This semester we are fortunate to have Lewis Randall join us on Contra Bassoon and Bassoon. Both instruments are very large and won’t fit in his car. Who could help out by giving Lewis a ride in a vehicle that can accommodate both him and his instruments to and from rehearsals? If you have space for him and his instruments and can pick him up in Chapel Hill UNC or at Arboretum Drive in Chapel Hill please email Lewis Randall directly or email Sissi Schulmeister-Antona. read more about Car ride needed - can you help? »
The Symphony No. 5 in D major/D minor, Op. 107, known as the Reformation, was composed by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy in 1830 in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession. The Confession is a key document of Lutheranism and its Presentation to Emperor Charles V in June 1530 was a momentous event of the Protestant Reformation. This symphony was written for a full orchestra … read more about Mendelssohn-Bartholdy for the November 2017 Concert »
Dear Youth Symphony Students, The following are excerpts for the upcoming leadership auditions for violins, violas, cellos, and bass students for the YS. Leaders need to abide by the attendance policy and set a good example to the other orchestra members with their preparation, posture, and behavior. Please look for an email in your inbox with a Sign-Up Genius link to pick a time for an audition on either August 26th or 27th. Please note that Violin Leaders will rotate… read more about Youth Symphony Leadership Excerpts »
Berlioz, "Roman Carnival Overture": https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8jjupb4SXwCNjNheDJCQ2o3aGM Rimsky-Korsakov, Capriccio Espagnol: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8jjupb4SXwCNTBWYWdoaEs1a1k Mizesko, "Highland Promenade": https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8jjupb4SXwCeGFUT0dSNkhWYVE read more about Scanned parts for May 7 »
Here are links to the parts for all the pieces in our current concert: Mendelssohn: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8jjupb4SXwCWjVQNWY5N21EZWc Kabalevsky: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8jjupb4SXwCdE9fUVdOZXljMHM Verdi: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8jjupb4SXwCSHZkZUZwdVJTMFE Ward: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8jjupb4SXwCdGgxamtTWFBFYm8 Also, here are videos of all the pieces: Mendelssohn: https://youtu.be/o1dBg__wsuo Kabalevsky: https://youtu.be/onIjUnLFmeM Verdi… read more about Links for all pieces »
Here is a folder with parts for Verdi's overture to Nabucco: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8jjupb4SXwCSHZkZUZwdVJTMFE?usp=sharing. Also, here's a recording of the Verdi: https://youtu.be/XHeAB-JbL6k ... and the Wikipedia article on Nabucco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabucco . We are also playing Robert Ward's "Jubilation Overture." Parts will be posted later, but in the meantime here's a recording: https://youtu.be/QIY-Cl18Re4 Robert Ward (1917-2013) was a significant figure in North… read more about Verdi parts and links »
Hi Youth Symphony! As you know, our first concert is this weekend.First, we have rehearsal as usual this Saturday, at 10:15 in Bone Hall as usual (low brass can arrive at 10:45).On Sunday, we first have a dress rehearsal, 1:45-3:00, in Baldwin Auditorium. All symphony members should be present for the full rehearsal. Please be ready to go on time, but don't enter the auditorium before 1:15 as the stage is being set. Enter the building by the lower, "back" doors, nearest Markham Ave., and leave all cases in the "Green… read more about Rehearsal and concert Nov 12-13 »
Hello Youth Symphony! The first concert of the season is coming up on Oct. 13. Please check the list of orchestra members below, for the program, and let me know if there's any mistake! Our rehearsal this Saturday will be in this order: mov.3 mov. 2 break mov. 4 mov. 1 Trombones and tuba can arrive at 10:50… read more about Rehearsal Nov 5 »
Hi everyone! This Saturday's rehearsal will start with the whole Dvorak symphony in order--Movements 1, 2, 3, 4--and then, after a break, working on spots. As you practice, give a listen again to the recording at https://youtu.be/QXAv-NGppFw (I often find it helpful to practice orchestra parts along with a recording!). read more about Rehearsal Oct 29 »
This Saturday we will have sectionals! We'll have an orchestral rehearsal at 10:15 in Bone Hall as usual, and at 11:00 we'll split up into sectionals. The order of the 10:15 rehearsal will be mvt. 2, mvt. 3, mvt. 1; low brass can arrive at 10:35. Sectional locations: Violin 1 upstairs in Room 104 Violin 2 in Room 086 Viola upstairs in Room 102 Cello and Bass in Room 041 Winds, Brass, and Percussion: staying in Bone Thanks! read more about Rehearsal and sectionals Oct 22 »
