Bell Ensembles

The East Valley Youth Symphony offers two ensembles…

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Bronze Bells is the beginners ensemble led by Shirley Hipwell.

Silver Bells is the intermediate ensemble and is also led by Shirley Hipwell.

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The ensembles rehearse at Campo Verde HS (NWC of Germann & Quartz, just W of Val Vista), and the general public, as well as current EVYS members, are welcome to audition.

They will meet on Thursdays at the following times:

4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Bronze Bells (beginners)
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Silver Bells (intermediate)

Audition Requirements for Bells

To audition for the Bell Ensemble, two years of musical experience is suggested.  This may include reading music for choir, piano lessons, strings, winds, brass, percussion.  In short, the youth needs to be able to read music.

A table of bells will be setup.  The youth auditioning will play with other youth.  After being instructed on how to hold and ring the bell, each musician will be assigned a bell or two, depending on age and experience.  The musician will be asked to play the marked music and follow the conductor’s direction.  Judges will be looking for counting accuracy, the ability to follow directions, and how well each musician does as part of a group.

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This is your chance to get a great deal for a wonderful musical experience for boys and girls.  There are no instrument rental fees or extra practice time.  Just a great musical experience for a fantastic price!  For the entire school year it is only $160.  For roughly 30 practices and three concerts, this equals to just a few dollars per rehearsal and performance!