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STRINGS ON BROADWAY SUMMER STRING CAMP

JUNE 2-6 from 9:00 - 4:15 daily in the Schwob School of Music at the RiverCenter followed by a concert in Legacy Hall on Friday, June 6th.

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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STRING ORCHESTRA ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD. 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.

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MONDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS SEPTEMBER THRU APRIL

STRING ORCHESTRA  6:00 - 8:00        YOUTH ORCHESTRA  7:00 - 9:00

From the Beginning
In May 1993, a small group of professional musicians and supporters began The Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus. Their dream was to create an outstanding orchestra program for the area's most talented young musicians. Through their efforts and the support of the community, their vision is being fulfilled.

Now in its 15th year, the YOGC includes two separate groups, the Youth Orchestra, made up of intermediate and advanced string, brass, wind and percussion musicians and the String Orchestra, composed of young string players. More than 100 students from several home schools and over 20 area public schools participate in the combined orchestras.

Mission Statement and Goals
To teach young people about music. To provide the opportunity for young instrumentalists to have the highest quality musical experience in an orchestral setting. To foster the discipline necessary to be successful in music, recognizing that this discipline is invaluable in life’s other pursuits. To instill a sense of value of the arts as an enrichment in every aspect of life.

Contact Information
Telephone: 706.256.3614

Fax: 706.649.7369

Postal Address: PO Box 8612, Columbus, GA 31908

Electronic Mail: yogc@rivercenter.org  

String Orchestra Director and Conductor: Jilaine Jarvis

Youth Orchestra Director and Conductor: Dawna Demster

Executive Director: Dottie Brown
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PO Box 8612 Columbus, GA 31908 Phone: 706.256.3614 Fax: 706.649.7369 yogc@rivercenter.org

 

The Youth Orchestra’s administrative offices are located in the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Suite in the RiverCenter and the orchestras rehearse weekly in the Schwob School of Music.  

We appreciate our relationship with RiverCenter and Columbus State University and acknowledge their support.

 

 

“This organization is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. GCA is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.”