Evening Rehearsal and Concert Time!

Hello all!

Just a quick reminder that we have our evening dress rehearsal tomorrow night (concert dress not required!) from 5:30 - 7:00.  This will be our final rehearsal and our only opportunity to run through the entire concert from beginning to end.  Please do your best to be there!

Rehearsal Schedule:

5:00 pm - Doors open

5:30 - Concert Run through. Please have your piece in the following order:

- Song for Japan (just brass)

- Ancient Dances and Airs

- Horn Concerto

- Unfinished Symphony

- Variations on a Shaker Melody

Any extra time will be used to spot-check problematic areas. 

7:00 - Rehearsal ends

7:30 - Doors locked.

Concert (This Saturday @ Logan High)!!! Here is the schedule:

 No Rehearsal in the morning!

4:00 pm - Setup - If you can come this early, we'll appreciate your help.

5:00 - 5:30 pm - NUYS Sound Check on stage (30 minutes can go quick! So please be in your chair and ready to tune by 4:50!!!) Unpack in the band room. 

5:45 - 6:30 pm - NUYCO Sound Check on stage

7:00 pm Concert! Invite friends!

Concert clean up - we will need lots of help!

After the concert,please leave your folders in the big black container in the band room (that's if you want the music for our next concert). 

Saturday morning rehearsals will resume Feb 19th!

Let me know if you have any questions. See you tomorrow!

--

Jayme McKenna | NUYS Managing Director

www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

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Extended rehearsal - NUYCO

Just a friendly reminder - extended rehearsal for NUYCO tomorrow. 9-11 AM. Thanks!

-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director

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Rehearsals and Concert

Lots of important information in this one. Be sure to read through it...

Rehearsal schedule tomorrow:

8:00 - Doors unlock.  I will not be there tomorrow, so we needs lots of help getting chairs and stands set up early. 

8:30 - Combined Rehearsal following concert order which is:

- A Song for Japan - Brass Ensemble (Mrs. Erickson will be gone so we will wait on this)

- Ancient Dances and Airs

- Horn Concerto

- Unfinished Symphony

- Variations on a Shaker Melody

11:00 -Rehearsal End

11:30 - Doors lock

Winds and Brass, feel free to bring homework or a reading book for down times.  Trombones/Tuba, you are welcome to sleep in a little bit and come at 9:00 am. 

Evening Rehearsal - don't forget our extra rehearsal, Thursday, Feb 10th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  This will be our final one before our concert, so please do everything you can to be there for it.  If you can't, fill out the attendance form. 

Concert!!!  - Concert is next Saturday, Feb. 12th, @ Logan High School (162 W 100 S, Logan).  Don't forget to let all your family and friends know.   

Here is the schedule:

No Rehearsal in the morning!

4:00 pm - Setup - If you can come this early, we'll appreciate your help.

5:00 - 5:30 pm - NUYS Sound Check on stage (30 minutes can go quick! So please be in your chair and ready to tune by 4:50!!!) Unpack in the band room. 

5:45 - 6:30 pm - NUYCO Sound Check on stage

7:00 pm Concert begins! 

Concert Attire - Just a friendly reminder...

- Male: Black tux or equivalent suit, white dress shirt, black bow tie, black socks, black shoes. 

- Female: Black dress, formal trouser suit, or blouse & skirt, midriff covered, conservative neckline, skirts & dresses at least tea-length, slits no higher than knee, black stockings, black shoes, accessories & trim in black.

- Black masks (if you are wearing one)

Folders - I will leave the big black box in the band room so you can stick your folders in it after the concert.  Place them standing up so all of them can fit. 

Have an amazing rehearsal tomorrow, and I will see you on Thursday!

--

Jayme McKenna | NUYS Managing Director

www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

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Extended Rehearsal on Saturday! - NUYCO

Hello families! Very important: Extended rehearsal on Saturday, February 5! 9:00-11:00 AM. Two hours. 

We will run through everything but focus on Saturday Night Waltz and Fiddler on the Roof #1, 3, and 5. Focus your practicing there.

Remember, the concert is February 12 at Logan High School! We will start rehearsing at 5:45 PM, so you need to be on the stage ready to go by 5:35.

Thanks! See you at 9! Please, please fill out the attendance form if you will be gone.

-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director

435.452.8173

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This weeks rehearsal

Hello NYUS!

