- Winter Quarter music was sent out via the newsletter on January 3rd. The newsletter was sent via email to the primary email address we have on file for each enrolled student. To download music, click the following link and enter the password found in that newsletter: Winter Quarter 2025 Music.
- Click here for Conductor’s Messages
Rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings from 5:00 – 6:15 pm. Musicians are expected to arrive and be prepared to rehearse 15 minutes prior to start time.
WINTER QUARTER 2025 DETAILS
Rehearsals | Winter Quarter Dates |
Mondays from 5:00 – 6:15 pm | 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 |
There is no rehearsal on 1/20 and 2/17. | |
Rehearsal Location | Drop Off/ Pick Up |
Lake Washington High School | Please plan on prompt drop off and pick up to |
12033 NE 80th St | avoid congestion. |
Kirkland, WA 98033 | |
Winter Retreat | Date & Time |
Odle Middle School | Saturday, February 8 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) |
502 143rd Ave NE | |
Bellevue, WA 98007 | |
Winter Concert | Date & Time |
Meydenbauer Theater | Monday, March 17 at 7:00 pm |
11100 NE 6th St | Note this change! |
Bellevue, WA 98004 |
Student Checklist
- Bring a music stand
- Bring a pencil
- Bring a water bottle
- Print your sheet music prior to first rehearsal (using link at top of this page) and bring with you to rehearsal
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of rehearsal to ensure you are in your chair and ready to play at the start of rehearsal
- Have fun!
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR LAST REHEARSAL BEFORE THE CONCERT
About
Cadet String Orchestra is an entry-level orchestra for strings. This BYSO ensemble is open to string players (violin, viola, cello, double bass), who are at least six years old, can read simple music easily, and are comfortable with their instrument. The typical Cadet String Orchestra student may have started the instrument only recently but has developed solid early proficiency and is prepared for the challenges of a large group setting. Students accepted into Cadet String Orchestra typically have been playing the instrument for one to three years.
Cadet String Orchestra is designed to be a young musician’s first group experience. Students receive instruction in following a conductor and playing as an ensemble. Prior orchestra experience is not required.
The repertoire for Cadet String Orchestra is mostly in first position, but it is still challenging, with some knowledge of sharps and flats required. Past works performed include arrangements of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld, and Balmages’s Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song.
Recent Cadet String Ensemble Performance: