4/20/2026
Seating Auditions for Spring Quarter are on Monday 4/27. If your student is absent, they are welcome to email a youtube recording directly to me (cadet@byso.org). All recorded submissions must be submitted before the start of that evening’s rehearsal.
Violin 1
- Meadows Under a Spring Sky, m.24 – 38, q = 144
- Lijiang River Landscape3 – 18 (no repeats), q = 96
- March to the Dragons Lair, 61 – End, q = 120
Violin 2
- Meadows Under a Spring Sky, m.57 – 74, q = 144
- Lijiang River Landscape, m.47 – 63, q = 96
- March to the Dragons Lair, 61 – End, q = 120
Viola
- Meadows Under a Spring Sky, m.49 – 64, q = 144
- Lijiang River Landscape, m.11 – 19, q = 96
- March to the Dragons Lair, m.51 – 63, q = 120
Cello
- Meadows Under a Spring Sky, m.29 – 45, q = 144
- Lijiang River Landscape, m.37 – 54, q = 96
- March to the Dragons Lair, m.19 – 42, q = 120
3/30/2026
Welcome to the spring quarter! The upcoming concert showcases a variety of musical styles while continuing to build on essential string technique and musicianship that will help students in their future orchestral experiences. Meadows Under a Spring Sky introduces cut time, subdivision, and foundational bowing skills in a bright D major setting, while Lijiang River Landscape, adapted from a traditional Chinese folk song, emphasizes expressive phrasing and multicultural awareness. The journey culminates with March to the Dragon’s Lair, an exciting, story‑driven work filled with bold rhythms, dramatic dynamics, and shared melodies that invite every player to be part of an epic adventure.
Important Dates
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4/20: Seating audition announcements
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4/27: Seating auditions (What are seating auditions? See below)
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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.
