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Youth Orchestras of Essex County Wine & Cheese Open House

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF ESSEX COUNTY OPEN HOUSE

The Youth Orchestras of Essex County will be holding a Wine & Cheese Open House and Meet the YOEC Conductors Event on March 11, 2012, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Giorgio’s Restaurant located at 52 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079.   Admittance is free to adult attendees.   YOEC is proud to present the YOC conductors:  Lou Kosma (YOEC Music Director and Junior Symphony), Karen Conrad (Essex County Symphony Orchestra), Kimberly Syvertsen (Overture Strings), MaryAnn Mumm (Chamber Ensemble), Murray Colosimo (Woodwinds/Brass Coordinator), Daniel Mumm (Cello Ensemble), Max Morden (Brass Ensemble) and Sophia Anastasia (Flute Choir).   For the past 50 years, YOEC’s continued mission is to provide a diverse group of young talented musicians the opportunity to participate in an affordable, high-level orchestral experience while at the same time cultivating a love of classical music.   There are at least four concert performances during the year with a combined audience of about 700 people.   To register:  www.whoscoming.com/yoec.   Questions:  Debra A. Courtright, Executive Director, 973-618-9288 or admin@yoec.org.

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