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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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Friday, April 30, 2010

Notes from Ms. Lim (String Orchestra)

Only 2 weeks left of String Orchestra Rehearsal....

I know, it's so sad, I cried as well. Here are some places to practice for each section. We will not be playing Hungarian Dance.

Ghosts of Brandenburg (metronome: dotted quarter = 112)

1st Violins: More detached at m. 3; keep it soft, mysterious (P) at m. 12; FREEZE at the tip at m. 15; Start at tip and quickly crescendo at m. 191; GO! Remember "POP" to the frog m. 193 - end (then you might survive:); Big accents m. 249 - 253

2nd Violins: More detached at m. 3; keep it soft, mysterious (P) at m. 10; stretch G at m. 15 then FREEZE at the tip; Start at tip and quickly crescendo at m. 191; Remember "POP" to the frog m. 209 - end (then you might survive:); Big accents m. 249 - 253

Viola: More detached at m. 3; FREEZE at the tip at m. 15; Remember "POP" to the frog m. 212 and 217 - 218 (then you might survive:); Clean entrance at m. 214; Big accents at m. 235 - m. 241 and m. 250 - 253

Celli: Intonation on solo at the beginning and vibrato on each note in m. 3; quick crescendo at m. 191, Remember "POP" to the frog m. 197- 199 and m. 217 - 218 (then you might survive:); Clean entrance at m. 214; GIANT FP at m. 229, stop the tied note early for a clean entrance in m. 230; Big accents at m. 235 - m. 241; Push it at m. 249 - 255

Bass: Intonation on solo at the beginning and vibrato on each note in m. 3, quick crescendo at m. 191, Remember "POP" to the frog at m. 217 - 218 (then you might survive:); Clean entrance at m. 214; GIANT FP at m. 229, stop the tied note early for a clean entrance in m. 230; Big accents at m. 235 - m. 241; Push it at m. 249 - 255

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