What are you doing with your musical abilities?
My personal philosophy is that we don't sit in class, learning what we learn, playing what we play, in order to hide our talents from others. Music, our music, is meant to be shared! We all get that special thrill when we perform something well for an audience. Students, there are many ways you can perform on your instrument for the community; you are not limited by this list - we can create ensembles, too!
Strolling StringsStrolling Strings is an audition-only performing ensemble for students in grades 7-12, with a program for 6th graders called Junior Strollers. Strollers go into the community and play for all kinds of events. As the name implies, we move around when we play!
Rehearsals are every Tuesday night and there are performances each month. The season lasts from September to May and specific performance dates are distributed monthly. Auditions will be held at the beginning of May. |
Chamber MusicEach year, you will participate in one or more chamber music groups consisting of duets, trios, and/or quartets, as well as a larger group (as many as 12 per group) without a conductor. You also have the opportunity to choose additional groups. We will work on literature to be performed at the WDA festival, which is held in March.
Performing without a conductor is a great skill to learn, and will serve you well. From here, you can form a group that gigs for weddings and other events. The possibilities are endless! |
Youth SymphonyBMSYO is dedicated to providing children through young adult college students with musical experiences and rewards that will last a lifetime.
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