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Overture Ensemble

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Musicians are expected to arrive and be prepared to rehearse 15 minutes prior to start time.

SPRING QUARTER 2025 DETAILS

Rehearsals Spring Quarter Dates
Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, and 5/13
There is no rehearsal on April 7 (Spring Break).
Rehearsal Location Drop Off/ Pick Up
Overlake Christian Church Plan on prompt drop off and pick up to
9900 Willows Rd NE avoid congestion.
Redmond, WA 98052
Retreat  Time & Date
Retreats take place in TBD
Fall and Winter quarters only.
Concert  Time & Date
Meydenbauer Theater Monday, May 19 at 7:00 pm
11100 NE 6th St Call time: 5:15 pm
Bellevue, WA 98004 See more details below.

Student Checklist

  • Bring a music stand
  • Bring a pencil
  • Print your sheet music prior to first rehearsal (using link at top of this page) and bring with you to rehearsal
  • Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of rehearsal to ensure you are in your chair and ready to play at the start of rehearsal
  • Have fun!

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR LAST REHEARSAL BEFORE THE CONCERT

Students who miss the final Tuesday night rehearsal before a concert may be required to submit a video recording of the seating audition excerpts (posted on the Overture page of the BYSO website) in order to be deemed eligible to participate in the concert.
If a test is required, the student must submit it no later than 11:59 PM Thursday evening. Ms. Linde will review the submissions Friday morning and notify the student and parents of the results. Failure to submit a video may result in the student being disqualified from playing in the concert.
For more details about the absence policy, please see the BYSO Student Handbook.

CONCERT DETAILS | Monday, May 19 @ 7:00 pm

CALL TIME | 5:15 PM
All musicians should arrive promptly 5:15 pm.

DROP OFF & PARKING
Musicians can be dropped off via the garage below the Meydenbauer Center. Parking cannot be reserved ahead of time. Rates are $7.00 for 1 hour, $11.00 for 1-3 hours, and $13 for 3-5 hours. For more details, click HERE to view parking information on the Meydenbauer website.

CONCERT ATTIRE
Be sure to check your ensemble’s concert attire requirements. Students must arrive wearing their concert clothing. They will not have a place to change later.

VOLUNTEERS – WE NEED YOU!
Volunteers will be a vital part of a successful day at Meydenbauer for all of our students. We need volunteers to help the check in process and supporting ensembles during their dress rehearsals. Volunteers have early access to reserve their seats in the hall. Click here to sign up now! 

MEYDENBAUER CONCERT TICKETS
Families of enrolled BYSO students may find the concert ticket link in the weekly newsletter. Community members will be able to purchase tickets on May 1. Reminder: BYSO musicians performing in the concert do not need their own ticket.

About

Overture Ensemble is an intermediate level ensemble of mixed strings and winds. Instrumentation can vary based on enrollment. The typical Overture student has had some private instruction and school ensemble experience and is working to improve technique and ensemble skills.

Conductor: Anna Linde

Anna Linde holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a teaching certificate from Washington State University. She began her career teaching high school band and orchestra at Mountain View High School in the Bay Area of California. There, she established an introductory course to band and orchestra for high school-aged musicians and led award-winning ensembles including the MVHS Chamber Orchestra in their Command Performance at the Pacific Basin Music Festival. Most recently, Ms. Linde taught Junior High and High School Band and Orchestra at Bellevue Christian School, growing the ensembles and participating in local festivals and tours. Ms. Linde is currently teaching K-8th grade music at Holy Family School in Kirkland. Learn more.

Contact Anna Linde at overture@byso.org

Messages from the Conductor

Updated 4-7-2025 – Spring Seating Audition Information

Dear Overture Students,

Ms. Jancola and I have really enjoyed getting to work with you over the first two weeks of spring quarter! Seating auditions for this quarter will take place during rehearsal on Tuesday, April 22. The spots the coaches have selected for you to prepare are listed below. If you have any questions, please email me at musicdirector@byso.org until Ms. Linde is back later this quarter.

Mr. Salvaggio

Violin 1

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Rehearsal 6 – 7
Rehearsal 12 – 13

Appalachian Morning
m. 32 – 41

Farandole
pickup to m. 173 – end

 

Violin 2

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Rehearsal 7 – end of Rehearsal 8

Appalachian Morning
m. 9 – 16

Farandole
pickup to m. 117 – 148

 

Violin 3

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Rehearsal 12 – end of Rehearsal 13

Appalachian Morning
m. 9 – 16

Farandole
pickup to m. 117 – 148

 

Cello

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Rehearsal 2 – Rehearsal 3
Rehearsal 5 – Rehearsal 6
Rehearsal 9 – Rehearsal 10
Rehearsal 10 – Rehearsal 12

Appalachian Morning
m. 8 – 16

Farandole
m. 10-17

 

Flutes
All spots below are from the first flute part.

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Rehearsal 9 – 11
Rehearsal 12 – 15

Appalachian Morning
m. 11 – 19
m. 36 – 40

Farandole
m. 1 – 9
m. 116 – 140
m. 165 – end

 

Oboes

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Rehearsal 8 – 10 (play oboe 1)

Appalachian Morning
m. 35 – 41

Farandole
m. 165 – end

Clarinet

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Clarinet 1: Rehearsal 2 – Rehearsal 3
Clarinet 1: Rehearsal 5 – Rehearsal 6
Clarinet 1: Rehearsal 10 – Rehearsal 11
Clarinet 1: Rehearsal 13 – Rehearsal 16

Clarinet 2: Rehearsal 8 – Rehearsal 8
Clarinet 2: Rehearsal 13 – Rehearsal 14

Appalachian Morning
Clarinet 1: pickup to m. 13 – count 3 of m. 23
Clarinet 2: m. 35 – m. 41

Farandole
Clarinet 1: pickup to m. 117 – m. 132
Clarinet 1: pickup to m. 173 – end of m. 192
Clarinet 2: pickup to m. 117 – m. 132

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