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Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony to Perform at Sea

on 01/07/2008 08:06 AM

The Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony will be taking the concept of music festivals to a whole new level. These young musicians will have the exciting opportunity to perform on the cruise ship Carnival Sensation March 27^th, 2008.

The enriching experience of music festival performance will be similar to countless other competitions in schools. The Youth Symphony will perform before a panel of outstanding adjudicators whose comments will provide avenues for musical growth. In addition, they will hear other groups from across the United States and enjoy the company of other young people involved in similar musical endeavors. That is where the likeness ends. This venue provides the added treat of porting into Nassau Bahamas and spending time sightseeing on the Island. Upon returning to the US on March 30^th, the students will tour the Kennedy Space Center, learning more about the space program and seeing where history has been made countless times.

Conductor Philip Scales stated, “I wanted to be able to offer the students an opportunity where they will grow musically in a memorable venue. In addition, this trip provides an experience to grow educationally by learning about different parts of the world and US first hand. I believe my students will treasure these memories for a lifetime.”  

In order to help cover expenses for a trip of this magnitude, the students are working on many fundraisers. One of the more unique is a Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony Play-A-Thon.

Members will play for 15 straight hours (7:00 am – 10:00 pm) at the north side Piggly Wiggly on January 5, 2008. The community can help support them by pledging .25 -.50 (or more!) per hour as they continue to make beautiful music throughout the day. Community members can pledge support by calling 920-452-1985 or visiting www.sheboygansymphony.org prior to January 5^th or stopping in at the northside Piggly Wiggly 2905 N. 15^th Street during the Play-A-Thon hours.  

 
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Ways to Support the Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony:
*Attend the Youth Symphony’s Play-A-Thon on Saturday January 5 at Piggly Wiggly from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
*Attend one of their upcoming performances on Sunday February 10 at 2pm at the Weill Center
  Sunday April 13 at 3pm at the Weill Center
*Make a contribution to the  Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony
 921 North 8th Street  Suite 208