CONCERT Orchestra Notes for May 3, 2026
Dear Concert Orchestra,
Thank you for a productive rehearsal on Sunday, April 26. I was glad we were able to work on all three pieces. We have only one more full rehearsal before our concert on Sunday, May 10. Please be very strategic this week with your practicing. I want to see (and hear) everybody playing with full confidence and ownership.
Remember the moments in rehearsal when you sounded GREAT (there were many of them). Our goal is for each of you to hold yourself to that standard of excellence *on your own* – meaning, for example, not waiting for your conductor to ask you to play forte if the page already asks for it. You’re responsible for your individual performance for the benefit of the team, for the benefit of our audience, and ultimately for the benefit of the music itself. Together, we are building, preparing and wrapping a GIFT for the many people who will come to hear you play. Make the best gift you possible can. How do you do that? PRACTICE!
Best,
Dr. G.
rehearsals left before concert
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Recap – April 26, 2026
- 2:00pm-3:30pm:
- tutti work on Viola Concerto (with soloist)
- tutti work on Movimientos de la Muerte
- 3:30pm: break
- 3:45pm-5:00pm:
- more tutti work on Movimientos de la Muerte
- tutti work on Jupiter
Rehearsal Plan for Sunday, April 26
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-3:00pm: Ichmouratov Viola Concerto with Soren Holbrook (viola soloist)
- 3:00pm-3:30pm: Jacobi Esparza’s Movimientos de la Muerte
- 3:30pm-3:45pm: break
- 3:45pm-4:15pm: more Jacobi Esparza’s Movimientos de la Muerte
- 4:15pm-5:00pm: Jupiter
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).
Call Sheet for Spring Concert (Sunday, May 10)
You can find the call sheet here. Please read it carefully. A couple of highlights:
- Call time at The Reser is 12 noon
- Rehearsal on stage: 12:30pm-1:45pm
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 Symphony & Concert Orchestra students at Madras, OR Outreach Concert | April 22, 2026 | Photo by MYS