About the Orchestra

The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra is made up of approximately 50 musicians

who have found, in the orchestra, a unique place to express themselves.

History of the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra

The history of this orchestra is not unlike many of its type, beginning as the dream and desire of one person to bring together musicians to have fun and make music. And in 1999, that is exactly what Danny Yale did. With the help of newspaper coverage and word of mouth, the musicians came... retirees, young people, and every age in between, with a broad range of experience. Before long, the members were (and still are) recruiting new members. Of course, it wasn’t quite that easy. It took persistence, overcoming obstacles and even a set-back or two. But through it all, Danny Yale’s dream of a Pops Orchestra in the Carson Valley took shape and is a resounding success playing to standing room only audiences.

The Orchestra Today

Now, nearly 50 strong and rich in talent, the Orchestra (as is typical of a Pops Orchestra) plays “light” musical selections of the finest class ~ music with great appeal to the general public intermixed with some classical pieces that are interesting and entertaining. It is music that you don’t need an advanced degree to appreciate! The orchestra’s own fine talent is frequently showcased in the music it performs.

If you are a professional or semi-professional musician, please consider joining us! We rehearse most Mondays at 7:00 p.m. We especially need experienced string players ~ violins, violas and cellos. Anyone is welcome to attend our rehearsals to listen or play.

Performances

The orchestra will offer three concerts in 2007 ~ April 14, October 13 and December 8 at CVIC Hall in Minden.

Some of the selections the orchestra has played include: Selections from Phantom of the Opera, Themes from 007, Overture to Die Meistersinger, Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Salute to ol’ Blue Eyes, Leonore Overture, First & Last Movements of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Bacchanale, The Blue Danube Waltz, Theme from Lost World (Jurassic Park), Suite from the Royale Fireworks (Woodwind Trio), Hejre Kati, Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody, I Got Rhythm, Pops Hoe-Down, Selections from The King and I, Broadway Tonight (selections), Gilbert & Sullivan (selections), Jupiter Symphony, Ballet Parisien, Sabre Dance, Andrew Lloyd Webber (selections), Hungarian Dances #5 and #6, Peter and the Wolf, The Marriage of Figaro Suite, Music from Porgy & Bess, Concerto for Clarinet, The Pink Panther, Mission Impossible, The Sound of Music (selections), Andalucia Suite, Gypsy Airs, Vivaldi’s Concerto in C for Two Trumpets, Music from Guys & Dolls, Ashokan Farewell, The Merry Widow, Symphony No 40 by Mozart, Moon River, Baby Elephant Walk, the Overtures to Carousel and Fiddler on the Roof, Der Fledermaus, and The Russian Christmas Music. The Orchestra plays a variety of familiar Christmas selections in December and Patriotic favorites at the July concert.

The small orchestra with a big sound ~ Bringing fine music to the Carson Valley.

Music Director and Conductor :|: Danny Yale

The Orchestra wishes to acknowledge and thank those who have made generous donations which keep our concerts free! Please patronize their businesses and events whenever possible.

* Martha Williams ~ Antiques Plus in Genoa and Genoa Events * The Carson Valley Inn *

* RE/MAX Realty Affiliates (John Fisher and Brad Spires) * The Smallwood Foundation *

* The Oakmead Foundation *