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Important Calendar Updates
(please read the fine print!)
REHEARSALS
October 30 Rehearsal NVYS ONLY
2:45-3:45 Chamber
4-7 pm NVYS
November 6 & 13 Rehearsal
2:45-3:45 Chamber
4-6:45 pm NVYS
4-6 pm Sinfonia
6-6:45 pm Bridge
All Rehearsals at our new home
Performing Arts Center at Napa Valley College
CONCERTS
February 5th Winter Concert for ALL ensembles
(moved from Feb 12th)
May 13th Gala Concert and Fundraiser
for ALL ensembles
January 22 and 29 Rehearsals - Early Start! 3 - 7 pm
Check Out Our Updated Season Calendar HERE
Look for the highlighted dates!
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Tickets on sale now!
We have secured a bus to transport musicians to the War Memorial Performing Arts Center in San Francisco. We will be loading the coach at 1 pm at Napa Valley College and at 1:30 at American Canyon High School. Lunch provided. Rehearsal 4-5:30 pm. Concert 6 pm. More information to come!
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Notes from our last EDI Meeting
Thanks for a productive meeting last Sunday. Here is what we accomplished:
- Reviewed the EDI survey results - One take-away is that NVYS families do not see NVYS as a community, but a place to play/learn music
- Identified a need for Latinx representation on the committee and will actively recruit Latinx parents and students
- Discussed what community means to each of us (understanding that is unique to each of us)
and how do we build a community and more welcoming orchestra at NVYS?
- Decided to create a social event that would continue to build community like Camp Caz and Tour
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is rescheduled for Nov 27.
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Search for a new NVYS Executive Director starts now!
NVYS is on the precipice of launching a new beginning orchestra program and mid-project for adopting a 5-year strategic plan rooted in EDI. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for the arts, youth, EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion) and non-profit management!
Additionally, we have two other opportunities! We are partnering with Boys and Girls Club and the NOTES Foundation to pilot a beginning strings program. We are in search of one coach to teach violin or cello, and another violin or cello coach to teach and serve as Project Lead.
You can find all job descriptions HERE.
Please share the job descriptions with your networks far and wide!
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A Note About Rehearsal End Times
We wanted to share some important information about our rehearsal end times and pick-ups.
REHEARSAL END TIMES
Sinfonia: 6:00 PM
Bridge: 6:45 PM
Youth Symphony: 6:45 PM
The fluctuation in end times between 7pm and 6:45pm for Youth Symphony have been due to finding the optimal time for ending rehearsals and cleaning up before campus security clears the building for the evening. Rehearsals will end at 6:45pm and we will continue to ask musicians to help us clean up stands, chairs and instruments. Some musicians are quicker than others and will take 5 minutes, while some have more instrumentation to store and will take longer. We have really appreciated the musician's help in getting the rooms picked up. THANK YOU!
SAFETY WHILE WAITING FOR PICK-UP
Musicians have been allowed to leave the rehearsal rooms and areas as soon as they are done. Some parents have arranged to wait for their children at the entrance of the building, while others have waited curbside. We want each family to make the arrangement that is best for them.
This said, all musicians are able to wait inside the lobby/entrance area until their parent/guardian picks them up or arrives on campus if it feels more secure than curbside. I (Silvia) am the last out of the building after clearing all of the rehearsal areas. I will wait curbside with any musician that is still in the lobby or curbside when I exit at 7pm. Please rest assured that I will never leave the campus while a musician is still waiting for their parent/guardian. In addition, campus security is typically stationed near the building until 7:30pm.
This said, we appreciate parents/guardians arriving by 7pm to ensure their musician does not worry about being the last one. Should an emergency arise, please contact me as soon as possible at (707) 320-7225 so that I can assure your musician that you are on the way.
NVYS is a family. I encourage all our musicians and parents to look out for one another during rehearsals, breaks and at pick-up. Let's make sure to talk and include anyone that is alone. If you are waiting curbside look out for one another - if you see something fishy LET ME KNOW RIGHT AWAY. I want you to ALWAYS feel safe in talking to me about anything that comes up. You may see me running around but I can always take a moment to talk.
Can't wait to see you at rehearsal this afternoon!
~Silvia
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Parents! Last chance to donate to our Online Holiday Auction which starts November 19th.
What is this? Each year we ask NVYS friends and families to donate wine from your cellar and we create great lots to be auctioned off during the holidays. Our goal is to make this easy and a win-win for you (who might have too much wine) and us (fundraising for NVYS).
"Hey, I have friends who own a winery" or "I work in the wine business, should I ask for a donation?" Yes! That would be great! We know it is a quick turn-around, so if you get a donation later in the month we may use the donation at our Gala.
Please use this donation form for all donations!
Thank you to everyone who has donated to date!
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Thank you to the NVYS families who have donated to our Camp Caz Retreat.
This year we received partial funding from the Napa County Arts and Culture Committee, but could still use your support!
If you can, please consider donating HERE. (select the "dedicate this gift" and write your musicians name and "camp caz").
Lost and Found: Are you missing a thermorest pillow with a gray pillow case? We have it!
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Where to Find Us
NVYS Executive Director
Shelley Surh
ssurh@nvyso.org or 415-987-0083
NVYS Artistic Director and Conductor
Alan Anibal
aanibal@nvyso.org
NYCE Director/Head Coach
Yasushi Ogura
y-pogura@sbcglobal.net
Sinfonia Director
Debbie Walden
debbiewalden@hotmail.com
Bridge Coach
Raja Orr
rorr@nvyso.org
Orchestra Manager
Silvia Regalado-Zachold
orchestra@nvyso.org
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