Letter from Kaiser (9/25)
Hello Camerata Vivace!
As we packed up strings rehearsal I loved overhearing little snippets from the evening: “I really liked that new seating”, “I know exactly what I need to practice”, and even “wait, how was that different from regular rehearsal?”.
Adaptability is the name of the game. Ask any musician who frequently plays in different venues, concert halls, or even just different locations around the world and they all say the first thing they figure out is how to adapt to the new situation. You did just that!
“A Powerful Cultural Aesthetic: Adaptability” – Ya’qub Shabazz
Winds, Brass, and Percussion: I heard great things from your peers and coaches about sectionals. I hope you felt more unified as a section in creating your sound. I cannot wait to hear the efforts of your work when we are combined together again next rehearsal! The strings said it best: they missed having you in rehearsal more than they realized!
GTCYS 10:
It’s time for seating auditions! Seating auditions allow each of you to set and work towards a small goal within the season. Seating auditions will happen again later in the year, so nothing in permanent. There is always something to be learned from any spot in the orchestra, so enjoy the process!
Here are your excerpts: CV Winds and String Audition Excerpts – Fall 2025
Chamber Music:
Don’t forget to sign up! Our incredible coach is Patty Ryan, who’s bio can be found here!
- CV – Patty Ryan
This is a huge opportunity and is conveniently right before rehearsals. Use the QR code link or click here!
Meet the Section!
Our wonderful clarinets (Katherine, Lola, Oliver, Alex, Zayna, Rohn) are the first to be featured! Kaiser’s first instrument ever was the clarinet (shoutout 6th grade beginner band in Duluth, MN).
(Email me the first instrument you ever played for a little prize at rehearsal next week)
Have fun practicing!
Kaiser
“The piano ain’t got no wrong notes” – Thelonious Monk