Author: Kevin Vortmann

Congratulations to all BYSO musicians for their phenomenal achievements this weekend at the Holiday Concerts! The concerts were a success! Thank you to all the volunteers- you were all so helpful!

Some BYSO December news:

Fall Concert Video Orders

Fall Concert videos are expected to arrive within the next few weeks. Those who ordered the video as a DVD will receive them in the mail. Those who ordered the video as a digital download will receive a link in their e-mail with download instructions.

Apparel Orders

Apparel orders will be mailed before the holiday break. If you would rather jump into your BYSO gear sooner, let us know at info@byso.org and come by the office to pick your order up.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is multiplying. If you seem to be missing a music stand, folder, instrument blanket, etc. let us know at info@byso.org or stop by our office.

Next Rehearsal: Jan. 7, 2019

There are no more rehearsals this month. Next rehearsal is Monday, January 7, 2019. Good luck with school and have a nice holiday break!

There are several opportunities to hear Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra’s talented young musicians this holiday season. On Sunday, Dec. 2, join our flutists on their Festive Flute Tour as they perform at several Bellevue venues. The tour will eventually lead you to BYSO’s Holiday Concert Series with the Magic of Mistletoe Concert finishing off the evening.

For questions or volunteer opportunities, contact info@byso.org and visit our volunteer calendar. We are especially looking for parent flute tour drivers.

Schedule of Events: Sunday, Dec. 2

Festive Flutes Tour

2:30- 3:15 PM Evergreen Court Retirement Community (semi-private event)

4:00 – 5:00 PM Crossroads Mall, main stage/food court area

5:30 – 6:15 PM Bellevue Botanical Garden, Garden D’Lights

7:30 BYSO’s Holiday Concert Series- Magic of Mistletoe Concert, Newport High School

Holiday Concert Series

Newport High School

3:30 PM Jingle Bell Jubilee: Premiere Orchestra & Cadet String Orchestra

5:00 PM Snowflake Season: Sinfonia & Debut String Orchestra (pre-concert performances in the lobby by Sinfonia Ensembles)

7:30 PM Magic of Mistletoe: Youth Symphony, Philharmonia, Percussion & Flute Ensembles

Tickets can be purchased at the door or through Brown Paper Tickets.

 

Giving Tuesday is a global event celebrating generosity and giving. Something unique about BYSO is that we keep student tuition costs low in order to make music accessible to all youth. As a result, BYSO heavily relies on your generosity. Your gift will help us keep music affordable to all youth and will help us continue to cultivate responsible, skilled, and brilliant young individuals in our community. We truly appreciate your gift of any size. To donate, visit our Support Us page. Another way to give is simply sharing our message to your friends or on social media. Thank you so much for your continued support of youth and music!

Happy Thanksgiving from the BYSO staff! We hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving break. See you at rehearsal on Monday, Nov. 20.

We have several lost and found items in the BYSO office. Items include: music stands, endpin stops, a music folder, a music bag, and a satin cloth.

Visit our office or contact us at info@byso.org to claim your belongings. Your things will be much happier back home with you!

Just a few days left to order your new, snazzy BYSO apparel! Our carefully designed t-shirts and sweatshirts make the perfect gift for your family members, friends, and even yourself! Visit the BYSO Shop for details. Apparel orders are due this Friday, Nov. 9.

 

 

 

We were blown away by the concerts this weekend. BYSO musicians took us on a listening adventure- from lively classical pieces to emotional African American spirituals. Your hard work and talent really are inspiring! Thank you to the music staff for being the best music staff around, the office staff, the Board, and our very willing volunteers. Also a big thank you to our season sponsor, Art of Problem Solving Academy. We cannot wait to get into the holiday season and celebrate our next concert on Dec. 2!

To see snapshots of the concert, view our Facebook page. Pictures will be posted soon and throughout the week!

Remember to order a concert video by Nov. 19 at the BYSO shop page.

Did you leave something at your retreat? We have 4 music stands, a folder with Sinfonia music, and an instrument case’s silk blanket. Contact us at info@byso.org or visit the BYSO office to claim your lost possessions.

Retreats for Premiere and Sinfonia will be held this Saturday, Oct. 13 at Odle Middle School. Times vary according to ensemble: Premiere 9 am-2 pm, Sinfonia 11 am-4 pm.

Bring your lunch, music, music stand, and a pencil. BYSO will provide a mid-morning snack.

Parents- Retreats are the best opportunity of the year to meet the conductor and learn about their philosophy and requirements. The first 30 minutes of both retreats will be dedicated to conductor and parent interaction. We hope to see you there!

Volunteers are needed for setup and breakdown of the event. Please sign up on our volunteer calendar.

Retreats for Debut and Cadet will be held this Saturday, Oct. 6 at Odle Middle School. Times vary according to ensemble: Debut 9 am-1 pm, Cadet 9 am-12 pm.

Bring your music, music stand, and a pencil. BYSO will provide a mid-morning snack. Debut students: bring your lunch!

Parents- Retreats are the best opportunity of the year to meet the conductor and learn about their philosophy and requirements. The first 30 minutes of both retreats will be dedicated to conductor and parent interaction. We hope to see you there!

Volunteers are needed for setup and breakdown of the event. Please sign up on our volunteer calendar.