- Winter Quarter music was sent out via the newsletter on January 3rd. The newsletter was sent via email to the primary email address we have on file for each enrolled student. To download music, click the following link and enter the password found in that newsletter: Winter Quarter 2025 Music.
- Click here for Conductor’s Messages
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.
WINTER QUARTER 2025 DETAILS
| Rehearsals |
Winter Quarter Dates |
| Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm |
1/7, 1/14, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 |
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There is no rehearsal on 1/21 and 2/18. |
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| 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 |
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| Retreat |
Time & Date |
| Odle Middle School |
Saturday, February 1 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) |
| 502 143rd Ave NE |
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| Bellevue, WA 98007 |
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| Concert |
Time & Date |
| Meydenbauer Theater |
Saturday, March 15 at 3:00 pm |
| 11100 NE 6th St |
Note this change! |
| Bellevue, WA 98004 |
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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.
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
Fall Quarter 2024
*Update* Intermezzo Ensemble Concert Reminders
Hi Fabulous Intermezzo String Players,
An email has been sent to all families that, as an abundance of caution due to weather conditions, rehearsal is cancelled tonight.
Please don’t stress about this news, you are ready for your concert! You have had excellent rehearsals lately – please make sure that you continue to practice your music at home and with your teacher. Particularly any spots that require you to polish up the notes or spots that you will need to look up to get the correct tempo changes. Have the spots with rubato and tempo changes memorized so you can look up! Practice this at home and make sure you run thru your music from start to finish often so you are prepared to play the length of the concert.
Remember that Chloe will walk out (foot shuffle), tune the orchestra, then when I walk out you will stand up. You will stand up again after the final song. We will have about 30 minutes to run our songs, review transition spots, and practice the logistics on Monday (11/25) before the concert.
Also, please note that this cancellation does not impact your attendance and you do not need to send me a video recording. Nor is the cancellation counted against your attendance if you already have 2 absences.
Be safe everyone and can’t wait to see you for the concert!
Ms. Stephanie
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We are one week away from our concert! I am looking forward to your performance. You have worked so hard this quarter and the program sounds beautiful. I wanted to send a few reminders:
- Our concert is on Monday, November 25th, 7:00pm at Bastyr University Chapel
- Your call time is at 6:00pm. This means you arrive to Bastyr University Chapel with your instrument, music, and wearing your concert attire. You will check-in at 6pm.
- Our dress rehearsal begins at 6:15pm on stage. We only have thirty minutes of dress rehearsal, so this will be a time for spot-checks.
- We will exit the stage only if you have to use the bathroom for the 15 minute break before the concert.
- The concert begins promptly at 7:00pm. We are first on the program and will be sharing the concert with Overture.
- Your concert attire is a white shirt or blouse with 3/4 to full-length sleeves, black pants/skirt (knee length or lower), black shoes (and black socks, if applicable). Please do not forget your music and a stand.
