LaGrange Symphony Youth Orchestra String Ensemble

Callie Hammond , Director

MISSION and GOALS: To enrich the community through music by providing three distinct playing opportunities for young musicians of all ages.

The LSO’s Youth Orchestra Programs strive to cultivate the artistic growth and excellence of our young musicians by providing an enriching orchestral performance opportunity, and by mentoring these young community players.

LSYO STRING ENSEMBLE: Members of the LSYO String Ensemble range in age from 7-15, and have been playing their instrument for roughly two years. They perform in two major concerts per year. They also take part in the LSO’s Musicians in Schools performances.

REHEARSALS: LSYO String Ensemble rehearses on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm at the LSPA building on Bull Street.

CONTACT: If you are interested in joining one of our groups, or would like more information please email Callie Hammond at hamm0806@bellsouth.net.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Spring Concert, Monday, March 8th, 2010. Callaway Auditorium.

Fall Concert Monday, October 25, 2010 at 7:30pm. Callaway Auditorium

Christine Yin, Celeste Myall and Callie Hammond (l-r) perform at LaGrange Rotary Club

LSYOSE member performs at LaGrange Rotary

By Clark Johnson

Christine Yin was joined by her current violin teacher, Celeste Myall, and Callie Hammond, in a violin trio to play Mouret’s Rondo, [sometimes spelled Rondeau, we guess because he’s French.] Many probably recognized the piece as the theme from Masterpiece Theatre, but it was nice to hear the whole piece played for a change. 

Often done by a whole group of instruments, these three violinists certainly performed it to perfection.  They received a very extended and enthusiastic round of applause.  Later in the program, young Christine performed a couple of solos on the piano including C. P. E. Bach’s Solfeggietto and a bagatelle, which garnered another rousing and appreciative applause in honor of her very precocious talents.