Flute Orchestra

Rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Musicians are expected to arrive and be prepared to rehearse 15 minutes prior to start time.

FALL QUARTER 2024 DETAILS

Rehearsals Fall Quarter Dates
Mondays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, & 11/18.
Rehearsal Location Drop Off/ Pick Up
Odle Middle School Plan on prompt drop off and pick up to
502 143rd Ave NE avoid congestion.
Bellevue, WA 98007
Retreat Time & Date
Odle Middle School Saturday, October 12 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
502 143rd Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
Concert Time & Date
Bastyr University Chapel Sunday, November 24 (3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
14500 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore, WA 98028

Student Checklist

  • Bring a music stand
  • Bring a pencil
  • 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!

About

Flute Orchestra is an advanced ensemble for flutes. Flute Orchestra consists of BYSO flutists who were placed at the Philharmonia level after auditioning. Because orchestras need only a few flutes at a time, some of these students may take turns playing in Philharmonia during the year while also practicing and performing in the Flute Orchestra ensemble. The typical Flute Orchestra student has had several years of private instruction and substantial ensemble experience and is highly skilled on his or her instrument.

Flute Orchestra students prepare challenging music encompassing the entire flute family: piccolo, traditional C flute, alto, and bass. Flute Orchestra is a dynamic group where students can develop ensemble and specific flute-related skills in an enjoyable and rewarding setting. Past works performed include Camuglia’s La Danse de la Nuit, De Bosismortier’s Concerto in A for Five Flutes, and Bozza’s Jour d’été à la Montagne.

Recent Flute Orchestra Performance

Conductor: Dr. Sandra Saathoff

Dr. Sandra Saathoff is a freelance flutist, clinician, and principal flute of the Seattle Philharmonic. She helped launch a nonprofit organization, Silver Flight Ensembles and Foundation, dedicated to helping student flutists, and currently conducts the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra's flute ensemble. A published author and music arranger, she has also performed and taught throughout the United States and Europe. Dr. Saathoff has served as Assistant Program Chair, Secretary, Convention Manager, and on the Long-Range Strategic Planning Committee for the National Flute Association; as well as President, VP, and Newsletter Editor for the Seattle Flute Society. Learn more.

Contact Dr. Sandra Saathoff at flutes@byso.org

Messages from the Conductor

Thanks to all who auditioned!

Wow!  Thanks to everyone who prepared an audition for BYSO – we heard over 100 flutists!  Incredible!

We’ll be expanding rotations into the Youth Orchestra this year – so be on the lookout for an email in mid-September with your actual placement/rotation schedule.  (FYI: Everyone accepted into the FO/Phil/Youth level will see their initial placement as Flute Orchestra.)

I’m excited for this new rotation system which will allow more students to experience the Philharmonia and Youth Orchestras throughout the year.

If you have any suggestions as to activities or music you’d like to play – be sure to email me and let me know. We’re busy making plans to make sure the music is compelling and fun.

**Also – if you know of anything which will impact your attendance, please let me know right away so I can plan accordingly.  Thank you for your conscientious scheduling and communication! **

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

I’m looking forward to a fantastic year!

Happy fluting!
Dr. Sandy

 

 

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