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Youth Orchestra Tryouts

September 1980

Historical September 1980 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

Auditions for the Young People’s Orchestra (for talented youngsters through 14 years of age) will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7, at CASA University City, 560 Trinity at Delmar. Young musicians interested in auditioning should call Martin at 727-2580 or the orchestra manager, Mrs. Edith Hougland, 644-1696, for audition applications.

The Conservatory Young People’s Orchestra, funded in part by a grant from the St. Louis Community Foundation, under the sponsorship of CASA, draws applications from all over the metropolitan St. Louis area.

The young musicians rehearse at CASA once a week throughout the academic year and give two performances during the year. Rehearsals for next season start Sept. 22.

Originally published in The Paper, September 1980.

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Archival transcription note: Audition brief says through14 years; separate CASA registration article says up to15. Source age ranges retained without harmonizing.

Original source: SD_Times1980_09.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.

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