Dear Musicians,
Congratulations to Vince Ho and Ryan Lee for moving to the 1st violin section! Remember that you may challenge for another 2 weeks and then we will have permanent seats for our Winter concert. Then we start rotating seats again for our Big Bear concert and for our Spring Concert.
Thank you for arriving promptly last rehearsal, my former conductor always said, "Early is on time and on time is late!" We will start tuning at 5:45pm sharp.
Next week is the last week to turn in your Sees orders. And I know you're all wondering which ones are my personal favorites...Nuts and Chews:)
Practice
We will be performing the Dance of the Tumblers, Sheep May Safely Graze, and A Christmas Festival (with the cut) for the Winter concert.
If you feel that you are playing all of these pieces perfectly, it may be because A) You're delusional B) You practice 4 hours a day C) wishful thinking or D) you're channeling Mozart's spirit. In other words, PRACTICE!
Here are the problem areas...steady rhythmic pulse- not too fast or too slow; dynamics- not delayed; entrances - counting measures of rest and eighth rests; beautiful tone - playing with heart, phrasing.
Challenge
Thanks to those of you who wrote the stories, however I didn't receive any of those to read. Please bring them in paper form so I can look them over.
For Fun...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rImN2THFFZk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7X_X1zdH8k
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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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