A letter from Dr. Gregg Gelb, Conductor of Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble: Dear Students, Parents, Co-workers, and Jazz Fans and Supporters: The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble just returned from the 2019 Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Festival and Competition in NYC and I have to tell you what an amazing experience it was, but
The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble left for the Essentially Ellington Festival and Competition on May 8th. Their competition slot is Friday between 2:00 and 6:00 pm. TYJE is 6th out of 8 groups. You can cheer them on by watching the live stream from Jazz at Lincoln Center. Just go to this link. https://livestream.com/jazz
At the beginning of this spring semester, four musicians from various PA ensembles united and formed the Philharmonic Association Discovery Quartet. The goal of this chamber ensemble was to put together an educational program that could be performed at elementary and middle schools. The four musicians in the ensemble--Amanda Johnson (violin, Sinfonia), Oliver Walters-Clift (violin,
Those who attended Triangle Youth Philharmonic's Spring Concert witnessed an exceptional event. With the debut of our new conductor of TYP, David Glover, the recognition of TYP's talented seniors and the students with perfect attendance, Noa Weinreb's amazing oboe concerto, and the professional quality performance of the ensemble, TYP's spring concert was truly an unforgettable
The Philharmonic Association Musician Interns have kindly written program notes to upcoming concerts. Take a look at their notes so you know what to get excited about and what to listen for during the performances! Triangle Youth Philharmonic Program Lieutenant Kije Suite by Sergei Prokofiev (Notes by Mary Kolbas) Opening with a mournful trumpet fanfare,
On Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:30 at Meredith College, a masterclass will be given by none other than Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey! This masterclass is a rare and wonderful opportunity to learn from one of the most well known and widely celebrated cellists in the world. Another reason to attend this masterclass is that
The Philharmonic Association chamber ensembles are again partnering with the Wake County Library System in a Music in the Libraries series. Regional libraries are hosting our four chamber ensembles, the Philharmonic Association String Quartet (Trio), the Triangle Youth Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet (Trio), the Discovery Quartet and the United Strings of Color . The ensembles' programs
Under the direction of Luanne Roth, the Triangle Youth String Sinfonia will be bringing their spring concert to the students at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind. This annual concert has become a favorite with Sinfonia, who enjoy sharing their instruments and music with the students. The free concert will occur on Thursday, May
On Sunday, March 23rd, the Philharmonic Association, in partnership with The Town of Cary and Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, put on a one-of-a-kind concert. The concert featured two Grimm's fairytales set to original music by Michael Daugherty: "The Rampion Girl" (or "The Story of Rapunzel") and "The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids." The Philharmonic
What is so special about the Philharmonic Association chamber ensembles' upcoming performance at the Cary Arts Center on March 24th? The performance will include not only music, but also engaging narration, and creative illustrations all provided by student musicians, actors, and artists. It is a rare and special thing for three different art forms--music, acting,
