Mr. Jack Taylor, Music Director

Mr. Jack Taylor, Conductor - (Symphony Orchestra), Mrs. Pin Chen, Conductor - (String Orchestra), Mr. Gary Yearick, Conductor - (Wind Ensemble)

Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra

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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Weekly Tip

As the 2013-2014 PYSO Season begins, each conductor will have notes and suggestions for things to work on before the next rehearsal. ** Please view this blog on a weekly basis. **
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Monday, November 29, 2010

Notes from Ms. Lim (String Orchestra)

One more week...before the concert. Let's be able to move forward with our music. That means we don't keep going over the same spots for intonation, dynamic, rhythm, etc. problems. There are moments of sheer beauty, when you all are breathing and phrasing and playing very professionally. I love those moments!!! We want more of those.

Snacks are a privilege. Make sure that you throw away your trash and water bottles. Each week, I pick up an average of 10 water bottles before I leave.

Question to know why you play your instrument. Is it for you? Is it for your parents? Is it just cause your friends play? Prizes for coming up to meand answering this questions.

Attire for Concert

Girls:
-White long-sleeved dress shirt - check that when you lift your arms, you don't show skin

-Black dress pants
-Ankle-length black dress pants (no skirts or knee-length pants)

-Black close-toed shoes

-Black socks or nylons

Boys:
-Black socks or nylons
-White long-sleeved dress shirt
-Black dress pants, black belt

-Black dress shoes

-Black socks

-Black necktie


The doors will open at 7:00 p.m.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Pasadena Symphony Association

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)