The Longview Area Youth Symphony Orchestra (LAYSO) is composed of experienced string, wind and percussion players. They play full symphonic literature. LAYSO is conducted by Stanton Nash and Mark Crim. The Longview Area Preparatory Strings (LAPS) is composed of beginning string players. They play appropriate string orchestra arrangements. LAPS is conducted by Renee Ward. Both groups are open to all elementary, Jr. High and High School age instrumentalists in the greater Longview area, including Kilgore, Marshall, Gilmer, Gladewater, Tatum, Henderson, Tyler, Mt. Pleasant, Diana, Big Sandy and surrounding areas.
Auditions
- All new string, wind and percussion players must audition before being accepted into a group. Students should prepare a major and minor scale and a performance piece that shows their skill level. Students will also be asked to sight read some orchestral material.
- String players who have not played with LAYSO in the past 12 months please call Stanton Nash at 903-452-0907 or email
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to arrange an audition time. New wind and percussion players please call Mark Crim at 903-576-1455 or email
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to arrange an audition time.
Rehearsals
- String rehearsals begin Monday, September 14, 2009.
- Wind and percussion rehearsals begin in October following the bulk of the marching band season.
- Both groups will rehearse at Oakland Heights Baptist Church at the corner of Judson and Eden Roads (1600 Judson Road). Enter from the south parking lot. Be sure and bring an updated application form (enclosed) and your tuition check with you.
- LAYSO rehearses from 6:30-8:30 p.m. LAPS rehearses from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Tuition
- The tuition is $85 per semester for the first student in a family. The second student in a family is only $75.00, the third student in a family is $65.00, and so forth. The tuition now includes reception fees. There is a reduced flat rate tuition fee of $50.00 for wind and percussion players for the fall semester.
- We try to keep tuition costs to a minimum. Tuition only covers a very small portion of the operating costs of the orchestras. However, scholarships are available for students who are unable to provide their own tuition. Please contact Stanton Nash at
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for scholarship information
Parents
- There are lots of different tasks that require attention. We ask all our parents to give just a little volunteer time. Your help is needed and appreciated!
Questions or Suggestions?
Thank you so much for being a part of this remarkable organization. It is going to be a fantastic year.
Stanton Nash
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