WELCOME TO THE SOUTHERN VERMONT SINFONIA!

Where Music Meets the Mountains

Our SINFONIA FALL SEMESTER begins on
Wednesday, September 17th!

REHEARSALS will be held every Wednesday at the:

Monument Arts and Cultural Center

44 Gypsy Lane

Bennington, VT 05201

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE EACH WEDNESDAY

Repertory Strings 5:00-5:45

String players with at least 3+ years of experience on instrument
These members must have at least a basic understanding of note-reading. (Contact music director for further clarification, if needed)

Senior Sinfonia 5:50-7:00

String/Wind/Brass/Percussion players with 4+ years of experience
These members should be proficient in note-reading.

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MEMBERSHIP FEES:

In accord with our mission in ensuring that music-making remains accessible to our entire community, we offer the opportunity for members to become “supporters” of our organization. These members choose to include a donation in their fee which will provide support for those needing financial assistance in our community. Our supporters will receive a tax-deductible receipt and recognition in our concert program.

Single Membership Fees:

Supporter Membership: $175/semester (includes tax deductible donation of $50)

Standard Membership: $125/semester

Economy Membership: $75/semester (if in need of financial assistance)

Family Membership Fees (3 or more members):

Supporter Membership: $350/semester (includes tax deductible donation of $75)

Standard Membership: $275/semester

Economy Membership: $200/semester (if in need of financial assistance)

Checks payable to: SOUTHERN VERMONT SINFONIA

Registration form for Fall 2025

Musician's First Name

Musician's Last Name

Parent Email (if child)

Parent Phone (if child)

What instrument will you play?

How many years of study on instrument?

Any additional information about student's experience and learning that will help us prepare for rehearsals? (ie. sight-reading ability)

Which ensemble would you like to register for? (select all that apply)

Repertory Strings (Beginner/Intermediate String Players) 5:00PM-5:45PM

Senior Sinfonia (Winds/Brass/String Players) 5:50PM-7:00PM

Please note the different options for Membership Fees (Single or Family; Supporter, Standard or Economy) and confirm below that you will bring a check to the first rehearsal, payable to "Southern Vermont Sinfonia".

I confirm that I will pay by check at first rehearsal, and make check payable to "Southern Vermont Sinfonia".

ABOUT SVS

The Southern Vermont Sinfonia (formerly the Green Mountain Youth Orchestra) is a haven of music-making resonating among the foothills of the Green Mountains in Bennington, Vermont. Our local youth and passionate community members converge each Wednesday evening to bring to life great works of the past and present. Founded in 1987 by Ellen Sager, the Southern Vermont Sinfonia accepts musicians of all ages and levels. Talented musicians from the VT/MA/NY tri-state area rehearse weekly and perform two to three times a season. The SVS represents the fulfillment of founder Ellen Sager's longtime goal of reestablishing a quality orchestral program in the area.

The SVS is comprised of three performance groups:

Repertory String Ensemble for string players who are still developing their skills. The group works on string orchestra repertoire while refining scales, theory and tone production. The Repertory Strings perform two to three times a year.

Sinfonia Ensemble for advanced string, wind, brass and percussion players.

Chamber Music is for musicians who are highly-motivated and interested in rehearsing/performing in a small ensemble of 5 players or less.

All ensembles meet on Wednesday evenings at Saint John the Baptist Church hall in North Bennington, VT.

3 Houghton Lane, North Bennington.