologies 2. Adoption of Previous Minutes of AGM 20 May Business Arising 4. Financial Statements and Auditor's Report for Annual Report Election of Management Committee: all positions are elected at the AGM including Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and General Members. 7. Appointment of Auditor 8. General Business Nomination Form 2014 Management Committee I wish to nominate (Print nominee's name here) for the position of (Check box): Chairperson Treasurer Secretary General Member Nominated by, (Print name here) (Sign and date here) Seconded by, (Print name here) (Sign and date here) Note: Please complete the above Nomination Form and return to: Patricia Geale, Management Committee Secretary, Gold Coast Youth Orchestra, 7 Community Drive Ashmore 4214; enquiry@gcyo.com.au Scanned and ed signatures valid.

4 Sax and Clarinet Musicians The Gold Coast Youth Orchestra in conjunction with D Addario Woodwinds Present The Kevin Garren ~ Woodwind Workshop Who Kevin Garren is a Los Angeles based professional woodwind player and educator. Kevin performs on all saxophones, flutes, clarinets and guitar. He is the reed designer for D Addario Woodwinds and is visiting for a short time ahead of performances with the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band. What Discuss reed making and how to get the best out of the reeds you play Try some new jazz alto saxophone mouthpieces Open play-in for all! Morning tea provided When Saturday 3 May Start 9.30am, play-in 10.30am, end 12 noon Where Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Building, 7 Community Drive, Ashmore 4214 Cost This workshop is free to all musicians and observers Bookings and Enquiries Bookings and enquiries, please contact Patricia Geale at enquiry@gcyo.com.au Tel:

5 Concerts in June 2014 Presented by The Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Sunday 15 June start 2.00pm: Tuesday 17 June start 6.30pm: Sunday 22 June start 2.00pm: String Orchestra & Junior Symphony Little Big Band & Big Band Youth Symphony at Youth Orchestra Centre Community Drive, Ashmore 4214 Entry at Door $7 for 15 and 22 June $20 for 17 June includes supper and wine All funds raised support programs for musicians of the GCYO Thank you! Enquiries: please call Patricia

6 At 16/4/14 Ideal venue GCYO for Hire! Did you know that the GCYO building and music assets are hired out to schools, music groups and TERM 2 22 April - 27 June Tues 22 April 29 April-6 May Sat 3 May Sat 10 May Sun 15 June Tues 17 June Sun 22 June Sun 22 June Rehearsals commence Jump In for Visiting Musicians The Kevin Garren - Woodwind Workshop at GCYO GC Heritage and Expo Fair: BB Concert In-House: JS, SO Jam & Jazz In-House: LBB, BB Concert In-House: YS Broadbeach Jazz Festival: BB Tutorial String Orchestra Tutorial Junior Symphony Tutorial Little Big Band Tutorial Big Band all rehearsals pm 2pm pm 2pm corporate clients? GCYO is the ideal venue for music camps, tutorials, concerts or corporate meetings. Full catering available. Please call Patricia for detailed Quote All funds raised go to music programs for our young musicians. TERM 3 14 July - 19 September Fri 8 Aug 6pm Sat 6 Sept 8-19 Sept Sun 14 Sept Sat 20 Sept 5.30pm Youth Jazz Night Yacht Club: BB and LBB Concert: YS & QYO (venue GCYO) Blends Of Jazz Broadbeach: BB Concert: YS & QYO (venue Old Museum Building, Brisbane) Jump In for Visiting Musicians Concert In-House: LBB, BB, SO, JS Urban Design Awards: YS quartet all rehearsals 2pm TERM 4 7 October Fri 3 Oct Sat 4 Oct Sun 5 Oct 2-5pm 6-9pm 2.30pm 3-5pm Sat 13 Dec Sat 13 Dec 3..00pm Opera in the Park rehearsal at GCYO: YS Opera in the Park performance at Broadbeach: YS Suzuki Music Graduations at GCYO: YS Auditions for 2015 Entry Gala Concert Rehearsal all musicians required Gala Concert Performance End of Year Celebration at GCYO Rehearsal Christmas in the Park Broadbeach: YS Performance Christmas in the Park Broadbeach: YS 6.00pm Public Holidays Mon 27 Jan Australia Day Fri 18 April Good Friday Mon 21 April Easter Monday Fri 25 April Anzac Day YS Rehearsal still on! Mon 9 June EditorBirthday ~ Patricia Geale Queen s Fri 29 Aug GC Show Day YS Rehearsal still on! Mon 6 Oct. Labour Day Abbreviations YS: Youth Symphony JS: Junior Symphony SO: String Orchestra BB: Big Band LBB: Little Big Band QYO: Qld Youth Orchestra : to be confirmed Please continually check GCYO s Facebook page for the most recent media with pictures and video of musicians.

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