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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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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Notes from Ms. Lim (String Orchestra)

P izzacato…focus on left hand position, intonation, and strength
R hythms…Short-Long;Long-Short; SSLL;LLSS;LSSL;SLLS, etc.
A rticulations…staccatos, tenutos, marcato, spiccato, etc.
C onsistency…can you play the section perfectly, 3x in a row? 10x? 20x?
T ime it…use a stopwatch and see how fast you can play it 3x perfect
I magination…create a storyline to go along with the piece
C reativity…if you’re bored with practice, find a way to stay engaged
E valuate your practice, “Did I fix, clean, or smooth out a passage?”

· Ms. Lim’s Helpful Practice Tips #1


Try it - Use the above acronym to practice the selected measures below.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, 1st movement
1st Violin: m. 8 - 12; m. 24 - 30; m. 46 - 51; m. 80 - 84

2nd Violin: m. 8 - 12; m. 24 - 30; m. 51- 56; m. 62 -65; m. 66 - 70; m. 80 - 84

Violas: m. 24 - 31; m. 48 - 51; m. 53 - 56; m. 66 - 69

Cellos: m. 24 - 31; 70 - 72; m.

Bass: m. 3 - ; m. 24 - 31; articulation a little shorter

Polish - Also, remember that we will be performing Small Overture, Hallelujah Chorus, and In a Christmas Mood for the Winter Concert. We will rehearse them next week.

Congratulations to Alex, William, Tiffany, and Karen for successfully challenging for seats!
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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)