IF YOU ARE A TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIAN in grades 5-10, and want to play in an outstanding group with other young players, we want you.

BYO MOVES THIS YEAR to an exciting new venue at Laney College Music Department. Our new space has professional quality performance and rehearsal facilities including a beautiful 500-seat state of the art theatre which include other ammenities such as lighting and recording facilities, sectional rehearsal rooms, and many professional amenities. Located in the heart of Oakland’s art district, Laney College has easy accessibility from the 880 freeway and BART. In addition, BYO is now a class offered through Laney College that will provide students the opportunity to receive high school or college credit. Prospective BYO members are encouraged to visit the Laney College Music Department for an informal Open House on Saturday, August 24 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Take a tour of BYO’s new home!

A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PROGRAM The Berkeley Youth Orchestra is a group of gifted and accomplished young musicians. It is designed to provide a stimulating, high quality musical experience and instruction in orchestral technique, literature, ensemble and musicianship. The program includes an exciting weekend retreat September 15-17, 2000 at the Cazadero Performing Arts Camp. Playing in the orchestra is fun and becomes an important part of the lives of its members. The Berkeley Youth Orchestra feels it is important for all musically talented students to share their skills and gifts with others. Therefore, Orchestra members are required to participate in their school music programs.

Music Director Ann Krinitsky takes the podium for her eleventh season with the Berkeley Youth Orchestra. She also conducts the Community Women’s Orchestra (tenth season) and the award-winning Acalanes Chamber Orchestra (ninth season). Ann directs orchestras at the Laney College Summer Music Camp and at the Cazadero Performing Arts Camp. She has guest-conducted the Women’s Philharmonic, the Maui Symphony, the Camellia Symphony, the San Francisco Concerto Orchestra, and the Marin Chamber Orchestra. Ann has conducted world premieres of compositions by Gwyneth Walker, Katrina Wreede, and Mary Watkins. Her teachers have included Michael Senturia at UC Berkeley, and Harold Farberman at the Conductors’ Institute and the American Composer-Conductor Program in Hartford, CT. In 1997-1998 Ann was appointed to a one-year position as violinist with the Honolulu Symphony while on leave from her Bay Area posts. In May, 2000, The Women's Philharmonic named Ann Krinitsky as the recipient of the second annual JoAnn Falletta Woman Conductor's Award. The award, named for the former artistic director and conductor of the Women's Philharmonic, is presented to a woman who is actively pursuing a career in the field of orchestral conducting.

Woodwind and Brass Coach Jay Lehmann returns for his second season with the BYO and leads the wind and brass ensemble. He grew up in Marin County and now resides in the East Bay. Jay received a Bachelors Degree and Lifetime Teaching Credential from the University of California, Davis, and a Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance from California State University at Hayward. He taught high school for 20 years in Richmond and Danville, and his instrumental performance groups have won awards throughout the state including two first place performances at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Currently the Chairman of the Music Department at Laney College, Jay teaches music theory and conducts various instrumental ensembles. Recipient of a Golden Bell Award for Outstanding Teaching in the State of California as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the PTA, Lehmann was selected as the 1999 Laney College Teacher of the Year.

Josh Walden returns for his third season as string assistant. A former concertmaster and soloist with the BYO, Josh is now a music major at UC Berkeley where he serves as Assistant Concertmaster of the UC Symphony.

Program: It is a BYO tradition to perform music selected from standard orchestral repertoire. All rehearsals are conducted in a fully professional manner. BYO members have enjoyed performing side by side with BYO alumni and members of other youth orchestras. Musicians have received coaching sessions from SF Opera and Ballet orchestra members and other Bay Area professional musicians. Repertoire is selected to present technical and musical challenges to students on all instruments, to represent the various historical periods, styles, and genres of orchestral music, and to serve as the basis for discussion. Handouts and brief lectures address topics such as: key signature and corresponding major and minor scales; motivic and thematic development; phrasing and articulation; formal structure; biographical information on composers, including dates, education, major influences and important works; and parallel or corresponding movements in other art forms, such as painting, sculpture, and literature. Audio tapes of the current program are circulated for home listening.

Musical highlights from the 1999-2000 season include Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Saëns, Symphony No. 104 in D Major, 4th movement by Franz Josef Haydn, Berceuse and Finale from The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky, Concerto for Strings and Cembalo, Op. 30 by Antonio Vivaldi, and the BYO commissioned world premiere of Katrina Wreede’s Escapade for Orchestra and Candy Wrappers.

Parents: Parents play an integral role in BYO. They are requested to help with structuring their child’s practice time, and to assist with rehearsal set-ups and refreshments, chaperoning retreats, and planning the spring fundraiser, Festa Verdi. Attendance at the initial Parents Meeting on Monday, September 11, 2000 from 7-9pm is mandatory!

Cost: The BYO is an independent, non-profit organization. It is funded by ticket sales, donations, and fundraising events such as the annual Festa Verdi and Silent Auction fundraiser. $420 includes all three sessions of the 2000-2001 season, 4 tickets for each concert, and the retreat at Cazadero. Financial Aid is available. A second member from one family pays 2/3 of $420 ($280).

