The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra plans concert of appreciation for November

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra has plenty of reason to celebrate. In its short two years of existence, it has accomplished a great deal including growing from eight to over 60 students, becoming its own nonprofit organization and integrating itself into the fabric of the Maple Valley area by performing at community events like the Maple Valley Tree Lighting, playing at the Maple Valley Farmer’s Market, hosting a Waltz Gala Ball and accompanying the Fourth of July fireworks. Add to this year’s agenda playing the National Anthems at a Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game.

October 17, 2009 11:03 pm
The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of appreciation.
The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of appreciation.

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra has plenty of reason to celebrate. In its short two years of existence, it has accomplished a great deal including growing from eight to over 60 students, becoming its own nonprofit organization and integrating itself into the fabric of the Maple Valley area by performing at community events like the Maple Valley Tree Lighting, playing at the Maple Valley Farmer’s Market, hosting a Waltz Gala Ball and accompanying the Fourth of July fireworks. Add to this year’s agenda playing the National Anthems at a Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game.

The orchestra will be celebrating its successful beginnings Nov. 6 with a “Glowing Fire” concert at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 22855 S.E. 216th St., Maple Valley. All of the many organizations and people who have helped the orchestra get its start will be recognized and appreciated.

The schedule for the evening will be as follows:

• 6 p.m. barbecue and

• 7 p.m. concert with a dessert reception following the concert.

The “Glowing Fire” concert will feature Fingal’s Cave by Mendelssohn, Symphony No.3 Allegro ConBrio by Beethoven, and Saber Dance by Khachaturian. Performing groups will include the orchestra, brass choir, flute choir, and string ensemble.

Join the orchestra in this great event. A $5 donation will be collected at the door. For information visit www.mvyso.org, call 425-358-1640 or email elisa@mvyso.org.