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6TH

ANNUAL

SUMMER CAMP

JULY 22-27, 2013

M-F 10:00am – 5:00pm * Sat. 12:00-7:00pm * Sat. 7:00pm Concert

Souderton Mennonite Church

6 DAY CAMP, 7 HOURS EACH DAY

3 ORCHESTRAS

CHAMBER ENSEMBLES

4 PAID COUNSELOR POSITION (grades 9-12)

ART CLASS

THEORY CLASSES/COMPOSITION

MASTERCLASS WITH GUEST CLINICIAN

GYM CLASS

CAMP T-SHIRTS

SNACK TIME

PIZZA PARTY!

FREE CAMP CONCERT

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

February 1, 2013 www.gotstrings.com

6th Annual Got Strings?

Winter Family Concert

Deirdre Edgell, Artistic Director

Ryan Williams, Junior Director

Jean Young, Advanced Director

Deirdre Edgell, Extreme! Director

Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Souderton Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall

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Deirdre Edgell (Artistic Director & Extreme Director)

Deirdre Edgell formed Got Strings? Youth Orchestra in January 2008 out of a desire to create a unique cutting-edge youth orchestra and give more back to the community through her teaching efforts. It is the goal of Got Strings? to give free concerts for local nursing and retirement communities and provide three annual family concerts. Deirdre holds a Bachelor’s Degree in

Violin Performance from Ohio University and has almost thirty years of teaching and professional performance experience. She held principal positions for 12 years with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (Charleston), followed by six years with the Johnstown and Altoona Symphonies. Deirdre has previously held conductor and management positions with The West Virginia Youth Orchestra; was Assistant Conductor & Publicity Manager with The Young Musicians Community Orchestra (YMCO; Lansdale); and was the Artist-In-Residence in the Logan County (WV) public schools for 9 years, where she fostered a 16-school county-wide string program that included 120 students. In addition to freelancing locally & directing Got Strings?, Deirdre is the owner, consultant, contractor, and lead violinist with The Westwoods Ensemble and maintains an in-home private teaching studio. She is also available for workshops and various educational string classes. Deirdre was honored to have been selected as a guest conductor at the 2011 Bucks County String Day.

` Friday, Dec. 14 - DON’T FORGET!!

2013 SPRING SEMESTER

$15 EARLY-PAY DISCOUNT DEADLINE

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FOUR WAYS TO SAVE $ WITH GOT STRINGS!

1. Early-Bird Discount: Pay in full by the “Early-Pay” Discount date each semester & camp to save $15

(Spring Semester Early-Bird deadline Dec. 14th)

2. Refer-a-Friend Discount (Winter/Spring):

Refer 1 student = 50% discount for the semester* Refer 2 students = 75% discount for the semester* Refer 3 students = free tuition for the semester*

(reimbursed after semester tuition is paid, minus reg. fee)

3. Multiple-Child Discount: 2nd child in each family receives an additional $15 discount!

4. Volunteer: Discounts given in exchange for various part-time or full-time parent volunteer positions.

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Kudos!!

OUR SINCERE THANKS TO

THE MANY GOT STRINGS? FAMILIES

WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR

ANNUAL WINTER FUNDRAISER!

We raised over $2000!!!

We have a tie!! Our top sellers with 5 ads each:

Joshua Eisen & Ashton Gewertz

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Auld Lang Syne (Times Gone By)

Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne?

Chorus

For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup! and surely I’ll buy mine ! And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.

Chorus

We two have run about the slopes, and picked the daisies fine; But we’ve wandered many a weary foot, since auld lang syne.

Chorus

We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine; But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne.

Chorus

And there’s a hand my trusty friend! And give us a hand o’ thine! And we’ll take a right good-will draught, for auld lang syne.

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CONCERT PROGRAM

JUNIOR ORCHESTRA Kabuki Dance…………………………………..……………….…….……….Richard Meyer

Jumping Beans…………………….…………………………………………….Robert Frost

Guest Soloist………………………………………………………………….Richard Meyer

ADVANCED ORCHESTRA Hyperdrive………………………………………………………………………..……Ralph Ford

Double Concerto in A minor……………………………….…Vivaldi (arr. Alshin)

Burst………………………………..……………………………………………….Brian Balmages

EXTREME! ORCHESTRA Allegro Maestoso from Water Music………………………………G.F. Handel

Layla………………………………………………………………….Eric Clapton (arr. Ford)

