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Location: Franklin Community High School Performing Arts Center : map (.doc)

Members will be given information about where to meet for their first activity upon arrival.

Bring: instrument, music, folding stand, pencil, and any instrument specific items (mute, rock stop, rosin, extra strings, repair kits, etc)

Lunch will be provided.  Meat and vegetarian options will be available.

Schedule (event order subject to change):

Concert Orchestra (PDF) (.doc)

Philharmonic Orchestra (PDF) (.doc)

Symphony Orchestra (PDF) (.doc)

Symphony Orchestra

    Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute 1, Flute 2, Piccolo, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Trombone 1, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Harp

Philharmonic Orchestra

    Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute 1, Oboe 1, Clarinet 1, Bassoon 1, Trumpet 1, Horn 1

Concert Orchestra

    Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass

At the beginning of each year New World Youth Orchestras holds an annual retreat. This retreat is required for all members and runs longer than a typical rehearsal.

The retreat is generally held on a Sunday in mid- to late-August, often at Butler University, though this is subject to change. 

An hour will be given for members of each orchestra to check in prior to the times listed below. Approximate times for each orchestra are as noted below, though they are subject to change:

    Symphony Orchestra    10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

    Philharmonic Orchestra    10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Concert Orchestra     3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Either lunch or dinner is included in the retreat fee. Usually deli subs are provided for lunch and pizza for dinner with a vegetarian option available at each meal.

Each orchestra will have both full rehearsals and sectionals with breaks throughout the day at the discretion of the conductor

Bring your pencil, music, instrument, folding stand and any other supplies you might need (i.e. rock stops, rosin, spare strings, etc.)

There will be parent meetings for each orchestra where calendars and other forms and information will be handed out.  Come and get your questions answered.  This meeting is for both new and returning parents! 

The retreat offers each orchestra a chance to kick off the season and welcome back young musicians. You will get to see old friends and make new friends, but there will also be intense rehearsal time. The retreat is an important start to the season and is required for all members.