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New World Youth Orchestras
The Indianapolis Youth Orchestra (formerly known as the New World Youth Orchestras) is an organization in Indianapolis, Indiana that exists "to develop the musical talent and nurture the personal growth of young people in Indianapolis and central Indiana through the rehearsal and performance of orchestral masterworks, both traditional and contemporary." The Indianapolis Youth Orchestra was founded by Susan Kitterman in 1982 and currently consists of three separate orchestras: *Indianapolis Youth Symphony Orchestra, directed by Adam Bodony *Indianapolis Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Dan Whisler *Indianapolis Youth Concert Orchestra, directed by Johanna Kitchell The Symphony and Philharmonic play three concerts every year, all of which are held at Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis. Concert orchestra performs at the Indiana Historical Society in the fall and joins the other orchestras for two performances in the spring. All three orchestras participate in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilbert Circle Theatre
The Hilbert Circle Theatre, originally called the Circle Theatre, is in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monument Circle. It was built in 1916 and consists of a Neoclassical style, white glazed terra cotta entrance section with a brick auditorium section behind. The front façade is slightly curved. It was originally built as a "deluxe movie palace." ''Note:'' This includes and Accompanying photographs Reopening on October 12, 1984, the Circle Theatre is home to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. In December 1996, it was renamed the Hilbert Circle Theatre after being endowed by Stephen Hilbert, founder of CNO Financial Group, and his wife Tomisue. The theatre holds 1,660 seats and has space for an 87-member ensemble. It is now home to a 3-manual 24-rank Wurlitzer theatre organ. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is located in the Washington Street-Monument Circle Historic District. Notable events The theatre hosted the Weightlifting Competition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |