Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Schedule 4.30.13

5:15-6:20 Full Orchestra (Wm. Tell Overture)

6:20-6:30 Break

6:30-7:15 Jubilance/Polaris/Norland

This will be our final Tuesday practice before our concert on May 4. Please have your music and be on time!!

Practice Tip for the Week:

Listen to your body. Sometimes musicians forget the importance of being fit not only in mind but also in body. If you're straining to read the music in front of you, do have your eyes checked. If you're having trouble deciphering tones coming from your instrument, consider having an ear exam. If your back hurts every time you sit down to practice, determine if this has something to do with posture. Listen to your body; if it feels like something is not quite right, schedule a check-up as soon as possible.

Quote for the Week:

"Success is a continuing thing. It is growth and development. It is achieving one thing and using that as a stepping stone to achieve something else." -John Maxwell

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Schedule for 4.23.13
5:15-6:20 Full Orchestra (Wm. Tell Overture)

6:20-6:30 Break

6:30-7:15 Polaris/Wicked 

Practice Tip for the Week:

Make your practice area comfortable. Is your seat comfortable? Is the room well ventilated? Is there proper lighting? Make sure that your practice area is free from distractions so you can concentrate. Also, consider adjusting the practice schedule depending on the time of year. For example, during summer when the temperature is hotter, you can schedule your practice in the mornings when it's cooler. 

Quote for the Week:

"Every worthwhile accomplishment has a price tag attached to it. The question is always whether you are willing to pay the price to attain it - in hard work, sacrifice, patience, faith, and endurance." John C. Maxwell

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."

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Schedule 4.2.13
5:15 - 6:20 Full Orchestra. Please meet in the Choir Room (William Tell).
6:20 - 6:30 Break
6:30 - 7:15 WE Rehearsal (Polaris, Norland March).

Reminder: No rehearsal next week - April 9th (PYSO Spring Break!)

Practice Tip for the Week:
Aim to practice everyday. Even the best musicians strive to practice their instrument daily. Make practice part of your daily routine. Determine when is the best time for you to practice. If you like practicing in the morning, get up at least 1 hour early so that you won't be late to school. If you're an evening person, do your practice before going to bed or before you become sleepy. If you skip a practice day, don't worry, but try to make up for the missed practice session by extending your practice time for a least 5 minutes for your next session.

Quote for the Week:
"Success to going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." -Abraham Lincoln

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Schedule 3.26.13
5:15-6:20 Jubilance/Wicked
6:20-6:30 Break
6:30-7:15 Sectionals: Polaris/Norland March

Practice Tip of the Week:
Remember, it's not a race. Keep in mind that each person learns at varying speeds, some are quick learners while others take time to progress. Don't be ashamed if you feel you're progressing slower than your classmates. Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Keep that in mind when you're having self-doubts. The best musicians reached their level of success through determination and patience. It is not how quickly you learned to play a music piece; it is about playing from your heart!

Quote for the Week:
"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it" Lou Holtz.

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Schedule 3/19/13


5:15-6:20 Polaris/Norland
6:20-6:30 Break
6:30-7:15 Sectionals - William Tell/Jubilance

Practice Tip of the Week:

Practice the difficult sections first. Practice them slowly, then gradually up to speed. Then go back and play the entire piece.

Quote for the Week:

Success is 99 percent failure.

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Schedule 3.12.13

5:15-6:20 William Tell Overture/Polaris
6:20-6:30 Break
6:30-7:15 Wicked/Norland March

Practice Tip for the Week:
Make the time spent practicing a quality effort. Your goal should be to improve each time you practice, rather than to repeatedly play the parts you know.

Quote for the Week:
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going (Beverly Sills, Opera Singer).

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Schedule 3.5.13

5:15-6:20 Jubilance/Wicked

6:20-6:30 Break

6:30-7:15 William Tell Overture

 

Practice Tip for the Week:

Listen to recordings of the master players of your instrument and try to emulate their standard of tone production, phrasing, and musicianship.

 

Quote for the Week:

You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Schedule for 2/26/13

5:15-6:20 Polaris/Jubilance

6:20-6:30 Break

6:30-7:15 Sectionals (Wicked/Wm. Tell Overture)

Practice Tip for the Week:

Play all dynamics; they are a part of the music. When sight-reading, play the dynamic markings as much as possible.

Quote of the Week:

Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Our first concert is this Tuesday, December 4!

Please arrive at 4:55 p.m., and be seated, ready to go at 5:00 p.m. Please do not be late. We have 30 minutes on stage and I want to make use of every minute!! Be sure to wear your black and whites. Please eat a light meal before your arrival. We will have water and snack break at intermission.

Schedule for 12/4
4:55 p.m. Arrive in the Band Room.
5:00 p.m. Seated and ready to warm-up.
5:15-5:45 Rehearsal on stage in auditorium.
6:00-6:45 Continue warming up and tuning (in Band Room)
6:50 p.m. Proceed to auditorium stage.
7:00 p.m. Concert begins (we're first, followed by the String Orchestra and Symphony)
7:20 p.m. Sit in auditorium to hear our String Orchestra

Music Order:
Lincoln Celebration Overture
Winter Fantasy
Newcastle March

At the intermission, will secure our instruments in the Band Room, have a little snack break, and proceed back to the auditorium for the Symphony performance. Please do not leave early. The concert will conclude around 8:30 p.m.

Be proud of yourselves and your abilities. Looking forward to a great evening of music making!!

