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Local HVCO Orchestra to put on Free Concert.


Join the Heber Valley Choir and Orchestra on Tuesday, March 13 for a free concert featuring stirring music from Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates of Penzance, and the William Tell Overture at Rocky Mountain Middle School.
The musicians of HVCO will share a stage with the Rocky Mountain Middle School band and orchestra as the two groups celebrate “Music in Our Schools” month. The Music in Our Schools program was created by the National Association for Music Education and is designed to integrate education, practice, and performance of music into local schools.
According to the NAfME, this initiative “is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the benefits that school music brings to students of all ages.”
For the past two years the HVCO has been participating in this program to help encourage young people to start and continue to play music, as well as show the community the valuable role music has in our schools and community.
Heather Thaxton, director of the HVCO, said many of the orchestra and choir members started playing and singing in elementary and junior high programs. Though most have gone on to have other careers, music has always been apart of their lives, and events like these helps foster a new generation of musicians.
“It’s very important that these students see how music, singing or playing, can be something they take with them for a lifetime,” said Thaxton.
The HVCO and RMMS Band and Orchestras will perform next Tuesday, March 13 at 6 pm at the Rocky Mountain Middle School auditorium. The concert is free to attend, and all are invited and encourage to come celebrate Music In Our Schools Month.
You can also catch an encore performance on Monday, March 19 at the Wasatch County Senior Citizen Center at 6 pm. For more information about upcoming concerts or joining the choir and orchestra visit hvchoirandorchestra.weebly.com.
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HVCO Celebrates "Music in our School Month"

3/28/2017

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​The public was invited to attend a special performance of the Heber Valley Choir and Orchestra (HVCO) alongside the students of JR Smith Elementary as they celebrated, “Music In Our Schools” month on Tuesday, March 28, at 6:30 pm.
Over the past several months, elementary students throughout the district had been learning, “The Carnival of the Animals” by Camille Saint-Saens, and on March 28th the HVCO performed the piece for the children. The Carnival of the Animals is a fun, whimsical piece that features many different sections of the orchestra. The students and the audience enjoyed the Saint-Saens playful melodies.
Additionally, a choir of twenty 4th graders also got to perform with the choir and orchestra during the concert.
“This special event is the first of its kind in the Heber Valley. We’re excited to be able to help these children learn the joy of music,” said Darin Prince, Choir President.
"Music in Our Schools” is a nationwide effort started by the National Association for Music Education to inspire school-aged children to participate in music through singing or by learning a new instrument. HVCO hopes that combining their efforts with the school district will help these children develop an appreciation for music.
“It is well documented that learning to sing, play, or having music in a child’s life leads to better performance in school, improved behavior and strong teamwork skills,” said Stacey Eaton, Orchestra President.
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​-Dallin Koecher
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Linda Hansen
6/6/2017 10:19:33 am

My elementary school students loved learning the various animal songs and then recognizing their melodies at your concert. Keep up the good work!

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