Anonymous
08/29/2023 11:19
Subject: MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Can those in the know speak more about PVYO? My kid just auditioned (she's in 6th) - waiting on results
Did she audition for both MCYO and PVYO? Honestly, at this age, any half way decent program is going to be beneficial. My daughter, who is good at her instrument, deliberately chooses to audition for a "lesser" youth orchestra. The primary reason for it was to avoid a toxic environment, and cutthroat competition, but she has really enjoyed her experience here. She has consistently auditioned with more difficult material than she would at the better regarded one, has progressed nicely through the ranks, played more difficult repertoire in orchestra than she has had to in her lessons, and because she is a young kid in an orchestra full of older kids, is called a prodigy (she's not; she knows she's not), which has helped a bit with her self confidence. Bonus points for making high school friends, which will help her out when she gets into high school.
At some point, she may audition for the highest level orchestras in the better regarded one, but that will only happen because she feels like she has learned all that she can in her current orchestra.
She only auditioned for PVYO. She's not a competitive kid but she really likes playing with other people. She did a lesser known orchestra (upcounty) and it was too easy. Looking for a bit more challenge with little stress. She practices daily but only 30 mins, which I hear is nothing close to the expectation at mcyo.
Anonymous
08/29/2023 11:12
Subject: MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Can those in the know speak more about PVYO? My kid just auditioned (she's in 6th) - waiting on results
Did she audition for both MCYO and PVYO? Honestly, at this age, any half way decent program is going to be beneficial. My daughter, who is good at her instrument, deliberately chooses to audition for a "lesser" youth orchestra. The primary reason for it was to avoid a toxic environment, and cutthroat competition, but she has really enjoyed her experience here. She has consistently auditioned with more difficult material than she would at the better regarded one, has progressed nicely through the ranks, played more difficult repertoire in orchestra than she has had to in her lessons, and because she is a young kid in an orchestra full of older kids, is called a prodigy (she's not; she knows she's not), which has helped a bit with her self confidence. Bonus points for making high school friends, which will help her out when she gets into high school.
At some point, she may audition for the highest level orchestras in the better regarded one, but that will only happen because she feels like she has learned all that she can in her current orchestra.
Anonymous
08/29/2023 11:03
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Same here! We are trying to decide between DCYO and PVYO where we’ve been the last two years.
Which PVYO group? My son played in most of them (+MCYO later on); I might be able to give you a sense.
Generally speaking, PVYO is higher level than DCYO. But it might depend on the specific orchestra.
DP. How does PVYO compare with MCYO?
PVYO is a level down from MCYO.
Several levels down.
According to my child’s violin teachers, they are equivalent levels, but PVYO is less snobby. (Still waiting to hear back from both, but she encourages her students to go with PVYO, clearly.)
Then they don't know what they're talking about, or they're trying to be nice. If your kid is serious about their instrument and seeks more challenge, you might want to change teachers - they're not doing your kid any favors.
Isn’t PVYO an offshoot of MCYO?
As far as I know, there is no affiliation between the two. A couple of the conductors are former MCYO conductors, I believe.
Anonymous
08/29/2023 10:09
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Same here! We are trying to decide between DCYO and PVYO where we’ve been the last two years.
Which PVYO group? My son played in most of them (+MCYO later on); I might be able to give you a sense.
Generally speaking, PVYO is higher level than DCYO. But it might depend on the specific orchestra.
DP. How does PVYO compare with MCYO?
PVYO is a level down from MCYO.
Several levels down.
According to my child’s violin teachers, they are equivalent levels, but PVYO is less snobby. (Still waiting to hear back from both, but she encourages her students to go with PVYO, clearly.)
This thread certainly suggests that.
Anonymous
08/29/2023 10:08
Subject: MCYO audtions
Can those in the know speak more about PVYO? My kid just auditioned (she's in 6th) - waiting on results
Anonymous
08/28/2023 23:17
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Same here! We are trying to decide between DCYO and PVYO where we’ve been the last two years.
