Disney Channel to Host Auditions in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston for `Disney's Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra In Concert'.BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Jan. 21, 1999-- Special "In Concert" Performance to Take Place at New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of City's Avery Fisher Hall Avery Fisher Hall, located in New York City, is a part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex. It is the home of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. The hall contains 2,738 seats. , Lincoln Center Lincoln Center New York’s modern theater complex. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1586] See : Theater on June 30, 1999 Disney Channel  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. kicks off a nationwide search for the country's youngest and most talented musical students for its eighth annual Disney's Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra this month. Live auditions will start in New York at Columbia University Columbia University, mainly in New York City; founded 1754 as King's College by grant of King George II; first college in New York City, fifth oldest in the United States; one of the eight Ivy League institutions. on March 4-8 and then travel to three more locations: DePaul University DePaul University[1] is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois, USA. in Chicago on March 10-14, Rice University in Houston on March 18-21 and Mount Saint Mary's College Mount Saint Mary's College may mean:
The orchestra will perform on "Disney's Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra In Concert," world premiering on Disney Channel, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. ET/PT. The event will be taped at New York City's Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center on June 30. This concert will feature 82 outstanding young musicians between the ages of 8 and 13 from across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and England. Every year, Disney Channel sends the chosen musicians to a 10-day music camp where they will have an opportunity to be involved in sectional and private studies, full orchestra rehearsals and a wide array of recreational activities. This year, the prestigious Sarah Lawrence College Sarah Lawrence College, at Bronxville, N.Y.; primarily for women; chartered 1926, opened 1928 as Sarah Lawrence College for Women; renamed 1947. It is noted for its creative arts program. will host the music camp from June 20-30. Sarah Lawrence College is a small liberal arts college Liberal arts colleges are primarily colleges with an emphasis upon undergraduate study in the liberal arts. The Encyclopædia Britannica Concise offers the following definition of the liberal arts as a, "college or university curriculum aimed at imparting general knowledge located just north of New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. that has long been respected as a national leader in arts education. The college was founded in 1926 with a distinctive philosophy that strongly emphasizes creative and performing arts as an integral part of a liberal arts liberal arts, term originally used to designate the arts or studies suited to freemen. It was applied in the Middle Ages to seven branches of learning, the trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric, and the quadrivium of arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music. education. For the 1998 Disney's Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra, which performed at the historic Ravinia Festival in Chicago, more than 1,000 young musicians were selected to audition for the orchestra from more than 8,000 applications received from all over the country. The search for orchestra members includes an application and audition process utilizing the talents of Young Musicians Foundation and production team of Smith-Hemion Productions. During the live audition process, aspiring orchestra members between the ages of 8 and 13 demonstrate their mastery by performing two pieces, submitting to a verbal interview and possibly performing sight reading. Audition participants are selected from students who submit written applications outlining their performance experience and award history as well as recommendation by a private or school music teacher. Musicians unable to audition in person submit a videotape for consideration. Those selected for the orchestra will have the opportunity to be involved in sectional and private studies, full orchestra rehearsals and a wide array of recreational activities. In previous years, the late Henry Mancini, Branford Marsalis, Doc Severinsen and John Williams were among the renowned list of instructors who worked with the young musicians. Last year, Tony award winning actress Bernadette Peters hosted the concert special, which also featured a special performance by the acclaimed violinist Vanessa-Mae. Previous concert locations include the world-famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and the historic Ravinia Festival in Chicago. The orchestra was the youngest to ever play at both sites. Those wishing to participate in the audition process should call 800/203-8588 for an application. Disney Channel's critically acclaimed "In Concert" series features a variety of recording artists from all genres of music, from rap, country and pop to classical and blues. Disney Channel's "In Concert" series offers viewers a new perspective on up-and-coming artists, and spotlights their lives on- and off-stage. Each show features a specially taped live concert; documentary footage showing the artist pursuing personal and professional passions; and interviews with mentors, friends and family. Most recently, Disney Channel taped an "In Concert" special with international pop sensations B-Witched and Five. The four ladies of B-Witched and the five heartthrobs of Five will star in their first television special, premiering March 27, 1999, 7 p.m. ET/PT. Previously, Disney Channel teamed Shawn Colvin, Tatyana Ali and 'N Sync for "Holidays In Concert." Hosted by Shawn Colvin, "Holidays In Concert" featured a specially taped concert performance of favorite holiday music from Epcot at The Walt Disney World Noun 1. Walt Disney World - a large amusement park established in 1971 to the southwest of Orlando Orlando - a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World Resort, along with stories of family traditions and holiday memories shared by each artist. Past Disney Channel "In Concert" specials include "Le Ann Rimes In Concert," "Ray J In Concert with Brandy," "Jonny Lang In Concert" and "Cleopatra In Concert." "'N Sync In Concert" was credited by RCA Records, 'N Sync's label, with significantly boosting sales of the group's self-titled album (Billboard 8/15/98). "Disney's Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra In Concert" is a Smith-Hemion production in association with Disney Channel and Young Musicians Foundation. Multi-Emmy Award-winners Gary Smith and Dwight Hemion are executive producers of the special. Gail Purse is producer. Disney Channel, combining original series, movies and specials with timeless classics, is the first general entertainment television network designed for kids and families. Disney Channel is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Co. |
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