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AUDITIONSMAY 22–30

2017

Stay tuned this season for special

celebrations to commemorate our

60th year!

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ABOUT US

BYSO celebrated ten years of performing opera in January 2017 with Tchaikovsky’s, Eugene Onegin, performed in Sanders Theatre at Harvard University. Visit www.BYSOweb.org/opera to read more about our acclaimed opera program.

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MISSIONThe mission of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) is to encourage artistic excel-lence in a nurturing environment by providing the highest quality orchestral training and performance opportunities to qualified musicians, grades K-12, while making programs accessible to underrepre-sented youth through financial aid and outreach.

EXCELLENCEExcellence in music-making is at the heart of what we do at BYSO. Every year, hundreds of young musicians participate in ensembles and training programs coached by Boston’s finest musicians and educators. Our students perform repertoire that is of the highest level in difficulty, maturity, and scope.

COMMUNITYIn the 60 years since its founding, BYSO has been driven to change and adapt to meet the needs of our students and communities. We provide a rich and broad range of classical music training rooted in quality and delivered in a nurturing environment.

HISTORYThe 17-18 season marks BYSO’s 60th anniversary of transforming the lives of young people through classical music. Under Music Director Federico Cortese’s leadership, BYSO has evolved from a single orchestra to three symphonic orchestras, two string training orchestras, a preparatory winds ensemble, a chamber music program, and a nationally recognized outreach program. We serve nearly 500 children ages 4-18 from more than 120 communities throughout New England and perform for nearly 200,000 concert attendees each year.

BARTÓK Concerto for OrchestraHINDEMITH Symphonic MetamorphosisMOZART The Magic FluteSHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11

STRAUSS Ein HeldenlebenSTRAVINSKY The Rite of SpringTCHAIKOVSKY Eugene OneginVERDI Falstaff

Recent BYSO repertoire has included…

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ORCHESTRAS AND PROGRAMSORCHESTRAS IN BRIEF

BYSO Opera Program Our opera program offers young musicians the rare opportunity to comprehend and appreciate a full range of classical repertoire often overlooked in the musical training of young players. Celebrating 10 years, BYSO Opera has become a critically-ac-claimed cornerstone of our concert season. As part of BYSO’s ongoing partnership with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), BYSO and BSO began presenting family operas attracting thousands of young children, their families and new generations of opera lovers.

Summer Camp Summer Camp is held in August at New England Music Camp (NEMC) in Sidney, Maine. This experi ence for BYS, REP, and JRO students begins the season with intensive orchestral and chamber orchestra rehearsals. In Maine, new and returning students get to know other orchestra members and staff as they begin working on the orchestral repertoire for the season. In order to prepare for a successful season, attendance at camp is manda tory.

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BSO Family Concerts 2017–2018 Season at Symphony Hall

Saturday, November 4, 201712pmBoston Youth SymphonyProkofiev PETER AND THE WOLF

Saturday, March 10, 201810am and 12noonBoston Symphony OrchestraThomas Wilkins, BSO Germeshausen Youth and Family Concerts Conductor“Learning By Heart: A Journey of Exploration and Engagement”

Saturday, April 14, 201812pmYoung People’s String Orchestra and members of the Intensive Community ProgramMarta Żurad, ConductorMatt Roberts, Magician

BYSO/BSO Partnering for the Future

Boston Youth Symphony (BYS) BYSO’s premier full symphonic orchestra with highly advanced students performing symphonic repertoire and operas.

Repertory Orchestra (REP) Full symphonic orchestra composed of players with strong technical and musical ability.

Junior Repertory Orchestra (JRO) Full symphonic orchestra of students developing orchestral performance skills.

Young People’s String Orchestra (YPSO) Children’s orchestra of promising string players.

Preparatory Winds (PW) Young ensemble of wind, brass, and percussion players developing skills for entry into a full orchestra.

Petit Ensemble (PE) BYSO’s newest ensemble with our youngest string players.

In 2012, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and BYSO formed an important new partnership for classical music in Boston–BYSO/BSO: Partnering for the Future. This col laboration is designed to develop training programs and to offer joint performance opportunities for young musicians, audiences, and the wider community, while exploring innovative ways to continue to foster the future of classical music. Through our family concerts in partnership with BSO, a shared understanding is achieved when our children perform music for other children.

