Olympic Youth Strings

a non-profit organization for all ages, dedicated

to promoting string orchestral and chamber music

on the Olympic Peninsula

Dr. Alan Rawson, director

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Alan Rawson first pursued his music interests in his junior year in high school as a self-taught folk guitarist, recorder player, and madrigal singer. Classical Violin studies were begun at Cañada Junior College in Redwood City California, since their program did not include Country and Western fiddling. He received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts degrees from San Francisco State University and completed his doctorate degree at the University of Colorado in Boulder in violin performance studying with Oswald Lehnert while developing a passionate interest in Rocky Mountain cycling and cross country skiing. He has served on the music faculties of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and the University of Idaho in Moscow, and is currently on extended leave from Minnesota State University Moorhead where he directed the University Orchestra and taught upper strings. He was concertmaster of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony for twenty years and appeared as a featured orchestral soloist several times performing works by Tchaikowsky, Mozart, Sibelius, and Bruch, among others. Since moving to the Northwest in 2004, Alan has been an active performer and organizer of music projects and workshops for students and adults. He and his wife, Sandy have given numerous recitals on college campuses and community performing arts series across the United States and Canada, specializing in Romantic and early twentieth-century works for violin and piano. The Rawsons now reside in Chimacum, WA where they teach and perform out of their home.

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The Rawson Home located on 7.5 acres in Chimacum, WA

The Rawson Duo Concert Series, 2009-10

Alan Rawson, violin / Sandy Rawson, piano

Rawson Duo Concerts Reviewed

Article written for the February, 2009 Port Ludlow Village Voice by Bernard Super

Upcoming events

SOLD OUT: Friday, November 6 and Sunday, November 8 / 2 pm

RESERVATIONS ARE STILL BEING TAKEN FOR

Tuesday, November 10 / 2 pm

Join Alan and Sandy Rawson for the second program of their 2009-10 concert season at their Chimacum home, presenting music by beloved American jazz great, George Gershwin with violin and piano arrangements drawn from some of his most celebrated works, including Porgy and Bess, Girl Crazy, Strike up the Band, as well as some of his popular songs and endeavors into the world of classical composition.

A recently discovered complete version of Gershwin’s all time favorite, Rhapsody in Blue will conclude the program, arranged for violin and piano by Hollywood film composer from the golden years, Gregory Stone.

And of course not to be overshadowed with her musical talent, Sandy will be expressing her culinary skills with reception treats Gershwin himself would have felt at home with (you may even be reminded of the streets of New York).

Admission is by advanced paid reservation, $22 per seat. Seating is limited. Please RSVP no later than Monday, October 26 by contacting Alan Rawson, email rawson@waypoint.com or phone 379-3449. Checks should made payable to: