20-21 FEB CONCERT - ORCHESTRAS

Following the overwhelming success of the CYS Winter Showcase concert on December 20, Maestros Leo Eylar and Pete Nowlen will once again offer an amazing online concert experience featuring all seven CYS orchestras and ensembles. The February 21 concert features beloved classical favorites that will highlight the extraordinary talents of CYS musicians, ranging in age from 6 to 18. String Ensembles Director Kati Kyme’s ensembles will feature works by Mozart, while Rosita Amador’s Wind Ensembles will offer pieces by Bach and Delibes. The CYS Wind Symphony will divide into a woodwind choir for Ralph Vaughn Williams’ Folk Songs from Somerset, from his beloved English Folk Song Suite, and a brass choir for internationally-renowned contemporary Japanese composer Hayato Hirose’s Solomon’s Ring. A highlight of the concert will be the CYS percussionists performing A Dance on Three Legs by Andrew Balent and Just Like That by Josh Gottry, under the direction of CYS Percussion Director Artie Storch. The CYS Associate Orchestra will perform the dazzling Finale from Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. The CYS Senior Orchestra strings will present the final movement from Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, and our program will conclude with the combined Associate and Senior Orchestra wind and percussion sections joining forces for a performance of Apotheose, the last movement of Berlioz’ Grand Funeral and Triumphal Symphony. Richard Wagner, upon hearing Apotheose, commented that he found passages “so magnificent and sublime that they can never be surpassed."

Be sure to join us on Sunday, February 21 at 2:30pm on our YouTube channel!

This concert broadcast will be free for all to enjoy on February 21, 2021, at 2:30pm Pacific | 5:30pm Eastern

Program Book

Access your copy of our Winter Classics program book for information on all the pieces that will debut this afternoon, orchestra rosters, and more!

Show Information

Run time: approx. 75 minutes (including preshow)
Make sure to log in early as there will be a preshow 15 minutes before the show starts.
Have a smart TV or streaming device? Watch this video to learn how to watch our livestream on your TV!

Make Concerts at Home Special!

We sorely miss performing for audiences in-person, but we still want to help make your CYS concert at home a day to remember. Attending a virtual concert at home has many perks, including lounging on a comfy couch or enjoying a picnic outdoors! Here are a few things we recommend to make your virtual concert at home fun:

Hi-low fashion: dress in your favorite concert-going outfit OR lounge in your comfiest clothes
Clap whenever you want!
Add comments to the chat on YouTube. Let us know from where in the world you are viewing!
Invite friends and family to watch the concert together. Call or Zoom each other afterward to chat about your favorite parts.
Share your viewing experience with the CYS community by posting a picture on social media! Tag us at @CYS.org and use the hashtag #CYSWinterClassics

Review Your Technology Needs

See below to review our audio and video recommendations before streaming on this afternoon.

Pre-Concert Livestream

Set a reminder for the concert on your YouTube account by clicking here. Once on the CYS YouTube page, click on “Set Reminder” and YouTube will notify you when the concert is about to be LIVE in your time zone.
Note: If you don’t have a YouTube account you can still watch the concert!
Have a plan for how you will watch the concert. First, decide which device you will be using for video and audio. Next, choose where to set it up to ensure you are comfortable during the concert. We also recommend doing a test by watching any YouTube video before the concert begins.

Video Quality

For a more immersive experience, we recommend watching virtual concerts on a desktop computer or TV screen using Google Chrome. Select the full-screen icon in the bottom right corner of the video.
The speed of your internet connection will determine your video quality. If you are experiencing low quality or grainy footage, your internet connection may be slow. Try refreshing your browser and turning wifi off on any other unused devices.
Within the limits of your internet speed, you can control the video resolution by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the video. After clicking, select a video quality other than “Auto.”

Sound Quality

Use your best headphones if watching the concert alone. If watching in a group, connect your device to a great Bluetooth speaker for optimal quality.
If you can’t hear the video, here’s what we recommend:
- Check the volume on your device. Then check the volume on YouTube by clicking on the microphone in the bottom left corner.
- If that does not work, check that the correct speaker or headphones are successfully paired with or connected to your device.