3/12 No rehearsal - Spring Break - Daylight saving time begins at 2:00 A.M.
3/19 BAYS rehearsal resumes for all three groups
Symphony Orchestra (strings only) will perform Arensky: Variations on a Theme by Tchaikowsky at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. For details click HERE.
At Westbrook, Symphony woodwinds/brass/percussion will have a special rehearsal with Mr. Ben Manis from Rice University - Shepherd School of Music conducting 12:45-3:30.
3/25 Auditions for 2017-18 season
Alternate audition day requests can be scheduled. Prep and String Orchestra students wishing to move up should complete the 2017-18 application process online, then send Mrs. D a request for a move-up audition appointment to:
There was a change in board members this past February and Bobby Marshall was elected to serve as BAYS President. Currently, we have an open volunteer position on the BAYS board for the 1st vice President.
BAYS families are invited to attend the Galveston Symphony Orchestra concerts for free. RSVP for free tickets no later than the Thursday before each concert to Alice O'Quin at: aliceoquin@gmail.com. Click HERE for the GSO concert dates.
Students and parents shall be familiar with the policies in the Member Handbook.
Orchestral Etiquette: As a courtesy to all concertgoers, please refrain from watching your child's performance through a screen on a smart device or camera while seated in the audience as this is distracting and blocks the view. Instead, please set up recording equipment at the back of the concert hall or purchase a professional recording for a nominal fee by Heirloom Recordings.
Heirloom Recordings: All BAYS concerts are available for purchase. CD's $15; season $35 (three concerts); two concerts only $25. DVD's $20; season $45 (three concerts); two concerts $35. All recordings will be delivered in 3-4 weeks following the concert. Payments are also accepted via PayPal to: HeirloomRecordings@MSN.com.
Congratulations to our Concerto Competition winners!
Our 1st place winners are: Jolie Jackson on violin for String level and Michael Snook on cello for Symphony level.
Both winners will receive a trophy and perform their solo at the season finale concert. Our 2nd place winners are: Isaac Pan on violin for String level and Nathaniel Brown on oboe for Symphony level.
Both will receive a trophy and be recognized at the season finale concert. To view a list of all finalists and past winners please visit BAYS website HERE.
