Acceptance will be based on Teacher Recommendations and ALL accepted students will be on FULL SCHOLARSHIP for the 2023-2024 Season. A participation agreement is required to obtain the scholarship. Students should have a minimum of three years playing experience but exceptions will be considered. Students must register for this opportunity through the NSA website. - www.nevadaschoolofthearts.org. Please contact NSA is you have questions about the registration process, please call (702) 384-2787.
Rehearsals and Concert Schedule
| Monday, August 21 | Rehearsal | NSA Auditorium | 6:00 - 7:30pm |
| Monday, August 28 | Rehearsal with LV Phil coaches | NSA Auditorium | 6:00 - 7:30pm |
| Monday, September 18 | Rehearsal with LV Phil coaches | NSA Auditorium | 6:00 - 7:30pm |
| Monday, October 23 | Rehearsal | NSA Auditorium | 6:00 - 7:30pm |
| Monday, November 6 | Rehearsal | NSA Auditorium | 6:00 - 7:30pm |
| Monday, November 20 | Rehearsal with LV Phil coaches | NSA Auditorium | 6:00 - 7:30pm |
| Monday, December 4 | Rehearsal with LV Phil coaches | NSA Auditorium | 6:00 - 7:30pm |
| Saturday, December 9 | (contingency date) | NSA Auditorium | 1-2:30pm |
| Sunday, December 10 | Concert with LV Phil coaches | NSA Auditorium | 5:00 pm |
Repertoire
Violin Concerto in D- minor
Giuseppe Tartini
Featuring guest soloist Rebecca Ramsey of the Las Vegas Philharmonic
Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3
J.S. Bach
Basse Dance
Tielman Susato
Exulate Deo
G. Palestrina
Divertimenti K. 136 in D major
W.A. Mozart
Canzon Quinta
Claudio Merulo
Spring Concert – Music After Mozart But Before Tomorrow
Guest Artist: Mr. Rodrigo Corral
All rehearsals and most concerts are scheduled at the Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium but may change due to circumstances beyond our control. There will be several opportunities for the NSA Chamber Orchestra to work with special guest artists throughout the year. Every attempt will be made to schedule those clinics and workshops during normal rehearsal times but this may not always be possible. Chamber Orchestra members are expected to participate in all NSA Chamber Orchestra functions and rehearsals. Failure to do so could result in removal from the ensemble.
Mission
The NSA Chamber Orchestra provides musical engagement opportunities to inspire students to achieve the highest level of technical skills possible while developing the dispositions necessary to become not only successful musicians but successful members of contemporary society.
Vision
NSACO members will achieve their full potential as an individual, learning how to conquer challenges, develop time management skills, prepare music independently, and become an integral part of a small ensemble where everyone is invested in the excellence of music learning and performing at the highest level possible.
Outcomes
NSACO’s alumni continue to play music in colleges and conservatories as music majors and young professionals long after they leave our care. They often go on to careers in professional orchestras, bands, and teaching positions around the world.