Renton invites youth to orchestra summer camps


August 9, 2012 · Updated 11:33 AM 

The City of Renton invites music students ages 11 to 12 to participate in the Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra’s summer music camp.

The camp is held at Carco Theatre, 1717 S.E. Maple Valley Highway, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 13, and ending with a performance for family and friends on Friday, Aug. 17.

The fall session begins Monday, Sept. 10, and ends Monday, Dec. 10.  Rehearsals are held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Carco Theatre.

To join the Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra, students must also participate in a school music program.

The Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra has a 25-year history of offering South King County youth a classical music education and includes a full symphony orchestra experience and classical-jazz solo and ensemble work.

For more information on the Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra, visit rentonwa.gov or call Vincent Orduna, cultural arts coordinator, at 425-430-6706.

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