AYPO Rehearsals Monday, Nov. 19

"Music in Motion" [Flier]

American Youth Concert Orchestra with Conductor J.D. Anderson

American Youth Symphonic Orchestra with Conductor Carl J. Bianchi

Friday, November 30, 8:00 p.m.

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia

PROGRAM (AYCO):

Bellini: "Sinfonia" from Norma

Tchaikovsky arr. Isaac: Selections from The Nutcracker Suites 1 & 2

Luigini arr. Isaac: Ballet Égyptien

Rimsky-Korsakov: Fandango & Alborada

Hardiman arr. Moore: Music from The Lord of the Dance

PROGRAM (AYSO):

Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9

Debussy: "Fêtes" from Nocturnes

Ravel: Alborada del Gracioso

Saint-Saëns: "Danse Bacchanale" from Samson and Delilah

CONCERT TICKETS: Free for AYPO Musicians | Free for Music Teachers

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Rehearsals: Monday, Nov. 19
Report Absence 703-642-5480, manager@aypo.org

Include instrument, orchestra, and name (please spell out last name).

Please remember that the entire rehearsal and concert schedule for the season is listed on the AYPO website under the "Members" tab.

Percussion Ensemble: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Kilmer MS, band room

AYP: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Longfellow MS, cafeteria **use entrance 12**
[Download Music for Concert 2]

Rehearsal Order: Bernstein, Copland, Gershwin, Barber

AYSO: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Kilmer MS, cafeteria
[Listen to Audio Clips for Concert 1]
Sectionals 7:00 p.m. - Break

Violin I: orchestra room

Violin II: room A102

Viola: room A104

Cello: room A113

Bass: chorus room

Winds, Brass, Harp: cafeteria

Break - 9:30 p.m.: Full Orchestra in cafeteria

AYCO: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Kilmer MS, lecture hall

Rehearsal Order: Nutcracker, Poet & Peasant, Norma, Lord of the Dance, Fandango & Alborada

AYSE: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Langley HS, hertzler hall

AYP Musicians

There are space issues at Langley High School causing AYP rehearsals with Mr. Spalding to take place at Longfellow Middle School four more times this season at the regular time 7:00-9:30 p.m. Please mark your calendars:

Monday, November 19
Monday, December 3
Monday, December 17
Monday, February 25

NOTE: this does NOT affect AYSE musicians. AYSE rehearsals with Mrs. Cahn remain as scheduled at Langley HS in hertzler hall (see: Season Schedule).

Upcoming Dress Rehearsals

AYSO at Schlesinger Concert Hall

DRESS REHEARSAL Monday, Nov. 26, 7:00-9:30 p.m. (arrive by 6:30-6:45 p.m. to park* and be on stage by 7:00 p.m.)
CONCERT Friday, Nov. 30, 8:00 p.m. (arrive by 7:30 p.m. to store instruments backstage and find seat in concert hall)
IMPORTANT: before the concert begins on Nov. 30th, AYSO musicians will be seated in a designated section of the concert hall to watch AYCO perform. When another orchestra is performing, it is expected that musicians attend the entirety of the concert to learn, show support, and be courteous to the performing musicians.

AYCO at Schlesinger Concert Hall

NO rehearsal on Monday, Nov. 26
DRESS REHEARSAL Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m.(arrive by 6:30-6:45 p.m. to park* and be on stage by 7:00 p.m.)
CONCERT Friday, Nov. 30, 8:00 p.m. (arrive by 5:45-6:00 p.m. to park* and be on stage by 6:15 p.m. for sound check)
IMPORTANT: after performing on Nov. 30th, AYCO musicians will be seated in a designated section of the concert hall to watch AYSO perform. When another orchestra is performing, it is expected that musicians stay for the entirety of the concert to learn, show support, and be courteous to the performing musicians.

AYSE at Vienna Presbyterian Church

DRESS REHEARSAL Monday, Dec. 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (arrive by 6:30-6:45 p.m. to park and be on stage by 7:00 p.m.)
CONCERT Friday, Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m. (arrive by 4:45-5:00 p.m. to park and be on stage by 5:15 p.m. for sound check)

*Schlesinger charges $1 per hour to park in the concert hall garage on Beauregard St. [Details]

Absence Hotline

If you are reporting an absence, please use the Absence Hotline (703-642-5480) and not the main office number. Absence reports that are emailed (manager@aypo.org) will be noted until 4:00 p.m. the day of a rehearsal, at which time staff members must travel to the rehearsal sites. Absences emailed after 4:00 p.m. will be received the next business day.

