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Concert raises funds for Pinellas Youth Symphony
Article published on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 |
CLEARWATER - Ruth Eckerd Hall, The Florida Orchestra and tenor Daniel Rodriquez have combined forces to offer a concert to raise funds for the Pinellas Youth Symphony. The concert will take place, Wednesday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
“We are overwhelmed by the forethought and generosity shown by one of our major benefactors in making this concert possible,” said Jane Hine, PYS executive director. “Our benefactor personally encouraged the orchestra, Daniel Rodriguez and the management of Ruth Eckerd Hall to offer their services gratis. All funds raised through this concert will directly benefit our youth symphony. This is indeed a landmark occasion as we approach our 50th anniversary this coming season.”
Entitled "With a Song in My Heart," the concert features The Florida Orchestra, conductor Robert Romanski and Rodriquez, and will features well-known numbers such as "Be My Love," "With A Song In My Heart," "The Music of the Night," "Time To Say Good-bye" and "Nessun dorma" among others.
Rodriquez rapidly rose to fame as the so-called “singing policeman”, the New York City cop who helped bring the country an uplifting spirit of promise and hope after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Since then he has entertained audiences throughout the world.
The oldest organization of its type in the county, the PYS was founded in 1958 by a group of music educators to promote musical development and provide students with orchestral experiences. Under the guidance of a board of directors composed of music educators, parents, professional musicians and community leaders, PYS has earned recognition as an outstanding musical organization. Kindergarten through Junior College aged students benefit yearly from professional staff that blends inspiration with instruction in the techniques of orchestral and ensemble performance.
Over the years PYS has grown from a single orchestra to an organization that offers membership in six orchestras, a number of chamber ensembles and beginning string instruction classes for violin, cello and bass. Each year the Senior Orchestra has the opportunity of joining The Florida Orchestra in a Side-by-Side Concert. All PYS Orchestras and Chamber Ensembles perform numerous times throughout the year in the county’s most prestigious concert halls.
To purchase tickets, call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.
Ruth Eckerd Hall is located at 1111 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.
For more information about Pinellas Youth Symphony, visit www.pysmusic.org.
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Article published on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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