SECOND QUARTER NOTES
2005 - 2006

Upcoming Concerts

Note: The Villa String Quartet performance has been moved to Sat., Feb. 11, BPC, 7:30pm

*Holiday Concert and Silent Auction Dec. 4, 2pm, NDV
*Veterans Hospital Concert: Dec. 11, 7:30pm, Veterans Hospital
Caroling & Fiddling: Dec. 18, 7:30, 151 Villa Terrace
David Ryther Recital: Jan. 28, 7:30, Broadmoor Presbyterian Church

VSF hosts receptions at our larger concerts. We ask that each family bring a finger food such as chips, cheese, veggies etc. or dessert type foods. Villa Sinfonia will provide the drinks. Thanks! *Performer Dress: white blouse/shirt, black or dark pants/skirt, nice shoes.


Silent Auction news:

Terrific items have been donated but we can always use more. Please submit your donations by Nov. 25 to be included in the catalog. But last minute items will always be gratefully accepted. Thanks!


List of music for the Holiday Concert:

Vivaldi A minor (Allegro): Prep. Book 4 and VCO Twinkles, in D all students
Vaughan Williams Greensleeves VCO Stringle Bells all students
Humperdinck Prayer VCO and Prep. Book 4 O Come, Little Children, in D all students
Santa’s Night Ride VCO and Prep. Book 4 Hanukah, in D all students
Beethoven Minuet in G Prep. Book 2, 3, 4 & VCO Jolly Old St. Nicholas all students
Two Grenadiers Prep. Book 2, 3, 4 & VCO Rudolph all students
Scherzo, Carl Webster Cello ensemble O Play All Ye Fiddles all students
Muted Night all students
Away in a Major Key all students
Bashana Haba’a all students
Dvorak Serenade for Strings ( Mvmts 2 & 3) VS Handel Messiah Selections VCO and audience singers (Overture, Pastorale Symphony, Hallelujah Chorus)


Thank you to the following people who have volunteered to help out with the Holiday Concert and Silent Auction:

Set-up on Nov. 30 at 10am: Randa Dudum, Ann Doherty, Stuart Hamm, Susan Hahn Set-up tables on Dec. 4, noon: Mrs. Zhou, Margaret Thrupp, Cynthia Livingston, Qing Dong Take down after concert: Qing Dong, Mrs. Zhou, Margaret Thrupp, Craig Schiller, Mariko Abe, Maryam Roberts, Peter Swearengen Door Managers: Margaret Thrupp, Mrs. Zhou, Magdalena de Guzman, Sam Leffler, Susan Hahn Georgina Hargrove Parent Moniters at Nov. 30th rehearsal: Julia Nanula, Stuart Hamm Parent Moniters at Dec. 3rd rehearsal: Qing Dong, Stuart Hamm, Maryam Roberts Silent Auction: Margaret Thrupp, Nina Moore, Qing Dong, Linda Anderson, Susan Hahn


Group Classes and Rehearsals

Book 1 - 4:30 Fridays, 151 Villa Terrace:
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 30 (rehearsal at NDV 4:15-5:30) Dec. 3 Saturday (rehearsal at NDV 3 - 4:15pm)
No regular group classes in December
Jan. 6, 13, 20

Book 1-2 - 5:30 Fridays, 151 Villa Terr.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 30 (rehearsal at NDV 4:15 -5:30)
Dec. 3 Saturday (rehearsal at NDV 3-4:15pm)
No regular group classes in December Jan. 6, 13, 20

Book 3-4 - 4:30 Thursdays, 151 Villa Terr.
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 30 (rehearsal at NDV 4:15 - 5:30)
Dec. 3 Saturday (rehearsal at NDV 3 - 4:15pm)
No regular group classes in December
Jan. 5, 12, 19

Adult Sinfonia - 7:30, 151 Villa Terr. Nov. 2, 9, 16,
Dec. 1 (rehearsal at NDV 4:15 - 6:45)
Dec. 3 (rehearsal at NDV 3 - 5:30)
No regular group classes in December
Jan. 4, 11, 18

Villa Chamber Orch. 2-3:45 Sun., BPC Nov. 6, 20
Dec. 1 (rehearsal at NDV 4:15 - 6:45)
Dec. 3 (rehearsal at NDV 3 - 5:30)
No regular Sunday rehearsals in December
Jan. 8, 22

Villa Sinfonia 4 - 5:45 Sun., BPC Nov. 6, 20
Dec. 1 (rehearsal at NDV 4:15 - 6:45)
Dec. 3 (rehearsal at NDV 3 - 5:30)
No regular Sunday rehearsals in December
Jan. 8, 22


Please note 2006 Zephyr Music Camp dates:
July 9-16 advanced levels and July 16-21,all levels. Brochures available soon!


ZEPHYR MUSIC CAMP 2006 CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Ten years ago, in 1996, the Villa Sinfonia Foundation board members and friends visited the peaceful Zephyr Point Presbyterian Retreat Center on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe for a week of chamber music and to get a sense of whether this site would work as a music camp. Impressed with its beauty and serenity and accommodations, the decision was made to return the following summer.

We started out with one lodge and now use two lodges and two cabins. Initially, the camp was one session long but it has since expanded to two sessions. Campers are kept busy during their week at Zephyr. They have their delicious (really!) meals in the cafeteria. However, each lodge is equipped with a full kitchen if campers choose to prepare their own meals. Campers participate in two chamber ensembles daily coached by professional musicians and in the second session, also play in an orchestra. There is no television (except for camp movie night). Concerts are at noon and in the evening, and campers practice during free time, and in the afternoon have time for swimming at the beach under the watchful eye of our lifeguard, or playing ping-pong. And then there are our camp traditions...

A big camp tradition is that upon completing the huge jigsaw puzzle, the camp is rewarded with an ice cream social. The puzzle always manages to be completed. Another tradition at camp is skit night. Our skits are legendary and range from fantastic magic acts and near professional singing to viola ‘dramas’ and the history of the USA related with only one prop - a clothes hanger! It is amazing how creative our campers can be.

Campers range in age from young preparatory students (5 or 6 years old) and sometimes their parents who are also learning to play, to advanced musicians in their teens and older. Students under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Non-playing family members of these younger campers can find lots to do during their child’s music sessions. There are hiking trails, fantastic scenery, and quiet time for reading or work. The camp is located just down the road from the casinos, bike trails, and boating. And, as budget permits, we sometimes offer music appreciation classes for the family members.

Zephyr Music Camp does provide a great camp experience, but the musical growth that occurs at all levels, within a few days, is incredible and so worthwhile. So, please keep July 9-16 for advanced campers and July 16-21 for all campers, in mind for your summer plans this summer 2006, and join us as we celebrate our tenth anniversary .