BYSO returns as the live orchestra at the Bellevue Family 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Bellevue Downtown Park. Come celebrate with our community and enjoy a live performance by BYSO’s 4th of July Orchestra, which will be Dr. Teresa Metzger Howe’s final performance with BYSO. More information can be found at https://www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/family-4th
We hope to see you there at this free community concert!
Matthew Salvaggio has been chosen to succeed Dr. Teresa Metzger Howe as BYSO’s next Music Director and Youth Symphony Conductor. Mr Salvaggio will oversee BYSO’s Summer Camps this July and conduct our Summer Music Institute. He will assume the role as Music Director on August 1, 2023. To read more about this exciting news please click here!
Registration for our 2023-24 Season Auditions is now open. Auditions will be in-person on August 14, 15, & 19. For those unable to attend these in-person auditions, virtual submissions will be accepted. Please visit https://www.byso.org/enrollment/auditions/ for more information on our audition process and to register today!
Come join us May 21 & 22 at Meydenbauer Center Theatre for our Spring Concert Series! This will be the final series that explores our season theme, “Favorites & Farewells”. More information can be found at https://www.byso.org/concerts/buying-tickets/
There are no BYSO rehearsals this evening in observance of Spring Break. Enjoy your week off and we’ll see you next Monday for some incredible music-making!
BYSO’s Spring Quarter begins tonight. Make sure to check your ensemble page for up to date information regarding rehearsal times and locations. Also – music links were included in last Thursday’s newsletter. See you tonight!
Tickets are now on sale for BYSO’s Winter Concert Series, March 19-20 at Meydenbauer Center Theatre. Come experience BYSO live and in concert as we explore this season’s theme of “Favorites and Farewells”. To learn more and purchase tickets CLICK HERE!
In observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be no rehearsals ON Monday, February 20. Rehearsals will resume on Monday, February 27!
Announcing Dates for BYSO’s Annual Summer Camps.
Summer Strings: July 10 – 14
Summer Symphony: July 17 – 21
Summer Music Institute: July 24 – 28
Registration is now open.
More details can be found HERE.
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Youth and Philharmonia Retreats this Saturday will now take place at:
Overlake Christian Church
9900 Willows Rd NE
Redmonds, WA 98052
Retreat times have not changed. Your ensemble pages have been updated to reflect this change.
We look forward to seeing you all this Saturday!