Hi everybody! Here's the schedule for this Saturday's rehearsal: 10:15. Mov.2 10:45 Mov.3 11:00 Break 11:10 Mov. 1 11:45 Mov.4 By the way, are you getting Youth Symphony emails (like, one with this rehearsal information, sent 10/12)? Are you getting them at your preferred address? You can register an email address for the weekly email announcements at http://eepurl.com/cjoKsv (if you want one removed, just email me). read more about Rehearsal Oct 15 »
Rehearsal schedule Here's the schedule for this Saturday's rehearsal: 10:15 Mov. 3 Low Brass arrive at 10:45 10:45 Mov. 4 11:10 Break 11:20 cont. Mov. 4?-then Mov 1 (depending on how it goes, we may do Mov. 2 during the last 10 Mins.) Practice spots This week, as you practice, please give special attention to the sections that we focused on in sectionals! Find your orchestra section below for a list of those spots: Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello/Bass Winds Also,… read more about Rehearsal Oct 8 »
This Saturday, 9/24, the Duke Youth Symphony will meet at 10:15 in Bone Hall as usual and have a bit of rehearsal before breaking up for sectionals in the rooms below. (Exception: Ms. Livingston will start with the 2nd and 3rd movements, which do not include low brass, so low brass can go straight into a little sectional of their own in room 041 before joining the rest of the winds at 11:05 in Bone.) Mvts. 2 and 3: Bone Hall, 10:15 Sectional rooms (11:05): Violin 1 (104 Violin 2 (041) Viola (103) Cello/Bass (086) WW/Brass/… read more about Rehearsal and sectionals, Sep 24 »
Dear Youth Symphony Students, The following are excerpts for the upcoming leadership auditions for violins, violas, cellos, and bass students for the YS. Leaders should be at all rehearsals and set a good example to the other orchestra members with their preparation, posture, and behavior. Please look for an email in your inbox with a Sign-Up Genius link to pick a time for an audition on either August 27th or 29th. Please note that Violin Leaders will rotate between 1st and 2nd Violin leadership positions… read more about YS Music for Leadership Auditions »
Hello everyone, This Saturday, April 16th, all DYS Violins (1st and 2nd) may audition for the open Leadership chair (in the 2nd violin leadership section). If you would like to audition, use this link to sign up. Here is the rehearsal schedule for Saturday: 10:15-11:00 Berlioz 11:00--11:30 Bruch 11:30-11:40 break 11:40 - Faure On Sunday, April 17th, the Ciompi Quartet is teaching a Masterclass for chamber music groups from DUSS and the Peabody Pre-Conservatory Violin Program, followed by our Honors Recital in Bone… read more about DYS weekly email for April 16th »
Hello everyone, This Saturday, April 9th, there will be a 2nd violin sectional from 9-10:00am in room 041 with Ms. Livingston. PLEASE NOTE Saturday’s rehearsal schedule: 10:15-10:45 All Strings (no Winds or Brass or Percussion) 10:45-11:15 Bruch (FULL ORCHESTRA with soloist) 11:15-11:25 Break (Harp set up) 11:25-11:45 Faure (Full Orchestra) 11:45-12:15 Berlioz (Full Orchestra) Please hole punch your music and put it in a black binder. Please cut and tape your Coda into the Bruch at Letter "F". There will… read more about DYS Weekly email for April 9th »
Hello everyone, I hope you had a good spring break! This Saturday, April 2nd, there will be a viola sectional from 9 -10:00 in room 041 with Ms. Livingston. The rehearsal schedule will be as follows: 10:15 Berlioz (Full Orchestra) 10:50 Bruch 11:20 break 11:30 Faure movement 3 You can download your parts here. Let me know if you have questions or will be absent. Thanks! --Elizabeth read more about DYS Weekly email for April 2nd »
Hi everyone, That was a wonderful concert last Sunday! Congratulations on your excellent performance. This Saturday, March 19th, there will be a Violin 1 sectional from 9-10 in room 041 There are new leader assignments for the May concert. The rehearsal order for Saturday will start with the FULL Orchestra: 1. Hungarian March from Damnation of Faust by Berlioz 2. Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, mov. 1 by Bruch 3. Sicilienne (of Faure’s Pelleas and Melisande) Movement 1 ONLY Download your parts here… read more about DYS Weekly email for March 19 »
Hello everyone, Here is some information for you to help you plan your weekend. Schedule for Saturday, March 12th On Saturday, Violin 2’s will have a sectional with Ms. Livingston from 9-10AM, in room 041. Here’s the rehearsal order for Saturday (in Bone hall): 10:15 Shostakovich 11:00 Mendelssohn 11:30 Marquez Schedule for Sunday, March 13th On Sunday, we will have a shorter “run through” dress rehearsal at Baldwin Hall from 1:45 to 3PM. The concert will be the same day, Sunday, at 6:30PM, but you’ll need to be dressed in… read more about DYS Weekly email for March 12 »
