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Big Band Rehearsal The April 27th big band rehearsal was more than a memorable experience. The rehearsal was a huge honor for Ivy musicians who played for the first time with professional jazz musicians and in the presence of composer and arranger Tom Merriman. Mr. Merriman autographed some of musician's sheet music of his instrumental and vocal medleys and said, "It is amazing to hear them play." The band members seemed to be equally impressed with Ivy. The Ivy musicians poured full concentration into the rehearsal, and band members commented that the students "get it," referring to the music. "They understand swing!" Band members also commented on the well-organized rehearsal. The rehearsal ended with smiles and anticipation of the once-in-a-lifetime concert performance, "Rebirth of the Big Band." |
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Celebration of the Dance The season opener, entitled "Celebration of the Dance," paid homage to the musical dance form, an integral part of the world around us. The orchestra opened with "Grand Valse" by Chopin and "Ballo Tedesco" by Boccherini. These waltzes demonstrated the elegant slow waltz in "Grand Valse" and celebrated the exciting and fast moving waltz in Boccherini's composition. The audience enjoyed the orchestra's recreation of a chandelier lit ballroom. The haunting and rhythmic beguine style delighted audiences with "Begin the Beguine." The professional dance team of Bob and Aleene performed a ballroom dance presentation of a waltz and the tango to open the second half. The second half of the program opened with William Still's "Cumbia and Congo" from Danzas de Panama, and instruments were used not only in their usual manner, but also as percussion instruments as the musicians tapped on their violins, violas, and cellos to copy the sound of drums and wooden sticks. The finale was "Tango Por Una Cabeza" by Carlos Giardin. Giardin's composition depicts a gambler who has lost everything in a horse race; instead of lamenting his loss, he celebrates life with this seductive and explosive Latin dance form. |
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Celebration of the Dance Rehearsal Celebration of the Dance Rehearsal [Edit title] |
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Ivy Camerata Orchestra Play-a-thon Members of the Ivy Camerata Orchestra participated in a 4 hour play-a-thon, Saturday, December 3rd at the Shops of Willow Bend. The musicians entertained shoppers with holiday music in the center of the mall in front of the beautiful snow globe decorations. Approximately 37 orchestra members took turns delighting audience members, young and old, with various arrangements of festive, holiday favorites. The mall patrons were amazed to learn from Ivy Camerata parent volunteers that the young musicians were sight reading the music on the spot! Ivy Camerata Orchestra conductor, Julianne Booth, led the group the first two hours- husband Rodney, filled in after Julianne had to leave for a performance with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra. Ivy Camerata musicians are very talented and flexible! Based on audience response, this is sure to be an annual event! |
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Ivy Cruise 2005 Ivy Camerata Orchestra took to the seas over Memorial Day weekend for a cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Line's MS Ecstasy. The musicians enjoyed the beautiful scenery and beaches in the Western Caribbean and performed before an enthusiastic and appreciative international audience on board the ship. Cruise Director, Bob Burns, said "Ivy Camerata Orchestra's performance was one of the most musical performances I have experienced in quite awhile ..." |
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Ivy Decks the Halls at Willow Bend Dashing through Plano, to the Shops at Willow Bend, a small group of Ivy Camerata musicians captivated holiday shoppers with music for the season. Ivy Board members and volunteer parents were on hand at this December 10th outreach performance to answer questions as well as inform the public of Ivy’s second concert of the season “Amore!” Ivy will return to the Eisemann Center Theatre for “Amore!” on February 10, 2007 at 7:30 pm. |
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Ivy Members Volunteer at PSO Petting Zoo Ivy Camerata Orchestra members assisted with the Plano Symphony Orchestra's Instrument Petting Zoo on September 16th at the Plano Balloon Festival. Musicians demonstrated how to play the violin and cello and helped numerous young people to play "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" on the instruments on display at the "zoo". Judging by the looks of concentration on the faces of the aspiring musicians (and the big smiles afterwards), the event was a huge success |
