PRESS RELEASE (MUSIC/OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 30, 2004 CONTACT: Darlene A. Dreyer, Executive Director, 732.451.0064 Garden State Philharmonic Seeks Youth Orchestra Violin Coach Toms River, Ocean County, NJ - The Garden State Philharmonic, a non-profit professional musical organization, is seeking a part-time Violin Coach for its Symphonic Youth Orchestra (high school level). The GSP is seeking interested and qualified candidates to assist in building high quality music experiences for the greater NJ Shore Region. The Symphonic Youth Orchestra Violin Coach must demonstrate sufficient musical training, background, and experience teaching high school level musicianship, with a focus on violin and general string methods. Responsibilities include: -developing a chamber music program for outreach performance opportunities for young musicians -conducting sectional rehearsals -developing individual rehearsal skills for group performance -participating in the audition process -developing educational goals in coordination with the GSPYO leadership -recruiting new student musicians to all levels of the Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestra -serving as an ambassador for the GSPYO. The Youth Orchestra rehearses on Tuesday evenings in the Toms River, NJ, area from 7 pm to 9 pm. The position requires a Tuesday evening commitment of 2 hours for section coaching and chamber ensemble coaching, with substantial potential to build a private studio from area violin students to supplement income offered by the GSPYO. A competitive 10-month stipend will be offered and determined by experience and qualifications. Applicants must have access to reliable transportation. Additional transportation benefits are negotiable. APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, prospects should submit a resume and/or contact the organization before September 2, 2004 to Darlene A. Dreyer, Executive Director, Garden State Philharmonic, 150 Brick Boulevard, Brick, NJ 08723, or via fax 732.451.0094, via e-mail to gspmusic@earthlink.net. Phone calls are welcome at 732.451.0064. For more information about the Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Program, please visit www.gspyouth.org. The Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestras As part of its commitment to education, the Garden State Philharmonic actively sponsors a three-tiered youth orchestra program to provide young musicians the opportunity to play in an orchestra and receive training to develop and enhance individual musicianship. The Youth Orchestra is the only orchestral training program in South Jersey sponsored by an orchestral association that provides young musicians with three youth orchestras (Symphonic, Concert, and String Ensemble), wherein they receive training from experienced, New Jersey-certified music educators and conductors and perform regularly scheduled concerts in public venues. The program's tiered nature permits students to build on their knowledge and advance up the musical ladder. The members come from various schools in Ocean and Monmouth Counties and must belong to their school music programs. The three orchestras perform at local senior citizen communities, appear during the December holiday season at Toms River High School North, and hold a grand finale concert there in June. The Symphonic Youth Orchestra also has performed with the GSP Chorus and the GSP at special concerts. The Symphonic Youth Orchestra, formed in 1970, has approximately 65 high school members. This is a full orchestra, complete with wind, brass, and percussion instruments. Within this group is the GSP Youth String Quartet available to perform at various functions. In 1990, the GSP added two more youth orchestras to encourage participation at the middle and elementary school levels: the String Preparatory Orchestra and the Concert Youth Orchestra. The String Preparatory Orchestra encourages over 30 elementary students to seriously study string instruments and offers training and advancement into the Concert Youth Orchestra. The Concert Youth Orchestra, a full orchestra with brass and woodwinds, consists of approximately 55 middle school students and offers training and advancement into the Symphonic Youth Orchestra. The GSP Youth Orchestra Program encourages youngsters to study musical instruments and provides opportunities for these students to gain experience playing the standard orchestral repertoire. Many students audition for and win chairs in New Jersey Regional and All-State School Orchestras and Bands. Some choose a career in music and pursue professional studies in music. Many garner college placement and scholarships through their experience in the Youth Orchestras and continue to enjoy and support the world of music and art throughout their entire lives. Each year, the GSPYO recognizes demonstrated musical leadership, orchestral talent, musical growth, and musical achievement and supports continued musical growth by presenting the Gloria and Morris Adler Distinguished Musical Service Scholarship Award to a senior Youth Orchestra musician.