In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and the extra love that is in the air, we would like to share our appreciation to all the BYSO musicians, parents, music staff, and the community beyond. Your dedication and support of youth in music is truly inspiring. As Shakespeare has written, “If music be the food of love, play on…”!

All rehearsals are cancelled for Monday, February 11 due to the snow.

All students should actively practice their music this week, listening to recordings where indicated.  Concerts are coming up soon!

Due to the forecast of snow on Friday and Saturday, the Saturday retreats for Cadet and Debut are cancelled.

BYSO follows the Bellevue School District schedule with regard to bad weather – if BSD is closed, so is BYSO.

However, your personal safety is of paramount importance. If you cannot safely travel to a BYSO rehearsal, retreat, or concert, please stay home.

An announcement regarding the Cadet and Debut retreats will be posted on Friday morning.

There will be NO rehearsal for all ensembles today, February 4. All Bellevue School District facilities are closed.

Stay safe and warm!

Are you a Windows, Workgroup or Salesforce guru? The BYSO office is seeking a group of knowledgeable volunteers to help us with our hardware and software maintenance and planning. Times will be flexible. Call or email Trudi Jackson at 425.467.5604 or info@byso.org for more information.

A jacket and shoulder rest were left behind from Premiere’s rehearsal last night. Another quality jacket might have been left from last weekend’s retreat.

There is a variety of other lost items in the office including folders, cello stops, and music stands.

Please contact us at info@byso.org or come by the office to take home your lost possessions.

For new BYSO families and those who did not order in the fall, we are offering half-price season tickets and another opportunity to order BYSO’s 2018-19 sweatshirts.

Half-price season tickets are an exceptional deal. Adults – $25 and Youth/Senior/BYSO Alumni – $15. For more information and to order, visit Season Tickets. Order deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 13.

To order a 2018-19 BYSO sweatshirt, visit our BYSO Shop. Note that sizes run small.  Order deadline is Friday, Jan. 18.

Retreats for Youth Symphony, Philharmonia, & Flute Ensembles will be held this Saturday, Jan. 12 at Odle Middle School. Times vary according to ensemble: Youth 11 am – 4 pm, Philharmonia 9 am – 2 pm, Flute Choir 9 am – 1:30 pm, Flute Orchestra 11 am – 2:30 pm.

Bring your music, music stand, and a pencil. BYSO will provide pizza for lunch.

Check our volunteer calendar to sign up for any available volunteer positions.

Happy New Year and welcome back BYSO musicians! Regular rehearsals begin tonight. Times and locations are just as they were last quarter. Details can be found on the calendar.