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The South Florida Youth Symphony recently concluded its 58th season with a near standing-room-only concert in the Herbert Wertheim Auditorium at Florida International University’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
The concert, which featured student soloists David Feijoo on oboe and Sophia Viera on piano as well as all the training divisions of the SFYS program — including beginning strings, intermediate band, string consort, wind ensemble and symphonia — was a tribute to George Walters, associate conductor of the SFYS from 1988 to 1996. Walters unexpectedly passed away recently.
“I think the concert was a fitting tribute to George,” said SFYS executive and music director Marjorie Hahn, a long-time friend of Walters. “It was a rousing success and a great way to conclude a fantastic year that included our three-city tour of Italy. Now, we’re gearing up for a great summer program.”
The organization is still accepting applications for its 26th annual Music Academy, at the Pawley Creative Arts Center on the Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27 Ave.
The popular summer program, which includes kids 3 to 18 years old, runs June 20-July 14, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Half day violin training sessions are available for youth ages 3-7. This year’s Summer Music Academy also will feature a one-week brass-intensive workshop, July 17-21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ranging from beginners through advanced, the camp will feature state-of-the-art sessions for classical strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, percussion, music theory and conducting taught by a world-class faculty.
“It’s not too late to sign up for the Summer Music Academy,” Hahn said. “The Summer Music Academy is designed for young beginners through advanced players. With our staff of educational and music professionals, the Summer Music Academy is the perfect place for kids to begin — or expand — their musical talents.”
Tuition for the four-week camp is $600 and $525 for siblings from families with more than one attendee. Morning sessions, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. are $300. Brass Week is $200.
There is a $75 non-refundable registration fee (applied to the tuition). Full and partial scholarships are available for special needs youth and those with economic needs.
The SFYS program is sponsored with the support of Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Miami Dade County Mayor and County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, (through public referendum improving the lives of families and children by making strategic investments in their future), State of Florida Division of Arts & Culture, Miami Dade County Office of Management and Budget, Kirk Foundation, Nancy Friday Foundation, and Miami Dade College North Campus.
For additional information, scholarship applications or a registration brochure, visit SFYSmusic.org, contact Hahn at 305-238-2729 or send email to marjihahn@gmail.com.
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