Musicians,
Seating Challenge: I forgot to do the seat challenges last rehearsal, so I will let 6 people try next rehearsal. Remember this is the last time to do challenges before the
Winter Concert. Don't lose hope... I will allow more challenges before the retreat and the Spring Concert.
Smart Practice: I know you all have many extra activities such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, art, Chinese, French, Spanish, besides 5 hours of homework. Smart practice
is being able to pinpoint the measure or notes that cause you to stumble in rehearsal and focus on correcting those spots. Once it's corrected, repeat it 100x.
It's redundant and a waste of time to go from the beginning of a piece to the end. Make sure that you are marking the places that are messy in rehearsal so
when you are at home, you make efficient use of your limited time.
Sectionals:
Viola: Play out! Alex has fun phrase reminders like "Angry Christmas".
Bass and Celli: Practice your triplet section by SUBDIVIDING!
Violins: Please tape your extra page onto your "A Christmas Festival". Make sure you can see m. 262 so we AVOID page turns. A lot of time was spent on making sure that chords
were done with whole bows and beautiful tone.
Blog Challenge: Looking for the best Youtube video. Submit yours next week. The video has to be music related and must make me laugh so hard I cry...this will earn you a prize!
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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Pasadena Symphony Association
The mission of The Pasadena Symphony Association is to provide orchestral performances of the highest quality and to benefit the community through its music, outreach, and education programs. (Click on Picture for Link)
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