tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29629623129351127012024-03-08T11:10:29.721-07:00Celebration Chamber OrchestraCelebration Chamber Orchestra is a community orchestra located in Davis County, Utah.
Our mission:
<em>“To celebrate life through music and to improve our communities by providing their citizens opportunities to participate in great music”.</em>Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-30155071532862030542015-08-20T14:39:00.001-06:002015-08-20T14:42:21.655-06:00Upcoming Concerts, Fall and Winter 2015We are excited about our Fall and Winter schedule this year. We are currently busy preparing a Fall Concert of epic overtures, including:<br />
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<li>Mozart: Overture to <em>The Magic Flute</em></li>
<li>Rossini: Overture to <em>William Tell</em></li>
<li>Strauss, Johann Jr: Overture to <em>Die Fledermaus</em></li>
<li>Suppe: Overture to <em>Poet and Peasant</em></li>
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The Concert is at 7:00 pm on October 1, 2015 in the Layton High School auditorium. The whole family is invited, and admission is free.<br />
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Also, please plan to join us for our Layton Veterans Day concert on Nov 11, our Nativity Celebration concert at the Kaysville Tabernacle, and the Messiah Sing-Along at the Kaysville Tabernacle. Dates and times to follow.Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-38138021416897526042015-06-03T11:07:00.000-06:002015-06-03T11:07:14.732-06:00Seeking Great Musicians to Join UsThe CCO is always happy to have new musicians join us. We are currently looking for the following:<br />
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<li>Bassoon</li>
<li>Trumpet</li>
<li>French Horn</li>
<li>Trombone</li>
<li>Tuba</li>
<li>Percussion</li>
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And we're always happy to welcome more string players. There is no audition required. All members must be 18 or above, or have a parent or adult sibling willing to attend all rehearsals and concerts.<br />
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If you or someone you know has a need for some music therapy, come dust off your instrument and remind yourself how great it is to be part of a quality ensemble playing beautiful and exciting music. Our new rehearsal hall is large enough to accommodate a larger group, so come help us fill up the room!<br />
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For more information, contact orchestra president Jonathan Chipman at <a href="mailto:gokkan2@hotmail.com">gokkan2@hotmail.com</a>. Or just show up at one of our rehearsals to check us out. We rehearse Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/20.79px Georgia, serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/448+N+350+E,+Layton,+UT+84041/@41.067489,-111.9590361,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x8753022cb267d0a5:0xa137f54e19aca6f5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #999999; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/20.79px Georgia, serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">48 N 350 E Layton, UT 84041</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/20.79px Georgia, serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">.</span>Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-41684248696023132922015-06-03T10:42:00.000-06:002015-06-03T10:42:09.764-06:00Summer 2015 EventsThe CCO had a wonderful Spring Concert on April 9, followed by a Nursing Home concert on May 7. Thanks to all who participated and supported us.<br />
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We have an exciting schedule of summer concerts and would love to have you join us.<br />
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<li>June 28, 2015, 7:00 pm: Voices of Liberty Patriotic Extravaganza, Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N Wasatch Drive, Layton UT</li>
<li>July 24, 2015, 4:00 pm: Bountiful Handcart Days 2015, Bountiful City Park, 400 N 200 W, Bountiful UT</li>
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Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-21080251270620044812015-06-03T10:21:00.000-06:002015-06-03T10:21:29.662-06:00New Rehearsal HallThe Celebration Chamber Orchestra is excited to be in our new rehearsal space. We are now in the Layton Community Center, located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/448+N+350+E,+Layton,+UT+84041/@41.067489,-111.9590361,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x8753022cb267d0a5:0xa137f54e19aca6f5" target="_blank">48 N 350 E Layton, UT 84041</a>. It is a white brick building north of the LDS seminary building next to Layton High School. The street sign says "Constitution Way", but GPS apps call it 350 E.<br />
