THE CYS ASSOCIATE ORCHESTRA 2019-2020 CONCERT SEASON
| CONCERT DATES | TIMES | WHERE |
|---|---|---|
| December 8 |
2:30 PM Concert Morning Rehearsal |
San Mateo P.A.C. Holiday Concert |
| March 1 |
1:00 PM Concert Morning Rehearsal |
Cañada College Theater, Redwood City Festival Concert |
|
May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend) |
2:00 PM Concert Morning Rehearsal |
San Mateo P.A.C. Season Finale |
Morning Rehearsals; Afternoon Concerts. Times vary each concert. All concerts are free admission.
SENIOR ORCHESTRA CONCERTS (REQUIRED ATTENDANCE)
Associate Orchestra members are required to attend the three Senior Orchestra concerts on the below-listed Sundays at 2:30 PM. Attendance will be taken at these concerts: musicians must check in and check out with the attendance coordinators. Be sure to bring your yellow ID barcode card.
Members receive FREE tickets!
| DATES | PROGRAM | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| November 17 | Season Opener Concert | 2:30 PM | San Mateo Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.) |
| March 15 (CANCELED) | Spring Concert | 2:30 PM | San Mateo P.A.C. |
| May 31 | Season Finale Concert | 2:30 PM | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts |
| June 21 * | Tour Preview Concert | 2:30 PM | San Mateo P.A.C. |
* June 21 concert attendance is not required though highly recommended!
2019-20 SEASON - FULL SEASON CALENDAR
| DATES TO REMEMBER | WHAT IS IT? | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| September 8 |
Orientation Meeting (Musicians & Parents) |
11:45am - 12:15pm | Almond Elementary School |
| September 8 | First rehearsal of the season! | Almond Elementary School |
| September 15 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
|
* September 22 (updated 9/2) | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| September 28 (Sat.) | Seating Auditions | Almond Elementary School |
| September 29 | Workshop: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | SJSU Music Bldg. |
| October 6 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
|
* October 13 (Changed from 9/22) | Workshop: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | SJSU Music Bldg. |
| October 20 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| October 27 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| November 3 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| November 10 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| November 17 |
Senior Orchestra Concert | Required Attendance: 2:30 PM | San Mateo P.A.C. |
| November 24 | Dress Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| December 1 | NO Rehearsal | Thanksgiving Weekend |
| December 7 (Sat.) | Associate Orchestra Concerto Competition | Almond Elementary School |
| December 8 |
AO|SO Holiday Concert | Morning Dress Rehearsal 2:30PM Concert | San Mateo P.A.C. |
| Dec. 15, 22, & 29 | No rehearsals | Happy Holidays! |
| January 5 | Rehearsal resumes | Almond Elementary School |
| January 12 | Workshop: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | Location TBD |
| January 19 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| January 26 | Workshop: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | Location TBD |
| February 2 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| February 9 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| February 16 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| February 23 | Dress Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| March 1 |
IS|WS|AO FESTIVAL CONCERT! Early Morning Rehearsal 1:00PM Concert | Cañada College Theater, Redwood City |
| March 8 (CANCELED) | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| March 15 (CANCELED) |
Senior Orchestra Concert | Required Attendance: 2:30 PM | San Mateo P.A.C. |
| March 22 (CANCELED) | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| March 29 (CANCELED) | Workshop: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | |
| April 4 - 11 | Season Auditions (CHANGED TO VIDEO) | Audition videos due between these dates |
| April 5 (CANCELED) | Workshop: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | Location TBD |
| April 12 | NO rehearsal | Easter Sunday |
| April 19 (CANCELED) | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| April 26 (CANCELED) | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| May 3 (CANCELED) | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
|
May 10 (Mother's Day) | REGULAR Rehearsal | Happy Mother's Day |
| May 17 | Dress Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
|
May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend) (CANCELED) |
AO|WS SEASON FINALE CONCERT! Morning Rehearsal | 2:00PM Concert | San Mateo P.A.C. |
| May 31 |
Senior Orchestra Concert | Required Attendance: 2:30 PM | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts |
| May 31 | Graduating Seniors Only - Senior Dinner | 6:00 PM | Location TBD |
|
June 21 (Father's Day) |
Senior Orchestra Tour Preview Concert | 2:30 PM Concert | San Mateo P.A.C. |
* Changes made as of September 2019. This schedule supersedes previously published calendars.
Associate Orchestra Calendar
GOOGLE CALENDAR
Click on the icon to view the Associate Orchestra season calendar. You have the option of importing this calendar to your own personal calendars by clicking on the Google Icon at the bottom right corner of the calendar page.
WEEKLY REHEARSALS
Weekly Sunday rehearsals are held from 12:00 - 2:00 PM (be ready to tune at 11:55 AM) inside the Multipurpose Room at Almond Elementary School, 550 Almond Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022, unless otherwise indicated. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get your instrument out and tuned. We also need the additional help of students and parents to set the rehearsal room each week. Rehearsal schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the Music Director. Please refer to the newsletters and this site provided throughout the season for further details.
REHEARSALS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CONCERT
Attendance at rehearsal one week prior to the concert is mandatory. This is when any extra players arrive and/or or private teachers of the soloists attend to work with the orchestra. Students are not required to wear concert dress for these rehearsals.
CONCERT DAY DRESS REHEARSALS
The rehearsals are an opportunity for the students to become familiar with the acoustics and conquer nerves associated with playing on stage before the actual performance. These rehearsals are crucial for the students to feel comfortable on stage and thus give their best performance at the concert. Students are not required to wear concert dress for these rehearsals. Attendance at dress rehearsals is mandatory.
CONCERT ATTIRE
Option A: Black dress slacks, black long-sleeved collared dress shirt (button-up) with long black tie. Black socks, shined black shoes.
Option B: Black ankle-length dress/skirt/dress slacks with black blouse that cover shoulders. Black socks, stockings, tights, black polished dress shoes.
NOTE: Black shoes (no tennis shoes), black socks/stockings/tights. No shiny or sparkling jewelry, hair ornaments, belts or other accessories. Back, shoulders and midriffs must remain completely covered in all postures.
WORKSHOPS
We will hold six (6) required workshops designed to provide additional assistance in preparing season repertoire. Please note the different times and locations. The workshops consist of sectionals and musicianship directed by professional coaches. Workshop schedule is from 9:00AM - 6:00PM. The first half of the workshop is combined sectionals. Full orchestra resumes from 12:00 - 2:00 PM.
What to bring to rehearsals & workshops:
- Your music. CYS will charge $25 to replace lost music.
- Music stand (important)
- A pencil (always have this ready)
- Extra reeds, strings, mutes, tuners, slide/valve oil, etc.
- Yellow ID barcode card
REHEARSAL HALL friendly reminders:
- Please put your instrument cases to the sides of the room or on stage, neatly out of the walkway and not next to your chairs (even if you sit at the very back of the section). This also applies to winds & brass, take only what you need to your chair.
- Please clean-up after yourselves.
- Let's help keep our rehearsal room clean by picking up little items off the floor (i.e. napkins, pencils, water bottles, etc), even if the item does not belong to you.
- Eat your snacks, sip your drinks outside the rehearsal room and, please, do not make a mess outside.
ASSOCIATE ORCHESTRA CONCERTO COMPETITION
The CYS Associate Orchestra's Concerto Competition is held in early December with the winner(s) appearing with the orchestra in the current season's March or May concert. Complete guidelines and application are listed on the Concerto Competition page.
