SYMPHONY Orchestra Notes for CONCERT WEEK (February 26 – March 1)
Dear MYS Symphony Orchestra,
Thank you for your work (and flexibility) last Sunday, February 22nd.
Below is our rehearsal plan for concert week, including our weeknight rehearsals.
Best,
Dr. G.
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Recap – February 22, 2026
- First half of rehearsal: James Lee’s “Gganbu” and Reinecke Flute Concerto
- Second half: Tchaikovsky mov 1 (with Amir), and mov 3 (with me)
Rehearsal Plan for Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Arrival: 6:45pm – EVERYBODY SIGN IN IN CAFETERIA.
- 7:00pm-7:45pm: Lee: Gganbu
- 7:45pm-8:00pm: break
- 8:00pm-9:30pm: Tchaikovsky, movements 4 and 1
- 9:30pm – help reset the room and make sure no doors are left propped open.
Rehearsal Plan for Friday, February 27, 2026
- Arrival: 6:45pm – EVERYBODY SIGN IN IN CAFETERIA.
- 7:00pm-7:45pm: Reinecke
- 7:45pm-8:00pm: break
- 8:00pm-9:30pm: Tchaikovsky, movements 3 and 2
- 9:30pm – help reset the room and make sure no doors are left propped open.
Rehearsal Plan for Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Arrival: 6:45pm – EVERYBODY SIGN IN IN CAFETERIA.
- 7:00pm-7:20: Lee: Gganbu
- 7:20pm-7:45pm: Reinecke
- 7:45pm-8:00pm: break
- 8:00pm-9:30pm: Tchaikovsky, whole symphony in order
- 9:30pm – help reset the room and make sure no doors are left propped open.
Rehearsal Plan for Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Call sheet (!!!!!)
- 11:00am: Arrival for Percussionists and Group Managers
- 11:30am: Arrival for everyone else – EVERYBODY SIGN IN AT STAGE DOOR
- Rehearsal in REVERSE concert order:
- 12:00pm-1:00pm: Tchaikovsky (all movements in order)
- 1:00pm-1:25pm: Reinecke
- 1:25pm-1:45pm: Lee: Gganbu
- 3:30pm – return to Newmark (sign back in by 3:30pm)
- 4:00pm – concert
MYS SYMPHONY Part Assignments, Orchestra Schedule, Repertoire, Audio Reference, etc…
A couple of small changes in the cello and 2nd violin sections. Everything is linked on the sidebar of this page (or bottom of the page if on mobile).
PDF Practice Parts
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 “S.O. Music Library” on the sidebar or the bottom of this blog page. The password is playmys.
Bring your friends to MYS
If you have friends at school who would enjoy playing with us, send me their name and email and I’m happy to reach out. Or, you could give them my email. Right now, in this orchestra, we could use more percussionists. Concert Orchestra has openings too.
Availability for private lessons
I don’t take long-term regular private students, but this season I will have some availability for “one-off” violin, viola or conducting lessons. The lessons can be at the new MYS facility, 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 Orchestra in concert at Newmark Theatre | January, 2025 | Photo by Richard Kolbell