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Metropolitan Youth Symphony was organized in 1982
to provide a challenging program of excellence in orchestral
music for young musicians. Under the direction of Wayne
Roederer, Musical Director/Principal Conductor and Lew
Felton, Associate Conductor. MYS provides school
musicians through ninth grade with challenging rehearsal and
performance experiences in a professional environment. The
members of MYS are divided by ability into three
string orchestras and one full symphony orchestra. In
addition to the experience of orchestral performance, MYS
members may participate in a solo recital series,
scholarship competition and a summer string music camp. | ||||||||||||
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Mesa, Arizona 85274-1852 Ph. (480) 456-9501 |
Rehearsals are held each Wednesday throughout the school
year at Westwood High School in Mesa. Divisions III & IV
rehearse from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.; Divisions I & II
rehearse from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rehearsal time for each
individual student cannot be determined until the audition
process is completed. A minimum of four
concerts are scheduled per
season. Musicians must be a member of their school band or
orchestra on the same instrument played in the Youth
Symphony and are responsible for attending all rehearsals
and concerts. A detailed handbook with a schedule of events
for the entire season will be distributed at the first
rehearsal, September 19, 2001. | ||||||||||||
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2001 - 2002 season Concert Schedule 2001 - 2002 season Activity Calendar Information Update Marathon prizes |
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