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September
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Rhythms is WYSO's monthly
electronic newsletter, sent on Tuesday before
the first rehearsal of each month. Rhythms is a
critical communication link containing important news,
updates, volunteer opportunities, and the monthly
schedule. You may also view current and archived
Rhythms on the WYSO website: http://wyso.music.wisc.edu/Rhythms.html
Please
help keep our e-mail list updated! Inform the WYSO
office directly of any address changes.
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| WELCOME
BACK TO WYSO! |
From Music
Director, James Smith:
I hope everyone had a
wonderful summer filled with special adventures, music
camps, and lots of time to relax and have
fun. I enjoyed my summer vacation
very much, but I am looking forward to the first
rehearsal where I will see my old friends and meet the
new musicians in the orchestras. Each
of the conductors is busy planning concert programs and
special events for their orchestra, and they are looking
forward to the first rehearsal as much as I.
The joy of music will fill each Saturday with
excitement, musical challenges, and time with
friends. I know you will enjoy the
coming concert season, and I look forward to seeing you
very soon. | |
| THE FIRST
REHEARSAL DAY: PARENTS |
| The first day of
WYSO, Saturday, September 8, is full of activities for
everyone! Students should arrive between 8:30
and 8:45am for the 9:00am rehearsals.
Beginning at 8:45am, parents are invited to Strelow
Lounge for coffee and conversation with other
parents. All parents should plan to attend the
required parent meeting at 9:30am (Youth and
Philharmonia Orchestras in room 1111; Concert
Orchestra and Sinfonietta in room 2650). The
meeting will acquaint new and returning parents with
WYSO's activities and expectations for the year ahead
(note the new attendance policy) and provide a forum for
parents to ask questions of WYSO staff and Parents'
Association Chairs. Conductors will be
available after the meeting to meet with parents.
Members and families are invited to the Pizza Party in
Strelow Lounge (Youth and Philharmonia
Orchestra 12:00-12:30pm; Concert Orchestra and
Sinfonietta at 12:30-1:00pm. Parents are encouraged to
find the WYSO member roster in their child's
music folder after the first rehearsal. | |
| READ THE
ANNOUNCEMENTS! |
| Prompt and thorough communication with
families is a priority for WYSO. All members are
expected to read and understand the weekly announcements
for their orchestra. They are posted
each Saturday on the announcement board near the
rehearsal office (room 1336) and on each orchestra's
rehearsal room door. Beginning on Friday
afternoons, parents and members may view
the announcements for the upcoming week
on the Member's Area of the WYSO
website. Important fliers and forms may be
available for download and will be available for
pick-up from the tables by the announcement board.
Parents are encouraged to check their
child's music folder regularly for fliers or
forms picked up at rehearsal. Many valuable
opportunities are available to WYSO members -- don't
miss one because you didn't read the
announcements! | |
| CONDUCTOR'S HEARINGS |
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What is a Conductor's Hearing?
Mr. Smith (Youth Orchestra conductor), Mr.
Buchhauser (Philharmonia Orchestra conductor), and Mrs.
Eckel (Concert Orchestra conductor) hold "conductor's
hearings" every fall for string players who would like
to be heard individually by their conductor. The hearing
is not a mandatory audition, but an opportunity
for string players to display leadership skills as well
as musicality and technique. Required
excerpts always come from the music currently being
rehearsed. A list of excerpts will be
distributed on the first rehearsal day. Hearings
take place after rehearsal on the dates listed
below. Sign-up sheets will be posted on rehearsal
room doors, or members may e-mail Casey to be assigned a
time. Youth Orchestra Conductor's
Hearings (sign up beginning
9/8)
September
22 Youth
Cello/Bass
October 13 Youth Viola
October
20 Youth
Violin 1
October
27
Youth Violin 2
Philharmonia
Orchestra Conductor's Hearings (sign up beginning
9/8)
September 15
Phil Cello/Bass
September 22
Phil Viola
September
29
Phil Violin 2
October
6
Phil Violin 1
Concert Orchestra Conductor's Hearings (sign up
beginning 9/8)
(Concert violins do not
participate in conductor's hearings.)