Absence Hotline:

Dial 703-642-5480
Follow prompt to choose AYSE, AYCO, AYSO, or AYP
Leave a voicemail with the first and last name of the musician (spell last name), instrument, and reason for absence.

Senior Regional Orchestra

Did you make it into Senior Regional Orchestra this year? Let us know! We would like to have a complete list on the Names of Note page and for the springtime print newsletter. When submitting information to outreach@aypo.org please use the following format:

First and Last Name of Musician:
Orchestra:
Instrument (and title if applicable):
Competition/Scholarship/Event Name: Senior Regional Orchestra
Details:

[Submit Information]

AYPO Welcomes New General Manager, Eric Schnobrick!

Eric Schnobrick starts as General Manager on Monday, November 19, and plans to visit all orchestra rehearsals, along with Assistant General Manager Alison Lowell. Feel free to introduce yourselves to our newest team member!

In 2002 Eric earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the State University of New York College at Fredonia. In 2006, he earned two Master of Music degrees in Accompanying and in Opera Coaching from Florida State University. Since graduating, Eric has been Assistant Conductor for the Fort Worth Opera and the New National Theatre YAP (Tokyo), Interim Assistant Chorus Master/Conductor for the Palm Beach Opera (Florida), Staff Conductor/Coach/Accompanist for the Seagle Music Colony (New York), Resident Artist Coach/Accompanist for the Minnesota Opera, Artistic Events and Music Manager at Glimmerglass Festival (New York), and Accompanist for the Alexandria Choral Society (Virginia). Before relocating to the Washington, D.C. area, Eric spent five seasons working for the Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, New York. His years as the Artistic Events and Music Manager provided extensive experience working with people throughout the festival family, including the artists, orchestra, patrons and donors, stage managers, A/V crews, and front of house staff. He planned events and performances, organized and managed auditions to find the required artists, and coordinated the rehearsals necessary to make those performances successful.

AYP Parent Boosters

Monday, November 19, 7:00 p.m., Longfellow Middle School, Rm 134 (entrance 12)

You are invited to an informal get-together sponsored by the AYP Parent Booster group on Monday, Nov. 19, 7:00 p.m. at Longfellow MS, room 134 (entrance 12). This is the same location as orchestra rehearsal that evening. Come and meet other parents of AYP musicians!

Music Buddies Program
Returning Mentor Training Session

Monday, Nov. 19, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Langley HS

Mandatory for all returning mentors!
Bring: your instrument and mentor folder.
Discussing: matching mentors with students and assessing the student's abilities/skills.
Food will not be provided at the sessions; please eat dinner ahead of time or in between the session and orchestra rehearsal.
AYP musicians have orchestra rehearsal at Longfellow MS on Nov. 19; however, the mentor session will remain at Langley HS since Mrs. Cahn is the conductor for String Ensemble at that location. Mentors must have transportation in between the two schools [carpool list].
The session ends at 6:30 p.m. giving AYCO/AYSO mentors time to travel to Kilmer MS for orchestra rehearsals. Parent volunteers at Kilmer will be aware that mentors are traveling from Langley HS and might be late if there are traffic issues.

[Mentor Portal]

Join AYPO at Barnes & Noble!

Wednesday, December 12, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

AYPO is hosting a book fair fundraiser at Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, December 12, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Barnes & Noble store at 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive in Fairfax. Do your holiday shopping and support all of the great AYPO programs! Bring your friends so that they can hear the students perform and learn more about AYPO!

AYPO musicians will be needed to perform for B&N customers. Volunteers are also needed to do face painting, assist in crafting activities with children, wrap gifts, and assist as needed. AYPO will sign for service hours for student volunteers. Musicians may perform solos or play in small ensembles. Space is limited, so ensembles will be limited to 5 musicians or fewer, and there will be no piano available. Students from any of the AYPO orchestras may perform. Musicians may volunteer at www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CAEAC28A75-aypo1.

Visit, volunteer, shop, and enjoy the holiday activities! If you can't make it on December 12, you can shop online Dec. 12-17 using the Bookfair ID 10814960 at checkout. Please contact Eva Ngai at eva.ngai@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Names of Note

2012-13 Musician Accomplishments

From competitions to scholarships, we want to hear all about it! AYPO has a special page on the website that shares your accomplishments: Names of Note! Some of the major competitions are even included in the spring print edition of the Vivace Newsletter. When submitting information please use the following format:

First and Last Name of Musician:
Orchestra:
Instrument (and title if applicable):
Competition/Scholarship/Event Name:
Details:

[Submit Information for Names of Note]

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