Saturday's Rehearsal: 

8:00 - Doors Unlock

8:30 - Sectionals - usual locations

9:30 - Combined Rehearsal - Mr. Dunn promises to follow rehearsal order this time

Unfinished Symphony

Variations on a Shaker Melody

Ancient Dances and Airs

Mozart Horn Concerto No. 2 with Tanner 

11:00 - Clean up

11:30 - Doors Locked

Concert - Our concert is scheduled for Feb. 12th, @ Logan High School (162 W 100 S, Logan).  

This will be the schedule:

No Rehearsal in the morning!

4:00 pm - Setup - If you can come this early, we'll appreciate your help.

5:00 - 5:30 pm - NUYS Sound Check on stage (30 minutes can go quick! So please be in your chair and ready to tune by 4:50!!!)

5:45 - 6:30 pm - NUYCO Sound Check on stage

7:00 pm Concert! Invite friends!

Extra Rehearsal - Since we will not be having a rehearsal the morning of the concert, we are going to have one on Feb. 10th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Promontory.  This day had the least amount of conflicts with school activities (one school has their musical that night). This rehearsal is crucial, so please be there! 

See you on Saturday!

--

Jayme McKenna | NUYS Managing Director

www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

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NUYCO updates

Hi families! We are quickly approaching our second concert. More about that below! This Saturday is a normal rehearsal, 9:30-11:00. Focus your practicing on Fiddler on the Roof (the movements we didn't work on last week) and Saturday Night Waltz!

CONCERT

Date: Saturday, February 12 (no regular rehearsal at Promontory, just concert)

Location: Logan High School (162 W 100 S, Logan, UT 84321)

Schedule: 

• 4:00 pm - setup (we will undoubtedly need set up and take down volunteers again; stay tuned)
• 5:45-6:30 pm - NUYCO Sound Check on stage. That means be in your seat, warming up, by 5:35!
• 7:00 pm - Concert! Invite your friends and family!

Also, just for interest... Fiddler on the Roof is playing at BYU this weekend! Might be a fun opportunity for your family. https://byutickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=184&linkID=byu&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director

435.452.8173

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www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

This weeks NYUS announcements

Hello NYUS!

Here are your weekly announcements and updates:

Saturday's Rehearsal: 

8:00 - Doors Unlock

8:30 - Sectionals (same spots as last week)

9:30 - Combined Rehearsal

Unfinished Symphony

Variations on a Shaker Melody

Ancient Dances and Airs

Mozart Horn Concerto No. 2 with Tanner 

11:00 - Clean up

11:30 - Doors Locked

Concert - Our concert is scheduled for Feb. 12th, @ Logan High School (162 W 100 S, Logan).  Right now that leaves only three rehearsals left!!  Hoping to schedule another evening dress rehearsal like we did for our first concert, but I'm waiting to hear back from Promontory.   

Here is the schedule for Feb. 12th:

No Rehearsal in the morning!

4:00 pm - Setup - If you can come this early, we'll appreciate your help.

5:00 - 5:30 pm - NUYS Sound Check on stage (30 minutes can go quick! So please be in your chair and ready to tune by 5:10)

5:45 - 6:30 pm - NUYCO Sound Check on stage

7:00 pm Concert! Invite friends!

Recital Night - We were unable to find a free location to host our recital night this year, so we are going to have to postpone. 

Youth Symphony Festival - Thank you to everyone who responded to last week's email. Unfortunately, after I had sent it out we received news that they had raised the price of the entrance fee.  Also, the cost of transportation (bus) has increased dramatically.  Because our group is smaller this year, we simply don't have the funds we normally have to cover these expenses.  For this reason we will have to wait till next year to participate.  

Bring a Friend -  You are our greatest recruiting tool! Don't be afraid to invite your friends to come sit in on a rehearsal and experience what it's like to play in a symphony. You could even offer to give them a wake up call and/or a ride.  Just give me a heads up so I have a chair for them. 

I hope you all have a wonderful rest of the week, and I'll see you on Saturday!

Sincerely,

--

Jayme McKenna | NUYS Managing Director

www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

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Fwd: Rehearsal and Other Exciting News!!

Hello NUYS Family!

There is going to be a lot of important but exciting information in this message so please read through it all.  

