Do you like music?
Do you like to play?
Do you like to sing?
SPRING SEASON CONCERT ANNOUNCED
Beckley Presbyterian Church
The Spring Season 2012 concert will be held on Thursday, May 31, at Beckley Presbyterian Church. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm with the Chorus and Beginner Chorus, with the Symphony to follow. We are excited to be able to perform in Raleigh County and to sing and play in such a beautiful sanctuary. Click here for an information sheet on logistics for the concert.
SPRING SEASON REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Rehearsals will take place at Oak Hill High School every Monday from March 5 to May 21, except that there will be no rehearsal on Monday, April 9. In addition, there will be a rehearsal the day after Memorial Day, Tuesday, May 29, in order to get ready for our concert on May 31.
5:45-7:00 Regular Rehearsal - Chorus
7:00-8:30 Regular Rehearsal - Symphony
*Directions to Oak Hill High School:
From the South (Beckley) on Route 19, take the Oyler Exit, turn left, cross over the highway and stay to the right until you get to Oak Hill High School.
From the North (Summersville) on Route 19, take the Oyler Exit, turn right, and stay to the right until you get to Oak Hill High School.
Who We Are
Music is very much a part of our heritage, and Southern West Virginia is home to many serious young musicians.
Young instrumentalists and vocalists enjoy the opportunity to make music together and perform in the New River Youth Symphony and Chorus (NRYSC).
The directors, William Bailey and Judith Arnold, are gifted musicians and respected educators who share their passion for music with the students and inspire them to pursue excellence.
Mission and Goals
- Inspiring young people to strive for excellence
- Promoting cooperation and leadership
- Developing musicianship
- Improving technical skill
- Understanding music in relation to culture and history