Call For Musicians 2022
Putnam Symphony Orchestra is always looking to fill out the orchestra with talented musicians. Please contact us by filling out this form, if you are interested in playing in the orchestra. Our next performance is on November 20, 2022, and rehearsals start September 7, 2022 at Brewster High School.
Christine Smith is the conductor of the of the Putnam Symphony Orchestra. Christine holds a BFA Degree from SUNY at Stonybrook, she is a 1981 graduate of the Julliard School of Music, Pre-College Division, and she holds a Master's Degree in Education. She has also received a Certificate of Commendation for Meritorious Achievement from the School of Orchestral Studies.
As a professional flutist, Christine has toured England with the Stonybrook Wind Ensemble, and has performed at Paul Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. She regularly performs as a soloist with the Doansburg Chamber Ensemble, of which she is a charter member. Her solo appearances have also included performances for U.S. Forest Service personnel at the Harding Ice Field in Alaska. She has performed at Grace Church in White Plains on their Noontime Series, as well as performing with the St. Peter's Chamber Orchestra. Her principal teachers have been Alan Cox, Jeff Khamer, Samuel Baron, and Julius Baker.
As a professional flutist, Christine has toured England with the Stonybrook Wind Ensemble, and has performed at Paul Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. She regularly performs as a soloist with the Doansburg Chamber Ensemble, of which she is a charter member. Her solo appearances have also included performances for U.S. Forest Service personnel at the Harding Ice Field in Alaska. She has performed at Grace Church in White Plains on their Noontime Series, as well as performing with the St. Peter's Chamber Orchestra. Her principal teachers have been Alan Cox, Jeff Khamer, Samuel Baron, and Julius Baker.
Operating Principles
- The orchestra maintains a schedule that includes anywhere from 8 to 10 rehearsals, plus a dress rehearsal, prior to each regularly scheduled performance. The rehearsals are for the benefit of the musicians as well as the benefit of the orchestra as a whole. As a practical matter, it is not expected that every musician will be able to attend every rehearsal. Musicians are, however, asked to attend at least 75% of the rehearsals. If a rehearsal must be missed, musicians are asked to notify the conductor before hand so that the rehearsal can be planned around the absence.
- Musicians that perform with the orchestra are, with the possible exception of guest soloists and on other rare occasions, volunteers. Professionals who perform with the orchestra do so without compensation.
- Because the orchestra relies on the help of volunteers for its daily activities, rehearsals, and performances, all members and supporters of the orchestra are encouraged to assist, if possible, in activities that are related to preparation for, set up, and break down for rehearsals and concerts. As a group working together, the work load is light.
- The basic purpose of the orchestra is to enjoy music while fulfilling the group's mission to broaden the culture horizons of the community.
- Students earn community service hours by playing in the community orchestra.
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