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 The Symphony Intern programThe Lewisville Lake Symphony selects its Symphony Interns from students in the 8th through 12th grades. “We were looking for a select number of students who are excited by great music,” says Ms. Margaret Wells, Chair of the Symphony’s Civic Relationships Group. “In return for helping the House Front team at performances, the Interns get community service credits and an opportunity during final rehearsals to sit on stage among members of the LLS all-professional orchestra under the baton of maestro Adron Ming. Program details Current Symphony Student Interns |
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Associates Following the two semester term as a Symphony Intern, students are invited to become a Guild Associate and continue their work with the Symphony by providing assistance at concerts. The position as a Guild Associate may be held until graduation from college. |
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Vernell Gregg Young Artists CompetitionThe Vernell Gregg Competition attracts entries from across the U.S. It involves a two-step process. In the first round, contestants are asked to submit a performance audiotape or CD. These are evaluated and a portion of the contestants were invited to participate in the second round where they perform live before a panel of distinguished judges. The judges, in addition to a Grand Prize Winner, choose place winners in junior and senior categories. The Grand Prize Winners perform with the all-professional Lewisville Lake Symphony. Program details |
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When to start learning an instrument A while back, the Symphony was contacted by a Dallas Morning News staffer who wanted to start her son on a piano before he was three. However, her husband, who played for a well known NFL team, didn't want his son wimping around with musical instruments. What to do? Our solution |
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How proper early music training can mitigate later repetitive motion injuries
The Lewisville Lake Symphony took a look at how repetitive motion injuries suffered by musicians can be mitigated by proper training in childhood. As a result, it made changes to its Vernell Gregg Young Artists’ Competition by eliminating compositions that put too much wear and tear on immature bodies. More information |
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Publicity shots The size of your initial audience does not depend on your professor. It depends on your photographer. The Lewisville Lake Symphony has the pictures and the corresponding audience numbers to demonstrate what works and what does not. How good photos create your audience. 10 Rules. More information |
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Why med schools accept 60% of music majors and 40% of biochemistry majors Of course music lessons are enriching in their own right, but there is mounting evidence that a high-quality music education in school has, broadly speaking, three major benefits. It helps young people to develop intellectual capacity, to remain committed to attending school, and to do better in later years, whether pursuing music professionally or in using skills that transfer to other fields. More information |
