MYS Symphony Orchestra Posts
Hi all,
Please mark the cuts below in your parts.
Thanks!
Dr. G.
Hi everybody! I cannot believe we’re almost at the end of September already!! Below is a recap of Sunday 9/24/23, as well as our rehearsal plan for 10/01/23.
A reminder of my recommended practice strategy:
4:00pm-5:30pm:
5:45pm-7:00pm:
NOTE: Please also start practicing The Little Mermaid Suite and Poor Unfortunate Souls!
Up-to-date part assignments can be found by clicking on the link on the sidebar on the right (or the “quick links” towards the bottom of the page if you’re on mobile).
Happy practicing and see you Sunday!
Dr. G.
Hi everybody! Below is a recap of Sunday 9/17/23, as well as our rehearsal plan for 9/24/23.
Also, here’s my recommended practice strategy:
4:00pm-5:30pm:
5:45pm-7:00pm:
Below is the information that I shared two weeks ago, for your convenience.
You can check out this season’s repertoire by clicking the thumbnail below. I’m very excited about everything we’re playing. This document is subject to changes, but it will likely stay this way.
Up-to-date part assignments can be found by clicking on the link on the sidebar on the right (or the “quick links” towards the bottom of the page if you’re on mobile).
Happy practicing and see you Sunday!
Dr. G.
Hi everybody! Great to see you for our first rehearsal last Sunday. It was a wonderful start to the year. Also, congratulations to MYSfits on a FANTASTIC performance at the Schnitz before the Yo-Yo Ma/Oregon Symphony concert. I keep hearing wonderful feedback about our performance. Thanks to those of you who showed up to support. It meant a lot seeing you there!!
I’m sharing my rehearsal plan for next Sunday (9/17/23) below. Please be sure to prepare (i.e. practice between now and Sunday and learn your individual part before rehearsal). Additionally, I’m asking you to volunteer to annotate one of the pieces this season for ConcertCue. Finally, I’m keeping content from my previous e-mail below for your convenience (schedule, repertoire, part assignments, etc).
I updated the reference videos for both pieces on the sidebar (or down below under “Quick Links” if you’re on mobile). These performances match the original score that we’re playing. I will also create a separate post with the Disney Fantasia videos, where the pieces are cut and edited for the animations.
If you’re interested in volunteering to annotate one of our pieces this season for Concert Cue, please send me an e-mail.
We’ll work together to create the annotations and craft an informative and engaging experience for our audiences. This counts for volunteer hours if you need them at school, etc.
Below is the information that I shared last week, for your convenience.
You can check out this season’s repertoire by clicking the thumbnail below. I’m very excited about everything we’re playing. This document is subject to changes, but it will likely stay this way.
Up-to-date part assignments can be found by clicking on the link on the sidebar on the right (or the “quick links” towards the bottom of the page if you’re on mobile).
Happy practicing and see you Sunday!
Dr. G.
Hi everybody! Welcome back if you were with us last year, and a giant WELCOME if you’re new to Symphony Orchestra this year. We have a very exciting season ahead of us, ending with an international tour to Spain and Portugal, which I hope all of you can join.
This is just an introductory message about rehearsals, concerts and repertoire.
You can check out this season’s repertoire by clicking the thumbnail below. I’m very excited about everything we’re playing. This document is subject to changes, but it will likely stay this way.
Part assignments for all pieces will be communicated next week. Look for an e-mail from me on Tuesday.
Look for an e-mail from our office with information about our general orientation session via Zoom on Wednesday 9/6 at 7pm.
After our very successful introduction of Concert Cue for real-time program notes delivered to audience cell phones during our May concert (with Elaina Stuppler’s piece), we are excited to introduce Concert Cue for all Symphony Orchestra performances this year. We will be enlisting volunteers to create the interactive program notes for most pieces. More about this later, but I hope many of you will volunteer to create the content for a piece (or a movement) this season. It’s super cool.
That’s it for now. More soon!!
Dr. G.
Note: no rehearsal on Thursday, June 1st.
Concert: Friday, June 2nd, call time 4pm.
MAYER:
BERNSTEIN:
Part assignments for all pieces can be accessed here. Please let me know if you spot any errors. Assignments are subject to change.
Thank you, and happy practicing.
Dr. G.
Tutti!!
Note: no rehearsal on Thursday, June 1st.
Concert: Friday, June 2nd, call time 4pm.
MAYER:
BERNSTEIN:
Part assignments for all pieces can be accessed here. Please let me know if you spot any errors. Assignments are subject to change.
Thank you, and happy practicing.
Dr. G.
Note: percussionists will rehearse at The Melody from 4pm-6pm on this day (5/21)
@ Lincoln Performance Hall, Portland State University, Room LH37 (band room)
All strings + winds/brass who play the piano concerti.
Note: no rehearsal on Thursday, June 1st.
Concert: Friday, June 2nd, call time 4pm.
MAYER:
BERNSTEIN:
Part assignments for all pieces can be accessed here. Please let me know if you spot any errors. Assignments are subject to change.
Thank you, and happy practicing.
Dr. G.
@ Lincoln Performance Hall, Portland State University, Room LH37 (band room)
Winds, brass and timpani: you only need to be there for the pieces that you do play (including alternate players).
MAYER:
BERNSTEIN:
Part assignments for all pieces can be accessed here. Please let me know if you spot any errors. Assignments are subject to change.
Thank you, and see most of you tomorrow! (Thursday 5/11)
Dr. G.
