MUSICIAN SET FOR SOLO SLOT : VALENCIA VIOLINIST TO PERFORM PIECE IN SIMI CONCERT.Byline: Jean Russell Vogel Special to the Daily News Sharon Cooper Sharon Cooper is a member of the House of Representatives in the U.S. state of Georgia. Cooper is a Republican representing District 41, which encompasses parts of Cobb County Rep. , the Santa Susana Santa Susana can refer to several places:
n. The first violinist in a symphony orchestra. , will be violin soloist when the orchestra presents Saint-Saens' ``Introduction El Rondo rondo (rŏn`dō, rŏndō`), instrumental musical form in which the opening section is repeated after each succeeding section containing contrasting thematic material. The complex rondeau of French keyboard music of the 17th cent. Capricioso'' during its evening concert on April 13, at the Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. Cultural Arts Center. The 7 p.m. program will be preceded at 6:15 p.m. by ``Musical Notes and Anecdotes'' offered by orchestra conductor Philippe Fanjeaud, concerning the evening's selections and their composers. Of the ``Italian-flavored'' Saint-Saens' selection, Fanjeaud explained that it is a virtuoso piece, very demanding of the soloist's skill. Of two possible numbers, Cooper chose ``Introduction El Rondo Capricioso'' because of its beauty. Cooper has been associated with the 3-year-old symphony for about two years. A friend, a bassoonist in the orchestra, suggested that the violinist would enjoy ``sitting in'' at the Tuesday evening rehearsals. She did indeed enjoy performing with the group and became a member of the violin section. She has been concertmaster since last summer. A Valencia resident, the versatile Cooper participates in classical, big band, pop and gospel music groups in the greater Los Angeles area The Greater Los Angeles Area, or the Southland, is the agglomeration of urbanized area around the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. There are two "official" definitions—the Los Angeles metropolitan area consisting only of the Los Angeles and Orange . In her home, she teaches primarily young violin students and some adults. Occasionally, she serves as coach to string quartets at The Master's College in Newhall. Cooper grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area “Bay Area” redirects here. For other uses, see Bay Area (disambiguation). The San Francisco Bay Area, colloquially known as the Bay Area or The Bay and had made her career choice by age 7. She majored in musical performance at Stanford University and attended the San Francisco Conservatory. She has played in a number of community orchestras and has also been concertmaster for the Peninsula Orchestra, which performs at two sites south of San Francisco. The violinist moved to the Los Angeles area in 1989, looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. wider musical opportunities. She also met her husband, Bob Crandell, soon after moving south. Rising at 6 a.m. daily, she schedules her practice sessions and some teaching during his early work hours. Although her musical commitments are many, Cooper relishes her role with the Santa Susana Symphony. In addition to tuning up the instruments, which concertgoers observe, the concertmaster also has responsibility for leadership in developing esprit de corps esprit de corps Graduate education The degree of happiness of the 'campers' in a place among musicians. The orchestral sound, she explained, reflects this morale. During her association with the symphony, Cooper has seen development in the sound quality, as well as growth in numbers to 40-some musicians. Most of them, like the concertmaster, travel from other communities to participate in the orchestra. When a recent concert featured conductor Fanjeaud's piano solo, Cooper was responsible for leading the orchestra in its accompaniment of him. This the petite concertmaster accomplished through body language and her violin bow. On that occasion she also substituted for Fanjeaud in the preconcert pre·con·cert tr.v. pre·con·cert·ed, pre·con·cert·ing, pre·con·certs To agree on, settle, or arrange in advance. presentation of ``Musical Notes and Anecdotes.'' In addition to accompanying Cooper's violin solo, the orchestra will also be heard in Bizet's ``Jeux D'Enfant'' and Stravinsky's ``Firebird.'' Tickets can be ordered from the Cultural Arts Center box office, 581-9940, Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Adult admission is $15; seniors, students and children are $12. The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center is at 3050 Los Angeles Ave., 581-2714. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Sharon Cooper practices for her performance of ``Introduction El Rondo Capricioso'' with the Santa Susana Symphony on April 13. John Lazar/Special to the Daily News |
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