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VPCO SUPPORTS RELAY FOR LIFE

Dr. Karen Gordy, founder and associate conductor of Vernon Parish Community Orchestra, played a medley of hymns during the candlelight memorial service for victims of cancer at the Friday, May 7 Relay for Life at Leesville Fairgrounds.

Accompanying Dr. Gordy in part of the medley was VPCO violinist Marilyn Barry.

The beautiful luminaria service provides a prayerful moment for reflection in the series of events comprising the annual fund-raiser in honor of cancer survivors and cancer victims.

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VPCO Volunteers Assist at Leesville Art Gallery

Karen Gordy and VPCO Board Treasurer Nell Wright are currently donating time to Gallery One EIIIeven in Leesville. Any other persons willing to volunteer by spending time in the gallery may contact Paula Sche-Baldwin. Gallery One Ellleven recently announced its Call to Artists for the Second Annual Competition Exhibition. The deadline for entries is July 15, 2011, and the exhibit will be on display at the gallery in Leesville from September 10 through October 15.

Text Box: Gallery One EIIIeven in Leesville recently announced the distribution of its Call to Artists for the Second Annual Competition Exhibition. The deadline for entries is July 15, 2011, and the exhibit will be on display at the gallery in Leesville from September 10 through October 15.

Creative Fund-Raiser Involves Area Artists

Violins painted by local artists were the attraction in a raffle to raise money for orchestra sheet music and scholarships. Leesville artist Kimberly Wallace, Paula Sche-Baldwin and others gave their talent to further the project, hand-painting the raffle prizes. The violins were presented in the silent auction at the November 14 Strings Concert in Leesville.

“Religious Reflections”

The April 25 concert in Jasper, Texas reflected melodies ranging from early 15th Century to contemporary sounds of 1960’s worship music.

“The Joy of Music”

Percussion, brass, woodwinds, fiddling, orchestra favorites including “Farandole,” Sound of Music and “Fiddler on the Roof”, and some surprises—it was all there in the spring concert at Leesville HS Auditorium on Sunday, March 21.

Ensemble Performances

VPCO provided music for a mayoral campaign event for Robert Rose on February 1 and for the grand opening of Threads Boutique, a new store in Leesville. Playing on February 1 were Dr. Karen Gordy, Ron Yule, Darlene Thompson, Elaine Kelley, Connie Hughes, and Marilyn Barry. The January 15 group at left: Ann Miller, Karen, Marilyn, Connie, Ron, and Frances Simmons.

From Beethoven to Broadway!

Vernon Parish Community Orchestra presented its Spring Concert on Sunday, May 3 at Leesville High School Auditorium. Playing a mixture of show tunes, popular and classical music, performed by strings and full orchestra, the volunteer musicians offered an exciting program.