Several talented young Salmon Arm musicians will perform in concert in Vernon this Sunday.
The Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Carmen, Andrew, Cherish, Madelyn and Nathan Stoney, along with Lara May, Holly and Linden McCallum and Deverick Clingwall travel to Kelowna every week to practise in the symphony.
The young Shuswap musicians are passionate about their craft and the ability to play in a group setting, despite the need to travel down the valley.
Under the direction of Dennis Colpitts and Rosemary Thomas, each member of the YSO learns pieces to be played by the orchestra, as well receiving specialized training in their particular instrument.
“It is run very much like a professional orchestra. Rosemary and Dennis do a wonderful job,” says Carmen, who is also a registered music teacher.
Sunday’s concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Vernon’s Trinity United Church at 3300 Alexis Pk.
Tickets will be available at the door, or from the Vernon Music School prior to the weekend.
