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Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra Concert
Wilton High School, 395 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT | Get Directions »
$15.00
The Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra (WCYO) will present a concert on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. at the Clune Auditorium at Wilton High School featuring all three WCYO ensembles; the Symphony Orchestra, String and Wind Ensembles.
A highlight of the March concert will be the debut, by the Symphony Orchestra, of a piece written by WCYO alum, Garrett Schumann. The piece, entitled Throes of Love, was commissioned by the WCYO in celebration of the organization’s 10th season and in recognition of the musical achievements of WCYO alumni. The Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Petko Dimitrov, will also perform pieces by Britten and Rossini and will accompany the 2012 WCYO Concerto Competition winner, Alexander Roehl, as soloist performing the Weber Concerto for Clarinet No. 1 in F minor. The String Ensemble, under the direction of Suzanne Corey-Sahlin, will perform selections by Rimsky-Korsakov and Saint Saëns, and a wonderful arrangement of Vivaldi’s Concerto for Three.. The Wind Ensemble, lead by Albert Montecalvo, will perform concert band pieces by Del Borgo and Shaffer, and the delightful Highlights from Beauty and the Beast by Menken.
Event Details
| Where | Wilton High School 395 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Kids, Teens |
| Website | http://www.wctyo.org |
| Phone | 203 894 8786 |
| info@wctyo.org | |
| Price | $15 adults, $10 students and seniors |
| Tickets | Buy Tickets |
More About Wilton High School
Wilton High School (WHS) defines itself as "a community of learners dedicated to academic and personal excellence." It has a reputation as a top public school, with 87 percent of its senior class going on to a four-year college, and mean SAT scores well above the national average.
WHS offers a wide curriculum and has specific graduation requirements for its approximately 1,300 students. They must complete various numbers of courses in the Humanities, Sciences, Applied Arts, Physical Education, and Electives disciplines, all designed to prepare students adequately for college. In addition, there are a number of extracurricular clubs, activities and sports teams.
Wilton High is governed by the Board of Education, headed by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gary Richards. Its staff is composed of Principal Timothy Canty, Associate Principal Robert O'Donnell, Assistant Principal Maria Coleman, Assistant Principal Linda Ciliberti and Director of Athletics Christy Hayes.
