SUMMER MUSIC CAMP – Strings, Woodwinds, Jazz, Music Production, and more!!!

MAVA SUMMER MUSIC CAMP 2012 SIGN UP HERE  <– Please click here  JUNE 11 – JUNE 22 The Virginia Volleyball Center 45685 Oakbrook Court Sterling, VA 20166   CLASSES OFFERED (click on class for detailed information): Entire Day – $495 9:00am – 12:30pm (Performance classes) – $295 String Music Ensembles (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced – Audition Required) Woodwind Ensemble ( Beginner & Intermediate) Group
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MOVED TO: MAVA YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT – MAY 6th 3:30pm

  Please mark your calendars for Sunday May 6th. We will be performing our end of the season concert at the Cascades Library. 21030 Whitfield Place Potomac Falls, VA 20165 Doors open at 3:00pm Concert: 3:30pm Reception following

Mr. Jason Labrador performing with the Loudoun Symphony

Check out our very own Youth Orchestra conductor Mr. Jason Labrador performing with the Loudoun Symphony. “Lullaby” by John Ness Beck arranged by Jacob Berg performed at the Loudoun Symphony holiday concert on December 10th, 2011 in Ashburn, VA. Happy holidays to you and yours!   Mr. Jason Labrador performs with the Loudoun Symphony December 2011 <VID

GREAT CONCERT MAVA YOUTH ORCHESTRA!!! (video)

We held our 1st ever MAVA Youth Orchestra concert @ the Cascades Library in Sterling, VA. Directed by Mr. Jason Labrador The program included all of the following music: THE ASHTON QUARTET (Meg Ashton – violin 1, Jason Labrador – violin 2, Ben Ashton – viola & Alan Aranas – cello) 1. Hunter’s Chorus – Von Weber arr. by Richard
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Mr. Jason Labrador in the Winchester Star Newspaper!

One of our MAVA directors, Mr. Jason Labrador, is featured in the Winchester Star Newspaper:

BLOG FYI SECTION UPDATED

We’ve added a lot of information regarding questions and ideas involving all musicians: 1. Buying a piano? – in depth Q & A regarding digital and acoustic pianos. 2. Tips on Conquering performance fears – how we can help each other get over our fears of being in front of people. 3. Good vs. Bad String Orchestral instruments – in
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Happy Holiday Happenings and Hot Deals

        COOL CONCERTS NOV. & DEC. 2011 December 13, 2011 – MAVA Youth Orchestra Winter Concert – directed by Mr. Jason Labrador November 26 – December 24 – Glory Bea! - http://www.waysidetheatre.org     COOL DEALS!!! Happy Holiday Music & Arts Centers Hot Deals – November 25-27, 2011!!! http://www.musicarts.com/Black-Friday-2011-g26325t0.mac              

MAVA Youth Orchestra Concert – December 13, 2011

MAVA Youth Orchestra Winter Concert directed by Mr. Jason Labrador DATE & TIME: December 13, 2011 Doors Open at 5:30pm Downbeat @ 6:00pm   LOCATION:   The Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl  Potomac Falls, VA 20165 MUSIC SELECTIONS : William Tell Overture In the Hall of the Mountain Viva la Vida originally performed by Coldplay Sweet Dreams originially performed by Annie
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Thank you Mr. Brian Verdi

Our special guest music instructor, Mr. Brian Verdi, worked with the MAVA youth orchestra this week. He brings a wealth of music instructional knowledge to our students, while visiting from New Jersey. Our students received tips on posture technique, performance communication, rhythm focus and intonational study. We look forward to having him visit us again during our Spring term. He
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Middle of the Fall Orchestra season

So far the MAVA Youth Chamber Orchestra has exceeded our expectations.  Each student is contributing a great variety of talent and learning very fast.  We’re rehearsing tunes such as William Tell’s Overture, Viva la Vida, Appalachian Sunrise, and more.  We can’t wait to show our December audience the results from our wonderful rehearsals!