Youth Symphony Ensembles

DEBUT STRINGS

Rehearse: Wednesdays 5-6:30pm Mesa Community College
Conductor: Bonnie Roesch

Debut is comprised of musicians who have minimal orchestral

exposure. These members do not need to audition, however, a school/private teacher recommendation and application are required in order to participate.

DIVISION FOUR

Rehearse: Wednesdays 5-6:30pm Mesa Community College
Conductor: Kevin Wilcox

Division 4 is our next highest ensemble. All members of this ensemble are expected to audition and will be placed in the appropriate group and section, depending on their skill level. No recommendation is required. Only an application to audition.

DIVISION THREE

Rehearse: Wednesdays 5-6:30pm
Mesa Community College
Conductor: Cicely Brazier

Division 3 is our next highest ensemble following Division 4.

All members of this ensemble are expected to audition and will be placed in the appropriate group and section, depending on their skill level. An application to audition is required..

WIND ENSEMBLE

Rehearse: Wednesdays 5-6:45pm
MYS Hall
Conductor: Brian Murphy

Participation is by audition only. These young woodwind, brass, and percussionists gain the experience and rehearsal techniques required to be strong leaders in their school band programs. The literature is designed to propel all of the members forward as many will soon step into even more advanced positions in Division 1.

DIVISION TWO

Rehearse: Thursdays 5-6:30pm
Mesa Community College
Conductor: Amy Bennett

Division 2 is our next highest ensemble, following Division 3.

All ensemble members are expected to audition and will be placed in the appropriate group and section, depending on their skill level. An application to audition is required..

DIVISION ONE

Rehearse: Thursdays 5-7:00pm
Mesa Community College
Conductor: Karalee Hagen
W/B/P Coach: Brian Murphy

This is the principal performing ensemble of MYS. This Division is comprised of our most advanced string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in the program. An application to audition is required.

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