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The Math of Music - Phaethon's Ride The Companion Post to Symphony's November 3, 2018 Performance of the Piece by Daniel Elder Phaethon (pronounced fay-then? pay-ton? Fy-a-then? Py-thon??? For real, it's pronounced Pie-ton - which is great, I'm all for a ton of pies.) On November 3, 2108, MVYSO's Symphony Orchestra will be performing Phaeton's Ride by Daniel Elder. This piece is a tone poem depicting the son god's son, Phaethon, losing control of the fiery chariot that controls the rising and

The Math of Music - Phaethon's Ride

Naomi Fanshier, conductor

11/03/2018
I know, a history lesson during summer break? Yep! Because your MVYSO Symphony conductor is a huge nerd and finds this fascinating. If you didn't know, I (Naomi) have been finishing my Master's degree in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. I'm very close to Gettysburg National Military Park - where a huge civil war battle took place. Growing up, my brother was obsessed with the movie, Gettysburg (it's rated R, don't watch it unless you're over 17 AND have your parents' permission!). So, over the

Your History Lesson for Today - Civil War Music

Naomi Fanshier, conductor

07/22/2018
This past Saturday, June 16, 2018, the MVYSO summer tour orchestra opened up the first Maple Valley Farmer's Market of the season! Every year MVYSO helps the jump start the market...and buy donuts as big as your face! Here are a few pictures from the performance:

GIANT DONUTS...and fun on tour!

Naomi Fanshier, Conductor

06/18/2018