Hi families!
Reminder about schedule tomorrow: Party 10-11, NUYCO 11-12:30. Thanks!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
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15 December 2023
holiday party donation
05 December 2023
NUYCO update
Hi families!
CALENDAR
- December 9: 10:30-12 rehearsal; please make it a priority to attend!
- December 16: HOLIDAY PARTY! Wahoo! It is from 10-11; NUYCO will rehearse from 11-12:30. Simply arrive half an hour early and stay half an hour late!
- December 23 and 30: no rehearsal
- January 6: rehearsal begins again
Attached is a flyer for the holiday party. It will be fun! Please donate if you are able, either bringing cash to our donation box on Saturday or paying online here (see specific directions in the email I sent on December 2).
Before 2020, we hosted an annual Recital Night each January. We would really love to restart that tradition in 2024. We need to gauge interest! To read more information and express interest, please check out this form.
As always, please fill out the attendance form to make known any absences. Thanks!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
02 December 2023
NUYCO rehearsal CANCELLED
Rehearsal is cancelled today because of the snow. Be safe, practice lots!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
01 December 2023
Regular NUYCO Rehearsal
Hi families! Hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving.
We're so excited to celebrate the holiday season with you! This year we will have a light brunch during the party. All food will be provided; however, we need your help in order to make this happen! We have a limited budget and are asking for cash donations from those that can help. All donations are welcome, big or small – the more we have donated, the more food we can provide for the kids. Please stop by the table at rehearsal and drop off your donation on either December 2nd or 9th.
We are also doing a candy gift exchange during the party. Please bring your wrapped candy ($3-5 value) to our party on December 16th. The candy can be one large item or several small items put together in one package. Have fun with it - the best ideas are always the things you'd like to receive. Wrap your gift as creatively and wacky as you can imagine. We can't wait to celebrate with you this year!
We have a normal rehearsal tomorrow, 10:30-12:00. As always, please fill out the Attendance Form (linked at the bottom of this email) if you will be absent.
Please read this info about our upcoming Holiday Party from Kathryn Bodrero and our Parent Council.
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We are also doing a candy gift exchange during the party. Please bring your wrapped candy ($3-5 value) to our party on December 16th. The candy can be one large item or several small items put together in one package. Have fun with it - the best ideas are always the things you'd like to receive. Wrap your gift as creatively and wacky as you can imagine. We can't wait to celebrate with you this year!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
09 November 2023
NUYS Job Vacancy Notice
We are searching for a new NUYS manager. Please read over this attachment if you think that might be something you'd be interested in, and send it on to anyone else who might be interested. Thanks!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
08 November 2023
Concert Info
Hi families! Here is everything you should need to know about Concert Day.
Saturday, November 11
Concert Day at Bear River High School (1450 S Main Street, Garland, UT)
Come help us set up at 12 pm if you can. If not...
1:45 - 1:55 combined NUYWE / NUYCO sound check - this means be in the building by 1:30, in the auditorium by 1:40
1:55 - 2:20 NUYCO sound check
2:20 - 2:45 combined NUYS / NUYWE / NUYCO sound check
3:00 concert
Concert Dress
- Boys: white shirt, black pants, black socks, black shoes; non-distracting tie (no bright colors)
- Girls: white shirt, black pants or skirt (skirts should be past the knee), black socks, black shoes
This applies for anyone on stage, including adults.
Concert Expectations
- Be early to everything!
- Please be courteous when unpacking. Leaving items in front of doors is a major hazard. The last thing we want is someone hurt or an instrument damaged because they had to step over your stuff. Keep all doors to the room clear.
- Do not touch any equipment in the orchestra room or back stage. If you use a chair or stand in the orchestra room, please put it back.
- ABSOLUTELY no food or drink in the orchestra room or auditorium. If you are bringing a lunch or snack, make sure it is in a backpack or lunchbox. All food must be consumed on the tiled portion of the hallway (or outside), and make sure you clean up after yourselves. Water bottles filled with water are okay, except during the concert.