Vanishing Pointe………………………………………….…….……………Richard Meyer

~~~~~ INTERMISSION ~~~

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

JUNIOR ORCHESTRA God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen………….…… English Carol (arr. Frost)

Chanukah Oh Chanukah…………………….….……Traditional (arr. O’Reilly)

Frosty the Snowman…………………………. Nelson & Rollins (arr. Conley)

We Wish You a Merry Christmas.….………..English Carol (arr. Frost)

ADVANCED ORCHESTRA

Oh Come, All Ye Faithful……………………...John F. Wade (arr. Martin)

A Holly Jolly Christmas………………………….Johnny Marks (arr. Conley)

Joshua Eisen, violin solo

Angels We Have Heard on High………….……Traditional (arr. Martin)

A Japanese Christmas…………………………………..….…..arr. Keiko Yamada

EXTREME! ORCHESTRA

Rhythmic Snapshots of Christmas……………………………Brian Balmages

In the Bleak Midwinter……………………………Gustav Holst (arr. Leavitt)

A Mad Russian’s Christmas.....................O’Neill, Kinkel, Tchaikovsky

(arr. Phillips)

COMBINED ORCHESTRAS

Auld Lang Syne………………………………..…………….…..Sandra Dackow

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GOT STRINGS? STAFF

Artistic Director: Deirdre Edgell

Junior Group Conductor: Ryan Williams

Advanced Group Conductor: Jean Young

Extreme! Group Conductor: Deirdre Edgell

Parent Coordinators: Sue Miller & Dawn Robinson

Nursing Home Coordinator: Elizabeth O’Brien (open position)

Webmaster: Bob Miller

Facebook, Twitter: Ryan Williams

Fundraising Coordinator: Susanne Starkman

Newspaper, TV & Radio PR: Kelli Scarlett

Programs: Deirdre Edgell

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Interested in joining Got Strings?

Now accepting new players!

~ NO AUDITIONS!!! ~

Spring 2013 Semester (January – April) Tuesday night rehearsals

Jan. 22, 2013 – Apr. 2 2013 (Junior/Advanced) Jan. 15, 2013 – Apr. 2 2013 (Extreme!)

DEC. 14TH EARLY REGISTRATION $15 DISCOUNT DEADLINE

Spring 2013 Concerts

Fri., April 5 – 7:30 PM Nursing Home Outreach Concert Sat., April 6 – 10:30 AM Nursing Home Outreach Concert

Sat., April 6 – 6:00 PM Evening Family Dinner Concert

Weekly Rehearsals Souderton Mennonite Church

207 W. Summit Street, Souderton, PA 18964

2013 SUMMER CAMP JULY 22-27

267-374-1032 Partial or Full Scholarships Available

in exchange for volunteer positions.

www.gotstrings.com

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Ryan Williams (Junior Group Director) Mr. Ryan Williams received his BS in Music Ed from Penn State University and MA in Ed from Arcadia University. He is the elementary orchestra and string teacher in East Penn School District, working with 4th & 5th grade students from the 7 elementary schools in the district. Outside of his main job, Mr. Williams

maintains a small private studio of violin & viola students and is the founder and violist for the Iris String Quartet. He is also the violinist for the East Swamp Church praise team. Mr. Williams also serves on the Pennsylvania Delaware String Teachers Association state board as chapter webmaster. Outside of music, Mr. Williams enjoys spending time outside; biking, hiking, and kayaking. He also is the fire police captain for Quakertown Fire Department. Mr. Williams resides in Quakertown with his wife Christina, and their 3 children, Kaitlyn, Daniel, and Samantha.

Jean Young (Advanced Group Director) Jean Young holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Marywood University; a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Wilson College and is currently working on her Master's in Music Education from Duquesne University. She has been teaching music in the public

schools since 1983. She was the Orchestra Director for grades 4-12 for the Susquehanna Township School District, in Harrisburg, for 12 years. She studied Violin with the late Irene Palashewskyj of Harrisburg, Viola with Robert Lau of Camp Hill and has studied String Bass at Duquesne University. She was the piano accompanist for Alice Bish, violist of the Harrisburg Symphony. She has performed on Viola with the Central Pennsylvania Symphony and the Lansdowne Symphony. She currently teaches in the Pennridge School District where she teaches strings in Bedminster, Sellersville and West Rockhill Elementary Schools. She is a member of MENC, PMEA and ASTA. Jean enjoys her family of pets, outdoor activities and riding her motorcycle. Jean resides in Landowne with her husband, Bill.

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SAVE THE DATE!

ANNUAL SPRING DINNER - CONCERT

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013

Dinner at 6:00pm ◊ Concert at 7:00pm

~ Catered Menu ~ APPETIZERS

Variety of Cheeses Seasonal Fruit

Crackers & Baguettes

SALAD Green Salad

with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

MAIN COURSE Spiral Glazed Ham

Mac and Cheese Bar Homemade Muffins

DESSERT Cream Puffs dipped in Chocolate

Strawberry Shortcakes

DRINKS Lemonade

Ice Tea Coffee and Tea (with dessert)

*Freewill Offering Taken at the Door - Suggested Donation $10 per plate

CALL 267-374-1032 FOR RESERVATIONS FOR TABLES OF 8

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