Letter from Dan (10/5)
Dear Concertino West, It was great seeing everyone this week! We were able to make significant progress on four of our pieces last night and the details about what to practice are […]
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Equipment Reminders for Students
This is a friendly reminder that students are responsible for bringing any necessary accessories that they may need for rehearsals. This includes bow, strings, rosin, string mutes, rock stop, mouthpieces, […]
Read MoreLetter from Maestro Smith (10/5)
Last night’s rehearsal was exciting and elucidating. It is indeed exciting to hear how far we have already traveled together, and to hear large passages of the first two movements […]
Read MoreLetter from Ms. Mary (10/5)
Hey Philharmonia West, Great first sectional of the year! It was so nice to work on and drill some very instrument-specific passages this week. We will have a full sectional […]
Read MoreLetter from Diane (9/29)
Dear Camerata Con Brio, It was so great to be together at Camp St. Croix this weekend. These photos tell the story of your ability to work together, your creative […]
Read MoreLetter from Tamara (10/2)
We are making steady strides towards becoming performance-ready. Thanks so much to our mentors for their contributions to our progress. Now that you have your seating audition excerpts, I […]
Read MoreLetter from Kaiser (10/2)
Waltz, 2002, Jaune Quick-To-See Smith Thank you for a fun rehearsal of review and introductions! Tonight we played through some Polar Express, Moods Of Mahler (just to sight-read), Snow Chase, […]
Read MoreString Seating Audition Instructions
Dear Concert Orchestra students Best of luck with your upcoming seating auditions! Concert Orchestra strings students will have their seating auditions on Monday, October 19. This document contains your seating audition excerpts […]
Read MoreLetter from Ms. Mary (9/28)
Hey Philharmonia East, Thanks for your hard work at our retreat and at our treat night rehearsal this week. It was fun to join with Sinfonia for our first treat […]
Read MoreLetter from Paxson (9/29)
Happy October, Philharmonic! Last week’s rehearsal was an important step in the process of us getting to know each other, musically speaking. I sensed a heightened desire from you all […]
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