Hi all,
I hope you had a joyful and restful Thanksgiving break. Now it’s time to get back to work!
We don’t have the score and parts for the Young Composers Project piece yet. I expect to receive them this week, and I’ll let you know when they’re available for download.
Please see below for our rehearsal plan, other important information, the Oregon ArtsWatch review of our 11/9 concert, and lots of photos from the concert by Richard Kolbell.
Best,
Dr. G.
Recap – November 23, 2025
- We read the entirety of the 1st movement of the Mozart Symphony.
- Detailed work on the exposition of the movement, some work on the recapitulation, and detailed work on the coda. We didn’t cover the development.
Rehearsal Plan for Sunday, December 7, 2025
Please arrive by 1:45pm. We can always use extra hands to help set up the room if you are able to get there closer to 1:30pm. I will arrive at 1:30pm to open the space.
- Arrival: 1:45pm – EVERYBODY SIGN IN IN CAFETERIA.
- 2:00pm-3:15pm:
- Strings sectional @ cafeteria: Mozart, mov 1
- Woodwinds sectional @ pavilion: Mozart, mov 1
- 3:15pm-3:30pm: break
- 3:30pm-4:30pm: more Mozart (emphasis on development section of mov. 1).
- 4:30pm-5:00pm: Holst Jupiter – beginning to #5 – for the time being, we’ll use the same part assignments for Jupiter as we did during the fall term. Your next set of leadership audition videos are due in early February, so, those will define the final part assignments for Jupiter.
Concert Review (Oregon ArtsWatch) and Photos (by Richard Kolbell)
Read the review of our concert here, and enjoy Richard Kolbell’s photos here. If you download or post any of these photos anywhere, please make sure to credit the photographer (e.g. “Photo by Richard Kolbell).
MYS CONCERT Part Assignments, Orchestra Schedule, Repertoire, Audio Reference, etc…
Keep in mind that this term we will also play a piece by the Young Composers Project. I’ll create a different seating rotation for this piece as soon as I receive it from the composers. I expect we’ll get the materials the first week of December.
I’ve updated our YouTube playlist with a live performance of the Mozart symphony by the London Mozart Players. Click the button on the sidebar (or bottom of the page if on mobile). I’ll keep adding videos in the next couple of weeks.
Find PDF Practice Parts at the MYS Online Music Library
If you lose your part, or need to access a digital copy for any reason, you can find one in our Online Music Library. Look for the button “C.O. Music Library” on the sidebar or the bottom of this blog page. The password is playmys.
Availability for private lessons
I don’t take long-term regular private students, but this season I will have some availability on Monday afternoons for “one-off” violin, viola or conducting lessons. The lessons can be in person at the MYS building in SE Portland, or via Zoom. (I may also be available for private coaching sessions for other instruments, but my specific instrumental training is upper strings.) Shoot me an e-mail if you’re interested for more details.
Happy practicing,
(and don’t forget to bring a music stand)
Dr. G.
MYS Concert Orchestra | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, November 9, 2025 | Photo by Richard Kolbell