Hi all,
Thank you for your work with Mr. Todd on Sunday. I look forward to seeing you again this coming Sunday (11/23), to dig into the Mozart Symphony.
Also, thank you for taking time to answer my post-concert debriefing questionnaire. I will spend time this week reading every single one of your answers. This will help me continue shaping your MYS experience to be the best it can be. More about this on Sunday.
Please see below for our rehearsal plan, etc.
Best,
Dr. G.
Recap – November 16, 2025
- The first portion of rehearsal was spent on our post-concert debriefing questionnaire. If you were not present on Sunday, you can still fill it out here.
- Mr. Todd led our first read-through of the Mozart Symphony.
Rehearsal Plan for Sunday, November 23, 2025
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-3:30pm: Mozart, Symphony No. 40, movement 1 – Detailed work on the exposition section of the first movement (beginning to m. 100).
- 3:30pm-3:45pm: break
- 3:45pm-4:30pm: more Mozart
- 4:30pm-5:00pm: Holst Jupiter – beginning to #5
String Players: join Symphony players for this Oregon Chorale program
A couple of spots still available!
Represent MYS in a couple of performances with the Oregon Chorale in December: the Oregon Chorale will be the choir joining MYS Symphony Orchestra in June 2026 for our performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, and we are thrilled to collaborate with them.
They are looking for a small string ensemble to join them for their holiday concerts. Please click here for details and to sign up.
MYS CONCERT Part Assignments, Orchestra Schedule, Repertoire, Audio Reference, etc…
Keep in mind that this term we will also play a piece by the Young Composers Project. I’ll create a different seating rotation for this piece as soon as I receive it from the composers. I expect we’ll get the materials the first week of December.
I’ve updated our YouTube playlist with a live performance of the Mozart symphony by the London Mozart Players. Click the button on the sidebar (or bottom of the page if on mobile). I’ll keep adding videos in the next couple of weeks.
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 my home studio 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 Concert Orchestra | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, November 9, 2025 | Photo by Richard Kolbell