DP and DS Rehearsal Info (Jan 26)

Rehearsal Update for Dole Primo and Dolce Secundo from January 26:

Mrs. Sieler asked us to post the words to the various rhythm patterns that were discussed on Saturday.

Mississippi Stop Stop
Dune Buggy Dune Buggy
Peanuts and Popcorn and (x2)
Chocolate Chocolate

Have fun practicing this week!

Orchestra B rehearsal review 1/22/2013

Orchestra B rehearsal review (1/22/2013):

1. Keep practicing the Italian Symphony, Dance of the Tumblers, and Andante Festivo.  

2.  Try the slow bow, remembering to divide your bows evenly.  Remember, you have to produce even sound.  I usually start with eight beat bows and go to sixteen, twenty four and thirty two.  You have to use a metronome.  Here is a link to an online metronome. http://www.metronomeonline.com/ 

3. Try to read four measures of unknown music every day.  You have a huge selection of music that we gave you at the beginning of the fall.  Try some of it and it will make your next performance on February 5 much easier.

 

New music: Theme from Witches Dance - to be performed at the Concerto Concert on March 17

Orchestra B will be performing at the Celebration of Black History.  It is a pre-concert performance in the lobby of Hilbert Circle Theatre.  Call time is 6:00 pm.  The performance will begin at roughly 6:45 pm and conclude around 7:15 or 7:20 pm.  Please consider staying for the Celebration of Black History Concert which begins at 7:30 pm.  It is free, but tickets are required (and limited) so I recommend securing those in advance from the ISO box office.  Orchestra B will not have regular rehearsal that evening.  Repertoire will include the three pieces from the Invest in MYO concert last weekend and a few new, easy pieces that will be handed out next week. 

Have a great week and remember to check back here next week for more practice reminders!

Invest in MYO post-concert info

Wow!!!  MYO families are fantastic!  We had a great concert last weekend; the kids performed well, we had lots of volunteers, and it was so much fun. 

I want to take a moment to extend a heart-felt thank you to those who dedicated time (and snacks) to help us on Saturday and Sunday. 

We also had an extra-special group of people in our midst who organized the post-concert reception: the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association!  Check them out here: http://www.indianapolissymphony.org/support/getinvolved/isoassociation.aspx

Now we are returning to our rehearsal routine, practicing new music in preparation for the ISO's Celebration of Black History pre-concert lobby performance on February 5 (Orchestra B), Art and Soul on February 23 (Orchestra D), and Concerto Concert on March 17 (Orchestras A and B). 

A note about inclement weather: 
We will cancel rehearsal if school is closed at Key Learning Community (IPS) or if the weather takes a bad turn prior to our rehearsals.  Closings for MYO will be listed as Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and will be reported to WISH-TV and WTHR-TV

Watch here for practice instructions each week to help stay on top of your music - especially if you miss a rehearsal! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

A reminder to all MYO families that we will not have rehearsals this week due to Thanksgiving.  Rehearsals will resume the week of November 26.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Play-a-thon 2012

MYO's annual Play-a-thon will be held once again at the McDonald's in Broad Ripple (our many thanks to the staff for hosting us!). 

Who: All members of the MYO are expected to perform
When: October 20, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: McDonald's at 1020 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indpls
Why: This event is a fundraiser for MYO and we like to show our community how much fun music can be, no matter where we are!

The financial goal for this year's play-a-thon is $30 per family for a total of $4350. 

If you have not yet signed up for a time to perform at this year's Play-a-thon, please do so by Friday, October 19 and be sure to collect those pledges!

Bring to the event:

• Instrument
• Rosin
• Rockstop for cello, bass
• Music (orchestra and lesson music)
• Camera for those great photo ops!
• Pledges

This is a casual event, so no need to dress up, but remember that you will be performing in public so keep that in mind as you choose your attire for the day!

If someone asks how else they might support MYO, direct them to our support page: http://www.indianapolissymphony.org/education/myo/support.aspx or have them contact devoffice@IndianapolisSymphony.org or call 317.231.6761.

Thank you for a great season!!

We are celebrating the end of a fantastic season!!  What happens now? 

Returning MYO members will receive their orchestra assignments by mail for 2012-2013 in just a few days.

We are in the process of conducting new applicant interviews and will finalize the full roster in June. 

Join us for the All Orchestra picnic on June 3.
Location: Garfield Park at the pagoda
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Bring: Any meat you wish to have grilled and one of the following to share:

• If your last name begins with A, B, C, D, E, or F: drinks
• If your last name begins with G, H, I, J, K, L, or M: side dish or chips
• If your last name begins with N, O, P, Q, R, S, or T: dessert
• If your last name begins with U, V, W, X, Y, or Z: condiments, hotdog or hamburger buns

New This Year: Chili-cookoff - come during the first hour to vote for your favorite!  Enjoy samples from the finest MYO chefs including reigning ISO chili-cookoff champion, Betty Perry, MYO instructor and parent, Alex Bottoms, and other super-secret contenders! 

No MYO Rehearsals Saturday October 1st!

There will be no MYO rehearsals Saturday, October 1st

MYO is hosting a Play-a-thon

Come support your fellow MYO members
Anytime between 9 AM and 5 PM
At the Broad Ripple McDonald's
1020 Broad Ripple Ave