HRYWE

HRYWE Students are to park in Garage E. Garage E is the only parking garage located on 49th street. Please refrain from parking any place else. The Community Music Division is not responsible for parking tickets, nor can we have them dismissed. Any space in Garage E is acceptable for parking except: handicap spaces (without proper handicap tags), reserved spaces, metered spaces.

The Hampton Roads Youth Wind Ensemble, (affectionately called “H-R-Y-wee” by its members) has been in existence since 1999.  CMD's largest ensemble, HRYWE provides a unique performance outlet for outstanding high school wind and percussion musicians. Students meet weekly on the campus of Old Dominion University to prepare a challenging program of contemporary band literature. Over a 2 month period, students develop a working relationship with other like-minded young musicians as well as the conductor and staff of HRYWE. The HRYWE experience fosters a professional work ethic and a spirit of excellence, allowing students to further their own personal, professional, and musical growth. Students incorporate these skills into their lives and enhance their respective school band programs, making HRYWE a source of community pride, celebrating the talent and spirit of our youth in Hampton Roads.

The 2012 HRYWE Season will be under the direction of Mr. Ledford Wilson

2012 Dates:

Audition Dates:

Saturday, February 11, 2012- Auditions- 10 AM until 1 PM, by appointment

Wednesday March 14, 2012- First class (Registration before class begins) Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center

April TBA- Spring break, no class

Wednesday May 30, 2012- Dress rehearsal, 6:30 PM, University Theater

Friday, June 1, 2012- Concert, 7:30 PM, University Theater

Tuition for HRYWE is $130.00 for the entire season

This class is only offered in the Spring.

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