The Green Mountain Youth Symphony will present its first annual Waltz Night on Saturday, March 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the auditorium of the Montpelier City Hall.

The auditorium will be transformed into a Viennese ballroom for the evening.

Included in the over 100 members of the Green Mountain Youth Symphony that will be performing that evening are Northfield residents James Donahue, cellist, Luke Farley, percussionist, and Walt Weaver, violinist. They and all the other young musicians of GMYS have been putting in extra practice time preparing for this event. They invite adults and children of all ages to escape mud season and spend a glittering evening dancing to live waltz music. The evening will begin with a 30 minute session of professional waltz instruction to prepare everyone to whirl the night away. Fancy dress is encouraged, but optional. Waltz tunes, featuring the music of Johann Strauss, Jr., among others, will be played by the three orchestras of the GMYS, with an interlude by an adult string quartet. In addition to the great music and dancing, there will be an assortment of desserts, door prizes and a silent auction.

Founded in 2001, the mission of the Green Mountain Youth Symphony is to create a community of young musicians from Central and Northern Vermont through the performance of great music. GMYS consists of three orchestras and more than 100 participants from approximately thirty towns throughout central and northern Vermont. The or chestra has performed at First Night Montpelier, Farmers Night, and Montpelier's Independence Day Celebration and other venues throughout central and northern Vermont.All proceeds from Waltz Night will benefit GMYS, including its scholarship fund and educational programs.

Tickets for Waltz Night are priced at $12, $6 for students/seniors, and children under five are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at Vermont Violins at its locations at 24 Main Street in Montpelier, or at the door. For more information on GMYS, visit www.gmysvt. org.