November 13th YCS Newsletter


CONCERT THIS SUNDAY!


Then, break until January!


You will find in this email:

  • YCS Concert Details
  • Info for Students
  • Info for Concert Attendees
  • Next Semester's Calendar - Important Reminders!
  • OAYO Dashboard

YCS Fall Concert Info for Students


1:00pm : Call Time

Call time means you are already signed in, your instrument is uncased, and you are starting to warm up!

Students will arrive already in concert dress (see below for more details) and will uncase in room 109 (your normal rehearsal room!)


1:15 - 2:15 pm : Dress Rehearsal

Take a short break after dress rehearsal, then return to the stage to begin warming up.


2:30pm : Concert

We expect this concert to end between 3:00-3:15pm.


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Concert Dress

Concert Dress is the “uniform” of the orchestra! This is what we ask for concert dress for Youth

Concert Strings.

  • White button-up dress shirt (at least 3/4 length sleeves, full-length preferred)
  • Off-white/ivory is acceptable if that is what you have/can find!
  • Black pants or skirt (skirts must be knee length or longer)
  • Black socks or opaque (not see-through/sheer) black tights
  • Black DRESS* shoes

*Dress shoes are dress shoes. Please do not wear sneakers, tennis shoes, crocs, or

flip flops.


Please keep jewelry to a minimum and do not wear perfume. No bows, sequins, patterns, or

sheer materials.


No coats or ties, please!

YCS Fall Concert - Attendee Info


Parking is available next to Strauss Performing Arts Center and overflow lots are located throughout campus. View a map of where to park here


2:15pm : Doors open to Concert Hall

Attendees may enter the Concert Hall and choose their seats.


2:30pm : Concert

We expect this concert to end between 3:00-3:15pm.


Ticketing: Seating for concerts is open (you choose your seats when you enter the Concert Hall). This event, like many of the UNO School of Music concerts, will be Choose Your Own Ticket Price from $0 and up.

Next Semester's Calendar


Remember to check the season calendar and request absences for any dates you have conflicts!


Some important dates to keep in mind this spring:


January 11, 2026: Rehearsals resume!

January 18, February 1, and February 22 are sectional dates


March 22: Spring Concert!

OAYO Dashboard

The Student/Family Dashboard has all important links you'll need. We encourage you to bookmark it!


Find these on the Dashboard:

  • Your ensemble's schedule for the next rehearsal (updated weekly)
  • Links to that week's email newsletter (updated every Thursday)
  • Season Calendar
  • Absence Request Form
  • Links to your Music Folder (Use password oayoYCS2526 to access the folder!)
  • OAYO Handbook