FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



ORCHESTRA TO WORLD PREMIERE LENNON LEPPERT'S DIE HIMMEL IM TAG



Leppert to Conduct Premiere of Die Himmel Zimmerflucht, First Movement

(January 4, 2005- Los Angeles, CA) Lennon Leppert will guest conduct the world
premiere of his composition Die Himmel im Tag (The Heavens Day) on January 28,
2005. The piece, the first movement of the seven movement suite Die Himmel
Zimmerflucht (The Heavens Suite), will be performed by the Conejo Valley Youth
Orchestra (CVYO).


At only 17 years old, Leppert's compositions have been performed by several
orchestras including the Pepperdine University Summer Strings Orchestra and the
CVYO with the Los Robles Children's Choir. He composed cues for Antietam
Expedition Guide, a CD-Rom for the History Channel, and three Learning Channel
programs. A member of BMI, Leppert is a trained vocalist, has studied piano,
trumpet, cello, orchestral percussion and drums.



Die Himmel Zimmerflucht represents an entire 24-hour day. "The entire piece is
conceived as a passage of time, with each movement representing another segment
of the day," says Leppert. "The last movement is night going back into day, and
can loop back into the first movement like a day would." Die Himmel im Tag, the
first movement, characterizes dawn through early afternoon.



The CVYO, currently under the direction of Bill Benson, has provided musical
education opportunities for the Conejo Valley since 1961. The January 28th
program, "Orchestras on Parade", features several pieces that signify movement
on foot, like March and Procession of Bacchus (Delibes), Dance Bacchanale
(Saint-Saens), Jogging in the Park (Siennicki), and Skaters Waltz (Waldteufel).



"Lennon is a rare talent with an exceptional sophistication and ability in both
composing and orchestrating at such a young age." says Benson. "The CVYO is
proud to help launch the careers of young talents such as Lennon Leppert."
After its premiere on January 28, the CVYO will adopt Die Himmel im Tag as its
permanent theme song.

CVYO presents "Orchestras on Parade", featuring the world premiere of Lennon
Leppert's Die Himmel im Tag, 7PM on January 28 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts
Plaza. Tickets, $15 adults, $12 students/seniors, can be purchased at the box
office or by phone (805) 523-8045.


A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for educational groups
by calling (805)241.6112.



CVYO is sponsored by Orchestra Alliance for the Arts, City of Thousand Oaks,
Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, and Macerich Corporation.



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