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Groups of
Tyler Youth Orchestra, Inc.
Tyler Youth Orchestra -
A full orchestra consisting of advanced string, wind, and
percussion players that performs orchestral literature at the
highest level. College credit is available to students of Tyler
Junior College or high school students enrolled through Tyler
Junior College's dual enrollment program. Open to all
students by audition.
Recent
Repertoire
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2007-2008
Anderson – Arietta
Bartok – Rumanian Folk Dances
Beethoven – Ecossaise for Military Music
Copland – Down a Country Lane
Copland – John Henry
Haydn – Concerto for Violin No. 2 in G
Haydn – Symphony No. 30
Sarasate – Zigeunerweisen
Sibelius – Valse Triste
Telemann – Concerto for Viola in G
Verdi – Prelude to La
Traviata
Webber – Phantom of the Opera
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2008-2009
Bizet – Carmen Suite No. 1
Guaraldi -
A Charlie Brown Christmas
MacDonald, David – Folding In (world premier)
Ravel – Pavane for a Dead Princess
Seitz – Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2
in G
Schubert – Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”
Sibelius – Andante Festivo
Silvestri -
Themes from "The Polar Express"
Strauss,
Johann Sr. - Radetzky March
Tchaikovsky – Coronation March for Alexander III
Vaughan-Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves
Vivaldi – Concerto for Violin in a minor, op.
3 no. 6
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Tyler Academic Orchestra
- A more challenging orchestra for intermediate string players
and intermediate wind, brass, and percussion players. The focus
is on developing instrumental technique, refined ensemble
playing, and different musical styles. Open to all students by
audition.
Tyler Preparatory Orchestra
- Designed for violin, viola, cello, and bass students with one
or more years of playing experience. This orchestra emphasizes
the fundamentals of string technique, ensemble playing, and
music reading. Open to all students by audition.
Chamber Music - The
Tyler Youth Orchestra also sponsors a chamber music program,
open to all students throughout the organization.
Depending on enrollment and student interests, players are
organized in to various string, woodwind, brass, and percussion
ensembles.
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