Hi everyone,
Only one more rehearsal before our holiday break, then we come back pretty much to concert week, including our weeknight evening rehearsals at The Madeleine School.
Please practice. This is why I send out rehearsal plans, so that you know what to focus on each week. Learning your individual part at home in advance of rehearsal is required. It’s part of your commitment for being a member of this orchestra. As I often say, it’s also very helpful to listen to recordings of our repertoire regularly. See the videos I’ve share on this webpage (sidebar on a computer, bottom of page if on mobile).
Please see below for an updated rehearsal plan for Sunday.
Best,
Dr. G.
Updated Rehearsal Plan for Sunday, December 15
- 4:00pm-4:30pm: Seas of Glass (letter G to end of piece)
- 4:30pm-5:30pm: Rachmaninoff mov. 2 & 3
- 5:30pm-5:45pm: break
- 5:45pm-6:20pm: Rachmaninoff mov 3
- 6:20pm-6:50pm: Weber with Kaden
- 6:50pm-7:00pm: YMA guests
Please add bar numbers to all pieces
Another reminder: please make it a habit to write your name on each of your parts, and add measure numbers at the beginning of each line.
Bonus: this post with reference measure numbers for Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2.
Looking ahead: optional leadership auditions
Optional leadership auditions are due Friday, January 3. This is an opportunity for you to be considered for leadership positions for our March 2025 concert, or to show me your work if you feel my rotations are not giving you the part assignments you’d like. Please record a video with at least 3 minutes of repertoire of your choice. It can be solo repertoire, or any music you’ve played with your ensembles at MYS, school, etc. E-mail me a video link directly at rgomez@playmys.org with the subject line “MYS Symphony Orchestra Leadership Audition.”
Access practice parts on the MYS website
If you misplace your parts and need to print replacements, or need access to PDFs for any reason, you may go to our Online Music Library to find digital files of everything we’re playing.
The password to access our Online Music Library is playmys.
See you Sunday!
Best,
Dr. G.
Look, mom! It’s me with the Oregon Symphony and the Oregon Chorale! | Arlene Schintzer Concert Hall, December 11, 2024 | Photo by Oregon Symphony