Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra (PYSO): Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

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.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Schedule 4.16.13

5:15-6:20 Jubilance/Norland

6:20-6:30 Break

6:30-7:15 Sectionals (Last one for the year! Please thank your teachers!) Wm. Tell Overture

Practice Tip for the Week:

Never forget your finger exercises and warm-ups. Finger exercises and warm-ups are crucial if you want to be a good player. Not only will it make your hand and fingers more flexible, it will also reduce the danger of injuries. Every instrument player must do warm-ups first before playing or performing. You won't run a marathon without stretching first, right? The same principle applies to playing an instrument.

Quote for the Week:

"He, who is afraid of doing too much, always does too little."

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PYSO Audition Application Information

The audition application information are posted on The Pasadena Symphony website http://www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org/ and on this Blog sometime in March of each year and removed after our deadline date.

ELIGIBILITY

All public, parochial, private and home school students in grades 6 – 9 are eligible to participate in the PYSO program. PYSO is an enhancement to, not a substitute for, existing school music programs. Students are encourage to be a part of their school band or orchestra program, if offered. Private lessons are also strongly encouraged.

We hold our auditions in May for each season which start in mid September.

Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra (PYSO)