the Juneau Student Symphony

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Schedule of Events: 2010-2011

Dates and venues are subject to change. This site will be updated as soon as changes occur. Email Rick (thrushhill@ak.net) with questions or if you notice discrepancies or typos.

POPS CONCERT: 19 August 2011, Noon at SOB and 7 PM at Zach Gordon Youth Center. PIRATES. Pops Rehearsal Schedule.
FALL READING REHEARSALS: Your opportunity to try out the orchestra or to score some more playing time. 8/29 & 9/5. 6-8 PM, TMHS band room.
FALL CONCERT: 5, 6 November 2011, NEW WORLD SYMPHONY with Floyd Dryden and Dzantik'i Heeni orchestras and Rhys Coffee, violin soloist: Dzantik'i Heeni Commons. Check back for date and venue changes. Fall Rehearsal Schedule.
WINTER READING REHEARSAL: Your opportunity to try out the orchestra or to score some more playing time. 1/2/12. 6-8 PM, JDHS band room.
WINTER CONCERT: 3, 4, 5 March 2012, SYMPHONIC DANCES in collaboration with Juneau Dance Unlimited and featuring Abby Olsen, violin soloist: Juneau Arts and Culture Center and outreach venue to be announed. Check back for date and venue changes. Winter Rehearsal Schedule.
SPRING TOUR: April 1, 2, 2012. We will bring our favorite pieces of the year on the water to Sitka along with the Juneau Symphony and the Sitka Youth Symphony. Please check back for date and venue changes. Spring Tour Rehearsal Schedule.

POPS CONCERT: PIRATES -updated 7/11/11

Rehearsals:

1. August 8, full orchestra, 6-9 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church
2. August 9, full orchestra, 6-9 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church
3. August 10, full orchestra, 6-9 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church
4. August 11, full orchestra, 6-9 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church
5. August 12, full orchestra, 6-9 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church
6. August 15, full orchestra, 6-9 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church
7. August 16, full orchestra, 6-9 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church
8. August 17, full orchestra, 6-9 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church
9. August 18, full orchestra, 6-9 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church

Pops Concert Dates:

August 19, noon, State Office Building Atrium
August 19, 7:00 PM, Zach Gordon Youth Center

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FALL CONCERT: NEW WORLD SYMPHONY - updated 9/19/11

Rehearsals:

1. September 12, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, TMHS band room
    September 18, sectionals 1, Thrush Hill Music Studio (706-10th St., downtown, next to Resurrection Lutheran Church), time tba.
2. September 19, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
September 25, sectionals 2, Thrush Hill Music Studio (706-10th St., downtown, next to Resurrection Lutheran Church), time tba.
3. September 26, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
    October 2, sectionals 3, Thrush Hill Music Studio (706-10th St., downtown, next to Resurrection Lutheran Church), time tba.
4. October 3, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
    October 9, sectionals 4, Thrush Hill Music Studio (706-10th St., downtown, next to Resurrection Lutheran Church), time tba.
5. October 10, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, TBA band room
    October 16, sectionals 5, Thrush Hill Music Studio (706-10th St., downtown, next to Resurrection Lutheran Church), time tba.
6. October 17, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
    October 23, sectionals 6, Thrush Hill Music Studio (706-10th St., downtown, next to Resurrection Lutheran Church), time tba.
7. October 24, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
    October 30, sectionals, CANCELLED. Come hear the Juneau Symphony play at the JDHS auditorium at 3 PM. It's free for you.
8. October 30, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, TMHS band room. Note, this is not a typo. We changed the date to avoid a conflict with Halloween.
9. November 3, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, Dzantik'i Heeni Commons
10. November 4, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, Dzantik'i Heeni Commons

Fall Concert Dates:

November 5, 7:30 PM, Dzantik'i Heeni Commons
November 6, 4:00 PM, Dzantik'i Heeni Commons

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WINTER CONCERT: SYMPHONIC DANCES - updated 1/16/12

Rehearsals:

1. January 9, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
    January 15, sectionals 1,
Woodwinds 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Brass 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Percussion 4-5, Symphony Office (522W. 10th St., downtown, below the Jorba Lot Building)
Violins and Violas 5-6:30, Resurrection Lutheran Church (downtown at 10th and Glacier)
Cello and Bass 5-6 Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)

2. January 16, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, THMS band room
    January 22, sectionals, CANCELLED. Come hear the Juneau Symphony play at the JDHS auditorium at 3 PM. It's free for you.

3. January 23, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
    January 29, sectionals 2,
Woodwinds 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Brass 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Percussion 4-5, Symphony Office (522W. 10th St., downtown, below the Jorba Lot Building)
Violins and Violas 5-6:30, Resurrection Lutheran Church (downtown at 10th and Glacier)
Cello and Bass 5-6 Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)

4. January 30, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
    February 5, sectionals 3,
Woodwinds 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Brass 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Percussion 4-5, Symphony Office (522W. 10th St., downtown, below the Jorba Lot Building)
Violins and Violas 5-6:30, Resurrection Lutheran Church (downtown at 10th and Glacier)
Cello and Bass 5-6 Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)

5. February 6, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
    February 12, sectionals 4,
Woodwinds 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Brass 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Percussion 4-5, Symphony Office (522W. 10th St., downtown, below the Jorba Lot Building)
Violins and Violas 5-6:30, Resurrection Lutheran Church (downtown at 10th and Glacier)
Cello and Bass 5-6 Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)

6. February 13, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room
    February 19, sectionals 5,
Woodwinds 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Brass 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Percussion 4-5, Symphony Office (522W. 10th St., downtown, below the Jorba Lot Building)
Violins and Violas 5-6:30, Resurrection Lutheran Church (downtown at 10th and Glacier)
Cello and Bass 5-6 Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)

7. February 20, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, THMS band room
    February 26, sectionals 6,
Woodwinds 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Brass 4-5, Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)
Percussion 4-5, Symphony Office (522W. 10th St., downtown, below the Jorba Lot Building)
Violins and Violas 5-6:30, Resurrection Lutheran Church (downtown at 10th and Glacier)
Cello and Bass 5-6 Thrush Hill Music (706W. 10th St., downtown next to Resurrection Lutheran Church)

8. February 27, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JDHS band room

9. March 1, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JACC - downtown between the State Museum, KTOO and Centennial Hall Bring your own stand

10. March 2, full orchestra, 6-8 PM, JACC - downtown between the State Museum, KTOO and Centennial Hall Bring your own stand

Winter Concert Dates:

March 3, 7:30 PM, JACC - downtown between the State Museum, KTOO and Centennial Hall
March 4, 4:00 PM, JACC - downtown between the State Museum, KTOO and Centennial Hall
March 5, 7:00 PM, venue tba

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SPRING TOUR: April 1-2, 2011 to Sitka - updated 7/11/11

Rehearsals:
1. March 26, 6-8 JDHS band room.
2. March 28, 6-8 JDHS band room.
3. March 30, 5:30-7 PM JDHS band room. Bring your own stand
4. March 31, 9-11 PM JDHS band room. Bring your own stand

photos courtesy of Cameron Byrnes