The Friends are active throughout the season raising money for the students, hosting concert receptions, and assisting the Director with various matters. I would encourage ALL parents to become involved with the Friends. Linda Russell will be serving as President of the Friends this year. Please email Linda and ask her how you can help—springfieldyouthsymphony@gmail.com. Please plan to attend the first Friends meeting which will coincide with the Youth Symphony’s first rehearsal in the Glendale HS Cafeteria. Date to be announced.

If you are a returning veteran of the Springfield Youth Symphony, thank you for a wonderful season last year. Each concert was well-played and you all had an opportunity to grow together! I enjoyed listening from the audience. Now I’ll enjoy listening from the podium!

If you are a new member of the Orchestra, we welcome you! You have become a part of an organization dedicated to excellence. You have earned a position in this ensemble through a successful audition. Now we will depend on you and on each other to uphold the high standards set by the many students who have gone before. Maintaining the high quality of the Youth Symphony’s performance requires that each member diligently prepare difficult music, abide by the rules necessary for the efficient running of the Orchestra, and give focused attention to detail during all rehearsals and performances.