Metropolitan Youth Symphony
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.