Chamber Music Kate Kayaian, Chamber Music Program Manager (Optional and open to all BYSO members) Chamber music groups meet either before or after orchestra rehearsals and perform at Boston University as well

as at special events. All groups are coached by some of Boston’s

most accomplished perform-ers and teachers. These

ensembles provide an intimate setting for BYSO members and their coaches to share the joys

of chamber music. BYSO’s Chamber Masterclass series

has hosted acclaimed musicians such as BSO Assistant Principal

Bassist Larry Wolfe (pictured above), BSO cellist Blaise Dejardin, and Mai Motobuchi, violist in the Borromeo String Quartet.

Percussion EnsembleAaron Trant, Percussion Ensemble CoachThis ensemble enhances the musical experience of all BYSO percussionists during Sunday rehearsal time by introducing them to a greater variety of instruments and music than are explored in traditional orchestral repertoire.

Low Brass Ensemble Steve Banzaert, Low Brass Ensemble Coach All trombone and tuba players from BYS, REP, and JRO participate during Sunday rehearsals, exploring a variety of music written expressly for the lower brass instruments.

YOUTH AND FAMILY CONCER T SPONSOR

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REP students perform at the BYSO 59th Season Opening Concert in Symphony Hall in October, 2016.

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BYSO ENSEMBLES BOSTON YOUTH SYMPHONY (BYS)

Boston Youth Symphony (BYS), BYSO’s most advanced symphonic orchestra, is comprised of outstanding players who demonstrate strong musicianship and highly advanced technique. The group performs a wide range of demand ing orchestral repertoire, led by Music Director Federico Cortese. BYS begins its season pre paring new repertoire at BYSO Summer Camp. During the season, all members of BYS also partici-pate in one of two chamber orchestras, in which they explore music of the Classical period. This experience allows BYS members an opportunity to develop greater familiar ity with this repertoire and its techni-cal and stylistic demands. BYS performs at world class venues including Symphony Hall, Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, and Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory. Since 2008, Music Director Federico Cortese has incor porated a robust opera program and every year BYS presents a full semi-staged opera. Annually, BYS also performs “Peter and the Wolf” as part of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Family Concert Series (BYSO/BSO: Partnering for the Future).

REPERTORY ORCHESTRA (REP)

Under the direction of Mark Miller, Repertory Orchestra (REP) is an advanced, full symphonic orchestra with players of strong technical and musi-cal ability. REP has performed at sev eral prestigious venues in Boston, including Symphony Hall, Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, and Boston University’s Tsai Performance Center. All REP members begin the season at BYSO Summer Camp. During the season, all members also participate in one of two chamber or-chestras, in which they explore music of the Classical period. This experience allows REP members an opportunity to develop greater familiarity with this repertoire and its technical and stylistic demands.

JUNIOR REPERTORY ORCHESTRA (JRO)

Conducted by John Holland, Junior Repertory Orchestra (JRO) is a full symphonic orches tra. Members receive group and individual coaching that enables them to build solid fundamental technical and musical skills. JRO has performed at several ven-ues throughout the Boston area, including Symphony Hall, Boston University’s Tsai Performance Center and Kresge Auditorium at MIT. All JRO mem bers begin the

season at BYSO Summer Camp. During the season, JRO members participate in a weekly musicianship class, where they explore repertoire and improve musical skills through singing, rhythm and harmony exercises, and critical listening. The opportunity to study music away from the particular technical de-mands of their instruments is an important element of fostering students’ musical growth.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S STRING ORCHESTRA ( YPSO)

The Young People’s String Orchestra (YPSO), conducted by Marta Żurad, is known as one of the finest children’s orchestras in New England. This young orchestra performs major repertoire from the standard string orchestra literature, while learning the skills needed for excellent orchestral playing. It is an energetic and collaborative ensemble that emphasizes teamwork and leadership development. Ms. Żurad and YPSO musicians challenge each other every rehearsal; they learn the rewards of hard work and a mutual dedication to excellence. YPSO has performed at Symphony Hall, Boston University’s Tsai Performance Center, Kresge Auditorium at MIT, and has been featured as part of the WGBH Classical Cartoon Festival. Annually, YPSO performs as part of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Family Concert Series (BYSO/BSO: Partnering for the Future).

