Practice "Trepak" from The Nutcracker Suite at 116 beats per minute
At first you might feel like the metronome is changing tempo. Nope, that's you. Keep practicing!
Strings
In the Pastoral section of the Corelli, practice the section in twelve-eight.
Percussion
Practice snare drum solos #1 and #2 with the written sticking.
Are you an avid reader of the PYSO Blog? Prove it! Write (in erasable pencil) "SILENCE" at measure 36 of "Stille Nacht". When you get to that part of the music in rehearsal (with Mr. Taylor, not sectionals), stop playing. If you do not play at measure 36 of Stille Nacht, write "Purple Monkey Dishwasher" on any of your music. Let's see who read all the way down here!
Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra
The Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra has continually offered robust musical training and personal development for young musicians throughout the San Gabriel Valley for over 40 years (1972). PYSO is considered among the best youth orchestras in the Southland. The PYSO is comprised of middle school students from grades six through nine. These committed young people receive advanced instruction and challenging music opportunities through a rigorous program that emphasizes ensemble playing. Members of the PYSO have performed throughout the world, including venues in Vienna, New York’s Carnegie Hall, the ASTA Conference and Competition in Santa Clara and many others. Last season, the PYSO appeared in concert with the United States Air Force Academy Band, Blue Steel at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Members of PYSO have also had many opportunities for additional performances outside the full orchestra program such chamber music at Pasadena Symphony concerts and a special guest appearance on Fox’s TV sensation, Glee. PYSO falls under the auspices of the Pasadena Symphony Association and often interacts with Pasadena Symphony and POPS conductors, guest artists, musicians and staff.
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