- Please do not wander the school. During your down time you are welcome to stay in the orchestra room, quietly sit in the auditorium, sit in the hallway, or enjoy the outdoors if it's not too cold.
- Everyone is expected to be in the auditorium during the concert supporting our amazing Wind Ensemble and Symphony groups.
- Help with cleaning up after the concert.
Attached is a press release for the concert. Please send it to friends and family and invite them to attend!
Saturday, November 18
10:30 am - 12 pm
PSEL
Regular rehearsal - new music!
See you on Saturday at 1:30 at Bear River High School!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
31 October 2023
NUYCO Calendar Events
Hi families, I wanted to clue you into all that is happening the next few weeks in NUYCO!
Saturday, November 4
10:30 am - 12 pm
Rehearsal at PSEL
From 11-11:15, we are combining with NUYS and NUYWE to rehearse our big combined piece, God Bless America. It is super important to have everyone there!
Saturday, November 11
Concert Day at Bear River High School
Come help us set up at 12 pm if you can. If not...
1:45 - 1:55 combined NUYWE / NUYCO sound check - this means be in the building by 1:30, in the auditorium by 1:40
1:55 - 2:20 NUYCO sound check
2:20 - 2:45 combined NUYS / NUYWE / NUYCO sound check
3:00 concert
Concert dress
- Boys: white shirt, black pants, black socks, black shoes; non-distracting tie (no bright colors)
- Girls: white shirt, black pants or skirt (skirts should be past the knee), black socks, black shoes
This applies for anyone on stage, including adults.
Saturday, November 18
10:30 am - 12 pm
PSEL
Regular rehearsal - new music!
Saturday, November 25
NO REHEARSAL - Happy Thanksgiving!
Saturday, December 2, 9, and 16
10:30 am - 12 pm
PSEL
Regular rehearsal
Saturday, December 23, 30
NO REHEARSAL - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Saturday, January 6
10:30 am - 12 pm
PSEL
Regular rehearsal
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
13 October 2023
Rehearsal tomorrow!
Normal NUYCO rehearsal tomorrow, 10:30-12! I still have a boy's duffle bag of clothing and a camo hat from Retreat. I'll bring them to rehearsal and I really hope someone will take them home! :)
If you can't attend, please fill out the attendance form (on our website and linked at the bottom of this email).
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
21 September 2023
Saturday rehearsal
Hi families, see you on Saturday for rehearsal (10:30-12:00) and the Parent Meeting (11:15, will be as short as possible). NUYCO members won't be in the Parent Meeting.
Please bring stands again.
The attendance form, if you will need to miss rehearsal, is available on the website and at the bottom of every email I send.
November 11 is our first concert! It will be at Bear River High School at 3 pm. Sound checks will begin at 12:45, which means NUYCO members will need to be there sometime around 1:30 or 2.
Thank you! Text me if you have any questions!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
16 September 2023
Rehearsal recap
Hi families, what a fun rehearsal we had today!
I know the first few rehearsals can be overwhelming, especially for the brand new members. That's okay. It's normal. :) If your NUYCO member has a private teacher, please ask the teacher to work on the music with your member! And if you don't have a private teacher and would like one (highly recommended), check out our Private Teacher List.
Stands - due to construction on the school, there is only one rack of stands available that will be split between Symphony and Chamber. That is not nearly enough stands for us, so we are asking members to bring their own. It's not ideal, but it is temporary. We will reserve the stands at the school for the larger instruments (basses) and for those who do not have one available. The stands that came today worked out really well, so please keep bringing those!
Remind - I've invited the last remaining few of you to Remind, so you'll find a text that needs a response! Thanks for joining!
Upcoming Events:
Sept. 23rd - Parent Meeting, 11:15 am, @ Promontory. Please attend; lots of information will be shared.
