BYSO was saddened to hear of the passing of Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra’s principal flautist, Kirsten James. Although Kirsten did not work with BYSO directly, she has taught many of our flute students over many years. Our hearts are with Kirsten’s friends and family.
Learn more about Kirsten’s memorial on Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra’s website.
Happy first of the month! Tonight’s rehearsals mark the halfway point of winter quarter. Make sure to check your email and ensemble’s page (located under the Ensemble Tab) for any updates from your director. See you tonight!
For students thinking about college at the University of Washington, there are a few options in regards to playing music. If you would like to continue to play music but not necessarily major in music, Dr. David Rahbee, Director of Orchestral Activities, University of Washington, prepared a short video for students like you. The video also contains a link to the various ensembles at UW. Below is more about the UW Symphony Orchestra:
Have a good weekend! See you all at rehearsal on Monday.
Today, January 25, there will be rehearsals for all ensembles tonight.
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Rehearsals resume this Monday, January 25. Make sure to check your ensemble page (located under the Ensembles tab) and your email for possible updates from your director. Have a musical weekend.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day there will be no rehearsals this Monday, January 18. Remember that tuition for Winter Quarter is due this Sunday, January 17. Pay tuition online or by check, sent to PO Box 3774, Bellevue, WA 98009. Financial aid is available.
Many excellent museums and organizations are hosting virtual events this Monday in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A few of those events are linked below, along with a few articles about Dr. King’s surprising relationship with music.
Free Virtual Events
A Virtual King Day Experience, hosted by Northwest African American Museum (Seattle)
A Virtual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, hosted by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The People’s Holiday, hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Short Reads & Playlists
Songs and the Civil Rights Movement, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Playlist: 10 songs in honor of Dr. King, The Mercury News
The Extraordinary Musical Influences of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., International Musician
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no rehearsal this Monday, January 18. Rehearsals will resume Monday, January 25. Remember that tuition is due this Sunday, January 17. Financial aid is available.
Make sure to be prepared for rehearsal this Monday, January 11. Rehearsal times, Zoom links, music, and more can be found in your Ensemble’s page, located under the Ensembles tab from the menu bar. Directors may also choose to email specific information to their students, so make sure to check your email this weekend and on Monday.
Tuition is due next Sunday, January 17. Financial assistance is available.
Keep in mind that there will be no rehearsal on Mondays January 18 and February 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day. View BYSO’s calendar.
Still uncertain about your ensemble assignment? Fill out this form. Responses may take 1-2 business days.
BYSO had a number of communication problems leading up to the first rehearsal on Monday. If you did not receive your assignment, have not enrolled, or have other issues, please use this form to request assistance. Form is due by noon Friday (Jan. 8).
Tuition for BYSO’s Winter Quarter is due no later than Sunday, January 17. Pay online or send BYSO a check to PO Box 3774, Bellevue, WA 98009.
Financial aid is available now more than ever thanks to generous grantors in our community. Learn more about financial aid.
