FOR PARENTS
Performance Information
For the 2019 - 2020 season, the December 15, March 29 and
May 17 performances will take place at the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs. The December 31 First Night performance will take place at the City Center on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The March 31, 2020 collaborative concert with Skidmore College will take place at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church at 24 Circular Street.
Rehearsal Information
For the 2019 - 2020 season, all regular rehearsals will take place at the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs. The address is 99 South Broadway.
All regular rehearsals for the Saratoga Preparatory Symphony are from:
4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
All regular rehearsals for the Saratoga Youth Symphony are from:
6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Rehearsal Schedule
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September 15, 2019
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September 22, 2019
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September 29, 2019
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October 6, 2019
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October 13, 2019
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October 20, 2019
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October 27, 2019
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November 3, 2019
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November 10, 2019
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November 17, 2019
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November 24, 2019
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December 8, 2019 Dress Rehearsal
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December 31, 2019 First Night Rehearsal SYS 2:30 - 3:30
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December 31, 2019 First Night Rehearsal SPS 1:30 - 2:15
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January 5, 2020
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January 12, 2020
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January 19, 2020
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January 26, 2020
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February 2, 2020
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February 9, 2020
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February 23, 2020
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March 1, 2020
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March 8, 2020
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April 26, 2020 (possible virtual get together)
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May 3, 2020 (possible virtual get together)
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May 10, 2020 (possible virtual get together)
Concert Dress Code
Gentlemen: black pants, black dress shirt, black socks, and black shoes (no sneakers or tie).
Ladies: long black dress, skirt or nice slacks and a black shirt, black stockings, black shoes (no sneakers).
Attendance Policy
SYS musicians are expected to attend all rehearsals. Attendance is very important because the Music Director plans each rehearsal based on full attendance. The Saratoga Youth Symphony's program is designed to provide a high quality learning experience for each musician, and therefore, we rely on everyone's commitment, cooperation and full participation to ensure an exciting and productive year. Attendance at the rehearsal prior to the concert, and the concert, is required of all musicians.
Absence Procedure
It is understood that scheduling conflicts may arise, and therefore we request that musicians miss no more than two rehearsals per concert for a total of four rehearsals for the year. If an absence is necessary from the rehearsal immediatley prior to a performance, such request is to be made at least two weeks in advance so that the Music Director can be prepared.
Communication Information
The Saratoga Youth Symphony communicates with parents primarily via email. Please be sure to keep the SYS up to date with any new contact information such as telephone number, address, or email changes so that we may continue to reach you.