Oct. 6-7 - Overnight retreat at Camp Earley. We will be combining with the Wind Ensemble and as such, we will only be rehearsing our combined collaboration pieces (the Fireworks selections that your members have right now and another piece that will be handed out next week). It's very, very important that we have all of our members there! And it will be SO fun.
Attendance: If your member must miss a rehearsal, please let me know by filling out the attendance form. It's linked here and at the bottom of EVERY email I send.
As always, reach out if you have any questions or concerns! :)
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
15 September 2023
NUYCO rehearsals begin tomorrow!
Hi families!
Hope you are all looking forward to rehearsals starting tomorrow. I know I am!
10:15 am - all NUYCO members should be in the building, warming up
10:30 am - rehearsals begin
12:00 pm - rehearsals end
Stands - due to construction on the school, there is only one rack of stands available that will be split between Symphony and Chamber. That is not nearly enough stands for us, so we are asking members to bring their own. It's not ideal, but it is temporary. We will reserve the stands at the school for the larger instruments (basses) and for those who do not have one available.
Remind - if you haven't already, please join Remind. You can do so by going to www.remind.com/join/nuyco or text @nuyco to 81010. We use this as our Emergency contact system. You must include the @ symbol or it won't work!
Upcoming Events:
Sept. 23rd - Parent Meeting, 11:15 am, @ Promontory. Please attend, lots of information will be shared.
Oct. 6-7 - Overnight retreat at Camp Earley
See you tomorrow! Please contact me if you have any questions.
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
09 September 2023
NUYCO Update
Hello families! I have finally updated my email list for this season. If you received this and think it's a mistake, please reach out! Just a couple of quick things I wanted to cover...
First rehearsal: Saturday, September 16; 10:30 am-12 pm; Promontory School
Parent Meeting: Saturday, September 23; time TBA; Promontory School
Overnight Retreat (more info at Parent Meeting): Friday, October 6 - Saturday, October 7; Camp Earley
Keep recruiting your friends and neighbors! We currently stand at 31 members, which is AWESOME for the beginning of the season. However, we can totally use more. The Wind Ensemble and Youth Symphony are also recruiting!
See you on Saturday!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
08 July 2023
2023-24 NUYCO Registration is Open!
Hello NUYCO Family!
I hope everyone is having a fun and enjoyable summer so far. This email is to let you know that registration for the 2023 - 2024 season is now open. There are lots of exciting details and many changes below, so please read it all!
Important Dates:
July 21st - Concert Competition Registration is Due (due date was extended). We have also decided to open this up to members in NUYCO, NUYWE, and NUYPS. If your member has been working on something "professional", whether with piano or orchestral/symphonic accompaniment, we invite you to sign up for an audition!
August 12st - Concerto Auditions (Time and Location TBD)
August 26th - In-person Auditions @ PSEL
Sept. 16th - First Rehearsal (see time changes below)
Sept. 23rd - Parent Meetings (required for new families; suggested for returning families)
NUYCO will be back to rehearsing on Saturdays; as a result, rehearsal times have changed for most of the groups. We also have a new Chamber conductor, Dr. Ghyas Zeidieh. You can learn a little more about him here. You might notice that the name of our organization has changed from "Northern Utah Youth Symphony and Chamber Orchestra" to "Northern Utah Youth Ensembles." With the addition of the Wind Ensemble and Preparatory Strings, we felt that we needed a name that was more inclusive.
As we approach the new season, we could really use your help getting the word out to your fellow musician friends and encouraging them to audition. If you have younger siblings that play an instrument we would love to have them join one of our younger groups. Here is a general overview of each group (including rehearsal times), with links to their audition page:
Symphony (8:30 am - 11:00 am):
Need at least three years of playing experience on their instrument. As a symphonic group we are always looking for the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, french horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion.
Chamber Orchestra (10:30 am - 12:00 pm):
For students who have had at least two years of playing experiences on a string instrument: violin, viola, cello, bass, harp
Wind Ensemble (11:30 am - 12:30 pm):
For students who have had at least two years of playing experience on a wind/brass/percussion instrument: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion. The Wind Ensemble and Chamber orchestra will collaborate from time to time on full symphonic pieces.
