Starting off the season, the group will perform at the Arts Council Season Opener which will take place on Monday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ron Dalley Theatre at MVHS. The group will be working on a “perky piece” to play as the theme of the evening is “Can’t Stop The Beat”.
Last year the group played at a wide variety of venues which they hope to do again with the upcoming year. Venues played included the Pomegranate Festival, Lin’s Holiday Open House, Parks and Rec Holiday Craft Fair, Festival of Trees, Lost City Museum Christmas Open House, as well as their own winter and spring festivals. Members of the Orchestra include: on Violin; Walter White, Torann Bender, Trish Andersen, Viona Ekenstam, Emili Culp, Jessany Mortensen, Shelby Simper, Trenton Robison, and Jimmy Holland. On Viola; Marya Romero, Jacob Paul, and Erin Hills. On Cello; Maggie McMurray and Jessica Robison. Bryce Mortensen on Cello/Bass. Aurora Williams on the Flute; Mitzi Bender on Piano; and Jeff Andersen on Percussion. Rehearsals will continue to take place in the multi purpose room at Bowler Elementary School on Thursday nights with sectionals from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. and main rehearsal time from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. This group is non-profit and gladly accepts donations which are now tax deductible. If you have any questions about supporting this great Orchestra or joining you can contact Torann Bender at 398-8340 or 702-420-6663. |