Author: Kevin Vortmann

If you have not been receiving BYSO’s weekly Thursday newsletter, please contact communications@byso.org. The newsletter keeps BYSO families informed about time-sensitive information, details about upcoming events, and opportunities in the area.

Today, Oct. 10, is the last day to order BYSO apparel for the season. Visit the BYSO Shop to order a sweatshirt, t-shirt, or beanie hat. No late orders will be accepted.

Retreats for Premiere and Sinfonia will be held this Saturday, Oct. 12 at Odle Middle School.  Times vary according to ensemble: Sinfonia 9 am – 2 pm, Premiere 11 am – 4 pm. Plan to bring your music stand, music, instrument, and a pencil. BYSO will provide a mid-morning snack and afternoon lunch.

Parents – meet the conductor! Parents are invited for the first 30 minutes of their student’s retreat to ask questions and learn about their conductor’s requirements for the upcoming season.

We are still looking for willing parents or high school students to take some photos at the retreat. No fancy camera is necessary. Sign up on our Volunteer Calendar.

We are looking for helpers to set up and break down rehearsal spaces on Monday evenings. The time commitment is 45 minutes but the task is typically finished quicker. Sign up on our Volunteer Calendar. Thank you!

October is the Month of Giving! If you are a Microsoft or King County employee, this is a fantastic time to donate to an organization you feel passionate about.

For Microsoft employees, donate and choose Microsoft as your company match. Microsoft will match your gift.

For King County employees, visit the Employee Giving Program and enter BYSO’s organization code: 9535. You can donate through an automatic monthly payroll deduction, give a one-time gift, convert vacation hours to a cash donation, and/or be anonymous in your giving while still receiving tax deduction materials.

Thank you in advance for giving the gift of music to our youth. BYSO is a nonprofit organization that depends on the generosity of people like to you to support its mission. All donations are tax-deductible.

Retreats for Cadet & Debut will be held this Saturday at Odle Middle School. Plan to bring your instrument, music, music folder, music stand, and a pencil. BYSO will provide a mid-morning snack and pizza lunch.

Meet the Conductor! Parents – you are invited to stay for the first 30 minutes of the retreat to meet your conductor and hear what they have to say about their expectations and vision for the upcoming season.

See below or check the calendar for specific times:

Cadet: 9 am – 12 pm

Debut: 9 am – 1:00 pm

Tuition for BYSO’s 2019-20 season is due today. Visit the BYSO Shop to pay tuition. Financial assistance is available. Learn more about financial aid and apply.

Retreats for Youth Symphony, Philharmonia, Flute Orchestra, and Flute Choir ensembles will be held this Saturday at Odle Middle School. Plan to bring your instrument, music, music folder, music stand, and a pencil. BYSO will provide a mid-morning snack and pizza lunch.

See below or check the calendar for specific times:

Youth Symphony: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Philharmonia: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Flute Choir: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Flute Orchestra: 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Sign up to help at BYSO’s upcoming Saturday retreats – Sept. 28, Oct. 5, and Oct. 12. Tasks include point-person, set-up, break-down, and lunch help. Shifts average about 1.5 hours. To sign up, visit our Volunteer Calendar and choose your preferred shift. Thank you in advance!

 

 

First rehearsals of the season begin tonight. Also tonight we are holding the first of two parent meetings.

Students, please always plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your rehearsal start time. For rehearsal times and locations, visit our Rehearsal page. Bring your instrument, music stand, and a pencil.

Tonight’s parent meeting will take place at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, starting at 6:45 PM. This meeting will be geared more towards Cadet and Debut parents. We will also hold a second parent meeting at Sammamish High School Performing Arts Center next Monday, September 23 at 6:45 PM. It is encouraged parents come to one of these meetings.