Wonderful, Fantastic, Magnifique ! Those are the words I would use to describe last weeks rehearsal.
Now how do we sustain that level of playing, or even push beyond it? Get inspired. Go watch a concert...Live is best, but now you can watch practically anything on YouTube. Next rehearsal, I'd like you to tell me what concert you watched and what about the performance was inspirational. The Berlin Philharmonic is playing at the Disney Hall and is said to be one of the best orchestras in the world right now. I'll be going to the Monday night concert, and I'm sure I'll be singing their praises at next rehearsal.
Things to look at this week, Strings Basses you are the tonal base for the entire orchestra. No pressure, but if you are not in tune, it makes everyone sound out of tune! Please work on Circinus m. 17 - 33. Take this to your private teacher for extra help.
- Violins Beautiful job sweetening up Circinus! Now we just need to connect our phrases by controlling our bow speed. Please take a look at m. 40 - 41. Don't let there be a gap in-between these measures
- Violas Great job motivating all the other sections with your musicality! It only takes one person to inspire the orchestra, but I have an entire section that does it. Yeah!! Don't let the little mistakes happen during Small Overture. During your non-melodic lines make sure you're intonation stays intact.
- Cellos I'm looking forward to m. 33 to be wonderfully rhythmic as well as played with such beautiful tone that it makes Mr. Sweeney weep. I'll be looking for the tears in his eyes next sectional!
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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