The Prelude String Orchestra is the newest addition to the SYSO orchestra family. Under the direction of Mika Armaly, the Prelude String Orchestra serves as the very first orchestral ensemble experience for beginning string musicians.
Mika Armaly
Prelude String Orchestra Conductor
About the Orchestra
PAY TUITION
SUBMIT ABSENCE FORM
AUDITION
EMAIL SECRETARY
PSO 2018-2019 CALENDAR
PSO rehearsals are held Saturdays, 8:30am-10:00am at Shorecrest High School.
September
9/15 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
9/22 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
9/29 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
October
10/6 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
10/13 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
10/20 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
10/27 SATURDAY
Time TBA: Seating Auditions
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
November
11/3 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
11/10 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
11/17 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
11/24 SATURDAY: NO PSO REHEARSAL
December
12/1 SATURDAY: SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
8:30-9:30 Orchestra Rehearsal
12/8 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
12/15 SATURDAY: NO PSO REHEARSAL
12/16 SUNDAY: MEANY HALL
12:30-1:30 Dress Rehearsal
3:00PM Concert
12/22 SATURDAY: NO PSO REHEARSAL
12/29 SATURDAY: NO PSO REHEARSAL
January
1/5 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
1/12 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
1/19 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
1/26 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
February
2/2 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
2/9 SATURDAY
Time TBA: Seating Auditions
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
2/16 SATURDAY: NO PSO REHEARSAL
2/23 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
March
3/2 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
3/9 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
3/16 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
3/23 SATURDAY: NO PSO REHEARSAL
3/24 SUNDAY: MEANY HALL
12:30-1:30 Dress Rehearsal
3:00PM Concert
3/30 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
April
4/6 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
4/13 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
4/20 SATURDAY
Time TBA: Seating Auditions
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
4/27 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
May
5/4 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
5/11 SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Orchestra Rehearsal
5/12 SUNDAY: BENAROYA HALL
12:15-1:15 Dress Rehearsal
3:00PM Concert
Attendance Policy
Each participant will be allowed only two absences during the preparation time for each concert. If a third absence occurs, participation in the upcoming concert is at the discretion of the conductor and will require an audition of your part for the conductor. If a fourth absence occurs or your third absence is the Dress Rehearsal, the conductor will decide whether or not you will be allowed to play in the concert, with or without an audition.
If you are unable to attend a rehearsal or sectional for any reason you must submit an excuse with the reason for your absence and turn it into the orchestra secretary, two weeks prior to your anticipated absence.
For an Illness or Family Emergency
For an illness or family emergency: Notify your Orchestra Secretary before the scheduled rehearsal time, by email or calling your orchestra secretary or by leaving a message at the SYSO office (206.362.2300).
Absence from a Dress Rehearsal
Missing a scheduled dress rehearsal is unacceptable. Even if you have not missed any rehearsals for that concert period, missing a dress rehearsal puts your participation in the upcoming concert at the discretion of the conductor. If you are to miss a dress rehearsal, regardless of the issue, prior notification is required.
Absence from a Concert Performance
Giving less than a months’ notice of your absence from a concert puts your remaining participation in the SYSO program in jeopardy and at the discretion of the conductor and Music Director.
Tardiness
A late arrival to a rehearsal is disruptive. If you are late to rehearsal or sectional it will be counted as a half absence. Being late to rehearsal twice will be counted as one absence.
Concert Dress Code
White top and black bottoms.
White top should be a button-up or blouse style shirt. Sleeves must be to elbows or below. Shirt is tucked in. Black bottoms may either be black dress pants OR knee-length or longer skirt with black tights/hose. Black dress shoes should be worn, open-toed shoes require black socks/tights/hose.
Black neck ties (NOT bow ties) are suggested if appropriate to that shirt. Please keep jewelry and hair adornments unobtrusive. No sweaters. No jeans. No spandex or athletic pants. No short skirts. No sandals. No tennis shoes.
2018-2019 Orchestra Handbook
PSO SECRETARY
The orchestra secretary aids the conductor in scheduling and coordinating rehearsal, taking attendance, and answering questions. The orchestra secretary is your primary resource for information.
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