NOVAE SINFONIA FALL 2026
announcements:
Our next rehearsal is November 1st, 2026. 3:00-5:00pm! Feel free to wear costumes if you wish!
Practice Assignment for 11/1/26:
Greetings Novae!
Excellent work yesterday! Our Beethoven is really starting COOK! Feel free to come in costumes next week if you wish
A few reminders:
- Those interested in participating in the November 15th Concerto Competition should fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM by November 1st (even if you have already emailed me!). More info can be found here: https://www.scvyo.org/concerto
- On November 8th we will be visited by Nick Deyoe and the CalArts conductors! Reminder that there will be a bit of time at the end for any interested to jump up on the podium.
PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT:
*NEW PIECE!! - all strings & pianists should print and look at music for the Aviary Movement from Carnival of the Animals. String/piano part assignments will be the same as FARANDOLE.
Beethoven: All m. 129-252 (focus on speed, clarity in soft dynamics and counting!) New Goal tempo is 90bpm to the bar!
Farandole: Violins m. 153-174
Grieg Morning Mood: All - whole movement for dynamics and intonation, in particular violins Letter B-63 (16th notes) - try with a metronome at 50bpm to the half bar.
Dargasan: Practice w/ metronome so as not to rush! Remember to accent every first beat to keep the phrasing long.
Have a lovely week!
MORNING MOOD PRACTICE RECORDINGS:
BEETHOVEN PRACTICE RECORDINGS:
Fall 2026 Repertoire
ATTENDANCE POLICY
As an orchestra, our collective sound is determined by the effort of every individual in the ensemble, and our ability to prepare a wonderful concert relies on the presence in rehearsal of every musician.
We have a lot of music to learn in a short amount of time, which means each week we are making changes to timing, bowings, articulation and more. When we are missing section members or individual parts, it’s difficult to progress as a group, because we end up spending a large portion of rehearsal time re-learning things we covered in previous rehearsals.
For this reason, we are clarifying our policies around tardiness and attendance.
TARDINESS:
Rehearsals will always begin on time - this means you should plan to arrive with ample time to unpack, warm up, and be in your seats ready to play at least 5 minutes BEFORE the start of rehearsal. (We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the start of rehearsal).
In order to avoid unnecessary disruptions to rehearsal, moving forward we will close the door at the start of rehearsal. Late arrivals will be asked to wait outside for the first 10 minutes of rehearsal, during which time they can unpack their instruments, and get their music, stand and pencil ready to go. 10 minutes after the start of rehearsal, all latecomers will be admitted at once and ask to quickly and quietly take their seats.
ABSENCES:
Students are allowed a maximum of 3 excused absences per semester. After this point, ensemble directors will initiate a conversation with the student and parents to determine if the student will realistically be prepared to perform in the final concert.
If you plan to be absent, or have to miss a portion of rehearsal, please submit the ONLINE ABSENCE NOTIFICATION FORM at least 24 hours in advance, whenever possible.
IMPORTANT DATES
FIRST DAY OF REHEARSAL: Sunday, September 13th, 2026
FALL CONCERT: Saturday, December 5th, 2026 - Community Partnership Children’s Concert