Rockland
Youth Symphony
Music Programs
Rockland Youth Symphony
The Rockland Youth Symphony is a full symphony orchestra for students 12-25. Participating students must have completed NYSSMA level 5 or 6 and/or provide a teacher recommendation. The orchestra will be rehearsing Monday evenings from 6:30-9pm at Fieldstone Middle School in North Rockland. Under the direction of renowned pianist and conductor Dr. Michael Fennelly, the orchestra performs two concerts a year. Last year's programming included the works of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and others in unique programs featuring soloists, dancers, and the occasional audience participation.
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WHEN: Mondays 6:30 - 9:00
WHERE: Field Stone Middle School
100 Fieldstone Drive, Thiells, NY
Presto Strings
Presto Strings begins its inaugural season this September 2024. Under the direction of Katherine Allen, this string ensemble provides a unique performing opportunity of playing with peers of the same level from Rockland County and surrounding communities. For students having completed NYSSMA level 3 or 4, and/or providing teacher recommendation, they will rehearse weekly on Monday evenings from 6:45pm-8:45pm at the Willow Grove Elementary School in North Rockland and perform two concerts with RYS and Allegro Winds.
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WHEN:
Mondays 6:45 - 8:45
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WHERE:
Willow Grove Elementary School
153 Storrs Road, Thiells, NY
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Allegro Wind Ensemble
Allegro Winds, also begins its inaugural season this September 2024. For band students who have completed NYSSMA level 3 or 4, and/or provided teacher recommendation, the ensemble provides an exceptional opportunity to perform with students of the same level from all of Rockland County and surrounding communities. Under the direction of Michael Roth, rehearsals will be on Monday evenings from 6:45pm-8:45pm at the Willow Grove Elementary School in North Rockland and perform 2 concerts during the year with RYS and Presto Strings.
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WHEN:
Mondays 6:45 - 8:45
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WHERE:
Willow Grove Elementary School
153 Storrs Road, Thiells, NY
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