September
22
Concert
Cello/Bass
September 29
Concert
Viola | |
| CHAMBER
MUSIC PROGRAM |
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WYSO's Chamber Music Program, under the direction
of Carina Voly, is open to all WYSO musicians.
Applications were mailed in August and are due September
15. The $175 program fee includes
regular coachings with a professional teacher and at
least two performances during the season. To learn
more about the Chamber Music Program and to download an
application, click here. Contact Carina Voly at 230-5580
for more
information. | |
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PARKING DURING FOOTBALL
GAMES |
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Badger football home
games are scheduled for September 15, 22, 29, October
20, 27, and November 10. The game times vary and are
announced a few weeks before the game.
Check your newspaper and the UW
Badgers Website for game times
that will likely affect WYSO pick-ups or drop-offs.
Consult the back of your member handbook for
parking options. On game days, consider
parking closer to the Capitol (and farther from the
Stadium). Aside from home games, the worst Saturday for
parking and traffic will be April 26, 2008 during the
CrazyLegs
Run. | |
| SPECIAL
PARENT MEETING: TOURS |
| WYSO Music Director James Smith and
the Board of Directors' Tour Committee have
begun discussing the next major tour. Parents
of all current and potential Youth Orchestra members are
encouraged to attend a special parent meeting on
Thursday, September 20 at 7:00pm in Morphy Hall, UW
Humanities Building, to discuss major touring. Come
prepared with any questions and concerns you would
like the committee to address. | |
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MUSIC THEORY AND EAR-TRAINING
CLASSES |
Offered through the
UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies, this
course is geared towards high-school students with
a general working knowledge of music and substantial
experience reading and performing Western
compositions. The 10-session class provides an
interactive forum for gaining skills and fluency with
basic vocabulary and theoretical ideas used routinely in
books, classrooms, and rehearsals, among other
places. Interactive study materials are provided.
UW Humanities Bldg., Saturdays, Sept 29-Dec 15,
1-2:30 pm, (no class Nov 17, 24)
Cost:
$120 Contact: asheehy@wisc.edu
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MENTORING OPPORTUNITY FOR WYSO
MUSICIANS |
| In partnership with Music Makers and the UW
School of Music, WYSO is seeking high school
students to mentor young violin students after
school at Centro Hispano and Bay View Community
Center. You do NOT need to be
a violinist to participate! Mentor orientation sessions
will be held during September and January on Saturday
afternoons. No matter what instrument you
play, you will learn all you need to know to be a
successful mentor in this program. This is a great
community service opportunity! Contact Bonnie
Greene, Music Makers Executive Director, at 250-6707 for
more information. Sign-up sheets will be
available at the first WYSO rehearsal.
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MUSIC CLASSES FOR
ADULTS |
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Music Classes for Adults - Fall
2007
UW-Madison Division of Continuing
Studies
The UW-Madison
offers music skills and enrichment classes designed
especially for adult learners. Maybe you've always
wanted to study music, but haven't had the opportunity
(or time). Perhaps you studied an
instrument as a child and want to revive
your skills. Or maybe you want to know more about
the music you hear. Whatever your music study
interests, there is a class for you! Instructors
are experienced musicians and teachers who understand
the excitement of making and appreciating music and the
special challenges of launching into a musical horizon
as an adult learner. The classes are non-credit
offerings and registration is very easy;
participants completing a course receive Continuing
Education Units (CEU) at no extra charge. Visit http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/classes/music.htm
to view and register for courses or call 263-6670 to
receive a
catalog. | |
| PARENT
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
| As the season gets
underway, we'll need those helpful hands
again! Upcoming projects are listed
in this section, so contact us if you see a date that
works for you. If spots haven't been
filled voluntarily, the Membership Coordinator or Jeanne
Severson emails/calls looking for more volunteers
based on the information provided on your Parent
Volunteer Form. CAN YOU
HELP?
