Young People's Symphonic Orchestra

COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL

Established over 30 years ago, the Young People's Symphonic Orchestra (YPSO) is the most advanced of the School's ensembles, performing a wide range of orchestral literature in its original form. This full orchestra focuses members' attention on the refinement of ensemble skills, intonation, sight-reading, and orchestral discipline, while increasing performance standards. (Examples of past repertoire include Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, Bizet Symphony No. 1, and Tchaikovsky's Suite from Swan Lake.) All members of YPSO are eligible and invited to audition for the Concerto Competition.

2012-13 Concerts

5 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2013
5 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2013

At the Community Music School Center,
535 Garden Ave.,
Webster Groves, MO 63119

FREE and open to the public 

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion

Ages: students in grades 9-12

Weekly Rehearsals: Mondays from 4:15-6:15 p.m.

 

David Commanday, conductor

A.B. Harvard University. M.M., University of Vienna. Artistic Director/Conductor of the Heartland Festival Orchestra and Artist in Residence, Eureka College. The Heartland Festival Orchestra and Commanday were named Illinois Professional Orchestra and Conductor of the Year 2011 by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. Extensive national & international guest-conducting. Earlier professional posts: Music Director, Boston Ballet; Associate Conductor, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra; Music Director, Peoria Symphony Orchestra. With young musicians: Artistic Director of the NJ Youth Symphony, Music Director of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (acclaimed for world premieres, prize-winning recordings, international tours, and 3 ASCAP awards). Faculty positions: Harvard University, Boston University, MIT, and Montclair State and Virginia Commonwealth Universities. Performing and teaching cellist.

Resources for Prospective Students:

• 2012-13 Tuition Rates
• Download an Audition Booklet (contains audition requirements, dates, and applications) 
• Questions?  Call (314) 968-5939 or email Katie Myler at myler@webster.edu 

Resources for Current YPSO Students:

• Student Handbook
• Rehearsal Schedule
• Seating Chart