Effective September 1, all VSO contracted musicians, staff, guest artists and venue technical crew and staff where the VSO performs will be working under a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Audiences can be assured that all individuals hired by the VSO, regardless of their role in the company, will have received one[…]
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On the Power of Music in Film: Q&A With Matt LaRocca, Artistic Advisor and Project Conductor
On August 27, 2021, as part of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF), a VSO ensemble played an arrangement of the film score to the animated short film Two Balloons live. This was followed by a panel discussion featuring Peter Broderick, music composer, Matt LaRocca, music arranger, the musicians, and film festival[…]
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Overheard in the Orchestra: Musicians Share Thoughts on Returning to Live Performance
We recently asked our artists what excites them the most about returning to live performance. Here’s what a few of them had to share: Shelagh Abate, Principal Horn “Being away from my VSO family all this time has helped me appreciate making music with people I already loved so much[…]
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WATCH THE VSO’S “HOLD ON HONEY” MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING FRANCESCA BLANCHARD
Our Summer Under the Stars concerts in Shelburne and Rutland are coming up on July 24 and 25! To share in the excitement, we are giving you a preview of what you will hear. Enjoy this music video of “Hold on Honey,” written by Francesca Blanchard, our featured guest artist,[…]