1/5/2026
Happy New Year Cadet Students and Families! I hope everyone had a restful break and feeling recharged for an exciting Winter Quarter with BYSO. Tonight we introduced all the new music for the Winter Quarter. Our program features two film scores and an energetic and spritely closer with the Finale from Haydn’s Symphony No. 94!
A few friendly reminders for rehearsals: (1) Please come to each rehearsal with instrument, music, pencil, and a positive attitude! (2) Do your best in sectionals – watch and listen to your coaches when asked, play when asked (and don’t play in between), and (3) make rehearsals fun, safe and welcoming by being respectful towards all individuals and their belongings.
Playlist for ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (coming soon)
Recording for Remember Me from ‘Coco’ https://viewer.jwpepper.com/smc2/?product=10910673E&preview=true
Recording for Haydn Symphony No. 94 https://youtu.be/8B0Vur__wwk?si=5QDfNQyA8tt0342o
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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!
Seating Auditions. 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.
Andrew Kam, Cadet Orchestra Conductor