**Monday-Wednesday morning office work: September
10, 12 and 13. Volunteers are needed in the WYSO office
from 9 a.m. until noon to help stuff, seal, and stamp
the annual campaign letters. Contact Jill Johnson,
Development Director, jjohnson@wyso.music.wisc.edu or 263-3320
x13.
**Saturday office work:
September 22. A few parents needed to
fold teacher newsletters during rehearsals. Contact Mark
Lundin, Membership Coordinator, mlundin@wyso.music.wisc.edu.
**Hall
Monitors: One per week. Sit near the announcement board
to monitor tardy arrivals/early departures and hallway
behavior. Contact Jeanne Severson, jmseverson@msn.com or
839-4368.
**Attendance Takers: Four per week.
Sign up for one day, or a whole month if you
really want to learn names and faces! Contact
Parent Chair Jeanne Severson, jmseverson@msn.com or
839-4368. | |
| WYSO
MONTHLY SCHEDULE |
Regular Rehearsal Times (beginning
September 15):
Youth Orchestra (YO)
9:00am - 12:00pm
Philharmonia (Phil)
9:30am - 12:30pm
Concert Orchestra (CO)
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sinfonietta (Sinf)
10:00am - 12:30pm
YO Brass Choir 7:45am
- 8:30am
Phil Brass Choir 8:30am -
9:10am
CO Brass Choir 9:10am -
9:50am
Percussion Ensemble 7:30am -
9:30am
ALL
ORCHESTRAS
September
8
SAT FIRST
REHEARSAL/RETREAT
8:45am - 9:30am Parent Coffee &
Conversation
9:30am – 10:45am Parent Meeting
(required)
9:00am - 12:00pm YO & Phil
Rehearsal
9:00am -
2:00pm CO & Sinf
Retreat
12:00pm
YO & Phil Pizza Party
12:30pm CO & Sinf Pizza
Party
15 SAT
Regular
Rehearsals
Percussion Ensemble begins (see times
above)
Brass
Choirs begin (see times
above)
Conductor’s Hearings – Phil
Cello/Bass
DUE: Half-price ticket
orders
DUE:
Youth Orchestra Concerto
Applications
DUE: Chamber Music
Application/Fee
20
THU Parent Meeting at 7:00pm, Morphy
Hall, Humanities
Bldg.
Discussion of Major
Tours
22 SAT
Regular
Rehearsals
Conductor's Hearings – YO Cello/Bass, Phil Viola, CO
Cello/Bass
29 SAT
Regular
Rehearsals
Conductor's Hearings – Phil Violin 2, CO
Viola
October
6 SAT
Regular
Rehearsals
Youth Orchestra Concerto
Competition
Conductor's Hearings – Phil Violin
2
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BRASS
CHOIRS
September
8 SAT
NO REHEARSALS
15 SAT Regular
Rehearsals
22 SAT Regular
Rehearsals
29 SAT Regular
Rehearsals
October
6 SAT
Regular
Rehearsals
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PERCUSSION
ENSEMBLE
September
8 SAT
NO REHEARSAL
15 SAT Regular
Rehearsal
22 SAT Regular
Rehearsal
29 SAT Regular
Rehearsal
October
6 SAT
Regular
Rehearsal
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CHAMBER
MUSIC
ENSEMBLES
September
8
SAT No coachings
15 SAT No coachings;
Application/Fee Due!
22 SAT No
coachings
29 SAT First scheduled
coaching day
October
6 SAT No scheduled
coachings | |
WYSO CONTACT
INFORMATION
1625 Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St.,
Madison WI 53706
Phone (608) 263-3320 * Fax (608)
265-3751
x11 Mark
Lundin, Membership Coordinator
x12 Casey
Herrod, Operations Coordinator
x13 Jill
Johnson, Development Director
x14 Marie
Breed, Executive Director
x20 Youth/Philharmonia
Schedules and Attendance Mailbox
x21 Concert/Sinfonietta
Schedules and Attendance Mailbox
Email wyso@wyso.music.wisc.edu
Website http://wyso.music.wisc.edu
M-F 8:30-5:00pm * Saturday
8:00-2:00pm |
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