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Ivy Quartet Performs Prior to PSO Opening Night Members of Ivy Camerata Orchestra performed in the lobby of the Eisemann Center on Saturday, September 24th prior to the opening night concert of the Plano Symphony Orchestra. The young musicians played as guests and patrons of the Plano Symphony Orchestra arrived for "A Virtuoso Opening Night," featuring Hungarian pianist, Gergely Boganyi. After the concert, the quartet performed at the Renaissance Hotel for a reception honoring members of the Plano Symphony Orchestra's Virtuoso Society |
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Ivy Quartet Plays for Plano Art Association Members of the Ivy Camerata Orchestra provided music for the Plano Art Association Members Exhibition on Friday, October 14th prior to the awards ceremony. The event was held at the Municipal Center of Plano and featured artwork of numerous artists in the local community. |
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Ivy Quartet Returns to the Eisemann Prior to the Richardson Symphony Orchestra's April 8th concert featuring Cliburn Competition Finalist, Alexander Mouotouzkine, an Ivy Camerata quartet performed once again in the lobby of the Eisemann Center. As educational partners of the Richardson Symphony, Ivy promoted its season finale "Rebirth of the Big Band" in front of appreciative Richardson Symphony patrons. |
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Ivy Quartet Serenades PSO Audience As patrons of the Plano Symphony Orchestra anticipated the March 18th concert, a celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday with featured guests from PSO's young artist competition, an Ivy Camerata string quartet engaged the crowd in the lobby of the Eisemann Center. Official partners of the PSO, Ivy Camerata Orchestra has played numerous outreach performances on their behalf while promoting upcoming Ivy concerts. Ivy Camerata Orchestra hopes for a sell-out crowd during the final concert of the season "The Rebirth of the Big Band" on Sunday, April 30, 2006, at 2:30 at the Eisemann Center. |
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Ivy Returns to the Shops of Willow Bend On February 4, 2006, at the Shops of Willow Bend Mall, an Ivy Camerata quartet delighted audiences of all ages to promote their second concert of the season, "Soloists in the Spotlight." |
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Ivy Spreads Holiday Cheer across the Metroplex On December 3, 2006 an ensemble of Ivy musicians donned festive apparel and set the holiday mood for shoppers at North Park Mall. Santa’s storytelling opened the series of performances, and the crowd, impressed by the musical maturity of Ivy, stayed to enjoy the music of the holiday season. |
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Quartet Dazzles Willow Bend Ivy Camerata Quartet Performs at Shops of Willow Bend Mall Members of the Ivy Camerata Orchestra provided music at the Shops of Willow Bend Mall on Saturday, November 5th, in conjunction with the Plano Symphony Orchestra, to promote their Family Symphony Series. The quartet entertained mall shoppers for two hours, and Ivy Camerata Orchestra board members answered numerous questions about the orchestra\'s upcoming concert and future performances. |
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Quartet Performs at Haggard Library Ivy Camerata Quartet Performs at Haggard Library Sneak Preview Members of the Ivy Camerata Orchestra provided music for the November 13th Haggard Library Sneak Preview in Plano. The quartet entertained local dignitaries and guests as they toured the newly renovated library. |
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Soloists in the Spotlight The Ivy Camerata Orchestra performed to a near capacity audience on Saturday, February 11th and delighted concert-goers with a unique and musically outstanding program. |
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Willow Bend Loves Ivy Willow Bend shoppers were mesmerized by Ivy's performance of jazzy show-stoppers, such as Puttin' on the Ritz and selections from Chicago. An Ivy quartet performed for two hours on April 22nd as a final promotion of its final concert of the season "Rebirth of the Big Band." The music drew a crowd of all ages, but children especially stayed to watch and listen, and the lucky ones even received an opportunity to "play" some of the instruments. Employees of Godiva Chocolates showed appreciation to the musicians through Godiva samples, and everyone went home happy. Three days after this performance, the Ivy concert was sold out! |
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Young Artist Chamber Music Competition Congratulations go to the Ivy Camerata quartet which competed in Chamber Music International's Young Artist Chamber Music Competition at The Hockaday School on April 9, 2007. The quartet played Haydn's Quartet #37 and was one of three, selected from a group of 12, to play in the finals in the high school division and received Honorable Mention in the competition. |
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