-Mr. Yearick

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Wind Ensemble:
Please arrive at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. We have a guest conductor for the first part of the rehearsal. Let's take full advantage of this opportunity! Don't forget your music and stand!!

Schedule for 11/27:
5:15-6:20 p.m. Guest Conductor, Grant Cooper
6:20-6:30 p.m. Break (Please check the water and snack schedule)
6:30-7:15 p.m. Full rehearsal

Continue to practice our 3 selections for the concert on December 4. Do your best and have fun!!

Practice Tip of the Week:
Play low before high, and soft before loud!

Quote for the Week:

"Always be happy with your progress, but never satisfied."

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

We will rehearse in the String Room next Tuesday.

Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. Don't forget to bring your personal music stand. There are no stands in that room. We have 3 rehearsals until our concert on December 4. Please work on the difficult sections and all transitions.

Schedule for 11/13
5:15-6:20 Full Rehearsal (LCO, WF, and NM)
6:20-6:30 Break (Please check the snack/water schedule)
6:30-7:15 Sectionals

Practice Tip for the Week:
Practicing each piece a little everyday is better than practicing for long periods of time every other day.

Quote for the Week:
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Wind Ensemble
4 more rehearsals until our concert on December 4th! Make sure you have the required concert attire. Now is the time to check!! Last years clothes may not fit you!

Schedule for 11/6/12
5:15-6:20 Full Rehearsal (LCO)
6:20-6:30 Break (Please check the snack and water schedule)
6:30-7:15 Sectionals (LCO/NM)

Practice Tip #4
You may wish to practice in two parts. It is not necessary to do all your practicing at one time. At the end of your practice session, play through familiar and fun songs.

Quote for the Week:
"The only place success comes before work, is in the dictionary."

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Continue to arrive on time (5:00 p.m.). Please check the snack schedule for October 30.

Schedule for October 30
5:15-6:20 Full Rehearsal (NM)
6:20-6:30 Break (Be sure to pick up after yourself!)
6:30-7:15 Full Rehearsal

Practice Tip #3
Practice the assigned material. Be careful that you are using the correct pulse, rhythm, notes, tone, articulation, dynamics, phrasing and style. Isolate problem sections and practice those areas slowly.

Quote for the Week:
People can alter their lives by altering their attitudes.

Mr. Yearick

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

One (1) more rehearsal until our concert on May 5th!! Please be on time with your music and stand!!

We will rehearse in the Band Room.

Schedule for 5/1/12:

5:45-6:15 Full Orchestra (Titanic)
6:15-7:05 Band (Winchester Chronicles, Stone Creek Episode)
7:05-7:15 Break
7:15-7:45 Band (Mad Anthony March)

Quote for the Week:
"Never look back, someone may be gaining on you!"

Music Joke for the Week:
What do you get if Bach falls off a horse, but has the courage to get on again and continue riding? Bach in the saddle again.

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

We have 2 more rehearsals until our concert on May 5th!

Make sure your black and whites still fit. We will rehearse in the band room the final 2 weeks. Please be on time with your music and music stand.

Schedule 4/24

5:45-6:30 Full Orchestra (Titanic)
6:30-7:05 Band (Stone Creek Episode)
7:05-7:15 Break
7:15-7:45 Band (Mad Anthony)

Quote for the Week:
"Be happy with your progress, but never be satisfied."

Music Joke for the Week:
What's musical and handy in a supermarket?
A Chopin Liszt

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Only 3 more rehearsals before our concert on May 5th! Please practice your music daily!! We will rehearse in the Choir Room this Tuesday. Please bring all your music and your music stand!!

Schedule for 4/17:
5:45-6:30 Winchester Chronicles/Mad Anthony
6:30-7:10 Sectionals (Stone Creek Episode)
7:05-7:15 Break
7:15-7-45 Stone Creek Episode

Quote of the Week:
"If you say you'll do something, stick to your word."

Music Joke of the Week:
What do you get if Bach dies and is reincarnated as twins?
A pair of Re-bachs.

Greg Fuentes | PYSO Coordinator | Spring Break

PYSO – Symphony, String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will be on Spring Break – April 2 - 6, 2012. *** NO REHEARSAL. ***

Next Rehearsal will be on April 10, 2012.

Notes from Mr. Yearick (Wind Ensemble)

Wind Ensemble

A special thank you to Mrs. Kubota for rehearsing the Wind Ensemble last Tuesday night. Thank you for always doing your best!! Bring your music stands!!

Schedule for 3/27
5:45-6:45 Full Orchestra (Choir Room, Titanic)
6:50-7:00 Break
7:00-7:45 WE, Stone Creek Episode and Mad Anthony

Music quote for the week:
"You only fail when you stop trying!"

Musical joke for the week:
A musician traveling by taxi cab, asks the cabbie "How do I get to Carnegie Hall?" The cabbie turns and replies,"Practice!'

Greg Fuentes | PYSO Coordinator

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PYSO offers:

• Three outstanding ensembles: Symphony, String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble
• Exceptional Artistic Leadership
• Professional Musicians as sectional coaches
• Opportunities for students to play for guest conductors of the Pasadena Symphony.
• Visits to Pasadena Symphony rehearsals
• Reduced ticket prices to Pasadena Symphony and POPS concerts
• Recent tour destinations include California, Colorado, Austria, and Czech Republic
• Additional performance opportunities outside of PYSO season. Past performances in¬clude sidelining for Fox’s Glee, LA Opera youth orchestra, chamber music at special events, and solo recitals.