Ballston Spa Central School District Music Department

Regional Performing Groups - Performing opportunities for student musicians

Organizations below are listed as a courtesy to help our students find opportunities for performance outside of our school groups.  Please make sure that you contact each organization directly for up-to-date information, particularly with regard to eligibility and audition information.

 

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Ballston Spa Community Band

The Ballston Spa Community Band was established in February 2006 as part of the BSCSD Adult Education program. In the summer interested instrumentalists who play a traditional band instrument and have completed the 6th grade are invited to join.

Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at the Ballston Spa High School Band Room, from 7:00 to 9:00. A wide variety of music will be rehearsed and performed.

Interested musicians should contact Mrs. Tracy DeRagon at Ballston Spa High School 884-7150 x2389 or by e-mail tderagon@bscsd.org

 

Empire State Youth Orchestra

 

Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) is an organization sponsoring several performing groups for talented middle and high school musicians from the Capital District.   Students audition for acceptance into the various groups.  Rehearsals and performances are held  throughout the school year, under the direction of professional musicians.  Opportunities to play with guest artists are also a benefit from playing with these groups.  More information can be found at http://www.esyo.org/index.cfm
Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra

 

Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is an organization sponsoring performing ensembles and orchestras  for talented middle and high school musicians from the eastern/upstate New York area. Students audition for acceptance into the various SSYO groups, and, upon acceptance, rehearse and perform throughout the school year, under the direction of professional musicians.  Opportunities to play with guest artists are also a benefit from playing with these groups.  More information can be found at http://www.ssyo.org/
  If you know of a group to add, please e-mail jmerrill@bscsd.org
   
   
   
 

Questions/comments?  Please e-mail jmerrill@bscsd.org