Symphony Side by Side

Building on the success of last year’s “Movie Music Play-In,” the Albany Symphony and the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) are thrilled to present an exciting afternoon of collaborative music-making, generously supported by the Innovation Partnership. This special event, designed to engage and entertain audiences of all ages, will take place at the MVP Arena on October 14 at 3:00pm. This free concert will be a collaboration between the Albany Symphony’s professional musicians, student musicians at ESYO, musicians from public schools and colleges across our region, and amateur musicians from throughout our community, all joining forces as one gigantic orchestra. For me, the highlight of last year’s concert was the finale, when 150+ musicians joined our two orchestras in an unforgettable performance of John Williams’ “Imperial March” from Star Wars. This year, we want even more musicians from across the Capital Region to join us. Dust off your violin, saxophone, trumpet, or any musical instrument, and add your voice. With you alongside ESYO and Albany Symphony players, this event is a celebration of how powerful (and BIG) an orchestra can be! Students, teachers, and anyone who wants to participate: please fill out the RSVP form on the Albany Symphony website, download the sheet music, and practice! The team will be sharing information about rehearsals, and day-of logistics. Here are some more details: When: Monday, October 14, 2024 (Indigenous Peoples' Day) Where: MVP Arena in Albany Who: Joint orchestra conducted by Etienne Abelin (ESYO Music Director), David Beck (ESYO Repertory Orchestra Conductor), and David Alan Miller (Albany Symphony Music Director) What: Music from film, TV, video games, symphonic classical favorites Your Role: You have three options: you can join the orchestra for the final 2 pieces (“Easy”), the final 5 pieces (“Intermediate”), or ALL NINE pieces (“Advanced). “Easy Package” (C): Beethoven 9 arrangement (different skill levels to choose from) Imperial March from Star Wars (different skill levels to choose from) “Intermediate Package” (B2) also includes: Mission Impossible theme Hisaishi Howl’s Moving Castle - Merry Go-Round of Life Hisaishi Spirited Away Reprise “Advanced Package” (B1) also includes: Bernstein’s Mambo from “West Side Story” Mario Bros Medley How to Train Your Dragon Lord of the Dance Please spread the word and we hope you can join us on October 14! RSVP by September 19 to ensure your spot and get a free T-shirt! Check out the website here for more info, and to see photos from last year. Finally, a big “thank you” to Albany County Executive Dan McCoy and all of our friends at MVP Healthcare and the MVP Arena for making it possible for musicians of all ages and abilities to take this giant stage. With your participation, it’s going to be an unforgettable day. We can't wait to make music with you! Looking forward to seeing you there!

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