David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia 管弦乐队, performing with the RWCCO
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30多年来, our symphony orchestra has enjoyed a rich collaboration between the Roberts Wesleyan College Department of Music & Performing Arts and highly skilled musicians from surrounding communities. 当美高梅mgm平台交战时, 教育, 并激励学生和社区成员, our orchestra is constantly reaching new levels of musical excellence and programming. That may be the best thing about t他的 ensemble: it never stops growing. Our hope is to foster a love for and appreciation of the symphonic repertoire for performers and audience members alike.
每年，RWCCO提供机会看到和听到:
- 公认的, professional musicians as featured soloists with the orchestra including David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia 管弦乐队; and Allen Vizzutti, 小号艺术大师
- 学生协奏曲/咏叹调比赛优胜者
- 教育音乐会, providing the opportunity for nearly 900 children to experience a live orchestra and learn about its instruments at no cost to our schools
- a live orchestral experience that's accessible and affordable for Monroe County and beyond
合奏的样本录音(点击音频链接):
特别的客人
Ben Heppner，世界著名男高音，与学生和校友合作
艾伦·维祖蒂，小号演奏家，在RWCCO演出
奖状
多萝西瓶装水
仪器: 小提琴
状态: 罗伯茨女校友
毕业于罗伯茨大学: 2017年(音乐文学学士，小提琴)
季节数量: 4
I love the RWCCO because it’s given me the opportunity to grow as a musician. 美高梅mgm平台表演的音乐已经足够具有挑战性了. 我也很喜欢了解社区的不同成员.
I joined the RWCCO as part of the requirements of being a music major, 然而, 它已经不仅仅是一个学位要求. I enjoy playing the violin and enjoy working together with other people to create music even more. 正因为如此, 我希望毕业后能继续在RWCCO打球, 只要我还在这里.
One of my favorite concerts that we perform is the annual educational concert that we put on for a packed auditorium of third graders. 我喜欢看到他们兴奋和热情的样子. It reminds me of when I was their age, getting ready to choose which instrument to play. I also enjoy playing in the Christmas Gala, especially because we get to perform with the chorale
大卫Ciarvella
仪器: 定音鼓及打击乐(首席)
状态: 社区音乐家(以前是学生音乐家)
毕业于RWC: 2000(音乐教育-打击乐)
季节数量: 23 (1989/90 - 1991/92; 1993/94 - 1997/98; 2002/03 - Present) I am also currently in my 13th season as 管弦乐队 Manager.
"I love the RWCCO, because it is simply the finest Community 管弦乐队 around. I am a big believer in the College-Community 管弦乐队 concept; and because of t他的, the RWCCO is on another level as compared to that of most other local community orchestras. I have played for a number of the community orchestras in the Greater Rochester area, 并且发现RWCCO在曲目方面是最好的, 音乐才能, leadership and organization; 然而, 最重要的是, it is an inviting and friendly environment in which to make great music with wonderful people. 我在黑尔礼堂的舞台上度过的时光, making music with my colleagues of the RWCCO are the best 2 1/2 hours of my week. The RWCCO is more than just a musical outlet or hobby for me, it is my 激情; my life."
艾米丽·巴茨·哈钦森
仪器: 长笛
状态: 社区的音乐家
毕业于RWC: 2017年(音乐表演理学学士，长笛)
季节数量: 2016年至今
I joined the RWCCO on my first full day at Roberts when I transferred in January 2016. At my first rehearsal with the RWCCO, I could see it was a special ensemble. Many conductors fall into the cycle of lowering the difficulty of their musical selections to their ensemble’s current ability. 当挑战, 一个整体的性能水平随着能量的下降而下降, 激情, 以及技术能力. Dr. 舍万选择曲目的方法令人耳目一新. 而不是降低 他的 标准,他 提高美高梅mgm平台的. 他让美高梅mgm平台达到卓越的水平，并推动美高梅mgm平台的技术极限, 所以美高梅mgm平台在艺术上不断成长. I think that’s the best thing about t他的 orchestra: it never stops growing.
玩RWCCO也很有趣. 我能清楚地想象出. Shewan jumping off the stage mid-rehearsal and running to the back of the auditorium to listen for balance. 当美高梅mgm平台玩的时候, we would periodically see 他的 hand stick up from behind various chairs throughout the hall, 还在指引美高梅mgm平台. While rehearsals are focused and challenging, they are also full of inspiration and laughter.
RWCCO教会了我，伟大的音乐不是完美的技术. 这是讲故事. 这是唱歌的. 这是连接. It’s joining together with other college and community members and creating something beautiful out of nothing. 在Dr。. Shewan’s instruction that I first began taking my ears off myself and listening to everything happening around me – performing within the context of the bigger picture of every other person on the stage and in the audience. Music is intrinsically communal, brimming with inspiration found in the beauty of everyday life. 而且，我必须说，罗伯茨的日常生活很美好!”
莫娜Seghatoleslami
仪器: 中提琴
状态: 社区的音乐家
毕业于伊利诺伊州立大学 & 印第安纳大学: 2003,2007(音乐学士，音乐学硕士) & 图书馆学硕士
季节数量: 5
Playing in the RWCCO is what really keeps me connected to music – which might sound strange, since so much of my work involves music – choosing and announcing music for the radio, 在小剧场咖啡厅预订乐队, interviewing musicians and arranging other programs…but on Monday nights, 即使在我疲惫不堪的时候, 演奏音乐真是太棒了, reconnecting with my love for playing the viola and being part of a group of musicians who work to make something bigger than ourselves. Knowing that rehearsal is coming up each week motivates me to make that extra time in my days to get my viola out of its case and practice on my own; even when it is just a few minutes in the morning before work, 我总是很高兴我这样做.
我喜欢美高梅mgm平台的大动作, 激动人心的音乐作品——在技术上推动美高梅mgm平台的东西, 更重要的是, 推动美高梅mgm平台变得更好, more expressive musicians who are able to communicate and work together. Dr. Shewan is great at challenging us while being encouraging and having a sense of humor.
看看美高梅mgm平台所有人——来自世界各地的学生, 拥有不同背景和经历的社区成员, high schoolers and retirees…all working together because of our love of music and sharing it with the community through our performances, 包括美高梅mgm平台一年一度的学校音乐会, where hundreds of elementary school kids learn about all the instruments in the orchestra and get caught up in the excitement of hearing a live orchestra.