PREPARATORY WINDS (PW )

Conducted by Janet Underhill, Preparatory Winds (PW) is an ensemble of winds, brass, and percussion where students work on orchestral style music in preparation for BYSO’s full symphonic orchestras. PW focuses on blend and articulation while introducing students to standard woodwind doublings and other skills required of successful orchestral musicians. PW members are exposed to standard transpositions and clef usage typical to their instrument in orchestral literature. PW has performed in a variety of venues including Boston University’s Tsai Performance Center, Roxbury Community College, Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, and Symphony Hall.

PETIT ENSEMBLE (PE)

Conducted by Marta Żurad, Petit Ensemble (PE) is a small orchestra (up to 40 members) intended for string players, of ages approximately 7 to 10, who have successfully finished at least Suzuki Book One (violin, viola, cello, and bass). During rehearsals, students work on ensemble playing skills, and musical interpretation as well as, rhythm development, music theory, and practice skills. The rich repertoire introduces students to a variety of musical styles. The group has two to three public performances per year.

INTENSIVE COMMUNIT Y PROGRAM (ICP)

ICP is a rigorous instrument training program that brings quality music instruction to under represented communities in classical music. Founded in 1998 as a string instrument training program, ICP has recently expanded to include woodwind, brass, and percus-sion training for selected students. ICP is under the leadership of Artistic Director Nicole Cariglia, Assistant Director for Winds Janet Underhill, and Conductor Marta Żurad. The ICP recruiting process is separate from BYSO auditions. For more information, email icp@bu.edu.

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F E D E R I C O C O R T E S EMusic Director and Conductor, Boston Youth Symphony

Federico Cortese assumed the post of BYSO’s Music Director in 1999. He has conducted throughout the United States, Australia, China, and Europe. He is also the Music Director of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra and Senior Lecturer on Music at Harvard University.From 1998–2002, he served as Assistant Conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) under Seiji Ozawa. In addition to his annual scheduled concerts, Mr. Cortese led the BSO several times in Symphony Hall and at Tanglewood, most notably performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Mr. Cortese has conducted prominent sym-phony orchestras, including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, BBC Scottish Symphony, Sydney Symphony, and Oslo Philharmonic. Opera engagements have included Maggio Musicale in Florence, Spoleto Festival in Italy and the United States, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Finnish National Opera, Opera Australia, and Washington National Opera. Mr. Cortese has been Music Coordinator and Associate Conductor of the Spoleto Festival in Italy. He also served as Assistant Conductor to Robert Spano, and to Daniele Gatti. Mr. Cortese studied composition and conducting at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia in Rome and subse-quently studied at the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna. He also studied Literature and Humanities and holds a Law Degree from La Sapienza University in Rome.

A D R I A N S LY W O T Z K Y Associate Conductor and Artistic Advisor

Adrian Slywotzky is proud to be an alum of BYSO, and he served as conductor of JRO from 2006 to 2012. He has recently returned to Boston after earning a doc-toral degree at the University of Michigan, where he studied with Kenneth Kiesler. At Michigan Adrian was Music Director of the UM Life Sciences Orchestra and conducted the Campus Symphony Orchestra, as well as performances of Mozart’s Magic Flute and Ravel’s L’heure espagnole. This summer Adrian won 2nd Prize in the Atlantic Coast International Conducting Competition in Portugal. He was the founding conductor of the Yale Medical Symphony Orchestra, and from 2007 to 2010 Music Director of the New Haven Chamber Orchestra. An avid exponent of contemporary music, he directed the world premiere of Hugo Kauder’s magnum opus, the opera Merlin. As a conductor for Yale’s New Music New Haven concert

series, he led performances of music by David Felder, Tom Johnson, David Lang, and Bernard Rands, as well as premieres of numerous works by graduate student composers. Adrian has worked as an educator throughout New England. He conducted the Greater New Haven Youth Orchestra from 2008–2010, and was invited to direct the Rhode Island All-State Orchestra in 2013. Adrian holds degrees in conducting, violin performance, and architecture from Yale.

