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We would appreciate more help setting up, breaking down, and passing out lunch this Saturday at the Cadet and Debut retreat. High school students are always encouraged to volunteer for school hours. Let us know you can help by signing up on our Volunteer Calendar. Thank you!

Retreats for Cadet and Debut will take place this Saturday, February 8 at Odle Middle School; Cadet 9 am – 12 pm, Debut 9 am – 1 pm. Check your conductor’s notes on your ensemble page for more information.

Please bring your music stand, music, and a pencil. BYSO will provide a light mid-morning snack and pizza lunch. Bring extra snacks if you anticipate a bigger appetite.

Sign up to volunteer.

Philharmonia will rehearse at Interlake High School on February 3 due to a school function at Stevenson.

We are looking for volunteers to help set-up and break-down chairs at rehearsals on Monday nights. Every helping hand is very appreciated. Sign up for one Monday or several! Shifts are usually finished in less than 30 minutes. Sign up on our Volunteer Calendar. Thank you!

Retreats for Premiere and Sinfonia will take place this Saturday, February 1 at Odle Middle School, Premiere 11 am – 4 pm and Sinfonia 9 am – 2 pm. Check your conductor’s notes on your ensemble page to find out what to have prepared for seating auditions.

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

Interested in helping us behind the scenes? Sign up to volunteer at the retreat! Thank you in advance.

 

 

Philharmonia’s rehearsal has been relocated to Odle Middle School tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience.

After a few Mondays off due to snow and the holiday, rehearsals will resume on Monday, January 27. Bellevue School District’s non-student day does not affect BYSO’s rehearsal. See you then!

Today, January 21, is the last day to order BYSO sweatshirts for the season. To place your order, visit the BYSO Shop. No late orders will be accepted.

Sponsor the Eastside’s brilliant young musicians at BYSO’s annual Growing Musicians Garden Party fundraiser event. Taking place on May 9, 2020, about 50 BYSO students will be performing throughout the beautiful Bellevue Botanical Garden for this public event which over 300 people in the local area are expected to attend. BYSO will provide complimentary refreshments and hold activities, including a Cupcake Raffle, in the Education Center.

There are several Garden Party sponsorship opportunities available including event and student ensemble sponsorships. See all Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits and contact Caroline Faflak at development@byso.org for more details.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no rehearsal on Monday, Jan. 20. Make sure to practice and prepare for your next rehearsal on Monday, Jan. 27.