Hi everybody,
I missed seeing you on Sunday. Thank you to Giancarlo Castro for stepping in!
Please remember that as per our season schedule, this Sunday’s rehearsal will be later than usual: 6:30pm-9:00pm.
The reason for this different rehearsal time is that earlier, at 4pm, several MYS ensembles will perform in a Community Concert, right at All Saints: Flute Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and MYSfits (joined by members of A Far Cry, the Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra from Boston).
I would encourage all of you to come to this concert at 4pm to support your peers. You don’t need tickets for this performances. Family members and general audience can get tickets here.
If you’re unable to attend the 4pm concert to support your friends, please arrive at 6:15pm for a 6:30pm rehearsal start.
Heads-up about next few rehearsals and January 9 concert
If you’re new to MYS Symphony Orchestra this year, it’s important that you understand the quick turn-around that we have before our January concert, with the additional challenge of a holiday break right in the middle.
We have only 2 more rehearsals before our holiday break, and then we come right back to concert week, with evening rehearsals on Thursday, Jan 4; Friday, Jan 5; Saturday, Jan 6, and Sunday, Jan 6 as per our season schedule. There is no rehearsal on Monday, Jan 8, and then our concert is TUESDAY, Jan 9.
This means that your individual preparation (which is always crucial), is more important than ever. So, please practice everything you’re playing!!
Rehearsal plan for December 10, 2023
- 6:30pm-7:15pm: “she flies with her own wings” by Kenji Bunch
- 7:15pm-7:45pm: Alentejana Suite No. 2 by Luis de Branco Freitas
- 7:45pm-8:00pm: break
- 8:00pm-8:20pm: “Willow Bed,” arr. Kornelis
- 8:20pm-8:40pm: “Are You Lonely,” arr. Frazar Henry
- 8:40pm-9:00pm: “I Love You,” arr. Stuppler
More important information:
- If you were not at rehearsal on Sunday, or need replacement practice parts, you can access our digital library here. Password is playmys.
Finally, starting tomorrow night (Friday, Dec 8), I will be conducting The Nutcracker with Oregon Ballet Theatre. There are 14 shows with orchestra between 12/8 and 12/24. Call the OBT Box Office at 503-222-5538 for student tickets.
Best,
Dr. G.
