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Intermezzo String Orchestra

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Musicians are expected to arrive and be prepared to rehearse 15 minutes prior to start time.

FALL QUARTER 2025 DETAILS

Rehearsals Fall Quarter Dates
Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18
There is no rehearsal on 11/11 (Veteran’s Day).
Rehearsal Location Drop Off/ Pick Up
Overlake Christian Church Plan on prompt drop off and pick up to
9900 Willows Rd NE avoid congestion.
Redmond, WA 98052
Retreat Location  Time & Date
Odle Middle School Saturday, October 11
502 143rd Ave NE 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bellevue, WA 98007
Concert Time & Date
Bastyr University Chapel Saturday, November 22 @ 7:00 pm
14500 Juanita Dr NE Call times and more will be posted
Kenmore, WA 98028 below in October.

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!

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR LAST REHEARSAL BEFORE THE CONCERT

Students who miss the final Tuesday night rehearsal before a concert (regardless of the first or second absence) may be required to submit a video recording of the seating audition excerpts (posted on the Intermezzo page of the BYSO website) in order to be deemed eligible to participate in the concert. If a test is required, the student must submit it no later than 11:59 PM Thursday evening. Mrs. Hellekson will review the submissions Friday morning and notify the student and parents of the results. Failure to submit a video may result in the student being disqualified from playing in the concert.
For more details about the absence policy, please see the BYSO Student Handbook.

About

Intermezzo String Orchestra is an intermediate entry-level ensemble for strings. This ensemble is designed for progressing students who have 2-3 years of experience on their instrument and some prior orchestra experience.

Conductor: Stephanie Hellekson

Stephanie Hellekson holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Puget Sound. She has taught in Tacoma Public Schools, Bethel School District, Peninsula Youth Symphony, private violin in the Seattle area and is currently the orchestra director at TOPS K-8 in the Seattle Public Schools, where she has taught and grown the program over the last 10 years. Learn more.

Contact Stephanie Hellekson at intermezzo@byso.org

Messages from the Conductor

Congratulations and welcome to Intermezzo 2025-2026!

I am so excited to start making music with you all this season!  Information on violin sections and music is coming soon, so please check back soon.  I look forward to seeing everyone soon at 1st rehearsal and parent info night!

Ms. Stephanie

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