Contact:Gretchen Miller Basso
Public Relations Director
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Phone: 407/896-6700 x 223
Fax: 407/896-5512
gmiller@orlandophil.org
www.orlandophil.org
(Orlando, FL – March 2, 2011) – The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra invites string music students in elementary, middle and high school levels to be part of a World Premiere that is a tribute to former local music educator Jonathan May. Students chosen to be a part of this production will perform with the Orlando Philharmonic on its concert, Joshua Bell, on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston Street, Orlando.
Jonathan May was a cellist, conductor, founder and artistic director of numerous orchestras throughout Central Florida, passionately educating young musicians. In his twenty- five years of working with students, he also developed youth orchestra programs in Minnesota, Colorado and Tennessee. May will best be remembered for spreading his passion for music, as he liked to say it, to “the tall and small.” Jonathan’s brother, Daniel, has named this commissioned work Tall and Small, in his honor.
The project is as follows:
Details: The Orlando Philharmonic invites student string musicians of all ages to audition to be part of a student ensemble to perform with the Orchestra and Music Director Christopher Wilkins on a new commission by composer Daniel May, brother of the late Jonathan May.
To apply: Upload a video audition (details below) to You Tube and send a link to the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra along with a completed application form. The videos will be reviewed by the musicians of the Orchestra and 30-35 musicians of varying skill levels will be selected to participate. Judges will choose student musicians proportionally from three distinct school age groups (Elementary – Middle – High).
Audition process: Applicants must choose two pieces of music; one that displays technical skill and the other lyrical ability. Each selection should be a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum 3 minutes in length. Record them both using a digital video recorder, camera phone, etc. and upload the two clips (unedited) to You Tube. Send an Email with links to the videos to: info@orlandophil.org. Applicants must submit by 5:00 PM on April 1, 2011 – no applications will be accepted after this time.
Live/taped audition: If any candidates do not have access to recording/video equipment, a live audition can be videotaped on either of the following dates by appointment only:
March 19 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Geneva School 2025 State Road 436 Winter Park, FL32792
March 20 • 2:00 – 5:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando 106 E. Church Street. Orlando, FL 32801
Appointments can be made via email to: info@orlandophil.org
Application form: An application must be completed and signed by a parent. It is available for download at www.OrlandoPhil.org/daniel-mays-world-premiere/ or request it by Email to info@orlandophil.org.
Other important information: By applying for a position in the student ensemble, musicians agree to abide by the judges’ final decision, affirm that they will perform if chosen, and commit to attending all of the following rehearsals:
Saturday, May 7, 2011(10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Orlando Philharmonic Offices, located in Loch Haven Park, in John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins St., Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32803
Dress Rehearsal • Friday May 13, 2011 • 7:00 PM at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Concert • Saturday May 14, 2011 • 8:00 PM at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
For questions and additional information, please phone 407-896-6700 or visit www.OrlandoPhil.org/daniel-mays-world-premiere/