Preparatory Strings (9:00 am - 10:00 am):
For string students (violin, viola, cello, bass, harp) who have had at least 1 year of playing experience. This group focuses a lot on the basics and helps introduce ensemble playing skills.
If you have questions or concerns, please let me know. We can't wait to see most of you in August.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
19 May 2023
Re: Two quick things - NUYCO
Deepest apologies! We are moving at 8 am, NOT 11:30 or 12. Thanks!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
On Fri, May 19, 2023 at 11:36 AM Josie Anderson <chamber@northernutahyouthsymphony.org> wrote:
Hi families!Remember conductor auditions at 10 am tomorrow. We'll have a short party after!We are moving our music library filing from a garage in Perry to a storage unit half a mile away after auditions, about 11:30 or 12. If any of you (adults only) are available to come help, would you please let me know? Thanks!-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director435.452.8173
Two quick things - NUYCO
Hi families!
Remember conductor auditions at 10 am tomorrow. We'll have a short party after!
We are moving our music library filing from a garage in Perry to a storage unit half a mile away after auditions, about 11:30 or 12. If any of you (adults only) are available to come help, would you please let me know? Thanks!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
18 April 2023
Re: rehearsal and other announcements
Of course I forgot something. Here is our publicity poster for this concert, which will also be an Event on Facebook (search Northern Utah Youth Symphony and Chamber Orchestra). Share it with all your friends!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 8:43 AM Josie Anderson <chamber@northernutahyouthsymphony.org> wrote:
Hi Families! Here are a few quick notes.1. Extended rehearsal on Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm. This is our last rehearsal before the concert! Please attend!2. I would love to collect all of the Tour payments and permission slips possible. $40 per member, $20 per adult chaperone. Cash or check preferred, online payment is available here.3. Concert: April 27, 7 pm, Bear River High School. NUYCO sound check starts at 5:40 sharp, which means every NUYCO member needs to be in BRHS, ready to go, instrument out and warmed up, by 5:30. Please arrive at 5:15.4. Rehearsal will continue after the concert in preparation for Tour. Please plan to attend on Thursday, May 4 and Thursday, May 11, 4:30-6:30 pm.5. TOUR! May 12 and 13. We are so excited!6. We have four qualified applicants for our available NUYCO Conductor position. I've invited them to audition for the Board of Directors with our members on SATURDAY, May 20, at 10 AM. I realize this is a new time and well after our season ends, but rehearsals will be returning to Saturdays in the fall. We would like all members who can make themselves available to attend! Each conductor will have 15 minutes to rehearse this concert's animal-themed music with the members. We will have some kind of an end-of-year party afterwards with delicious food. It will be fun and you can scope out our new conductor options!That's it! Send me any questions you have. Thanks!-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director435.452.8173
rehearsal and other announcements
Hi Families! Here are a few quick notes.
1. Extended rehearsal on Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm. This is our last rehearsal before the concert! Please attend!
2. I would love to collect all of the Tour payments and permission slips possible. $40 per member, $20 per adult chaperone. Cash or check preferred, online payment is available here.
3. Concert: April 27, 7 pm, Bear River High School. NUYCO sound check starts at 5:40 sharp, which means every NUYCO member needs to be in BRHS, ready to go, instrument out and warmed up, by 5:30. Please arrive at 5:15.
4. Rehearsal will continue after the concert in preparation for Tour. Please plan to attend on Thursday, May 4 and Thursday, May 11, 4:30-6:30 pm.
5. TOUR! May 12 and 13. We are so excited!
6. We have four qualified applicants for our available NUYCO Conductor position. I've invited them to audition for the Board of Directors with our members on SATURDAY, May 20, at 10 AM. I realize this is a new time and well after our season ends, but rehearsals will be returning to Saturdays in the fall. We would like all members who can make themselves available to attend! Each conductor will have 15 minutes to rehearse this concert's animal-themed music with the members. We will have some kind of an end-of-year party afterwards with delicious food. It will be fun and you can scope out our new conductor options!
