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A M E S S A G E F R O M D A V I D B E N O I T , M U S I C D I R E C T O R

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Dear friends and supporters of AASA:

After 18 straight seasons running the show, I thought it was time to step back and work on some new compositions and continue to promote my new album.

Due to a filled concert tour and launching my new album, I will be taking a short hiatus from running our youth symphony this season.

Our more than qualified, assistant conductor, Joe Marino will be filling my role. Joe has been assisting with the youth symphony for over 15 years and has taught for the Palos Verdes School District for over 30 years.

I will return to the orchestra for the June 12th concert and debut a new arrangement of “Can You Imagine” for orchestra and piano soloist. It is a jazz piece I wrote over 40 years ago and the title of my 1979 album, “Can You Imagine.” In this iteration, the orchestra sets up the introduction followed by The Young Aja band and myself and finally a completely improvised piano cadenza at the end.

As always, thank you for your continued support. Together we can make a difference in the lives of young, aspiring musicians and bring music to the community.

Yours sincerely,

David BenoitMusic Director emeritusFounder: Asia America Youth Symphony

Pacific Vision Youth Symphony

David Benoit, Music Director & Conductor

Friday June 12, 2020 – 8:00 PMJames R. Armstrong Theater

Torrance, California

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Friday April 24, 2020 – 8:00 PMRolling Hills United Methodist Church

Rolling Hills, California

2 0 2 0 A A S A S E A S O N O R D E R F O R M

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Interim Music Director & Conductor JOE MARINO leads the multi-talented PACIFIC VISION YOUTH SYMPHONY through a varied program including “Titus Overture” by Wolfgang Mozart, “Victory at Sea by Richard Rodgers to “Porgy and Bess” by George Gershwin, and many more surprises – a program not to be missed!

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Patron ($2,500 - $4,999)Advocate benefits and these enhancements:- Half page advertising in concert programs, 20% discount for two for all concerts,Acknowledgment of Patron level on AASA website and in AASA publications

Ambassador ($5,000 - $9,999)Patron benefits and these enhancements:- Full page advertising in concert programs, Two complimentary tickets for all concerts- Acknowledgment of Ambassador level on AASA website and in AASA publications.

Benefactor ($10,000 - $14,999 )Ambassador benefits and these enhancements:- Four complimentary tickets for all concerts, Acknowledgment of Benefactor level on AASAwebsite and in AASA publication

Silver Benefactor ($15,000 + )Benefactor benefits and these enhancements:- Six complimentary tickets for all concerts, Acknowledgment of Silver Benefactor level onAASA website and in AASA publication

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Friday April 24, 2020 - 8 pm“From Mozart to Gershwin.” The PACIFIC VISION YOUTH SYMPHONY conducted by Interim Music Director, Joe Marino performs works by Mozart,Rodgers, Gershwin and many more! Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, Rolling Hills, California

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Friday, June 12 - 8pm TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION & AASA Present the PACIFIC VISION YOUTH SYMPHONY conducted by Interim Music Director, Joe Marino. Special guest artist: International Jazz Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist, AASA Music Director DAVID BENOIT. Also featuring the YOUNG AJA BAND with the PVYS at the James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance

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FROM MOZART to GERSHWINPACIFIC VISION YOUTH SYMPHONYJoe Marino, Interim Music Director & Conductor

The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation and AASA present

PACIFIC VISION YOUTH SYMPHONY Joe Marino, Interim Music Director and Conductor

Benefit concert featuring our guest artist DAVID BENOIT with the Pacific Vision Youth Symphony and the Young AJA BAND. Featuring great American composers and featuring a special new orchestration of David Benoit’s “Can You Imagine” with the composer at the piano!

With special guest:International Jazz Pianist, Recording Artist, Composer, and AASA Music Director

DAVID BENOIT