9/25/26
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Please try to arrive 10 – 15 minutes prior to rehearsal start time. We start rehearsals promptly at 5:00 pm, so please allow some time for student check-in, unpacking, etc.
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Music stands are provided at our rehearsal site. Please just make sure your student has their instrument (and bow), music and a pencil.
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Attached is a seating chart. It is not a rank order! Each week, leading up to seating auditions, I rotate students through each row. I will not email the seating chart weekly, as it is available when students arrive on site.
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For violinist, the most up-to-date violin part assignment list can be found here: BYSO Cadet Violin Part Assignments Fall 2026.docx
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When your student arrives each week, they can look both at the seating chart and printed nametags on their assigned seats for the week.
Below are some frequently asked questions:
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What happens at retreat and why is it valuable to my student? At retreat, we have extended sectional time with our coaches (it’s also our last sectional for the quarter), and we have double full group rehearsal time. Just as importantly – we have time built in for social activities and team bonding!
What are seating auditions, and are are they required? Seating auditions are optional and take place during Week 5. Auditions are used to determine the following leadership positions: Concertmaster, Assistant Concertmaster, Principals and Assistant Principals for 2nd Violin, Viola and Cello. There is no makeup auditions in order to maintain fairness. If your child plans on being absent and you’d like to send a recording, please do so before the deadline. Please understand consideration is given towards in-person auditions due to the nature of playing live.
