Musical Arts Youth Orchestra: Young Composer Competition Playoff

75+ orchestra members are engaged in service by giving substantially of their time to learn and perform the composition pieces on January 18, and then perfect the winning piece for its premier performance on May 2, 2010. 8 MAYO board members, 18 advisory board members, and 100+ parents and community members have given, and will give, of their time and talents to promote and attend the January 18 event. On May 2, between 500 and 600 members of the Bloomington Community will give of their time to attend the premier performance of the winning composition. This is in addition to the service rendered by the orchestra, board members and parents.
Date: January 18, 2010 and May 2, 2010
Time: January 18 (5 to 7 p.m.) and May 2 (5 to 7 p.m.)
Minimum Age: for orchestra - 11 years; for audience - 6 years (i.e., old enough to listen to and form an opinion about music)
Number of Volunteers Needed: 150 to 200
Location: Bloomington High School North
Contact Person: Kristen Bellisario, kbellisa@indiana.edu; kristen@mayomusic.org or (812) 334-3100 ext. 106