Participation in LDYE fosters ensemble performance Skills and collaborative expression.
Musical Development
Weekly rehearsals under expert direction support the skills of collaborative expression, expanding students’ education beyond individual expertise. Students may join either the Preparatory or the Principal ensemble, depending on their readiness.
Annual Workshop
Each Spring, a noted guest musician is invited to conduct a two-day workshop for both LDYE students and any other youth in the community. Students from local schools are invited to attend performances given by both the guest and LDYE.
Ensemble Performance
The students perform for a public audience at the end of each semester. Venues typically include the Foothills Performing Arts Center and Hartwick University in Oneonta and the United Ministry of Delhi Church in Delhi. Additional performances are given at workshops and outreach events.
Community Outreach
LDYE travels in smaller groups to local schools and other venues to introduce youth to the possibilities of ensemble musical performance and musical expression generally.
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