LSYO ENSEMBLES
Philharmonic is a full symphonic orchestra composed of the most talented and accomplished young brass, wind, string, and percussion musicians in Loudoun County and surrounding areas. Members of the Philharmonic rehearse and perform professional-level standard orchestral repertoire from all musical eras.
It is recommended that musicians in this ensemble have at least 4 years of private instruction and 3 years of experience in an ensemble. Learn more about recommended proficiencies here.
Past repertoire has included:
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Symphony No. 1 “Afro-American” - William Grant Still
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Symphony No. 5 “Reformation” - Felix Mendelssohn
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Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma" - Edward Elgar
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Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” - Antonin Dvořák
Philharmonic Orchestra
Dr. Hayden Denesha, conductor
Symphonic Orchestra rehearses and performs grade 4 and higher orchestral music from all musical eras. This orchestra is the first introduction to a full symphonic experience for most performers. Along with string musicians, wind, brass, and percussion players are trained on ensemble playing techniques that may not be included in their middle and high school experience.
It is recommended that musicians of this ensemble should have at least 4 years of private instruction and 2 years of experience in an ensemble. Learn more about recommended proficiencies here.
Past repertoire has included:
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Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith - John Williams
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Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah - Charles Camille Saint-Saens (arr. Merle J. Isaac)
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The Moldau - Bedrich Smetana (arr. Richard Meyer)
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Brandenburg Sinfonia - Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Isaac)
Symphonic Orchestra
Ashley Driscoll, conductor
LSYO String Orchestra rehearses and performs grade level 2-3 orchestral music from all musical eras. Members of this string ensemble continue to focus on building their skills required for successful ensemble rehearsal and performance. Members continue to refine skills with following a conductor, balancing with other orchestra members, and refining their bowing techniques. Learn more about recommended proficiencies here.
Past repertoire has included:
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Electric Sinfonia - Lauren Bernofsky
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Medieval Wars - Brian Balmages
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Saturday at the Symphony - arr. John O'Reilly
String Orchestra
Robby Carroll, conductor
Prelude Strings will give musicians who are new to the ensemble experience a place to build their ensemble experience with their LSYO Conductor. The focus will be on developing the foundational skills required for successful ensemble rehearsal and performance. Members will learn to follow a professional conductor, improve notation reading skills, balance with other orchestra members, and refine their bowing techniques. Learn more about recommended proficiencies here.
Requirements:
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Musicians are expected to have one year of private instruction or ensemble experience
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Musicians should be comfortable reading and playing from basic music notation in the keys of D, G, and C Major without letter names written under notes
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Ability level should be at Suzuki Book 1-2 or equivalent