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The mission of WVYS is to provide a high-quality musical experience for qualified young musicians and to give them an opportunity to perform. This experience will be enriching and beneficial to the community at large.
WVYS seeks to provide Greater Lafayette with a much-needed resource. Despite an abundance of musically talented youth, there is little opportunity for orchestral or ensemble playing outside the realm of public schools. In fact, some local schools do not offer an orchestral program for students. The WVYS will provide opportunity, both for those who play in a school orchestra but want to explore a repertoire that is more demanding and fulfilling, and for those whose schools are currently without an orchestra. The Wabash Valley Youth Symphony offers this community the chance to fully nurture and enjoy the musical talents of its youth.
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA MAY 2, 2011 – Guest violinist Dr. Davis Brooks will appear with the Wabash Valley Youth Symphony (WVYS) as they perform their third concert of the season on May 15th at 5:00 pm at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Lafayette, Indiana. The symphony orchestra, comprised of 65 students ranging from 6 th to 12th grade, will perform several full symphonic works in addition to the feature work, Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major.
WVYS Conductor, David Glover said, “What an honor it is to conduct this talented ensemble of area youth. We are very pleased to present to the public our concert including the expertise of Dr. Brooks.” Brooks presently serves as Associate Concertmaster of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. For ten years, he was a member of the Mostly Mozart Orchestra at Lincoln Center. For nineteen years, he was a member of the New York Chamber Symphony which produced over 20 critically acclaimed recording.
Glover stated, “It is both an honor and a privilege to work with Dr. Brooks in this capacity. Moreover, it is an impressive accolade for the WVYS student members to achieve the level of proficiency required to support a performance of this caliber. They have worked very hard to become such a treasure to the local arts community.”
WVYS students will also perform Overture to “The Abduction from the Seraglio” by Mozart and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 in C Major, OP 21.WVYS Administrator, Regan Eckstein said, “WVYS brings a unique experience to area youth, allowing them to extend their musical reach through performing full symphonic scores at the highest levels. The opportunity to work with Dr. Brooks accentuates our mission of providing enriching musical experiences for students to advance and evolve their talents.”
This, as all WVYS concerts, is free and open to the public Sunday, May 15th at 5:00 pm. Families, teachers, and all who appreciate music are welcome and encouraged to attend this inspirational experience.
Eckstein added, “The concert would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors who graciously contribute, allowing this exceptional musical program to continue.”