SYMPHONY Orchestra Notes for March 8, 2026
Dear MYS Symphony Orchestra,
Please see below for our rehearsal plan for March 8, 2026; as well as new part assignments and more.
Best,
Dr. G.
weekend rehearsals left before concert:
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Recap – March 1, 2026
- Great concert! We’ll talk more in person
Rehearsal Plan for Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Arrival: 5:15pm – EVERYBODY SIGN IN IN CAFETERIA.
- 5:30pm-6:45pm: Beethoven, movement 4
- Strings in cafeteria with RGR
- Winds/brass in pavillion with Robert Wakeley
- 6:45pm-7:00pm: break
- 7:00pm-8:30pm:
- Debriefing about concert
- Listen to Beethoven Symphony
- Play through sections of movement 4
- 8:30pm – help reset the room and make sure no doors are left propped open.
MYS SYMPHONY Part Assignments, Orchestra Schedule, Repertoire, Audio Reference, etc…
New repertoire, new part assignments. First, a reminder: my part assignments are *not* rankings. I take many factors into consideration. In this case, a few of those factors are: your leadership audition, winter attendance records, ensemble and repertoire needs, rotation of leadership opportunities, balanced sections and more.
I’m trying a new document format for this term. You’ll find a PDF with 4 pages. The first one is a general roster of the orchestra, in alphabetical order, by section. Then, each piece that we will be playing has its own page, with different string and wind/brass assignments. Please let me know if you spot any accidental omissions or errors.
To find the PDF, click on the button on the side bar of this page (or bottom of the page if you’re on your phone) that says “S.O. SPRING 2026 ROSTER & PART ASSIGNMENTS.”
PDF Practice Parts
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 “S.O. Music Library” on the sidebar or the bottom of this blog page. The password is playmys.
Bring your friends to MYS
If you have friends at school who would enjoy playing with us, send me their name and email and I’m happy to reach out. Or, you could give them my email. Right now, in this orchestra, we could use more percussionists. Concert Orchestra has openings too.
Availability for private lessons
I don’t take long-term regular private students, but this season I will have some availability for “one-off” violin, viola or conducting lessons. The lessons can be at the new MYS facility, 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 on Sunday)
Dr. G.
MYS Symphony Orchestra | Newmark Theater, 3/1/26 | Photo by Richard Kolbell