Friend Day Open Rehearsals

Do you love to play a string, brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument? Come join YOBC instructors for our upcoming events open to instrumental students. Meet other young musicians, participate in group orchestra and band activities, and get a taste of what it’s like to be in YOBC! All events will take place at Bucks County Community College, Newtown campus, and are sponsored by the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County. Questions? Email office@yobc.org

If you have a friend in YOBC, you are welcome to join them in their ensemble rehearsal. If you are coming to check out YOBC for the first time, choose the ensemble that fits you best from the list below!

SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024

PRIMA STRINGS
Rehearsal time: 2:00 – 3:15pm
Instrumentation: Strings only
Membership: Middle School and Elementary School students
Playing Level:

  • Proficient in positioning the instrument and bow.
  • Ability to identifying fingerings and note names for the pitches on the staff. 
  • Proficiency in first position including accidentals  

 
CONCERTINO
Rehearsal time: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Instrumentation: Strings only
Membership: Mainly Middle School students
Playing Level:

  • Proficient in positioning the instrument and bow.
  • Ability to identify fingerings and note names for the pitches both on the staff and using ledger lines.
  • Violinist and violist should have started third position including all accidentals (eg: high/low 2, High 3, low 1 and 4th finger). Student should expect to begin practicing notes above third position.
  • Cellist must have started fourth position including all accidentals. Student should expect to begin practicing notes above fourth position.

 

WIND SYMPHONY
Rehearsal Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Instrumentation: Winds, Brass, and Percussion
Membership: Late Elementary and Middle School Students
Playing Level:

  • Ability to produce a good basic tone with breath support.
  • Ability to comfortably play in a basic range of the instrument (at least 1 1/2 octaves)
  • Ability to maintain a steady inner pulse.

CONCERT WINDS
Rehearsal Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm
Instrumentation: Winds, Brass, and Percussion
Membership: Mainly High School
Playing Level:

  • Ability to perform with a mature sense of phrasing and musical style
  • Consistent ability to watch and follow the conductor
  • Advanced Technical Facility
  • Ability to maintain a mature, controlled tone at all dynamic levels