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Free Concerts, Ensembles, Music Instruction Serving the Sabine Basin, West Louisiana and East Texas
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www.vpco.net |
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How VPCO Began…. Dr. Karen Gordy had support. Her husband, family, friends, civic, business and church leaders all encouraged her to start an orchestra, but it was Karen who provided the driving force to channel energy and enthusiasm for more performing arts in the West Louisiana and East Texas area, including beginning work in 2004 toward a full orchestra. Get the whole story. Click HERE. |
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Vernon Parish Community Orchestra invites you to share the fun! Join the audience at each of our free concerts! We play better when you are with us, and you will love what you hear. Do you play an instrument? Come and make music with this group of volunteer musicians of all ages, from teens up.
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Vernon Parish Community Orchestra provides…
1. Opportunities for music education.
Instrumental instruction (knowing, understanding, application levels): · Tone production · Bowing skills · Advanced music reading skills
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Some members of full orchestra from left:
Paige Miller, Marquez Wilson, Roland Smith, Nancy El Koubi, Billy Geraci, Larry Nelson, Katy Spencer, Cheri Mitchell, and Tre’ Latham |
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Above: Cellists Obadiah Michler and Hannah Brown at Seventh Annual Spring Concert |
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Vernon Parish Community Orchestra |
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Feel the excitement as our electricity jumps from the stage to the audience. Mark your calendar for concert dates and spend an enjoyable interlude with us. We look forward to seeing you. For information on playing in the orchestra, contact Conductor Michael Bodine at Leesville High School, michaelbodine@vpsb.k12.la.us All instruments, all playing levels are encouraged to participate. Membership is by audition in order to keep balance in sound. Find out more about VPCO! |
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Find Us:
Michael Bodine Conductor Leesville High School Band Hall michaelbodine@vpsb.k12.la.us
Dr. Karen Gordy Associate Conductor, Founder Sizzlin’Strings Studio kgandbg@cebridge.net |
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String section presented “A Celebration of Hymns” at Redeemer Lutheran Church in DeRidder on Sunday, October 17, 2010. |
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Roland Smith and Billy Geraci on trumpet; Larry Nelson and Tre’ Latham on trombone |
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Violinist Father Ronald Fosage of Jasper TX is featured on the Toledo Bend Community website in recognition of his service to Toledo Village, Jasper and the East Texas area. Click here, for the whole story about Father Ron.
http://toledobendcommunityclub.org
Click on Spotlight News and Events and go to Archives Spotlights in the box at the bottom left side of the page. |
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A Note to Friends: Click here. |
