Register for FASO Youth String Ensemble (Carson)

FASO Youth String Ensemble (Carson)

You have been invited to join the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) Youth String Ensemble for the Fall 2023 Semester.

FALL 2023 Schedule of rehearsals and performances: (Note that this schedule is subject to change)

1. Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex at 21922 Main St, Carson

2. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

3. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

4. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

   Saturday, October 7, 2023 - NO CLASS

5. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

6. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

7. Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

8. Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1:30pm to 3:30pm - MANDATORY combined rehearsal at Brea United Congregational Church (UCC) at 300 Imperial Highway, Brea

9. Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 6pm - Performance: FASO Concert at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles at 540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles

10. Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

    Saturday, November 25, 2023 - NO CLASS

11. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

12. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - MANDATORY Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

13. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

14. Sunday, December 16, 2023 at 2:30pm - Performance: St. Philomena Church Tree Lighting Ceremony

15. Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:30pm - Performance: FASO Education’s Winter Concert at Glendale Adventist Academy Auditorium at 700 Kimlin Drive, Glendale. Call time at 1:00pm.

SPRING 2023 Schedule of rehearsals and performances: (Note that this schedule is subject to change)

1. Saturday, January 13, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

2. Saturday, January 20, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

3. Saturday, January 27, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

4. Saturday, February 3, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

5. Saturday, February 10, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

6. Saturday, February 17, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

7. Saturday, February 24, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

8. Saturday, March 2, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

9. Saturday, March 9, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

10. Saturday, March 16, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

11. Saturday, March 23, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

12. Saturday, March 30, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

13. Saturday, April 6, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

14. Saturday, April 13, 2023 at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

15. Saturday, April 20, 2023 at 3:00pm to 5:00pm - MANDATORY combined rehearsal at Brea UCC

16. Saturday, April 27, 2023 at 3:00pm to 5:00 pm - Performance: Music in the Park’s Festival @ at Knott’s Berry Farm 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park

17. Saturday, May 4, at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal, St. Philomena Annex

18. Saturday, May 11, at 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Rehearsal and Run through with Piano Accompanist, St. Philomena Annex

19. Saturday, May 18, at 3:00pm to 5:00 pm - MANDATORY combined rehearsal at Brea UCC

20. Sunday, May 26, at 3:00pm to 5:00 pm - Recital: Venue TBA

The repertoire for Fall and Spring semesters includes:

• Jasmine Flower (traditional Chinese Folk Song) (arr. Douglas E. Wagner)

• Barbie Girl (arr. Louie Ramos)

• Western Dawn (Alan Lee Silva)

• The Bringer of Joy (arr. Roy Phillippe)

• A Holiday Celebration (Michael Story)

• A Spark of Courage (Doug Spata)

• Accents (Robert Frost)

• Be Thou Vision (Robert Frost)

• Western Dawn (Alan Lee Silva)

• Snowflake (Yukiko Nishimura)

• The Bringer of Joy (arr. Roy Phillippe)

• Legends of Glory (Kathryn Griesinger)

• Forever Joyful (Brian Balmages)

• Fantasia on Amazing Grace (Elliot A Del Borgo)

Tuition is based on the number of sessions in a semester. It is highly subsidized through grants and donations that FASO receives. On the average, the cost to the student is only $10 per session. Tuition payment for the school year will be in two installments:

• Tuition for the Fall 2023 Semester is $130 and is due on the first day of class (September 9, 2023)

• Tuition for the Spring 2024 Semester is $200 and is due on the first day of class (January 13, 2024)

Any questions? Contact FASO’s Education Director, Louie Ramos, at luisramos91201@gmail.com.

After clicking the Submit button, you will see a payment page. Please click the Pay Now button to complete the registration and pay the $130 tuition for the Fall 2023 Semester.