Section Coaches Wanted!
The Longmont Youth Symphony (LYS) is looking for section coaches for our Fall 2024 Season This initiative offers a unique opportunity for local musicians with an interest in music education to apply their skills and knowledge with our students.
Aims of the LYS Section Coach Program:
Provide expert knowledge and coaching to LYS student musicians. Coaches will work with both our Symphony Orchestra musicians as well as our developing wind (Symphonic Band) and string (String Ensemble) students
Offer instrument-specific pedagogy and performance instruction.
Enable coaches to gain hands-on teaching experience, including feedback from LYS Music Directors.
Develop an understanding of the professional expectations for musicians.
Requirements for Coaches:
Responsible for coaching LYS students individually or in sections, as directed. Specific direction will be given by the Music Directors
Maintain professional presentation in dress and student interaction
Commit to attending designated rehearsals, In the event of and unforeseen absence, coaches are responsible for securing a sub. Rehearsals are on Saturdays from 9am-Noon at United Church of Christ on Longmont, unless otherwise notified.
Compensation:
Mentors will receive $100 per service, with services requested by the Music Directors, as needed during the Fall and Spring semesters.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your technical proficiency, pedagogical knowledge, and interest in this coaching opportunity to info@longmontyouthsymphony.org.
We look forward to your application and the opportunity to welcome you into the LYS!
Join us for our 2024-25 Season
Here’s what you need to know!
*** All our rehearsals will be on MONDAY EVENINGS this season ***
Most rehearsals will be at First Evangelical Lutheran Church (803 3rd Ave, Longmont)
Strings Ensemble will rehearse from 6-7.30pm.
Symphonic Band will rehearse from 6-7.30pm.
Symphony Orchestra will rehearse from 5.30-8.30pm.
Concerts will still be on Sunday afternoon and are on the calendar.
Our first rehearsal is on Monday, August 26 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Please bring your own music stand.
Our rooms are on the lower level of the church, so please park in the parking garage, lower level parking lot, or street parking, then enter through the garage entrance. You can get to the lower level parking from Terry by turning into the alley behind the church, or from Pratt St.
We will have a short parent meeting on August 26 at 6pm. All veteran LYSO parents are welcome to come at 5.30pm for a short "review." You will be able to pay tuition at the meeting or you can get a head start and pay now.
WANT TO JOIN US AS A NEW MEMBER?
Check out all the audition requirements and tuition info and sign up today!
Questions? Let us know!
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The Longmont Youth Symphony is committed to serving the young musicians of the St. Vrain Valley and surrounding areas. The LYS provides a resource for young musicians to further develop and excel in their musical abilities through the guidance of professional leadership and direction. By doing so, we enable our youth to entertain, educate, and expand appreciation of music within the community.
Acceptance into our Orchestra and Ensembles is by audition only. Online Auditions are currently being accepted. If you would prefer an in-person audition, please contact us to schedule one.
LYS offers:
Concerts, including ones with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra and the Boulder Symphony
Challenging music, designed to help every student grow
Exposure to a broad sampling of musical repertoire
Programs for younger musicians, in the Longmont Youth Strings Ensemble and Longmont Youth Symphonic Band.
Retreats, picnics, and fun!
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