Regular rehearsals are held on Saturdays, from 8:30-11:30 am.
Unless otherwise noted, rehearsals are held at
Aspen Senior Center, 3410 N. Canyon Rd, Provo, UT 84604
| Date | Event | Schedule |
| 2023 | ||
| June 24 | Auditions | 10 am-11 am , 3410 N. Canyon Rd, Provo. Arrive at least 10-15 min. before your designated audition time. |
| Aug 17 | Auditions | 5-7 pm, Summerhays Music Store in Orem ) |
| Aug 19 | Auditions | 10 am-1:45 pm, 3410 N. Canyon Rd, Provo |
| Aug 26 | First Rehearsal Parents Meeting | 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Please arrive always by 8:15 for weekly rehearsals. Bring music stand and printed parts from Google Classroom. 11:30 – 12:15 PM. Those unable to attend in person are welcome to tune in via zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2393257064?pwd=u4vTLyoesi0zatlFm3bQsWAqRKkIG6.1 Meeting ID: 239 325 7064 Passcode: 93PnUZ Please note that wifi is not great at the Aspen Center. |
| Sept 2 | NO REHEARSAL, (Labor Day weekend). Learn your parts. | |
| Sept 9 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM Sectionals as part of rehearsal. Chamber music 11:30-1:30 for those who choose to, weekly. |
| Sept 16 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Sept 23 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Sept 30 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Oct 7 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Oct 14 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Oct 21 | Fall Break, no rehearsal. Deadline for submission of concerto competition applications. | |
| Oct 28 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Nov 4 | Rehearsal and Concerto Competition auditions | 8:30 – 11:30 AM. And Concerto Competition auditions 11:30-1 pm. Pianists recommended, not required. Memorization required of all winners at time of performance in February. Consult with Dr. Bednarz on what pieces you choose—orchestra parts must exist and be available. |
| Nov 7-11 | UVU production of Hansel and Gretel (opera), evenings | |
| Nov 1 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Nov 18 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM. DRESS rehearsal. Attendance required. |
| Nov 20 | Dress rehearsal 4 pm– 6:15 dress/sound check at Covey, Attendance Required . Concert at 7:30 | |
| Nov 25 | Thanksgiving Break | |
| Dec 2 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Starting repertoire for February concert. |
| Dec 9 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Sectionals as part of rehearsal. |
| Dec 16 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM. First half—rehearsal or presentation, second half fall chamber music performance. |
| Dec 17 to Jan 5, 2024 | WINTER BREAK | |
| 2024 | ||
| Jan 6 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Jan 13 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Jan 20 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Jan 27 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Feb 3 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Feb 10 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Dress rehearsal with soloists and ringers. Attendance Required. |
| Feb 12 | Sound check, dress rehearsal on day off, 4–6:15 pm, Concerto Night Concert 7:30 PM. Springville High School Auditorium TO BE CONFIRMED | |
| Feb 17 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Starting new program for April concert. |
| TBA | UVU Concert—you are encouraged to attend. | |
| Feb 24 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Sectionals as part of rehearsal. |
| Mar 2 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Mar 9 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Mar 16 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Mar 23 | Rehearsal | Attendance Required—ahead of Abravanel performance. |
| Mar 25 | Youth Festival | ABRAVANEL HALL Youth Festival. We aim for 100% participation. Time TB confirmed. |
| Mar 30 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Apr 6 | Rehearsal | 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Apr 13 | DRESS Rehearsal with ringers, soloist, 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Attendance required | |
| Apr 15 | Dress rehearsal 4 -6:15 at Covey. Concert 7:30. Covey Center for the Arts. Attendance required. | |
| Apr 19 | UVU, UVS, Choirs and some members UVYSO performance of Mahler’s 2nd Symphony at UVU. Highly recommended to attend. | |
| Apr 20 | 8:30 – 11:30—spring chamber music performance, fun and games, food. | |
| June and Aug 2024 | Auditions, Summerhays Music in Orem and Aspen Center, TBA | |
| Summer retreat or tour TBA | 3-4 days | |
For UVU concerts go to https://www.uvu.edu/thenoorda/
For BYU concerts, go to arts.byu.edu
For U of U concerts, go to music.utah.edu
For Utah Valley Symphony Concerts, go to https://www.utahvalleysymphony.org
For Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra concerts, go to https://thetso.org
Yellow and Bolded – Attendance at these dress rehearsals and Concerts is Mandatory for all.
Pale green- UVU, Concerts—you are encouraged to listen