- Spring Quarter music links will be emailed to all enrolled students at 4:00 pm on March 19, 2026 in the weekly newsletter. Email admin@byso.org with any questions.
- 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.
SPRING QUARTER 2026 DETAILS
| Rehearsals | Spring Quarter Dates |
| Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm | 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, and 5/12 |
| There is no rehearsal on 4/7 for Spring Break. | |
| 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 |
| Retreats take place in Fall & | No retreat in Spring quarter. |
| Winter Quarter. | |
| Concert | Time & Date |
| Bastyr University Chapel | Saturday, May 16 @ 3:00 pm |
| 14500 Juanita Dr NE, | Call times and more will be posted |
| Kenmore, WA 98028 | as the concerts get closer. |
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.
