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Attendance u REHEARSALS - Musicians are expected to attend all rehearsals. Scheduled absences are to be reported by providing a written excuse at least one week prior to an absence or by calling PYPO at 412-403-0002 if it is impossible to provide advance notice. Unreported absences will be verified. All musicians must exhibit a level of performance and preparation that meets the expectations of the music director and may be dismissed from the orchestra at the music director’s discretion if they fail to meet these requirements. u PERFORMANCES – Attendance at the listed concerts and dress rehearsals is mandatory and absence from these will be grounds for dismissal from the orchestra. u TARDINESS – Musicians must be seated 15 minutes prior to the start of rehearsal or a concert and tuned and ready to play at rehearsal starting time.
Concert Dress | Gentlemen: | Long Sleeve, white dress shirt | | Ladies: | NO Bare Midriffs or bare arms | | | Black Bow Tie | | | Black, long sleeve, ankle length dress or | | | Black dress pants | | | Black, long sleeve blouse and Black dress pants or | | | Black Socks | | | Black, long sleeve, blouse and Black ankle length skirt | | | Black Dress shoes | | | Black Stockings or Knee-highs | | | | | | Black Dress shoes |
Pittsburgh Youth Pops Orchestra
Guidelines for the Concerto Competition All concerto competition applicants must have their solo movement approved by Roger Tabler before November 17, 2007. (Email at rtabler@mtlsd.net)
a. The solo must be accompanied by piano in the audition, an accompanist will be provided by PYPO.
b. The solo (movement) cannot exceed ten minutes in length
c. The solo must have orchestra accompaniment, which is available for purchase or rent by The Pittsburgh Youth Pops Orchestra. All concerto competition applicants must be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. The auditions will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008 immediately following rehearsal. It is not mandatory that a winner will be chosen. Only outstanding performances in the auditions merit serious consideration. Students can sign up for an audition time on Saturday, December 1, 2007. There will be a panel of judges evaluating the auditionees. Each auditionee will receive copies of those evaluations the week following the competition. The winner will be announced in that packet.
Pittsburgh Youth Pops Orchestra
Guidelines for the Student Conductor Competition All student conductor competition applicants must be in 11th, or 12th grade. The competition will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007 during rehearsal. It is not mandatory that a winner will be chosen. Only outstanding performances merit serious consideration. Students must declare their intention of entering the competition prior to November 17, 2007. The student conductor will be selected by the musicians of the Pittsburgh Youth Pops Orchestra
Allan J. Pontiere Outstanding Music Educator AwardHere is your chance to have your favorite music teacher recognized for the great job that they do! Nominations forms are available here for the 2007-2008 Pittsburgh Youth Pops Orchestra Allan J. Pontiere Outstanding Music Educator Award. Nominations are due by January 12, 2008.
Principal Player Expectations The principal player in each section of the Pittsburgh Youth Pops Orchestra is assigned by the Music Director. Principal players are chosen based on a variety of criteria ranging from musicianship to leadership skill. Specifically, a principal player must demonstrate these qualities: - High level of musicianship including technical skill, ensemble playing, and solo playing
- High level of organizational commitment demonstrated through attendance and by being on time for all orchestra rehearsals and concerts. Additional involvement beyond playing is a plus: this might include anything from helping with rehearsal set-up to recruiting new members.
- High level of preparedness for all rehearsals and performances
- Serve as an example of both musical accomplishment and organizational commitment to other section members
- Commitment to achieving good morale and raising the level of performance
- Responsible for covering music as much as possible when section members are absent. While each member of the orchestra is responsible for making music available in his or her absence, the section leader is ultimately responsible for good communication within the section, should know of all absences, and should be prepared to cover accordingly.
Once assigned, the principal position is held indefinitely until the Music Director or Principal Player expresses a desire to make a change.
Last updated on: 09/07/2007 |
Pittsburgh Youth Pops Orchestra