That's it! Send me any questions you have. Thanks!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
11 April 2023
rehearsal
Hello!
1. Extended rehearsal on Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm, at Promontory. Fill out the form if you will be absent.
2. Tour Parent Meeting on Thursday, 5:30-6:00 pm, at Promontory. I realize this and rehearsal will not end at the same time. I had already publicized the parent meeting when we extended rehearsal and didn't feel it would be wise to change the time. Please make every effort to attend. In the 30 minutes between the end of the meeting and the end of the rehearsal, you're welcome to pay for Tour, ask me any questions, or listen to the incredible music being rehearsed in the gym!
Thanks! See you on Thursday!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
04 April 2023
rehearsal
Hello families!
1. Rehearsal on Thursday! 4:30-6:30 pm (extended). I will not be there - yay Spring Break - so please let me know if there's anything I can do to help!
2. Mutes - every member needs a mute, and not every family has paid. Please do that ASAP!
3. Tour Parent Meeting - April 13, 5:30-6 pm at Promontory School
4. Volunteers needed - we will need help transporting our percussion to and from our concert in Bear River. If you have a trailer (or any vehicle capable of transporting large equipment) and would be willing to help us, please sign up on the Volunteer Form or let me know. We will need a lot of help!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
07 March 2023
Concert Wrap-Up and Rehearsal
Wow, what a fantastic concert that was! I heard many positive comments. Thank you so much for your dedication!
Now we get to begin our last concert cycle - animal themed! See you on Thursday at 4:30! As always, please let me know if you will be absent. We had pretty spotty attendance November-February because of play rehearsals, so let's give March-April our best attendance possible!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
24 February 2023
Concert Publicity
Hello! Could you all do what you can to publicize our concert to your friends and family?
Here's our Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2wM94RJCW
Here's a poster you can text, email, share, etc.
Let's get as many people there as we can!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
16 February 2023
Concert Schedule
Hey families, here is the concert info!
Saturday, March 4
Concert starts at 3 pm
Ridgeline High School (180 N 300 W Millville, UT 84326)
NUYCO's sound check will begin at 1:40 pm, so it's imperative that each NUYCO member is at Ridgeline by 1:15! Set up starts at 12 pm (would love help, please come if you can), NUYS sound check 12:45, NUYWE 1:20, NUYCO at 1:40, NUYPS at 2:10, doors open at 2:30.
Thanks!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
01 February 2023
Weekly email - please read!
Hi families! Three quick things.
1. Regular rehearsal tomorrow. See you at 4:30.
2. The concert is March 4 at 3 pm at Ridgeline High School in Providence.
3. Please fill out this 30-second form if you haven't already! https://forms.gle/j9PbFmR4htg3Z4raA
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
25 January 2023
Tour Interest Form
Hello families! I need all of you to fill out this form on behalf of your NUYCO member. We are gauging interest for a combined NUYCO & NUYWE (Wind Ensemble) tour in May. Thanks!
19 January 2023
Rehearsal
See you tomorrow, 4:30-6 pm, for our normal rehearsal! We'll have sectionals first and then full rehearsal.
Also...................
Pencil in a NUYCO Tour for May 12-13! Talk to anyone who went last year and you will be SO excited to attend. Lots more information to come. Plans are always subject to change but we are hoping this will work out!
03 January 2023
Back to NUYCO rehearsals!
Hello families, long time no see! We hope you've had a fabulous break!
We are very excited to get back into rehearsals. Hopefully you've all been practicing a lot so we can pick up where we left off, if not farther along, and keep cruising to our March concert!
Our rehearsal on Thursday will be normal - 4:30-6 pm - no sectionals, just full rehearsal. Please let me know if you will be absent!
-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director
435.452.8173
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