SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FALL 2024

announcements:

Next rehearsal will be Sunday, November 17th, 1-2:30PM

Volunteer Schedule - Group A (ALL Violins) OR Group B (Cellos, Winds/Brass, Piano/Perc)
Nov 17, 2024 - Group B
Nov 24, 2024 - NO REHEARSALS
Dec 1, 2024 - Group A
Dec 15, 2024 - Group B

PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT FOR 11/17/24:

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for another great rehearsal. It's been awesome to see you guys grow so much (literally and musically) this semester. 

For next rehearsal, please prepare:

1. Aboriginal Rituals mm.98-end. It just needs more practice!

2. Carnival of the Animals, three movements: March of the Lions, Tortoises, and Aquariums. 

Here is a listening link for Carnival of the Animals

https://youtu.be/ZkyI8bwj_t4

Thanks everyone! 

Coach Mark AKA Sadboy Froggy 

Fall 2024 Repertoire

Aboriginal Rituals

Elliot del borgo (1938-2013)

The Tempest

Robert Smith (1958-2023)

Live Recording of Middle to High School-age orchestra ensemble:

Professional Wind/Brass Recording:

Carnival of the Animals│1886

Camille SAINT-SAËNS (1835-1921)

We will be performing select movements from this work alongside the other SCVYO ensembles, and dancers from several organizations around Santa Clarita!

Sunrise in Montreal│1994

Rabih Abou-Khalil (b. 1957)

We will perform this work at our October concert side by side with Novae Sinfonia and the award-winning Bridge to Everywhere Ensemble!

PRACTICE METRONOME LOOP for sunrise in montreal:

ATTENDANCE POLICY

As an orchestra, our collective sound is determined by the effort of every individual in the ensemble, and our ability to prepare a wonderful concert relies on the presence in rehearsal of every musician. 

We have a lot of music to learn in a short amount of time, which means each week we are making changes to timing, bowings, articulation and more. When we are missing section members or individual parts, it’s difficult to progress as a group, because we end up spending a large portion of rehearsal time re-learning things we covered in previous rehearsals.

For this reason, we are clarifying our policies around tardiness and attendance.

TARDINESS:

Rehearsals will always begin on time - this means you should plan to arrive with ample time to unpack, warm up, and be in your seats ready to play at least 5 minutes BEFORE the start of rehearsal. (We recommend arriving at COC at least 15 minutes before the start of rehearsal). 

In order to avoid unnecessary disruptions to rehearsal, moving forward we will close the door at the start of rehearsal. Late arrivals will be asked to wait outside for the first 10 minutes of rehearsal, during which time they can unpack their instruments, and get their music, stand and pencil ready to go. 10 minutes after the start of rehearsal, all latecomers will be admitted at once and ask to quickly and quietly take their seats. 

ABSENCES:

Students are allowed a maximum of 3 excused absences per semester. After this point, ensemble directors will initiate a conversation with the student and parents to determine if the student will realistically be prepared to perform in the final concert. 

If you plan to be absent, or have to miss a portion of rehearsal, please submit the ONLINE ABSENCE NOTIFICATION FORM at least 24 hours in advance, whenever possible. 

CONCERT INFO

SCVYO + Bridge to Everywhere ┃Benefit Concert

Saturday, October 12, 2024

6:00PM - 8:00PM ┃Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons

SCVYO Winter Concert

Sunday, December 8, 2024

2:00PM - 3:30PM ┃Canyon High School Performing Arts Center

Community Partnership Children’s Concert: “Carnival of the Animals!”

Friday, December 20th, 2024

6:00PM - 7:30PM ┃Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons