Calos Youth Orchestras

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We are very pleased to introduce Michael Grandy, a new percussion player in CYO! Michael, currently a grade 12 student at O’Donel High School in Mount Pearl, has been receiving percussion instruction from Bryan Efford (Music Collection) for 11 years. Bryan is also his instructor for Music Collection Drumline ensemble, a group with which Michael has performed for 9 years for thousands of people at Christmas parades, Newfoundland Summer Games, national men’s curling Tim Hort...ons Brier, Friday night lights football games, National Basketball League regular season and playoff games for the St. John’s Edge, as well as annually at Nevaeh’s Lemonade Stand and the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival. In preparation for MUN School of Music audition, Michael also takes piano and guitar lessons with Don Boland (Music Collection). Michael has been employed as a Historical Interpreter for Signal Hill Tattoo, for two years, where he would meet and greet spectators while in uniform, drumming up to eight shows a week, reenacting the 1795 Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band. During the Tattoo he performs on snare but his favorite instrument is tenor which he plays in Music Collection Drumline. Michael has a variety of performance experiences, including the Signal Hill Visitor Centre, Lieutenant Governor’s Garden Party and Agnes Pratt Home. For about 6 years he has been utilizing Ableton Live as his favorite software to create original music including Drumline cadences, three of which are currently used in his drumline ensemble. In the fall of 2021, Michael hopes to be successful in his application to attend MUN School of Music. See more

Here are some photos of our Concert Taping on Sunday. Photo credits: G. Luk & CYO

Very excited for our first concert in over a year

Less than a week until the taping of our virtual Christmas Concert! Enjoy this sneak peek of this Christmas classic, as performed by our String Ensemble.

Last day to order from the Calos Pampered Chef Fundraiser is tomorrow. Get those orders in using the below link. Thanks to everyone who has supported our fundraiser.