Nassau Flute Choir Rehearsal Schedule 2016-2017

The Nassau Flute Choir, led by Director Nana Aomori, is open to flute and/or piccolo players who have successfully completed a NYSSMA Level 4 solo or higher. Music is chosen to match the technical level of the group and includes a mixture of original music and arrangements of standard orchestral and chamber music repertoire. Flute Choir members generally range in age from middle school through high school seniors.

Repertoire performed by the Nassau Flute Choir in the 2015-2016 season includes:

• J.S. BACH (arr. Shiotani) – Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578
• J.S. BACH (arr. Pritchard) – Siciliano, from Sonata in Eb Major, BWV 1031
• BIZET (Arr. Takashita) – Selections from Carmen
• GRAINGER (arr. Tucker) – Shepherd’s Hey
• HIGDON – Amazing Grace
• JOPLIN (arr. Tucker) – Maple Leaf Rag
• MOZART (arr. Halferty) – Turkish March
• MUSSORGSKY (arr. Louke) – Hopak, from Sorochinsky Fair
• SOUSA (arr. Lombardo) – Liberty Bell
• STRAUSS (arr. Holcombe) – Selections from The Blue Danube Waltz, op. 314

Nassau String Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule 2016-2017

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.

Repertoire performed by the Nassau String Orchestra in the 2015-2016 season includes:

• J.S. BACH (arr. Isaac) – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
• J.S. BACH (arr. Woolstenhulme) – Badinerie, from Orchestra Suite No. 2, BWV 1067
• BALMAGES – To Tame the Raging Rapids
• BARTOK (arr. Monday) – Romanian Folk Dances
• DAY – After the Rain
• MEYER – Carpe Diem!
• NEWBOLD – Arabian Dreams
• RIMSKY-KORSAKOV – Slava!
• TCHAIKOVSKY (arr. Farrar-Royce) – Waltzer, from Serenade for Strings, op. 48

Nassau Concert Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule 2016-2017

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.

Repertoire performed by the Nassau Concert Orchestra in the 2015-2016 season includes:

• BRAHMS (arr. Isaac) – Hungarian Dance No. 6
• DVORAK (arr. McBrien) – Selections from American Suite
• GLAZUNOV – Marche, op. 76
• GRIEG (arr. Isaac) – Norwegian Dances
• MUSSORGSKY (arr. Lyadov) – Hopak, from Sorochinsky Fair
• RIMSKY-KORSAKOV – Dubinushka, op. 62
• ROSSINI (arr. Lehmeier) – William Tell Overture (Abridged)
• SUPPE – The Light Cavalry Overture
• TCHAIKOVSKY (arr. Muller) – Introduction and Finale, from Romeo and Juliet

Nassau Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule 2016-2017

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.

Repertoire performed by the Nassau Symphony Orchestra in the 2015-2016 season includes:

• BIZET – L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2
• MOZART – Overture to The Magic Flute, K.620
• MUSSORGSKY – A Night on Bald Mountain
• PONCHIELLI – Dance of the Hours, from La Gioconda
• TCHAIKOVSKY – Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, op. 36
• WASHBURN – St. Lawrence Overture

Nassau Principal Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule 2016-2017

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.

Repertoire performed by the Nassau Principal Orchestra in the 2015-2016 season includes:

• BERLIOZ – Symphonie Fantastique
• ELGAR – Cello Concerto in E Minor, op. 85
• MAHLER – Symphony No. 1 in D Major, ‘Titan’
• SCHUMANN – Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major, op. 97
• VERDI – Overture to La Forza del Destino

Suffolk Concert Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule 2016-2017

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.

Repertoire performed by the Suffolk Concert Orchestra in the 2015-2016 season includes:

• ANDERSEN – Jazz Pizzicato
• BADELT (arr. Ricketts) – Pirates of the Carribean Medley
• BEETHOVEN (arr. Isaac) – Symphony No. 1, op. 21
• DEL BORGO – Aboriginal Rituals
• RAVEL (arr. Goldsmith) – Pavane for a Dead Princess
• SCHUBERT – Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, ‘Unfinished’
• TRACK – Symphonic March, op. 272
• WASHBURN – New England Holiday
• WEBBER – Memory, from the musical Cats

Suffolk Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule 2016-2017

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.

Repertoire performed by the Suffolk Symphony Orchestra in the 2015-2016 season includes:

• ELGAR – Imperial March, op. 32
• HORNER – Avatar Suite
• IVES – Postlude in F
• MINKUS – Pas de Deux, from Don Quixote
• NEWMAN – 20th Century Fox Fanfare
• RODGERS – Victory at Sea, A Symphonic Scenario
• SCHUMANN – Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, op. 120
• TCHAIKOVSKY – The Nutcracker Ballet, op. 71
• WILLIAMS – The Flag Parade from Star Wars Episode One – The Phantom Menace
• WILLIAMS – Throne Room and End Title Theme, from Star Wars

Suffolk Principal Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule 2016-2017

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.

Repertoire performed by the Suffolk Principal Orchestra in the 2015-2016 season includes:

• BARBER – Second Essay, op. 17
• BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, op. 67
• BOYER – Rolling River (Sketches on “Shenandoah”)
• GOLDSMITH – Soarin’ Over California
• MAHLER – Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, ‘Resurrection’
• PREDDICE – Muddle O’Lydian
• SHOSTAKOVICH – Suite from Gadfly