The Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles Are Auditioning New Members

Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles (RIPYWE), a select group of young players in grades 6-12, has room for more members in our Junior and Senior ensembles. Openings are available for brass, woodwinds and percussion. Auditions are by appointment, and financial aid is available. Contact scurzio@riphil.org or401.248.7038 for more information. More information at musicschool.riphil.org.

The next concert for RIPYWE is Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 7:00pm in Sapinsley Hall, Rhode Island College. The program includes works by Vaughan-Williams, Holst, Persichetti, and John Philip Sousa, among others.

ABOUT THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLES

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles (RIPYWE) give advanced woodwind, brass and percussion students from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut an outstanding opportunity to rehearse and perform high quality wind ensemble repertoire. Under the leadership of Music Director Eric Hewitt, RIPYWE offers these students a challenging and rewarding musical experience. The Junior ensemble, for grades 6-10 and conducted by Dr. David Neves, performs repertoire in varied styles to challenge the advancing wind, brass, and percussion player. The Senior ensemble, for grades 9-12 and conducted by Eric Hewitt, performs traditional and modern wind ensemble works in an advanced wind ensemble setting.

RIPYWE's ensembles are two of the many ensemble opportunities provided by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School. The Philharmonic Music School's ensemble programs - which include youth orchestras, wind ensembles, jazz ensembles and chamber music ensembles - have provided quality rehearsal and performance experiences for talented young musicians from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut for nearly 60 years. Our professional conducting staff is committed to providing the best musical and educational experiences for each student.

ABOUT THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC MUSIC SCHOOL

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School encourages lifelong engagement with music through comprehensive music education and community partnership programs taught by orchestra members and other outstanding faculty. We prioritize artistry and education equally. Quality, access, diversity and collaboration are core values.

The Philharmonic Music School serves students of all ages and ability levels, and provides instruction in all kinds of music, from jazz and rock to classical and folk, through private lessons, chamber music classes, and large and small ensembles. More than 70 dedicated teachers comprise the faculty, many with degrees from some of the finest music schools in the world. The majority of Philharmonic Music School programs take place at the state-of-the-art Carter Center in East Providence. Completed in 2008, the Carter Center is the largest dedicated community music school facility in New England. We also offer lessons in welcoming, well equipped environments at our East Greenwich Branch.