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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Friday, September 30, 2011

Notes from Ms. Lim (String Orchestra)




"Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic far beyond all we do here!”

(Can you figure our where this quote is from? Be specific and come see me at break for a prize!)

Another wonderful rehearsal, last Tuesday!!! 9 more to go before the concert!

Please check that you have the following in your folders:



Brandenburg No. 3, 1st and 2nd movement

Brandenburg No. 5, 1st movement

Hallelujah Chorus

In a Christmas Mood

Small Overture

If you do not have one of these pieces, please see me at the beginning of the rehearsal.



Also, next Tuesday we start our “Seat Challenges”. Here are a few things to remember.

1. Challenges are only issued to your own section

2. Each rehearsal will only have 4 challenges

3. Every musician has a vote, the results will stand (unless coach or conductor veto due to bad attitude)

4. Rotations will begin next week. Be sure to turn in your nametag at the end of rehearsal

5. Permanent seats will be assigned 2 weeks before the concert

Look at the attachment at all the great goals that you came up with. Besides monkeys, elephants can be seen playing instruments as well. We need to make sure we create something much more than notes!



Here’s the link to a youtube video www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecH16G05GC8
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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)