Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra Gala Concert – A Celebration of Expression
$60 ($15 student w/ID); $65 for both 2pm and 7:30pm concerts
- Christie Julien, piano
- Kevin Short, bass-baritone
- Lisa Chavez, mezzo-soprano
George Gershwin — Porgy and Bess (selections)
Charles Gounod — Faust (selections)
Jerome Kern — "Ol' Man River" from Show Boat
The Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) will hold their gala concert on March 19, 2022, at the Bowie Performing Arts Center at 2pm and 7:30pm. A Celebration of Expression’ gala concert will showcase the 150 student musicians of CYSO and feature award winning pianist and famed opera stars during the evening performance.
The 2pm performance will feature five ensembles: Preparatory Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Junior Flute Ensemble, and Concert Orchestra. Ranging in ages from 8 to 20, the students in these ensembles have dedicated many hours and worked tirelessly with our conductors to building the foundation of their musical technique.
At 6:30pm in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center, the CYSO’s Jazz Orchestra will serenade the audience with a selection of both jazz and pop standards, that are sure to keep your feet tapping. Jazz is one of the great American art forms, which celebrates freedom of expression through the means of improvising.
The 7:30pm performance features CYSO’s Senior Flute Ensemble and the Symphony Orchestra, which are the most advanced ensembles. During this performance, student musicians have the opportunity to perform alongside some of the most talented performers and soloists on the international stage.
Doors will open at 1pm for the afternoon concert and 6pm for the evening concert so that everyone may view and bid on the auction items and purchase raffle tickets. At 6pm we will have a cocktail hour for the audience of our evening concert.
COVID-19 Protocols: Proof of vaccination or a negative test within the last 3 days is required for attendance of all events. ID and cards will be checked at the door.