Rehearsals

All five MYS orchestras rehearse at Macalester College on Saturday mornings September through April. Rehearsals include regular sectionals with professional specialists in each instrument area. Music Theory classes are offered for all students, either during part of their regular rehearsal time (for String and Wind Orchestras) or as an optional course outside of rehearsal (for Philharmonic, Repertory, and Symphony Orchestras) at no additional fee.

If you are interested in observing an MYS rehearsal, please contact us!

Rehearsal location

Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
130 S Macalester St
St. Paul, MN 55105

rehearsal times

  • Wind Orchestra: 8:30–10:45 AM

  • Philharmonic Orchestra: 8:30–11:00 AM

  • Symphony Orchestra: 8:30–11:30 AM

  • Repertory Orchestra: 8:30–11:30 AM

  • String Orchestra: 10:15 AM–12:30 PM

Trimester dates

  • First Trimester: September 9–November 4 (9 weeks)

  • Second Trimester: November 18–February 10* (10 weeks—see below)

    *No rehearsals November 11 & 25, December 23 & 30

  • Third Trimester: February 17–April 20 (10 weeks)