Please ask your child every week if he or she has a handout for you. Too often, important information, like schedule changes remain in music cases. Please make a BYO file. The Berkeley Youth Orchestra provides a training ground for young musicians to work together in a positive, stimulating, non-threatening atmosphere. As such, BYO uses a rotational seating system to de-emphasize rank or hierarchy.
Players move between sections.
They may move forward and back within each section to gain the experience and perspective that each position offers. String players are paired on a stand to complement each other s relative strengths and weaknesses. Wind and brass players may share first chair responsibilities as Co-principals. The Conductor and Wind Coach reserve the option to change seating at any time in order to best serve all members of the orchestra. Return to top page Rehearsal Etiquette Rehearsal are conducted in a professional manner.