LAKEPORT— Rehearsals for the Lake County Community and Youth Orchestra began this month at the Soper-Reese Theatre in Lakeport (275 S. Main St.).
The Lake County Community & Youth Orchestra (LCCYO) is a multi-generational performance-based group for musicians from middle school age to adults. All players from Lake County and the surrounding areas with intermediate to advanced musical instrument experience are invited to join the orchestra. In addition to being a group with experienced players, this is the perfect opportunity for young musicians just starting out, players wanting to improve their skills on a second instrument, or adults looking to re-familiarize themselves with an instrument they may not have played for years.
The LCCYO is currently recruiting for all orchestral instruments and calling for string players (violin, viola, cello, double bass), wind players (brass and woodwinds), and rhythm section/ percussionists (drums, timpani, piano, bass). This Lake County-based group is open to musicians from the surrounding counties as well. Ride-sharing is available and highly recommended for those traveling to rehearsals and performances from outside the county.
Whether you are a seasoned musician, or have not performed with a group for a while, all are welcome to come explore music in a safe and supportive environment. The LCCYO performs at least four times a year. In addition to an exclusive LCCYO spring concert, the group opens for the Lake County Symphony at their November “Classics” concert, the December “Christmas Celebration,” and the ever-popular “Pops” concert in May.
This season, the Lake County Community & Youth Orchestra is directed by Dr. Camm Linden. Linden is recently semi-retired from the film industry after working as a freelance composer/arranger and rehearsal conductor for various movie sound stages.
“Learning and playing an instrument is an excellent way to channel and transform young energy into positive rewards,” noted Linden in an op-ed published by the Record-Bee. “Music can improve brain connections, making it easier to learn foreign languages and improve math abilities. Musical studies can also increase a child’s memory, attention, and concentration capacities, and assist with developing physical coordination. Through music performance, a student can harness the power of accomplishment and a sense of belonging and purpose – in addition to gaining a lifelong skill that will travel anywhere.”
For more information about the orchestra, please visit their website at www.lccyo.org.