M A R K M I L L E RConductor, Repertory Orchestra

Mark Miller has been with BYSO since 1985, first as Orchestra Manager, then as Assistant Conductor of Boston Youth Symphony, and began in the 2011–2012 season as Conductor of the Repertory Orchestra. In addition to his work at BYSO, he conducts the Boston University All-Campus Orchestra and the Community Music Center of Boston Chamber Orchestra. He is Principal Clarinetist of the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra and the Plymouth Philharmonic, and is a member of the wind quintet, Arcadian Winds. Mr. Miller holds degrees in Composition and Clarinet Performance from Florida State University, and a Master of Music in Composition from Boston University.

J O H N H O L L A N DConductor, Junior Repertory Orchestra

John Holland, violinist from Atlanta, Georgia, performs extensively as a soloist and with numerous orchestral and chamber ensembles. Since 2002, Mr. Holland has been performing regularly with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and the Boston Pops. Mr. Holland has also performed as a guest artist with the Chamber Music Foundation of New England, the Radius Ensemble, the Callithumpian Consort, the South Coast Chamber Music Society, and with members of the BSO.

M A R T A Ż U R A DConductor, Young People’s String Orchestra, Intensive Community Program, Petit Ensemble

Ms. Żurad received her Bachelor of Music degree from New England Conservatory and her Graduate Diploma and Master of Music degree from Longy

School of Music. She also attended the Academy of Music in Krakow, Poland. Her violin teachers have included Wiesław Kwaśny, Valeria Kuchment, and Eric Rosenblith. She is a very active chamber musician, and is a past participant of Yellow Barn Music Festival and Apple Hill Chamber Music Festival. She plays regularly with a number of local chamber groups, both as a violinist and a violist. She is a member of the Lexington Symphony, and has performed with many other orchestras in the Boston area. Ms. Żurad also conducts the Preparatory String Orchestra at NEC. She is on the string faculty at NEC and Rivers Conservatory. She serves as an adjudicator for various local concerto competitions.

J A N E T U N D E R H I L LConductor, Preparatory Winds Intensive Community Program Assistant Director for Winds

Janet Underhill is a bassoonist, teacher, and arts administrator in the Boston area. During her years with BYSO, Ms. Underhill was recipient of the 2001 Kay Logan Award - national award for excellence in chamber music teaching. She serves as a bassoon instructor at Boston College, Northeastern University, South Shore Conservatory, and Community Music Center of Boston where she is Director of the Senior Wind Ensemble. Janet is a founding member of Arcadian Winds, a woodwind quintet specializing in contemporary music. As a soloist Janet has performed throughout North America, Holland, Greece and Russia. Ms. Underhill appeared in over 30 CDs and numerous radio broadcasts. She has developed a cata-loging system for ethnic recordings with composer Martin Bartlett, and organized Gunther Schuller’s personal collection.

ARTISTIC STAFF

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Federico Cortese, Music Director, conducts the Boston Youth Symphony, BYSO’s most advanced ensemble.

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Boston Youth Symphony (BYS)Rehearsals: Sundays, 12:30–5:45pmCamp: August 8–19, 2017

Repertory Orchestra (REP)Rehearsals: Sundays, 1:15–5:45pmCamp: August 13–19, 2017

Junior Repertory Orchestra (JRO)Rehearsals: Sundays, 11am–2:30pmCamp: August 8–13, 2017

AUDITION STANDARDSAuditions are open to students in grades K-12. Candidates audition for BYSO – not a specific ensemble – and selected candidates will be placed in an orchestra based on level. Please note that, due to the competitive nature of auditions, placement is not guaranteed, and BYSO members must re-audition each year. For more information and to apply, visit BYSOweb.org/Auditions.

For all Candidates• Instrument-specific requirements

are posted on the BYSO website (www.BYSOweb.org/auditions).

• Prepare two solo works or two movements that demonstrate both a lyrical/slow and a technical/fast style of playing. Your prepared music should be chosen, in consultation with your teacher, from the standard solo literature for your instrument. Pieces from popular songbooks and band parts are not acceptable audition selections.

• Scales by memory (see website)

• Flute, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Strings (except PE) applicants are required to learn selected orchestral excerpts. Please see the BYSO website (www.BYSOweb.org/auditions) for more infor-mation on excerpts and the dates they will be released.

