<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:39:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nvyso.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Working Together: NVYS Parent &#38; Student Handbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[A great NVYS season is something we create together. Our Parent &#38; Student Handbook (English/Español) is here to help musicians and families know what to expect, stay connected, and understand the shared responsibilities that help our ensembles thrive. We encourage families to review the handbook together and return to it throughout the season. Inside, you’ll find important information about attendance, rehearsals and concerts, communication, preparation, behavior, safety, tuition,...]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/post/working-together-nvys-parent-student-handbook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4b2be462042fa0a5869d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:22:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Silvia Regalado-Zachlod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Absence Form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can’t make a rehearsal? Please submit the NVYS Absence Form by the Thursday prior to rehearsal so our conductors and staff can plan accordingly. Dress rehearsals and concert dates are mandatory. Musicians who miss more than two rehearsals within a concert series may, at the conductor’s discretion, be asked to sit out that concert. Families are responsible for communicating absences in advance and ensuring musicians review any missed assignments, music, or rehearsal updates. Submit an Absence...]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/post/absence-form</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4a51f20af2669a2c81799</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:24:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Silvia Regalado-Zachlod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WELCOME TO OUR NEW "FROM THE STAND"]]></title><description><![CDATA[WELCOME to our central hub "From the Stand"—your one-stop source for important information throughout the season. Musicians and families are encouraged to check this internal page each week for rehearsal updates, assignments, resources, important reminders, and other information to help you stay connected and prepared. As NVYS continues to grow, we are also expanding the ways we share our story. Over time, this space will include more highlights, resources, and reflections that celebrate the...]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/post/welcome-to-our-new-from-the-stand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46a8e0258f25aaabae7f3a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:31:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>marketing06702</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[26/27 Music Folders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missing Music? Please find links to this season's music here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VLZbZ_ozB8kpqmGYrLErzAOHqCpUM-EL]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/post/notes-rehearsal-notes-07-01-2027</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a45f5bf463386a451678204</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:23:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>marketing06702</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES Winds/Brass: Weekly Assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Cynthia Soto, NOTES Program Manager | notes@nvyso.org RESOURCES NOTES Music Folder NOTES Google Calendar NVYS Events and Performances Calendar List of NVYS Recommended Private Teachers Absence Form 26/27 NOTES Winds/Brass Teaching Artists: Flute: Theo Hayes (Notes 1 &#38; 2) Clarinet: Diego Borges (Notes 1 &#38; 2) Trumpet: Mitchell Thompson (Notes 1 &#38; 2) Trombone: José Palacios (Notes 1 &#38; 2) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09/22/26 - We are excited...]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/post/notes-winds-brass-weekly-assignments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4b630462042fa0a5870af</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:35:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Silvia Regalado-Zachlod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES Strings: Weekly Assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Cynthia Soto, NOTES Program Manager | notes@nvyso.org RESOURCES NOTES Music Folder NOTES Google Calendar NVYS Events and Performances Calendar List of NVYS Recommended Private Teachers Absence Form 26/27 NOTES Strings Teaching Artists: Violin &#38; Viola: Andy Ting (Notes 1) and Beth Vye (Notes 2) Cello: Hanna Murakami (Notes 1 &#38; 2) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09/22/26 - We are excited for another musical year with you! Some things to work on...]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/post/notes-strings-weekly-assignments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4b3e1462042fa0a586c0a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:32:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Silvia Regalado-Zachlod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Symphony: Weekly Assignment]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Dr. Alexander Kahn, Music Director and Conductor | kahnale@nvyso.org RESOURCES Youth Symphony Music Folder Youth Symphony Google Calendar NVYS Events and Performances Calendar Play-Along: NVYS YouTube Playlist Video: "Practice Strategies" List of NVYS Recommended Private Teachers Absence Form --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09/22/26 - Good rehearsal last week. We are making outstanding progress towards our November concert! You are learning...]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/post/youth-symphony-weekly-assignment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4a6eb2ef047c881525333</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Silvia Regalado-Zachlod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge: Weekly Assignment]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Debbie Walden, Director and Conductor | bridge@nvyso.org RESOURCES Bridge Music Folder Bridge Google Calendar NVYS Events and Performances Calendar Play-Along: You can listen to our pieces here: Go West, Overture, Hornpipe List of NVYS Recommended Private Teachers Absence Form --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09/22/26 - Congratulations on a productive rehearsal and successful String auditions! Next week string players will be placed in their...]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/post/bridge-weekly-assignment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab499f8623d83f4dfcbf9ae</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:11:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Silvia Regalado-Zachlod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinfonia: Weekly Assignment]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Dr. Richard Loheyde, Director and Conductor | sinfoniastrings@nvyso.org RESOURCES Sinfonia Music Folder Sinfonia Google Calendar NVYS Events and Performances Calendar List of NVYS Recommended Private Teachers Absence Form --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09/22/26 - For our next rehearsal on 9/27th, please prepare: Essential Elements Book 1: m. 137, 138, and 155 for slurred bowing. Practice with "air bowing" saying the downs and ups out loud to...]]></description><link>https://www.nvyso.org/post/sinfonia-weekly-assignment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4950e9d978c577ccde738</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:31:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Silvia Regalado-Zachlod</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>