Typical Season
Glossary:
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LBSS: Lake Bonneville Symphonic Society, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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NUYS: Northern Utah Youth Symphony, or "Youth Symphony", our full orchestra including woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings. Rehearses Saturdays, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
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NUYCO: Northern Utah Youth Chamber Orchestra, or "Chamber", our training orchestra for strings. Rehearses Thursdays, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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NUYWE: Northern Utah Youth Wind Ensemble, our training group for winds, brass, and percussion. Rehearses Satrudays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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NUYPSO: Northern Utah Youth Preparatory String Orchestra, our youngest string group geared towards those students with limited orchestra experience. Rehearses Satrudays, 8:30 am - 9:20 am
Here are more details about the season:
August
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Concerto Auditions, mid-August, where a soloist for each concert is chosen
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Membership drive begins with late-August in-person auditions, with additional auditions ongoing by appointment or video submission (approximately 3 weeks until the first rehearsal).
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NUYS Audition information
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NUYCO Audition information
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NUYWE Audition information
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NUYPS Audition information
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September
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Weekly rehearsals, mid-September through late-April, at Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning,
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Parent Orientation Meeting, held after te 2nd rehearsal, sign up to volunteer, learn more about the groups, how you can support us, and the Lake Bonneville Symphonic Society's mission
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Pay tuition for the year
Each season is essentially as follows:
- Weekly rehearsals September-April.
- Overnight retreats (NUYS & NYUCO)
- Three Concerts.
- A performance at Abravanel Hall (NUYS).
For more detailed information, visit our Calendar Page.


October
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NUYCO Retreat, usually the 2nd weekend, Camp Earley Park, 24 hours of rehearsals, games, skits and awesomeness - attendance strongly advised!
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NUYS Retreat, usually the 4th weekend, Camp UTABA, 24 hours of rehearsals, games, skits and even more awesomeness - attendance, even in part, strongly advised! You'll miss 3 rehearsals if you don't participate!
November
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First concert, mid-November, usually at Ogden High School
December
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Christmas Party!


January
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NUYS Recital Night, Brigham City Tabernacle, mid-January
February
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Second concert, late February, in Cache County, most recently at Logan High School
March
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NUYS performs in the Youth Symphony Festival at Abravanel Hall, a Monday in early March, bus transportation provided, or you may come separately
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NUYCO Recital Night, Brigham City Tabernacle, mid-March
April
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Final concert, end of April at Box Elder High School
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End-of-Season Celebration!