CONCERT Orchestra Notes for April 12, 2026
Dear Concert Orchestra,
I hope you had a wonderful Spring Break and Easter holiday. I look forward to seeing you again this Sunday. Please remember that this is a shorter concert term. The concert is in just about a month! Please be sure to practice your parts at home and be fully prepared for each remaining rehearsal.
Best,
Dr. G.
rehearsals left before concert
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Recap – March 22, 2026
- 2:00pm-3:15pm: Sectionals/coachings on Jupiter
- 3:15pm: break
- 3:30pm-5:00pm: tutti: Guest conductor Jonathan DeBruyn: Jupiter and Ichmourachov’s Viola Concerto.
Rehearsal Plan for Sunday, April 12
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: Sectionals/coachings on Jupiter:
- Winds/Brass with Robert Wakeley (cafeteria)
- Percussion with Kevin Schlossman (corner conference room)
- Strings:
- 1st violins with coach (music room)
- 2nd violins with coach (annex)
- violas with coach (altar society)
- cellos + bass with coach (pavilion)
- 3:15pm: break
- 3:30pm-5:00pm: tutti with RGR: Ichmourachov’s Viola Concerto, Jupiter
- 5:00pm – end of rehearsal
MYS CONCERT Part Assignments, Orchestra Schedule, Repertoire, Audio Reference, etc…
Find all relevant PDFs and links on the side bar of this webpage (or bottom of the page if on mobile).
Spring Concert Date confirmed: Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 10 at 4pm at The Reser. As usual, a sound check rehearsal will take place earlier in the day. Please mark your calendars!
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 Students at the Keller Fountain | August 2026 \ photo by Sheepscot Creative