Sinfonia Orchestra offers sneak-preview concert

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Sinfonia Orchestra offers sneak-preview concert

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Headed to Chicago — The Sinfonia Orchestra, a select ensemble consisting primarily of students from University High, Galaxy Middle and Deltona Middle schools will perform at the 66th annual Midwest International Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Dec.19-22.

By Special to The Beacon

posted Nov 30, 2012 - 7:38:05am

Volusia County Schools' Sinfonia Orchestra will present a special sneak-preview concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the auditorium at University High School, 1000 W. Rhode Island Ave. in Orange City. The event is free and open to the public.

The performance is in preparation for the orchestra's invitation to perform at the 66th annual Midwest International Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Dec. 19-22.

Under the direction of Clara Knotts, the Sinfonia Orchestra is a select ensemble consisting primarily of students from University High, Galaxy Middle and Deltona Middle schools.

The orchestra was chosen from more than 400 applicants from around the world to perform at the Midwest Clinic through a rigorous audition process. They are only one of three ensembles representing the state of Florida, and they are the first group ever from Volusia County Schools to be selected.

The Midwest Clinic is an international music conference attended annually by more than 16,000 music educators, conductors, professional musicians, music publishers, and music merchants from all 50 states and more than 30 countries.

For more information, call Dr. Monty R. Musgrave at 386-734-7190, ext. 20682.

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Gerrianne | posted Dec 14, 2012 - 9:33:48am

BRAVO to the orchestra - I attended the concert and was very impressed by the musical acumen exhibited by these youth. The performance was memorable!

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Ms Feliciano | posted Dec 4, 2012 - 7:54:00pm

Congratulations to Ms Knotts great teacher and great kids!

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Pamela and Chuck | posted Dec 3, 2012 - 12:38:27pm

Ms. Knotts has demonstrated great Leadership and has accomplished amazing things with these students. We all need to support her and these Music programs for the foreseeable future. There is an attack on the Arts in these financially unstable times but we must persevere and continue to support her and the schools in providing these opportunities. The student's successes are an affirmation of Ms. Knotts' talent and persistence. Under her direction and supervision look at how far these exceptional young women and young men have come. A debt of gratitude we can never repay in this lifetime, Thank you again for providing the Leadership Ms. Knotts!!!

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Dante C. | posted Dec 3, 2012 - 11:00:34am

I really love being apart of this subculture that Ms. Knotts has literally created out of nothing; I believe it is very safe to say that NO teacher would go through all Ms. Knotts has been through, for the students. And that is what makes Ms. Knotts an extraordinary teacher. (Not extra- ordinary because she is not normal at all: she is one of a kind! :)

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Samantha | posted Dec 1, 2012 - 9:39:01am

I could not be more proud of the strides that the Sinfonia Orchestra and my son have made in the past few years. These young musicians have dedicated so much time preparing for this great opportunity. I cannot wait to watch them perform in such a prestigious occasion.

Ms. Knotts has been the role model for my son for almost five years and I cannot thank her enough for the support, education and encouragement that she has offered to him throughout this time.

The Orchestra program means so much to our children and their families and we sincerely hope that it will be allowed to continue operating for years and years to come.

A deep and sincere thank you to Ms. Knotts, her family, Dr. Musgrave and everyone else that made this possible.

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LIsa | posted Nov 30, 2012 - 1:20:54pm

What a fantastic group of students who are hard working, committed and skillful musicians. Listening to this group perform has always been one of my greatest pleasures. Their selection from the large group of applicants to Chicago's Mid West Clinic is proof of the quality of musicanship. I couldn't be more proud and honored to know this talented orchestra. Congratulations Sinfonia!! Show them how it's done in Chicago : )

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Frances | posted Nov 30, 2012 - 1:06:04pm

Go Ms Knotts and Symphonia- thru perseverance and hard work this has been made possible. You have changed music for our kids forever- I pray that this recognition will make changes in the amendments recently passed and demonstrate the importance of music in our children's lives' and teachers like you!

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veronica | posted Nov 30, 2012 - 12:29:02pm

This is a great teacher who has worked very hard to help and form this great orchestra and kids! Ms. Knotts is a true example of proffesionalism and exelency on quality of great music! Congratulatios to her and Dr.Musgrave and all this great kids!

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