The Ladsonian Foundation - Heritage Symphony Orchestra (HSO)

Ms. Vivian LaVerta Ladson
Email: v.l.ladson@worldnet.att.net
GPO Box 22486
Brooklyn NY 11202
Office: 718 622-3207

The Ladsonian Foundation - Heritage Symphony Orchestra (HSO)

TO ALL PARENTS:

An Invitation to have your Youth join the Heritage Symphony Orchestra program under the sponsorship of the Ladsonian Foundation -

Vivian L. Ladson
Founder/Director/Pianist

REHEARSALS:
Pratt Institute (North Hall)
200 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Time:Saturdays-1:00 to 4:00pm

Telephone: (718)622-3207

OUR VISION for all

* to discover their classical/cultural heritages in music;

* to study the science of music theory;

* to realize the joy of mastering an orchestra instrument;

* to assume the responsibility of membership in an orchestra.

OUR OBJECTIVES
* to apprise 100% of the Youths in the Borough of Brooklyn of our vital program;

* to provide group instruction
in orchestra music to 100 Youths in grades elementary through college each term;

* to present our Youths in a concert at least once a year, as well as in response to invitations to perform at health related facilities, senior citizen centers, landmark churches, youth centers, etc.

OUR PROGRAM

* From September to June, students will meet in 3-hour sessions on Saturdays for orchestral instructions at Pratt Institute - North Hall.

* Indicators for identifying youths as members of the HSO will be punctual and regular attendance at sessions, high interest and good self-discipline, commitment to practicing the instrument at home, exceptional progress in class performance, and teacher evaluation.


MEMBERSHIP
An Orchestra comprised of boys and girls in grades elementary through college.
Fees: $10 per month

Instrument Rental: $50 p/year


OUR STAFF
*Outstanding professionals with many years of orchestra
experience in and about the metropolitan community, including,
1. A maestro par excellence
2. Teachers of Strings
3. Teacher of Piano