Important Schedule Information

Auditions: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 from 4:00-9:00pm Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000 from 8:00am-3:00pm During August, to make an appointment call Vanisha Evans at (510) 444-4857 or email MissVanishaE@aol.com.

Please be ready to play a prepared piece (no need to memorize), scale of choice in two or three octaves, and a sight-reading sample provided by BYO. No accompanist, please. Attire is casual. Mail completed application or bring it with you to your scheduled audition.

Auditions are required for returning players.

Required Parents Meeting Date: Monday, September 11, 2000 Location: Laney College Time: 7-9pm We will be discussing BYO expectations for parents and their children as well as preparation for RETREAT (Sept. 15-17).

REHEARSALS AND CONCERT SCHEDULE 2000-2001 season

FALL Rehearse: Saturday (9:00 ‘til 12:00) Dress Rehearsal: MANDATORY Sat. Nov. 11, 2000 9:00am-12:00pm CONCERT: Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000 4:00pm

WINTER Rehearse: Saturday (9:00 ‘til 12:00) Dress Rehearsal: MANDATORY Sat. Feb. 17, 2001 9:00am-12:00pm CONCERT: Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001 4:00pm

SPRING Rehearse: Saturday (9:00 ‘til 12:00) Dress Rehearsal: MANDATORY Sat. May 5, 2001 9:00am-12:00pm FINAL CONCERT & FESTA VERDI XXXI: Sunday, May 6, 2001 4:00pm

BERKELEYYOUTHORCHESTRA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION THIRTY-FIRST SEASON New Applicant

Student Section Name Social Security # Age Grade School Birthdate Address City State Zip Phone Email BYO Instrument(s) Years Studied Other Instruments Private Teacher Name School Music Instructor Signature of School Music Instructor or Authorized School Official: Orchestral Experience How did you hear about BYO? Peralta Community College Admission Information CITIZENSHIP (this information is requested by the college and allows us to streamline your enrollment) Citizenship (Please enter number) 1. U.S. Citizen 4. Refugee/Asylee (specify) 2. Permanent Resident 5. Student Visa (F-1 or M-1) 3. Temporary Resident (Amnesty) 6. Other Visa (specify) IF NOT A U.S. CITIZEN: date visa issued Residency If you are under 19, have you lived in California with parents or guardian for the last two years?

If you are 19 or older, have you lived in California for the last two years?

I wish to enroll in this class to be eligible for two units of credit for (che ck one or neither): [ ] High School [ ] College

Parent Section Parent Name Primary contact? Address Profession City State Zip Home Phone Work Phone Email Parent Name Primary contact? Address Profession City State Zip Home Phone Work Phone Email Is either parent employed by a corporation with a policy for matching donations to non-profit organization? If so, remember that covers only about one-half of our operating expenses and we welcome matching gifts. check here to be considered for scholarship assistance and attach a brief statement and 1999 tax return. I have read this brochure and agree that if my child is accepted into the Berkeley Youth Orchestra, I will pay the BYO $420 for the September 2000-May 2001 season. $100 is due and payable upon acceptance. Checks are payable to Berkeley Youth Orchestra or BYO. I understand that no refunds will be made unless specifically approved by the Board of Directors. I understand that in order for my child to derive maximum benefit from the Berkeley Youth Orchestra and to maintain high musical standards, it is essential that my child attend all rehearsals except in the case of illness and religious holidays, and will notify Vanisha in advance. STUDENT SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE BERKELEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Schedule 2000-2001 AUDITIONS Wednesday, September 6, 4:00-9:00 Laney College AUDITIONS Saturday, September 9, 8:00-3:00 Laney College Parent Meeting Monday, September 11, 7:00-9:00 Laney College RETREAT Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept. 17 Cazadero Perf. Arts Camp Rehearsal & SS* Saturday, Sept. 23, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal & SS Saturday, Sept. 30, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Oct. 7, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Oct. 14, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Oct . 21, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Oct. 28, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Nov. 4, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Dress Rehearsal Saturday, Nov 11, 9:00-12:00 Laney College CONCERT Sunday, November 12, 4:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal & SS Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal & SS Saturday, Dec. 9, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Dec. 16, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Jan. 6, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Jan. 13, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Jan 20, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Jan 27, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Feb. 3, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, Feb 10, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Dress Rehearsal Saturday, Feb. 17, 9:00-12:00 Laney College CONCERT Sunday, Feb. 18, 4:00 Laney College Rehearsal & SS Saturday, March 3, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal & SS Saturday, March 10, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, March 17, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, March 24, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, March 31, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, April 7, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, April 14, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, April 21, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Rehearsal Saturday, April 28, 9:00-12:00 Laney College Dress Rehearsal Saturday, May 5, 9:00-12:00 Laney College CONCERT Sunday, May 6, 4:00 Laney College *String Sectionals Berkeley Youth Orchestra Laney College Music Department 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94657 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Berkeley Youth Orchestra THIRTY-FIRST SEASON CONDUCTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR ANN KRINITSKY The 2000-2001 Application