Congratulations to our ten Concerto Competition finalists on their stellar performances this past Saturday night! Their hard work and attention to detail did not go unnoticed and made the final decisions by the judges a challenge.
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.
Announcements
Important dates coming up on our season calendar:
2/24 Friday rehearsal at Westbrook. This is the final rehearsal for the 2/26 concert!
5:45-7:30 Symphony (set up and tuning at 5:30)
6:15-7:30 String (set up and tuning at 6:00)
6:15-7:30 Preparatory (set up and tuning at 6:00)
2/26 Winter Concert (click >HERE< for your arrival time).
3/05 BAYS rehearsal: New music will be distributed this day for the April 30 concert.
General Membership Meeting Notes from Feb. 5, 2017:
Orchestral Etiquette: As a courtesy to all concertgoers, please refrain from watching your child's performance through a screen on a smart device/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.
On 3/19 Symphony Orchestra strings only will perform Arensky: Variations on a Theme by Tchaikowsky at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. The Arensky music will be handed out to the string players on this Friday's rehearsal, 2/24.
On 3/19 at Westbrook, Symphony woodwinds will have a special rehearsal with Tom LeGrand, of the Houston Symphony from 1:00-2:00; Symphony brass and percussion students will rehearse with Ben Manis from 1:00-2:00. For the second half of the rehearsal from 2:00-3:30, wind/brass/percussion will combine with Ben Manis conducting.
Message from Trond:
"If you know any clarinet players, please encourage them to contact me at saeverudt@yahoo.com ASAP for a chance to audition early - and, if accepted, participate in the 3/19 clinic with Houston Symphony clarinetist Tom LeGrand!"
Auditions for the 2017-18 season will be held 3/25. NOTE: Alternate audition date requests can be scheduled.
Preparatory and String Orchestra students wishing to move up should complete the 2017-2018 application process online and send Karen Dinardis a request for a move-up audition.
BAYS families are invited to attend the Galveston Symphony Orchestra concerts for free. RSVP for free tickets no later than the Wednesday before each concert to: aliceoquin@gmail.com. Click HERE for the GSO concert dates.
Students and parents shall be familiar with the policies in the Member Handbook.
