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  • 3pm on Sunday, April 27, 2014 Delano Chamber Orchestra Young People's Concert featuring Jennifer Terrell on violin

Program Includes:
Violin Concerto No. I in G Minor, Op. 26 Mvt. I              Max Bruch
Der Freischutz Overture                               Carl Maria von Weber
Symphony No. 8 in B Minor "Unfinished"               Franz Schubert




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If you would like more information about joining one of our groups please let us know.  We currently are in need of string and woodwind players.  If you would like to be considered for an opening we'd love to hear from you!

Congratulations to Our 2014 Young Artist Competition Winner: 

Jennifer Terrell will perform the first movement of Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor by Max Bruch at the Young People's Concert on Sunday, April 27, 2014 with the Delano Chamber Orchestra. She is a Senior at Maize High School and plans to major in music next year. Jennifer is our fourth winner of the annual contest and an incredible talent. We hope you will join us in celebrating her hard work for the Young People's Concert. Congratulations!

2014 Summer Youth Orchestras
Musical Director: Dr. Wesley DeSpain
Assistant Conductor: Ms. Catherine Tummons

Rehearsals: June 16 - July 28 on Monday Nights
Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, August 3 at 6pm
Concert: Monday, August 4 at 7pm

Junior Orchestra Rehearsal Times on Mondays: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Senior Orchestra Rehearsal Times on Mondays: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: West Side Baptist Church
Fee: $150
Limited scholarships are available for students demonstrating need.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2014

                     Who We Are:

Located in the historic Delano District of Wichita, the Delano Chamber Brass, Delano Chamber Players and Delano Chamber Orchestra perform concerts in Wichita, KS throughout the year. Performers are professional or semi-professional musicians who are dedicated to performing, teaching and preserving the performing arts culture of central Kansas. Our ensembles are governed by the same board of directors and all concerts are free and open to the public. We recently received 501(c)(3) status as a nonprofit organization. If you'd like to receive email updates about our live performances or learn more about how to make a tax-deductible donation to the brass ensemble, chamber ensembles or chamber orchestra please contact us today.



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Congratulations 2013 Young Artist Competition Winners!
Madeline Harder, cello - Performing the Lalo Cello Concerto
Hannah Hund, violin - Performing the Bruch Violin Concerto
Both performed with the Delano Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, April 28th, 2013.
Download a PDF file of the Competition Rules here.