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.

2008

2009

September			January
9/11	5:00-8:00  PM – auditions		1/3	NO Rehearsal - Winter Break
9/13	9:00 AM - 11:30 AM – auditions 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM – auditions		1/10	Rehearsal
9/20	10:00 AM First Rehearsal 10:15 AM Parents' Meeting  *** TUITION DUE ***		1/17	Rehearsal Open House Concerto Competition Applications due back
9/27	9:00AM Chambers 10:00AM Rehearsal		1/24	Rehearsal @ Rotella School Winter Concert - 7:00PM Rotella School, Waterbury, CT Snow Date - 1/25
			1/31	NO Rehearsal - Mid-year Auditions
October			February
10/4	Rehearsal		2/7	REHEARSAL Applications for Solo & Ensemble Concert Available *** TUITION DUE ***
10/11	Rehearsal		2/14	Rehearsal Concerto Competition Auditions
10/18	Rehearsal		2/21	Rehearsal
10/25	Rehearsal - Halloween Party		2/28	Rehearsal
November			March
11/1	Rehearsal		3/7	Rehearsal
11/8	Rehearsal		3/14	Rehearsal
11/15	Rehearsal		3/21	Rehearsal Solo & Ensemble Auditions after rehearsal Sr. Scholarship Applications Available
11/22	Rehearsal		3/28	NO REHEARSAL - Easter
11/29	NO Rehearsal  - Thanksgiving		3/29	Rehearsal
December			April
12/6	Rehearsal **Program Ads / $ Due**		4/4	Rehearsal
12/13	Rehearsal		4/11	NO Rehearsal - Easter
12/20	Rehearsal Concerto Competition Applications go out		4/18	Rehearsal
12/27	NO Rehearsal - Winter Break		4/19	Solo & Ensemble Concert@Mattatuck Museum 1:00PM
			4/25	Rehearsal  **Program Ads / $ Due** Sr. Scholarship Applications Due
			May
			5/2	Rehearsal
			5/9	Rehearsal
			5/16	Final Rehearsal @ Rotella School
			5/17	Season Finale Concert 2:00 P.M. Rotella School , Waterbury, CT

 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 concert attire for each performance.

GWYS Concerts – January & May – These concerts are for the entire organization to showcase to the families and communities the season’s work.  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 is a free performance at the museum, open to the public, which features our Chamber Musicians as well as any selected soloists or small ensembles.  Any musician of any age and experience level may audition on any instrument in early March.  Musicians must have their selection prepared, bring accompaniment if needed, and will be selected by the musical staff after auditions.  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.  

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, with those auditioning submitting an application and providing their own accompaniment.