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We rehearse each Thursday from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. We would love to have you join us!Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-4073167857411516722015-04-02T16:00:00.001-06:002015-04-02T16:00:21.172-06:00Spring 2015 ConcertPlease join us Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 pm for our 2015 Spring Concert: An Evening of "B" Composers. Our program includes:<br />
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<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">La Habanera, from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Carmen</i><span style="mso-tab-count: 1 dotted;">, </span>G. Bizet (1838–1875)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Sleepers Awake, BWV 140<span style="mso-tab-count: 1 dotted;">, </span>J.S. Bach (1685–1750)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Arioso, BWV 156<span style="mso-tab-count: 1 dotted;">, </span>J.S. Bach (1685–1750)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Locksley<span style="mso-tab-count: 1 dotted;">, </span>D. Brewer (1970–)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Symphony #6 in F, Op 68 “Pastoral”<span style="mso-tab-count: 1 dotted;">, </span>L. Beethoven (1770–1827)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Admission is free, so bring the entire family! Layton High School Auditorium, 440 Wasatch Drive, Layton UTCelebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-28381165798699498762014-09-25T09:24:00.001-06:002014-09-25T09:24:43.325-06:00Halloween Concert October 30, 2014Please join us for our 2014 Halloween Concert, featuring the following spooky favorites:<br />
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<li>Badelt: Pirates of the Caribbean</li>
<li>Berlioz: "Procession to the Stake" from Symphonie Fantastique</li>
<li>Elgar: “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations</li>
<li>Grieg: "In the Hall of the Mountain King" from Peer Gynt Suite #1</li>
<li>Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain</li>
<li>Rimsky-Korsakov: "Procession of the Nobles" from Mlada</li>
<li>Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre</li>
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Thursday, October 30, 7:00 pm<br />
North Davis Jr. High Auditorium<br />835 S State St, Clearfield, UT<br />
Free Admission<br />Costumes EncouragedCelebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-56531486205973852532014-08-29T09:17:00.001-06:002014-08-29T09:17:29.551-06:00Call for MusiciansInterested in joining a fantastic community orchestra and sharing your talents with the community? Contact orchestra president Jonathan Chipman at gokkan2@hotmail.com. Or just show up at one of our rehearsals to check us out. We practice Thursday nights at 7:00 at the armory in front of Central Davis Junior High in Layton.<br /><br /> Also, check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Celebration-Chamber-Orchestra/10150134789315387?fref=ts"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Facebook </span></a>page. Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-47453740366551875682014-08-29T09:07:00.002-06:002014-08-29T09:07:42.967-06:00Outstanding Summer SeasonThe CCO has had a wonderful summer season of concerts. On June 12, we delighted the residents of Apple Tree Assisted Living in Kaysville with a concert of patriotic music and show tunes. On July 24 we joined in the Handcart Days celebration at Bountiful City Park. And on August 17, we played to a full house at the Ed Kenley Amphitheater as part of Layton City's summer concert series. Our summer repertoire included patriotic favorites ("You're a Grand Old Flag", "America the Beautiful", "God Bless America", "Semper Fi", and "El Capitan") and show tunes ("Jurassic Park", "Superman", "The Sound of Music", "Oklahoma", "The Pink Panther", and "Mission Impossible").<br />
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We are currently planning a wonderful schedule of fall and winter performances, including a Fall Concert, a Veteran's Day program, a Christmas Nativity program at the Kaysville Tabernacle, and the Messiah Sing-Along at the Kaysville Tabernacle. We are always looking for new musicians, and now is the perfect time to join us as we begin working on new literature. No audition required; just a love for great music and a desire to share it with the community. We currently have openings in all sections (strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion) and would love to have you join us.Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-65876049780243494762014-04-25T15:05:00.000-06:002014-04-25T15:05:20.982-06:00CCO Spring Concert: May 2We are one week away from our 2014 Spring Concert. Please join us Friday, May 2, 2014 at 7 pm at the Central Davis Jr. High Auditorium (663 Church St, Layton, UT) for an hour of fun and light classics. On the program: <br />
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<li>Haydn: Andante from Symphony #94 “Surprise”</li>
<li>Tchaikovsky: Waltz from Sleeping Beauty</li>
<li>Grieg: Triumphal March</li>
<li>Schubert: Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished"</li>
