The Denver School of the Arts (DSA) Orchestra has released its third compact disc. Titled "Strings Away" the CD features Symphony Number 23 in D and Symphony Number 35 in D Major by Mozart, Symphony Number 1 in C Major by Beethoven, "In Trutina" from Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, and a contemporary piece, "You Are the New Day," by John David. The works are performed by the school's award-winning 6th through 12th grade orchestra.

Proceeds from CD sales will be used to help purchase a new harpsichord and to fund orchestra trips. The CDs are available for $15 each, plus $3.00 for shipping and handling, by contacting DSA Orchestra Director Frank Fyock at (303) 722-4669. The orchestra released its first CD, "First Impressions," and its second, "Introspection," last year.

In 2000, the orchestra was one of only four performing groups to be awarded a gold medal at the Midwest Festival of Music in Chicago and earlier this year was among a select few groups to perform at the Colorado Music Educators Association's (CMEA) Annual Conference. In January 2002, a DSA Orchestra quartet will perform at the CMEA Annual Conference and, in March, the entire orchestra will receive an expense paid trip to Norfolk, Neb., where they will perform in the new Johnny Carson Theater. The orchestra is one of five performing groups selected to perform in the Norfolk Area Concert Association's 2002 Concert Series. The other acts feature nationally known professional musicians.

The Denver School of the Arts Orchestra was created in 1992 to provide talented young musicians from throughout metro Denver with the opportunity for artistic growth in a challenging orchestra environment. The Denver School of the Arts is a Denver Public Schools magnet school founded in 1991.

CONTACT:
Frank Fyock (303) 722-4669
Pam Avery (303) 433-4922