Historical April 1979 report or notice. Original dates, prices, program details and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Do you have an old music stand collecting dust? Or used instrument cases that have worn out their welcome? Or even plain old bric-a-brac that has a musical theme? The Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra might have more use for these discards than you think.
Donations of a musical nature are being sought for the Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra’s third annual MUSIC MARKET, to be held from 9:30 AM until 9:30 PM Saturday, April 28 at West County Shopping Center.
Musically oriented items, such as metronomes, sheet music, record players, cassette tapes and other miscellaneous music pieces, will be sold for 12 continuous hours to benefit the Youth Orchestra and help in raising funds for the Orchestra’s trip to Scotland this June, where they will serve as host orchestra for the International Festival of Youth Orchestras and the Performing Arts.
Established nearly nine years ago, the Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra has grown steadily to an ensemble of 112 enterprising and gifted musicians ranging in age from 12 to 21. The ensemble has garnered praise both locally and abroad. In July 1976, the Orchestra made its first international excursion serving as resident orchestra of the International Youth and Music Festival in Vienna. Alumni of the Youth Orchestra have assumed prominent positions with various major orchestras, including those of Atlanta, San Francisco and St. Louis.
Individuals interested in donating items for the MUSIC MARKET may deposit them at Baton Music, 6392 Delmar, phone 721-3944. Arrangements for pick-up and further information can be obtained by calling Edith Hougland at 644-1696 or Marthellen Cain at 997-2501.
The Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra is sponsored by the Women’s Association of the Saint Louis Symphony Society.
Originally published in The Paper, April 1979.
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