Information for current TVYO players
TVYO Programme - Spring 2025
Rossini: William Tell Overture
2222 – 4230 – tmp+3 – strings
perc: bd, cym, tri
Youtube: https://youtu.be/D5LVM_lIXqY?si=29crxGbYYBNJZo8M
Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliette Fantasy Overture
3(pic)3(ca)22 – 4231 – tmp+3 – hp – strings
perc: sd, cym, tri
Youtube: https://youtu.be/finYYXkdYmA?si=iH6EG4Pkrxon9ORZ
Wagner: Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral (from Lohengrin Act II)
Arr. Prowen
33(ca)3(bcl)3 – 4431 – tmp – hp – strings
Youtube: https://youtu.be/PD-yXGWkexo?si=A2au6OMlw2wneo4m
Britten: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
3(pic)3(ca)3(bcl)2(cb) – 4331 – tmp+3 – hp – strings
perc: sd, cym, tamb, tri, xylo
YouTube: https://youtu.be/4vbvhU22uAM?feature=shared (without narration – 22 March)
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z0ltoiU8KEU?feature=shared (with narration – 24 March)
IMSLP https://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page: this is an online library where you can reference the scores and parts for these pieces. You should be able to find a dropdown list with your instrument. The Britten is a ‘hire only’ set of parts and so won’t be available on IMSLP.
Practice parts - print out your own copies
We will also be emailing parts out at the start of term, including tutor-bowed parts for the strings. The orchestral folders with the original parts are kept with the orchestra at all times. Please download and print out your own parts for practice purposes. We expect that you will take these to your lessons for further support from your instrumental teacher.
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TVYO Spring 2025 Rehearsal Schedule
1. Monday 6 January Sectionals/Full
2. Monday 13 January Sectionals/Full
3. Monday 20 January Full/Full
4. Monday 27 January Sectionals/Full
5. Monday 3 February Full/Full
6. Monday 10 February Sectionals/Full
Half Term
7. Monday 24 February Sectionals/Large sectionals (strings - ww,brass,perc)
8. Monday 3 March Full/Full
9. Monday 10 March Full/Full (with tutors in attendance for first half)
10. Monday 17 March Full/Full
11. Friday 21 March Full/Full (please note different rehearsal day!)
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End of term concerts - dates and venues
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TVYO SPRING CONCERT
Saturday 22 March: 7:30pm
St. Andrew’s Church, Linton Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 6UG
Rehearsal: 5:00pm, seated (arrive from 4:40pm)
TVYO JOINT CONCERT WITH THE MUSIC FLOOD ORCHESTRA
Monday 24 March: 6:30pm (45mins)
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1BX
Rehearsal: 5:00pm, seated (arrive from 4:40pm)
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Concert dress code
Smart – all black. Players can choose to wear a suit, dress (long or short) or skirt/trousers and shirt. Trainers, jeans, leggings, sweat shirts or T-shirts are not considered appropriate concert dress. Players should ensure that their concert dress is both smart and comfortable to play in.
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TVYO members’ challenges
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In TVYO we are always working hard to develop the orchestra and raise standards. Players are challenged to:
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Be responsible: be at rehearsals by 6:10 p.m.
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Be thoughtful: be unpacked and ready to play by 6:15 p.m.
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Concentrate hard and behave well.
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To make excellent progress.
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Take pride in being part of a first-rate performance.