THE CYS WIND SYMPHONY 2019-2020 CONCERT SEASON
| CONCERT DATES | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 15 | 3:30.PM | Winter Concert (IW|WE|WS) |
Cañada College Theater, Redwood City |
| March 1 | 1:00.PM | Festival Concert (IS|WS|AO) |
Cañada College Theater, Redwood City |
|
May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend) | 2:00.PM | Season Finale (WS|AO) | San Mateo Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.) |
Morning Rehearsals; Afternoon Concerts. Please refer to the weekly newsletters for more information. All concerts are free admission.
REQUIRED CONCERT ATTENDANCE
Students and families from all CYS programs are required to attend the following CYS concerts. 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!
| CONCERT DATES | CYS PROGRAM | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 17 |
Senior Orchestra Season Opener | 2:30PM | San Mateo P.A.C. |
| December 8 | Associate & Senior Orchestra | 2:30PM | San Mateo P.A.C. |
| March 15 (CANCELED) |
Senior Orchestra Spring Concert | 2:30PM | San Mateo P.A.C. |
| May 31 |
Senior Orchestra Season Finale | 2:30PM | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts |
|
June 21 (Buen Viaje Concert).* |
Senior Orchestra Tour Preview Concert | 2:30PM | 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 4 (Wed.) |
Seating Audition Recordings DUE by 11:59PM | Email to Carmina@cys.org & Pete@cys.org |
| September 8 | First rehearsal of the season! 9:30-11:15 AM | Almond Elementary School |
| September 8 |
Parent Orientation Meeting | 11:15 AM | Almond Elementary School |
| September 15 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| September 22 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| September 29 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| October 6 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| October 13 (NEW) | Workshops (in place of regular rehearsal) | San Jose State University (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 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
|
December 1 (Thanksgiving Weekend) | NO Rehearsal | Thanksgiving Weekend |
| December 8 |
AO|SO Holiday Concert Required Attendance | 2:30 PM | San Mateo P.A.C. |
| December 8 | EVENING Dress Rehearsal | 7:30-9:30 PM | Almond Elementary School |
|
December 15 (Concert Day) |
IW|WE|WS Winter Concert | Afternoon Rehearsal | 3:30 PM Concert | Cañada College Theater, Redwood City |
|
Dec. 22 & Dec. 29 (Winter Break) | NO rehearsals | Happy Holidays! |
| January 5 | Rehearsal resumes | Almond Elementary School |
| January 12 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| January 19 | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| January 26 (NEW) | Workshops (in place of regular rehearsal) | 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 (Concert Day) |
IS|AO|WS Festival Concert | Morning rehearsal | 1:00 PM 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) | Regular Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
| April 4 - 11 | Season Entrance Auditions (CHANGED TO VIDEO AUDITIONS) | Videos due between this timeframe |
| April 5 (CANCELED) | Workshops (in place of regular rehearsal) | |
| April 12 (Easter) | 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 | Mother's Day |
| May 17 | Dress Rehearsal | Almond Elementary School |
|
May 24 (Concert Day & Memorial Day Weekend) (CANCELED) |
AO|WS Season Finale Concert | Morning Rehearsal | 2:00 PM 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 Senior Dinner | 6:30 PM | Location TBD |
|
June 21 (Father's Day) |
Senior Orchestra Tour Preview Concert | 2:30 PM |
San Mateo P.A.C. Benefit Raffle Prize Drawing |
* Changes made as of September 2019. This schedule supersedes previously published calendars.
Wind Symphony Calendar
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WEEKLY REHEARSALS
Weekly Sunday rehearsals are held from 9:30 - 11:30 AM (be ready to tune at 9:25 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. Percussionists should plan to arrive at at least 30 minutes early to set the percussion. Rehearsal schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the 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 to work with the ensemble. 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 three (3) mandatory workshops designed to provide additional assistance in preparing season repertoire. Workshop schedule is from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Please note the possible different times and locations.
What to bring to rehearsals & workshops:
- Your music. CYS will charge $25 to replace lost music.
- A pencil (always have this ready)
- Mutes, tuners, extra reeds, etc.
- Yellow ID barcode card
REHEARSAL HALL friendly reminders:
- Please put your instrument cases to the sides of the room and neatly out of the walkways and not next to your chairs (even if you sit at the very back of the section). Take only what you need to your seat.
- 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.