• Sight reading

*Please note that some auditions will be recorded for internal purposes only. Recordings will be deleted at the end of the audition process. SCHEDULES

Rehearsals are held on Sundays from September through June, at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts Building. (Schedule is subject to change.) Attendance at camp (if applicable) and all rehearsals is mandatory.

Young People’s String Orchestra (YPSO)Rehearsals: Sundays, 12:30–3:00pm Preparatory Winds (PW)Rehearsals: Sundays, 10:30am–12:00pm

Petit Ensemble (PE)Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:00–5:30pm

APPLICATION PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATESVISIT www.BYSOweb.org/Auditions FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO FILL OUT OUR ONLINE APPLICATION!

IMPORTANT DATES:Monday, March 6, 2017 Online Audition Registration Opens at www.BYSOweb.org/Auditions

Monday, May 22 – Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Audition Period

Week of June 12, 2017Audition Results sent by E-mail

Friday, June 30, 2017$235 Registration Fee due, Camp Tuition due (for BYS, REP, and JRO) (Camp attendance is required.), Registration Materials due, Financial Aid Application Deadline

Friday, July 14, 2017 Due date for Medical Form and copy of most recent physical. Current physical and medical information must be on file with BYSO at all times to allow for participation

Friday, August 4, 2017 Remainder of Season Tuition Due

QUESTIONS? Call: 617.353.5298

or email: byso@bu.edu

AUDITION PROCESS1. Visit www.BYSOweb.org/auditions to fill out an online audition form.2. Submit $40 audition fee via payment page at the end of the online audition form. You will receive a con-

firmation email that your application has been received. Please email byso@bu.edu if you do not receive a confirmation email.

3. Visit the audition standards page on our website to review material to prepare for your specific instrument.4. Check www.BYSOweb.org/auditions for information on required orchestral excerpts for your instrument and

when they will be released. Please make sure to return to this page by the appropriate date to download your excerpts (if applicable).

5. Upon receipt of a complete application and the $40 application fee, you will receive an email to schedule your specific audition date and time (times will be assigned in order of receipt of completed application material).

2017–18 Season Tuition & Fees will be published on the BYSO website prior to auditions in May. Need-based financial aid for admitted students is available upon request.

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Every season we help our students achieve more

than they think is possible. I have seen our students

changed and challenged by their new found

abilities as they confront artistic, intellectual, and

personal obstacles to enable them to reach their

musical goals. I am proud of the work we are doing

together and of the continuing commitment of our

families and dedicated artistic staff.

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FEDERICO CORTESEMusic Director and Conductor, Boston Youth Symphony

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Being in BYSO allowed

me to find my place within

a community.

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SARINA, BYS, ‘15

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In residence at Boston University BYSO/BSO: Partnering for the Future

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017 • 3PM

BYSO ON PARADE FEATURING ALL BYSO ENSEMBLESBOSTON YOUTH SYMPHONYFederico Cortese, ConductorBRITTEN A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Christopher Tarjan, Host and Narrator

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 • 6:30PMBoston Children’s MuseumPetit Ensemble*Free with $1 museum admission SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 • 12PMSymphony HallBSO Family Concert PRESTO CHANGE-OYoung People’s String Orchestra and Members of the Intensive Community ProgramMarta Żurad, Conductor Matt Roberts, Magician SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 • 11AMBoston University College of Fine Arts Concert HallPetit Ensemble* Free Concert

For more info and tickets, visit www.BYSOweb.org/events

EXPERIENCE a BYSO concert!

PARADEBYSO ON

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 • 6:30PM Boston Children’s MuseumYoung People’s String Orchestra*Free with $1 museum admission SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017Kresge Auditorium at MIT1pm Junior Repertory Orchestra, Preparatory Winds7pm Repertory Orchestra

SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017 • 3PM Sanders Theatre at Harvard University 59th Season Final ConcertBoston Youth Symphony Federico Cortese, ConductorBERLIOZ Festivities at Capulet’s from Romeo and JulietPROTO A Carmen Fantasy for Double Bass and Orchestra Chris Laven, Double Bass Concerto Competition WinnerSHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11