President’s Notes

Dear ACYO families,

Happy November. The orchestra sounds wonderful, and the upcoming concert should be really special. There are many updates below; I encourage you to read and save this message.
 
Rehearsals
We have only a few rehearsals left before our Winter Concert! We will meet
Sunday, November 14th,
Sunday, November 28th, and
Sunday, December 5th,
There is NO REHEARSAL November 21st, due to Thanksgiving break. Please make practicing a priority!
Masking Update
After consulting with UF School of Music administration, who provide our rehearsal space, and in accordance with UF policy, we are reminding all students that masks are expected to be worn at rehearsal. Bell covers are no longer required. We have masks and sanitizer on hand for those in need. Of course, the most important thing that you can do to protect others is to remain at home if you have any signs of illness.
 
Concert
We have our Winter Concert on Sunday, December 12th at the Phillips Center. Call time is yet to be finalized, but you can plan for a wonderful concert beginning at 7pm. We will be streaming the concert again this year, for those who cannot attend. The Meet the Orchestra concert previously scheduled for December 13th is cancelled this year, due to time and substitute constraints within the schools.
Concert Attire
Please check that you have the appropriate attire, and that everything fits! Don’t wait until the last minute.😊
Men:
  • black dress pants
  • white pleated tuxedo shirt
  • black bow tie and black cummerbund
  • black socks and black dress shoes.
Women:
  • black full-length skirt OR black full length dress slacks (NO jeans, leggings,  or athletic pants) with a black blouse. Blouse must have a minimum 3/4 length sleeve
    • OR
  • black full-length dress with a minimum 3/4 length sleeve. Dresses with short sleeves may be worn with a black sweater that has minimum ¾ length sleeve.
  • black hose and black dress shoes.
Reception
Please join us after the concert for our traditional holiday reception. Each year, families bring a sweet or savory treat, like cookies, cheese, crackers, etc. to the reception. Limited help is also needed for setup and cleanup. You can sign up for a volunteer spot here.
Winter Concert Program
The deadline for art submissions for the cover contest is Wednesday, November 17th. Please submit your art to vernsilk@hotmail.com for consideration. Also, if your child made All-State Orchestra, Band, or Choir, please email president@acyo.org and let us know so we can recognize them in the Winter program.
Thank You all for your support!
Musically,
Davi Peraino
President, ACYO Board of Directors
Music is what feelings sound like.