Clef Notes

75th Anniversary Season 2022/23

Issue #5

October 9, 2022

In this edition:

October 9 Rehearsal Schedule
College Music Admissions Panel TONIGHT.
Remember HYS Board Member, Dr. Peter Dempsey
Parent Volunteers needed
Rehearsal Reminders
Scavenger Hunt
Other Opportunities
HYS Merchandise

Sunday, October 9 Rehearsal Schedule

(Pershing Middle School)

Click above to see Rehearsal Room Assignments

Symphony - 2:00-3:20 Sectionals*

3:20-5:00 Cafeteria

Philharmonia - 2:00-3:20 Cafeteria

3:20-4:50 Sectionals*

Sinfonia - 2:00-3:10 Sectionals*

3:30-4:40 Auditorium

String Orchestra - 2:00-3:05 Sectionals*

2:00-3:05 Orchestra Room

Debut String Orchestra - 2:00-3:05 Orchestra Room

2:00-3:05 Sectionals*

Percussion / Harp Information

Always check your orchestra folder by clicking above to get music, or to access any information from your conductor.

*Check the bulletin board to see where

your sectional and rehearsal will take place.

Check your orchestra folder for Seating assignments for the Fall Concert Cycle.

For clarification, all musicians are expected to be at every weekly rehearsal listed on the calendar. This includes sectionals and seating auditions.

TONIGHT!!

College Music Admissions Panel Discussion

Thursday, October 6

7:00-8:30 pm

Panelists will be:

Kate Rossiter

from Bard College

Matthew Ardizzone

from Eastman School of Music

Steven Block

from University of Houston

Click below to Register

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfuCgrz8pGtZnJahJIxIl-X_q-Asgtkrv

Remembering Dr. Peter Dempsey (1940 - 2022)

HYS Board Member for 10+ years and former HYS Board President

On Monday, Amy Chung and I attended the Funeral Liturgy for Pete Dempsey, retired radiologist, amateur trumpeter, and loyal HYS board member for many years. As I approached the church, I passed by this beautiful mosaic, which seemed to be written with Pete in mind. In case it is hard to read, the words are:

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control, Wisdom, Understanding, Courage, Humility, Prudence, Generosity, Honesty; Reach for the Stars: Dream, Inspire, Create, Innovate. The words describe Pete so well and can be aspirations for all of us. Let’s go beyond The Planets, and reach for the Stars!

Michael Webster

Rehearsal Twins!

If you have any rehearsal photos you'd like to share please contact Gisela Yan to share them! We'd love to see you all having fun together!

Parent Volunteers are still needed for Weekly Snack Bar

Snack Bar Concessions are available weekly at rehearsal. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase during the rehearsal break. Prices are between $.25 and $1.00.

Small bills and exact change are preferred.

Email Gisela to sign up!

HYS Absence Form

2022/23 Season Calendar

Remind "Class" Codes

Important Rehearsal Reminders

- Bring your own music stand.

- BE PREPARED

Practice your music as much as possible beforehand.
No Sightreading!

- No Cell Phones during rehearsal.

- Put your name on your belongings.

If you leave something behind, HYS staff can identify it and return it to you.

- After Rehearsal, do your part to clean up and restore the space.

- Make sure you've read and understood all policies in the HYS Members' Handbook

Each week HYS staff will post a Clef Notes Scavenger Hunt Raffle. Every HYS member has a chance to enter the raffle During rehearsal on Sunday, one entry (per orchestra) will be drawn at random, and those 5 people will win a free item from Snack Bar.

To enter, correctly fill out the Google Quiz. The quiz questions will be taken from Clef Notes, so make sure you read!

Note, only correct answers will be accepted into the raffle.

Enter the Raffle

Other Opportunities

Have you been to the Turrell Skyspace at Rice University?

Visit on Friday, October 7, at 7:00 pm to hear new work by composer Elainie Lillios composed specifically for the James Turrell Skyspace

Concerto Competition

Houston Civic Symphony is holding its annual Young Artist Concerto Competition. Click the image to find out more information.

Houston Symphony is offering Student Tickets

Did you know that Houston Symphony Orchestra is performing The Planets the same weekend we are and Mosaico Mexicano just a week before? Go watch HSO perform on Friday or Saturday and be inspired for your performance on Sunday, 11/13!

Click the photo for more information about other student prices and offerings to HSO concerts.

HYS Merchandise

HYS Merchandise is available to order online through our website. (Check out the new coffee mugs!) There will be a sample of each item at rehearsals. Orders will be fulfilled and brought to the following rehearsal.

Please note, some items have limited availability.

Houston Youth Symphony is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston, through the Houston Arts Alliance. Additional support is provided by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how NEA grants impact individuals and communities visit www.arts.gov.