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PYO's new Chief Patron"It is a great honour to be asked to become the Chief Patron of Perth Youth Orchestra. I owe a lot of my own musical development to youth orchestras, having made my way up through all four county youth orchestras in Bedfordshire, and having spent many years coaching the youth orchestras of Iceland and Cambridgeshire. Youth orchestras are the place where I learned many of the skills that have equipped me for life, and not just in a musical sense. I enjoy nothing better than teamwork!" "I was delighted to attend your concert at Central Halls and was most impressed by your music-making. I am also very excited at the prospect of getting to know you all a little better in the near future. Wishing you all the best for a very exciting new season!" Born in Seoul, Korea, Su-a Lee was given a full-scholarship to attend Chetham's School of Music in Manchester at the age of 9. She was then given a full-scholarship place to study with Harvey Shapiro at the Juilliard School in New York, where she received her Bachelor's degree. Whilst there she performed regularly with a piano trio and a string quartet, often performing for Juilliard showcase events. Since graduating from the Juilliard School, she has been a member of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for almost ten years. She is also a founder member of the group Mr McFall's Chamber, which started as a string quartet whose initial idea was to introduce classical music to non-classical listeners by taking contemporary music to the late night club scene in Edinburgh. After huge success the group has since expanded to eight members including bass, piano, percussion and vocals, performing a diverse repertoire, ranging from cartoon classics, through progressive rock and tango nuevo. In August 2009, Su-A Lee graciously, and enthusiastically accepted our invitation to join Sir Peter Maxwell-Davies, Master of the Queen's Music as a Chief Patron of our orchestra. Perth Youth Orchestra is in its 48th year. Founded in 1962, the orchestra is a registered charity in Scotland. PYO is sustained both by the young players desire to excel and by its determination to succeed. The orchestra rehearses each Monday evening, from October to April, supported by Perth and Kinross Council. Perth Youth Orchestra is a registered charitable organisation and the funds it raises help to support the purchase of instruments and musical scores, as well as the services of its conductor and instrumental tutors at rehearsals and concerts- at the Perth Festival of the Arts, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and in a variety of concerts thoughout the year at home and abroad. |
Perth Youth Orchestraa Scottish Charitable OrganisationBecome a Patron today please send your
Sheona Glenville-Sutherland (Cheques made payable to Perth Youth Orchestra) Or make your donation online by VISA, PayPal, etc Click to donate Edinburgh 2009 About our sponsorsThe Gannochy Trust is a major sponsor, sharing the orchestra's aim to develop the talent of young orchestral players in Perth and district. Support from successive local authorities has been crucial to the development of the orchestra and it gratefully acknowledges the support given by Perth and Kinross Council. Every family is encouraged to have at least one member become a patron. In addition, the orchestra greatly appreciates the patronage of former players and their families, as well as many local businesses, for their continued support. Through attendance at concerts and by taking an active part in fund raising events, patrons help create a secure environment in which the young musicians can develop. We invite all who have enjoyed a long association with the orchestra, whether as playing members or as patrons, to renew their annual subscription. New members are warmly welcomed. Edinburgh 2009 |
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