Tomorrow's Rehearsal: Same as last week - 

8:00 - Doors Unlock

8:30 - Sectionals (same spots as last week)

9:30 - Combined Rehearsal

Ancient Dances and Airs

Unfinished Symphony

Variations on a Shaker Melody

(Excuse all winds and brass EXCEPT horns and oboes)

Mozart Horn Concerto No. 2 with Tanner Chipman

11:00 - Clean up

11:30 - Doors Locked

Recital Night -

Unfortunately we will be unable to use the tabernacle for our recital night. We are working hard to try to find another venue, but we will have to postpone it for now.  I will let you know when we are able to secure a new location.  We hope to have something arranged for March.  

Concert - 

Our next concert is February 12th @ Logan High.  That only leaves us with 5 rehearsals left!!!!  I will send out more details about the schedule for that day, but it will be similar to our first concert with the performance starting at 7 pm. 

Youth Orchestra Festival -

Now for some exciting news!  We got word that there are tentative plans in motion for the Youth Orchestra Festival at Abravanel Hall to resume this year.  They have scheduled the event for February 28th.  Because this is hosted by the Utah Symphony we are required to follow their COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures. This means that everyone who enters the facility will have to show proof of vaccination or a recent (within 72-hours), negative COVID-19 test. Additionally,  all performers must wear a mask at all times. Winds and Brass may remove their masks only to play but must wear them during long tacets (rests). This has been the policy for every youth performer, every visiting guest artist, every person to enter the stage to appear with the Utah Symphony.  We will provide a bus if we are able to participate. 

In addition to the festival, they are also moving forward with the side-by-side concert with the Utah Symphony, which has been scheduled for May 10th.  Participants will be selected from each youth group that participates in the festival to be given the opportunity to rehearse and perform with a member of the Utah Symphony. They are requiring that anyone who participates in the side-by-side MUST have a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, no exceptions. 

We would like to provide the opportunity for our wonderful musicians to participate in the festival,  but we need to make sure we have the personnel to cover all the parts and still have good balance/blend.  Parents, I need each of you to fill out the following form ASAP! The sooner we know, the sooner we can start making preparations.  Please remember, right now we are just seeing who is available.  This is not definite, yet. 

Festival Availability Form (Parents only)

Phew! I think that is all for now.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  

Have a wonderful day!

--

Jayme McKenna | NUYS Managing Director

www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

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--

Jayme McKenna | NUYS Managing Director

www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

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Rehearsal! - NUYCO

Hello! Normal rehearsal on Saturday. Between today and Saturday, please focus your practicing on American Fiddler's Hoedown and Fiddler on the Roof movements 1-3. Thanks! See you at 9:30!

And as always, please fill out the attendance form if you won't make it!

-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director

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www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org

Rehearsal! Welcome back! NUYCO

Hello NUYCO! It's been a minute. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break. We are so excited to get back into rehearsals!

We will have our normal rehearsal time this Saturday, January 8, 9:30-11:00 AM. One change, however - Maestro will be gone! Haha. So the section specialists are running sectionals for the entire rehearsal instead (with the usual break - your specialist is in charge). Please find your section below and focus your practicing on the spots listed! Come to rehearsal prepared to work hard!

Violin 1

American Fiddler's Hoedown - m. 49-61

Fiddler on the Roof - movement 1, m. 36-59; movement 5, m. 1-24

Saturday Night Waltz - m. 16-33; 44-56

Violin 2

Fiddler on the Roof - Movements 1, 4, and 6

Saturday Night Waltz - sections A-B, D-E, and F-H

Viola

American Fiddler Hoedown - measures 21-29; 29-33; 37-40; 42-49; 56-67; 79-85

Cello

Saturday Night Waltz - divisi section

Fiddler on the Roof - movements 3, 4, and 5

American Fiddler's Hoedown - Melodies

*** Practice slower to get better intonation. Start with one note at a time. If you'd like, look up a drone note on Youtube and practice with that. If the piece is in the key of D, look up a cello drone note D.

Bass

American Fiddler's Hoedown - all transitions from pizzicato to arco; intonation at 56-62

Fiddler on the Roof - intonation in movements 1, 2, 3, and 6 

See you on Saturday! As always, *please* *please* *please* fill out the Attendance Form if you will be absent!

-- Josie Anderson | NUYCO Managing Director

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www.NorthernUtahYouthSymphony.org