Greater Waterbury Youth Symphony - Season Calendar

 

Debut & Symphonette Orchestras rehearse 10 a.m. - 12 noon

Principal Orchestra rehearses 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Please click here for Performance Opportunity Descriptions.

2011                                                                                                                          2012

September			January
9/8	5:00-8:00  PM – auditions		1/7	Rehearsal
9/10	9:00 AM - 11:30 AM – auditions 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM – auditions		1/14	Rehearsal Open House
9/17	10:00 AM First Rehearsal Parents Meeting-all parents invited!  ** Tuition Due**		1/21	Rehearsal - Mattatuck Museum Winter Concert - Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT - 7:00PM
9/24	Rehearsal Board of Directors Meeting 10:15AM		1/22	Snow Date Winter Concert - Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT -7:00PM
			1/29	NO REHEARSAL Mid Year Auditions
October			February
10/1	Rehearsal		2/4	Rehearsal ** Tuition Due** Solo/Enemble Audition Apps available.
10/8	Rehearsal		2/11	Rehearsal Concerto Competition
10/15	Rehearsal		2/18	Rehearsal
10/22	Rehearsal Concerto Competition Applications Available - Principal Orchestra Only		2/25	Rehearsal
10/29	Rehearsal Halloween Party!
November			March
11/5	Rehearsal		3/3	Rehearsal Solo/Ensemble Audition Applications Due
11/12	Rehearsal Concerto Competition Applications Due		3/10	Rehearsal
11/19	Rehearsal		3/17	Rehearsal Solo & Ensemble Auditions after rehearsal Senior Scholarship Applications Available
11/26	NO REHEARSAL - Thanksgiving		3/24	Rehearsal
			3/31	Rehearsal
December			April
12/3	Rehearsal Program Ads Due		4/7	NO REHEARSAL - EASTER
12/10	Rehearsal		4/14	Rehearsal
12/17	Rehearsal		4/15	Solo & Ensemble Concert@Mattatuck Museum  2:00PM
12/24	NO REHEARSAL - Winter Break		4/21	Rehearsal Program Ads Due
			4/28	Rehearsal Senior Scholarship Applications Due
			May
			5/5	Rehearsal
			5/12	Rehearsal
			5/19	Rehearsal
			5/26	NO REHEARSAL - Memorial Day
			June
			6/2	Final Rehearsal - Mattatuck Museum
			6/3	Final Concert- Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT - 3:00PM

 All rehearsals are at Kennedy High School unless otherwise noted.

 **TIMES & LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION OR CHANGES**

* Musicians must arrive 15 minutes early and be in their seats ready to play at 10 am.
* Musicians must have a portable music stand, a sharpened pencil, and their music at every
   rehearsal.
* The Monthly newsletter and website will contain any schedule or location changes

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Greater Waterbury Youth Symphony

 Performance Opportunity Descriptions

GWYS has numerous performance opportunities throughout the season, some by the entire organization, some by individual groups.  Below is a description of the various performances.  Specific dates are noted on the calendar for the year.  Musicians are expected to be in full black & white concert attire for each performance.

GWYS Concerts – January & May/June – These concerts are for the entire organization to showcase their season’s work to the families and communities.  All 3 orchestras and chamber groups perform at these concerts.  The concert will be located in one of the communities we draw from and tickets are sold for these performances.

Chamber Performances – Chamber Groups are musicians selected by their interest and group instrumentation.  These small groups meet weekly prior to the GWYS rehearsal and are self-driven.  These groups perform at various venues throughout the season.  They have been featured at Waterbury Symphony Orchestra concerts, Barnes & Noble, and the Museum concert.  Advanced musicians wishing to participate must understand the commitment to these extra performances.  There is a nominal fee for participants. 

Mattatuck Museum Concert – April – This concert gives an opportunity for all musicians to showcase their individual talent, an alternate instrument, prepare solo material, and perform in a different musical environment.   It is a free performance at the museum, open to the public.  Any musician of any age and experience level may audition on any instrument in the Spring.  Musicians must have their selection prepared, bring accompaniment if needed, and will be selected by the musical staff after auditions. 

Concerto Competition- The spring concert will feature a soloist performing a concerto, supported by the Principal Orchestra.  Auditions will be held according to the calendar.  Those auditioning will have submitted an application and had it approved.  They are required to provide their own accompaniment.   See the Concerto Competition Guidelines for more details. Click here to download an application.