<li>Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite #1</li>
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Free admission, and the whole family is welcome!Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-51027183393077436582014-03-06T10:50:00.000-07:002014-03-06T10:50:23.522-07:00CCO Spring ConcertThe date of our Spring Concert has changed to May 2. We are working on an exciting program, including the following pieces:<br />
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<li>Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G 'Surprise' (Andante)</li>
<li>Tchaikovski: Sleeping Beauty (Waltz)</li>
<li>Grieg: Triumphal March</li>
<li>Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in Bm</li>
<li>Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No.1</li>
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We are always looking for new musicians who love great music and the opportunity to share it with others. If that describes you, please come join us. We rehearse Thursday evenings at 7:00 at the armory in front of Central Davis Junior High in Layton.<br />
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Check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Celebration-Chamber-Orchestra/10150134789315387?fref=ts">Facebook</a> page, or contact Jonathan Chipman at <a href="mailto:gokkan2@hotmail.com">gokkan2@hotmail.com</a> for more informationCelebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-16826877956621710792014-02-20T08:52:00.002-07:002014-02-20T08:52:35.173-07:00The location for today's rehearsal has changed, due to chapel availability. We will rehearse tonight (February 20, 2014) at 7:00 pm at the LDS chapel at 500 S Main St, Kaysville. Hope to see you there!Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-59498451747961987402014-02-13T23:03:00.000-07:002014-02-13T23:03:15.214-07:00Change of Rehearsal Location: Feb 20 and 27Our next two rehearsals (February 20 and 27, 2014) will be held at the LDS Church located at 9 West 550 South in Kaysville. After that, we will return to our regular location at the Armory in front of Central Davis Junior High. As always, please remember to bring a music stand if you have one.Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-1255788991021519752014-02-13T22:53:00.000-07:002014-02-13T22:53:09.556-07:00Preparing for Our Spring ConcertIt's been a while since we've posted to this blog. We'll try to keep it current from now on.<br />
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The Celebration Chamber Orchestra is alive, and strong, and looking for more musicians. Has it been too long since you've played your fiddle? Is there a layer of dust on your trombone case? Do you need an excuse to give your old drumsticks a workout?<br />
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The CCO is currently preparing music for an exciting Spring Concert on April 18. Come join us and remind yourself how awesome it is to be part of a quality ensemble playing some of the most beautiful music ever written. No audition required; just a love for good music and a desire to share it with others.<br />
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For more information, contact orchestra president Jonathan Chipman at gokkan2@hotmail.com. Or just show up at one of our rehearsals to check us out. We practice Thursday nights at 7:00 at the armory in front of Central Davis Junior High in Layton.<br />
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Also, check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Celebration-Chamber-Orchestra/10150134789315387?fref=ts">Facebook </a>page.Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-29458934425856349442010-03-27T23:31:00.002-06:002012-01-19T23:48:37.418-07:00Musicians WantedIf you are looking for an opportunity to dust off your instrument and play fun music, we would like to have you come join us!<br /><br />For more information contact:<br />Kurt Warren - Chairman (801) 451-6620<br />Paula Sallstrom - Low strings (801) 298-1833<br />Judy Siddoway - Woodwinds (801) 544-8617<br />Michelle West - Brass (801) 544-0170<br /><br />We look forward to hearing from you.Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-8963267733429182832010-03-15T23:13:00.000-06:002010-03-15T23:15:49.641-06:00Upcoming ConcertOur next concert will be Friday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Centerville Jr. High. Admission is free! Hope to see you there.Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962962312935112701.post-63389083290228338122010-03-15T22:45:00.000-06:002010-03-15T22:56:37.828-06:00Welcome to Celebration Chamber OrchestraCelebration Chamber Orchestra is a community orchestra located in Davis County, Utah.<br /><br />Our mission:<br /><em>“To celebrate life through music and to improve our communities by providing its citizens opportunities to participate in great music”.</em>Celebration Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586773981127700764noreply@blogger.com0