SYMPHONY Orchestra Notes for February 15, 2026
Dear MYS Symphony Orchestra,
Thanks for your work with Juan Felipe Molano, Music Director of the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra. It was great to hear you play through the first movement of the Tchaikovsky Symphony with him. I learned a few things from the experience.
Congrats to any of you who are Seahawks fans! And thank you for being at rehearsal despite having to miss most of the game.
Leadership auditions are due today (Tuesday, 2/10). I look forward to watching all the videos.
Please see below for a rehearsal recap, plans for Feb 15 and more information.
Best,
Dr. G.
weekend rehearsals left before concert:
2!
Recap – February 8, 2026
- First half of rehearsal: 1st movement of Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 with Juan Felipe Molano from SYSO.
- Second half:
- 3rd movement of the symphony (under-tempo play-through)
- Reinecke Flute Concerto, mov 1, with soloist Dana Sparling.
Rehearsal Plan for Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Arrival: 5:15pm – EVERYBODY SIGN IN IN CAFETERIA.
- 5:30pm-7:00pm: Tchaikovsky, movements 1 and 2
- 7:00pm-7:15pm: break
- 7:15pm-8:00pm: Tchaikovsky, movement 4
- 8:00pm-8:30pm: Lee (“Gganbu”)
- 8:30pm – help reset the room and make sure no doors are left propped open.
Leadership Audition for Spring Term – Instructions and Excerpts
I’ve posted instructions and excerpts for our Spring Leadership Auditions here.
As per our season schedule, the videos are due today (!!) Tuesday, February 10th.
Every member of the orchestra is expected to submit a video. This will determine leadership roles for our spring term (along with attendance records).
MYS SYMPHONY Part Assignments, Orchestra Schedule, Repertoire, Audio Reference, etc…
A couple of small changes in the cello section. Cellists: please review them. 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 on Sunday)
Dr. G.
MYS Symphony Orchestra members watching Super Bowl LX before rehearsal | 2/8/26