CCO ANNOUNCEMENTS - April 21st 2023
APRIL 21, 2023
I. REHEARSAL APRIL 24: String Sectional Only
The upcoming rehearsal is for strings only, rehearsing the Dvorak only. All winds and brass have the evening off. 7:30pm at St. Barnabas Church (361 Danforth Avenue - Chester subway).
Musicians are expected to bring their own music - available on the Musicians’ portal on CCOrchestra.org or by asking our Librarian, Bob Mitchell, to bring a part for you, using robertmitchell@rogers.com. The IMSLP link to Dvorak’s New World Symphony is
https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.9%2C_Op.95_(Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k%2C_Anton%C3%ADn)
II. JUILLIARD BECKONS FOR ONE OF OURS
Christoph Chung, who has frequently performed with the CCO, has been accepted to continue his viola studies at The Juilliard School in NYC! It’s quite an honour and quite an undertaking. Congratulations to Chris and to his Dad, our conductor and Music Director.
Chris is performing a recital on Saturday, May 27, 2023, 5:00pm at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, 477 Manning Avenue, Toronto. Chris’ invitation:
"Come join us online or in person on May 27th at 5 pm for a concert and reception at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene! We are so excited to share what we have been working on this year and to raise funds for Christoph's tuition for a Master's Degree at The Juilliard School next year. Admission will be a pay-what-you-can donation which can be paid in cash or through gofundme.
Here are the links to the livestream and gofundme:
https://www.youtube.com/live/M_WD0NLPDs8?feature=share
Details and the programme are also in the Facebook link Harmonies for Higher Education
III. MEMBER INPUT INTO PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CCO’S COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
At its upcoming meeting on Thursday April 27, the Board will be considering recommendations from the COVID Safety Committee to significantly lighten up on the CCO’s COVID safety protocols. The CCO ANNOUNCEMENTS dated April 14, 2023, contain an extensive review of the changes.
In brief, the significant changes are:
masks will be “strongly recommended” rather than mandatory, both at rehearsals and at concerts
musicians may elect to share music stands
the CCO Vaccination Policy (proof of 3 vaccinations) will be maintained, although new musicians who have 2 vaccinations will be permitted to attend two rehearsals before being required to show proof of their third vaccination.
Please review the recommendations in the April 14 Announcements, which are posted on the Musicians Only portal of the CCO website, CCOrchestra.org. If you have comments or concerns, please email emitchell1727@gmail.com before April 27.
CCO members are entitled to attend Board meetings. If you wish to attend the Zoom meeting on April 27, 7:30pm. please email emitchell1727@gmail.com and a Zoom initiation will be sent to you.
IV. IMPORTANT CCO DATES
Monday April 24 Rehearsal - string sectional only. St. Barnabas Church.
Thursday April 27, 7:30pm - CCO Board meeting. If you would like to attend, request the Zoom link from emitchell1727@gmail.com
Monday May 1, 8, 15, 29 - rehearsals 7:30pm. St. Barnabas Church.
Monday May 22 - Victoria Day. Our Music Director has suggested we should rehearse that day. Musician willingness to be canvassed at rehearsals.
Friday June 9 7:00pm - Dress Rehearsal. St. Simon and St. Peter the Apostle Church, 525 Bloor St. W.
Saturday June 10 7:30pm - CCO’s final concert of its 39th season. St. Simon and St. Peter the Apostle Church.
Sunday July 10 - Recommendation to be considered by the Board on April 27 to continue the Playing in the Park series of 6 outdoor concerts, Allan Gardens Park, July 10 to August 14.