The Nassau String Orchestra, led by Director Michelina Sobolewski, is comprised of string players who have successfully completed a NYSSMA Level 4 solo (or equivalent) or higher. The ensemble performs a combination of original music and arrangements of standard orchestral repertoire. The Nassau String Orchestra members generally range in age from late elementary school through early high school.

2017-2018 Nassau String Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule

Repertoire performed by the Nassau String Orchestra in the 2016-2017 season includes:

• ATWOOD – Drifen
• GRIEG (arr. Safford) – Prelude from Holberg’s Time, Op. 40
• HANDEL (arr. Rosen) – Concerto Grosso in G Major, Op. 6, No. 1 HWV319
• HOLST (arr. Hans) – Themes from St. Paul’s Suite
• MENDELSSOHN (arr. Gruselle) – Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• SILVA – Forest Incantations
• VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS (arr. Wagner) – Rhosymedre from Three Preludes
• WHITACRE (arr. Lavender) – October

The Nassau Concert Orchestra, led by Director Peggy Ho, is open to string, woodwind, brass, and percussion students who have successfully completed a NYSSMA Level 5 or 6 solo. The Nassau Concert Orchestra members range in age from middle school through high school seniors. This ensemble rehearses and performs standard and arranged symphonic repertoire.

2017-2018 Nassau Concert Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule

Repertoire performed by the Nassau Concert Orchestra in the 2016-2017 season includes:

• BERLIOZ – Hungarian Dance from The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24
• DVORAK (arr. Isaac) – Scherzo from Symphony No. 7 in B minor, Op. 70
• LISZT (arr. Goldsmith) – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
• RIMSKY-KORSAKOV (arr. Isaac) – Fandango and Alborada
• RIMSKY-KORSAKOV (arr. Isaac) – Procession of the Nobles from Mlada
• TCHAIKOVSKY (arr. Dackow) – Finale from Symphony No. 2 in C, Op. 17 “Little Russian”
• SIBELIUS (arr. Leidig) – Finale from Symphony No 2 in D Major, Op. 43
• WASHBURN – St. Lawrence Overture

The Nassau Symphony Orchestra, led by Director Patricia Koppeis, is an ensemble of very advanced musicians who have participated in All-State and All-County music festivals. The ensemble, which was once a chamber orchestra, has evolved into a full symphonic orchestra and gives its participants the experience of playing great works from the symphonic music repertory.

2017-2018 Nassau Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule

Repertoire performed by the Nassau Symphony Orchestra in the 2016-2017 season includes:

• BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
• COPLAND – Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
• MEYERBEER – Coronation March from The Prophet
• SHEDD – Symphony No. 2 (MYO Commission)
• SMETANA – Three Dance from The Bartered Bride
• TCHAIKOVSKY – The Nutcracker Suite No. 1, Op. 71a

The Nassau Principal Orchestra, led by Director Scott Stickley, is composed of the finest high school musicians in Nassau County. Principal Orchestra musicians study privately, are leaders in their school ensembles, and have mastered the instrumental skills necessary to perform in this high level group. Musicians in this orchestra have opportunities to develop leadership skills and orchestral performance abilities. Many of the members have performed in the All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, and All-County orchestras, and go on to attend conservatories and colleges of music. Repertoire for the Nassau Principal Orchestra includes full symphonies, concertos, and choral masterworks.

2017-2018 Nassau Principal Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule

Repertoire performed by the Nassau Principal Orchestra in the 2016-2017 season includes:

• BEETHOVEN – Leonore Overture
• BORNE – Fantasy on Themes from Carmen
• FRANCK – Symphony in D minor
• SHOSTAKOVICH – Symphony No. 9 in Eb Major, Op. 70
• STRAUSS – Don Juan, Op. 20
• WEBER – Overture to Oberon

The Suffolk Concert Orchestra, led by Director Eileen Murphy, is open to string, woodwind, brass, and percussion students who have successfully performed a NYSSMA Level 4 or 5 (or equivalent) solo. Orchestra members range in age from elementary school through early high school. The orchestra rehearses and performs primarily standard and arranged symphonic repertoire.

2017-2018 Suffolk Concert Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule

Repertoire performed by the Suffolk Concert Orchestra in the 2016-2017 season includes:

• ANDERSON – Bugler’s Holiday
• BARRY and ROBERTSON (arr. Custer) – Somewhere In Time
• BEETHOVEN (arr. Isaac) – Overture to Fidelio
• BIZET – Carmen Suite No. 2
• FRESCOBALDI (arr. Kindler) – Toccata
• GRIEG (arr. Isaac) – Norwegian Dances, Op. 35
• HANDEL (arr. Johnson) – Music for the Royal Fireworks Overture
• HARDIMAN (arr. Moore) – Music from Lord of the Dance
• SHUR and THOMAS (arr. Brubaker) – Smooth, as performed by Santana
• STRAUSS and STRAUSS JR. – Pizzicato Polka

The Suffolk Symphony Orchestra, led by Director Scott Zarchy, was formed in the 2013-2014 MYO season and is open to string, woodwind, brass, and percussion students who have successfully performed a NYSSMA Level 5 or 6 (or equivalent) solo. Orchestra members range in age from middle school through high school. Music for this orchestra will be selected and performed from the standard orchestral repertoire.

2017-2018 Suffolk Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule

Repertoire performed by the Suffolk Symphony Orchestra in the 2016-2017 season includes:

• BERNSTEIN – Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
• COWELL – Old American Country Set
• DVORAK – Song to the Moon from Rusalka
• DVORAK – Polonaise from Rusalka
• GOULD – American Salute
• GRAINGER – Molly on the Shore
• HUMPERDINCK – Overture to Hansel and Gretel
• MASSENET – Marche des Princesses from Cendrillon
• MUSSORGSKY (arr. Rimsky-Korsakov) – Night on Bald Mountain
• PALESTRINA (arr. Stokowski) – Adoramus Te
• STRAUSS II – Emperor Waltz, Op. 437

The Suffolk Principal Orchestra, led by Director Phil Preddice, was formed in 2008 and consists of some of the finest musicians in Suffolk County. Orchestra members have participated in LISFA, SCMEA, All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, and All-County festivals. The group has performed at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Staller Center for the Arts, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall. Many members have attended prestigious summer music programs such as the Tanglewood Institute, Crane Youth Music, and the New York State Summer School of the Arts. Several of the orchestra’s alumni are currently attending outstanding programs of study in Music Composition, Music Performance, Music Education, Music Business, and Music Therapy. Suffolk Principal Orchestra’s challenging programming has been enthusiastically and overwhelmingly received by audiences.

2017-2018 Suffolk Principal Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule

Repertoire performed by the Suffolk Principal Orchestra in the 2016-2017 season includes:

• J.S. BACH  (arr. Stokowski) – Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
• CORIGLIANO – STOMP
• GLINKA – Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla
• MÁRQUEZ – Danzón No. 2
• PREDDICE – Soliloquy “Angst”
• ROSSINI – Overture to William Tell
• SIBELIUS – Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43
• TCHAIKOVSKY – Coronation March for Alexander III
• TCHAIKOVSKY – Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
• TCHAIKOVSKY – Polonaise from Eugene Onegin