CONCERT Orchestra Notes for 3/1 (attend Symphony Orchestra concert @ Newmark)
Dear Concert Orchestra,
FANTASTIC job at our concert on Sunday. We will debrief in person at our next rehearsal, but I just want you to know that I’m exceedingly proud of every member of this orchestra.
This is just a quick post/email to remind you that we will not have a regular rehearsal this coming Sunday (3/1). Instead, please plan to attend Symphony Orchestra’s concert at the Newmark Theatre at 4pm. Details below.
Also below: information about our spring repertoire, part assignments and more.
Best,
Dr. G.
rehearsals left before concert:
8
Recap – Concert (February 22, 2026)
- Wonderful job! We’ll talk more in person at our next rehearsal on 3/8.
Sunday, March 1st: Symphony Orchestra concert at 4pm
All Concert Orchestra students are asked to attend Symphony Orchestra’s concert at 4pm at the Newmark Theatre (instead of rehearsal). Tickets are free for MYS students and can be purchased on the MYS website. If you can’t come to this concert, please fill out a regular absence form as usual.
To receive the free MYS Student ticket for concerts at the Schnitzer or Newmark, you must both:
- Select “MYS Student” ticket type and
- In the cart, enter the coupon code: mysstudent
Note: Free student tickets are not available for Dress Circle (Schnitzer) or 1st Balcony Boxes and Rows A & B (Newmark). MYS Student tickets may be redeemed on the MYS website or may be requested in person at the Newmark or Schnitzer Box Office; they are not available online via the Portland’5 website.
Spring Concert Date
We’re working to confirm our Spring concert date ASAP, due to a few potential conflicts. Please stay tuned.
MYS CONCERT Part Assignments, Orchestra Schedule, Repertoire, Audio Reference, etc…
I will post new part assignments next week (Tuesday, March 3rd).
Spring 2026 Repertoire
- Holst: Jupiter (from The Planets)
- A. Ichmouratov: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra No. 1, Mov. 3 – Soren Holbrook, viola soloist (runner-up of MYS Concerto Competition)
- Jacobi Esparza: Movimientos de la Muerte (Young Composers Project world premiere)
(PDF practice parts and YouTube reference videos will be posted in the coming days)
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) —> not this week, of course.
Dr. G.
Newmark Theatre | Photo by Portland’5