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Dear Orchestra, The pieces are coming along nicely! Please practice the cello concerto with a metronome at 116. Also, keep practicing the Mendelssohn as it was sounding good and we may do it for this concert or possibly for the May concert. I'll make a decision on Saturday. 9-10am Wind and Brass Sectional in room 041 (starting with Shostakovich, then Danzon) If you are not playing on the cello concerto, arrive a little later..about 9:15ish 9-10am Viola sectional w/ Mrs. Shirts in room 104 (please check the… read more about DYS weekly email for March 5 »
Hello everyone, This Saturday, February 27th, we have sectionals at different times (see below). It is crunch time! We only have three more rehearsals before performance day on March 13th. Please be prepared with your parts and please arrange your music in a black binder. Keep listening to the following youtube clips; It will help you see how your part fits in with the orchestra. Sectionals: 9-10am 1st Violin sectional w/ Ms. Livingston in room 041 9-10am Viola sectional w/ Mrs. Shirts in room 104… read more about DYS weekly email for Feb 27 »
Hello everyone, This Saturday, February 20th, there will be a 2nd Violin sectional in room 041 from 9 to 10AM. Here’s Saturday’s rehearsal schedule: 10:15 Shostakovich Cello Concerto 11:00 Mendelssohn 11:30 break 11:40-12:15 Danzon #2 by Marquez Let me know if you have questions or if you will miss rehearsal. Thanks! Elizabeth Shamblin read more about DYS weekly email for Feb 20 »
Here is a link to the seating assignments for DYS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pid66-wkr9xbyMY8Z2iWks--pizz9uzKpDkrY7A2zSY/edit?usp=sharing read more about DYS seating for March concert »
Hello everyone, This Saturday, January 30th, we’ll have rehearsal from 10:15-12:15 in Bone Hall. Please arrive by 10:00 and be ready to start at 10:15. If you would like a leadership audition, you can reserve an audition time on the 30th with SignUp Genius. (Exerpts you will need to play are Listed on the sign-up form and here: excerpts ) Saturday’s rehearsal order will be: Danzon #2 by Marquez (Full Orchestra) Overture to Ruy Blas, Op. 95 by Mendelssohn Shostakovich Cello Concerto (with piccolo, flute, 2 oboes, 2… read more about DYS weekly email for Jan 30th »
Hello everyone, This Saturday, January 23rd, we’ll have rehearsal from 10:15-12:15 in Bone Hall. Please arrive by 10:00 and be ready to start at 10:15. You might want to arrive a little earlier to tune your chilly instrument! In the event of a cancellation due to weather, you will be notified by email (as soon as I find out) and on the String School website. Saturday’s rehearsal order will be: 10:15 -11:20 Danzon #2 by Marquez (Full Orchestra) Break from 11:20-11:30 11:30-12:15 Overture to Ruy Blas, Op. 95 by… read more about DYS weekly email for Jan 23 »
Welcome New and Returning DYS members! Happy New Year! Rehearsals start tomorrow and will continue each Saturday from 10:15-12:15 in Bone Hall in the Duke Music Building. Please arrive by 10:00 and be ready to start at 10:15. Tomorrow's rehearsal order will be: 10:15 -11:20 Danzon #2 by Marquez (Full Orchestra) Break from 11:20-11:30 11:30-12:15 Overture to Ruy Blas, Op. 95 by Mendelssohn Here is a link to download your music. Here is a link for the new roster for the Duke Youth Symphony seating and roster, with… read more about Weekly email for Sat. Jan 16th »
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Hello everyone, This Saturday, November 21st, there will be a sectional for violin I’s in Room 041 with Ms. Shirts from 9:00-10:00am (arrive 8:45 to tune and warm up). Order of rehearsal: 10:15-11:20am Fantasia 11:20 Winds , Brass, Percussion set up, warm up 11:30 Full Orchestra: Die Meistersinger, Sleigh Ride (weather permitting) We won’t be having rehearsal on the 28th! Rest and digest! Email me if you have questions or if you will be absent on the 21st. Thanks. --Elizabeth PS Please listen to the audio links below… read more about DYS weekly email for Nov 21 »
Hello everyone, The upcoming December concert will have a different dress rehearsal time than last time. We want to make sure everyone understands the change. On Saturday, Dec. 5th, we will have our rehearsal at Bone hall, as usual. On Sunday, Dec. 6th, we will have a shorter “run through” dress rehearsal at Baldwin Hall from 1:45 to 3PM. The concert will be the same day, Sunday, at 6:30PM, but you’ll need to be dressed in your concert clothes and back at Baldwin at 6PM. (That gives you a three hour window of time. Those of… read more about DYS dress rehearsal info »