Which PVYO group? My son played in most of them (+MCYO later on); I might be able to give you a sense.
Generally speaking, PVYO is higher level than DCYO. But it might depend on the specific orchestra.
DP. How does PVYO compare with MCYO?
PVYO is a level down from MCYO.
Several levels down.
According to my child’s violin teachers, they are equivalent levels, but PVYO is less snobby. (Still waiting to hear back from both, but she encourages her students to go with PVYO, clearly.)
Then they don't know what they're talking about, or they're trying to be nice. If your kid is serious about their instrument and seeks more challenge, you might want to change teachers - they're not doing your kid any favors.
Isn’t PVYO an offshoot of MCYO?
Anonymous
08/27/2023 21:10
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Same here! We are trying to decide between DCYO and PVYO where we’ve been the last two years.
Which PVYO group? My son played in most of them (+MCYO later on); I might be able to give you a sense.
Generally speaking, PVYO is higher level than DCYO. But it might depend on the specific orchestra.
DP. How does PVYO compare with MCYO?
PVYO is a level down from MCYO.
Several levels down.
According to my child’s violin teachers, they are equivalent levels, but PVYO is less snobby. (Still waiting to hear back from both, but she encourages her students to go with PVYO, clearly.)
Then they don't know what they're talking about, or they're trying to be nice. If your kid is serious about their instrument and seeks more challenge, you might want to change teachers - they're not doing your kid any favors.
Anonymous
08/27/2023 20:56
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Reperatory. TY for the info!
If Repertory Orchestra works for your schedule and is closer to you, I can't imagine why you wouldn't do it. It would be one thing if your kid was at the highest level at DCYOP and wasn't challenged - but RO is a great program with the ability to move up mid-year if your kid is interested.
Anonymous
08/27/2023 19:07
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Same here! We are trying to decide between DCYO and PVYO where we’ve been the last two years.
Which PVYO group? My son played in most of them (+MCYO later on); I might be able to give you a sense.
Generally speaking, PVYO is higher level than DCYO. But it might depend on the specific orchestra.
DP. How does PVYO compare with MCYO?
PVYO is a level down from MCYO.
Several levels down.
According to my child’s violin teachers, they are equivalent levels, but PVYO is less snobby. (Still waiting to hear back from both, but she encourages her students to go with PVYO, clearly.)
Anonymous
08/27/2023 00:21
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Reperatory. TY for the info!
Anonymous
08/26/2023 23:45
Subject: MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:DC plays cello and did preperatory at PVYO the last two years - loves Dr. S. But we’re in TP so DCYO is much closer. The rehearsals at DCYO or longer, but people we’ve talked to say it’s a good mix of section work and full rehearsal. Any insights definitely welcome. We’re still awaiting news of the PVYO placement.
We had a great experience at DCYOP. If it is closer to you and the Saturday time works for you, I'd definitely recommend it. What orchestra did your kid get into with DCYOP?
Anonymous
08/26/2023 22:24
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Same here! We are trying to decide between DCYO and PVYO where we’ve been the last two years.
Which PVYO group? My son played in most of them (+MCYO later on); I might be able to give you a sense.
Generally speaking, PVYO is higher level than DCYO. But it might depend on the specific orchestra.
DP. How does PVYO compare with MCYO?
PVYO is a level down from MCYO.
Several levels down.
Anonymous
08/26/2023 22:12
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Same here! We are trying to decide between DCYO and PVYO where we’ve been the last two years.
Which PVYO group? My son played in most of them (+MCYO later on); I might be able to give you a sense.
Generally speaking, PVYO is higher level than DCYO. But it might depend on the specific orchestra.
DP. How does PVYO compare with MCYO?
PVYO is a level down from MCYO.
Anonymous
08/26/2023 22:04
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Same here! We are trying to decide between DCYO and PVYO where we’ve been the last two years.
Which PVYO group? My son played in most of them (+MCYO later on); I might be able to give you a sense.
Generally speaking, PVYO is higher level than DCYO. But it might depend on the specific orchestra.
DP. How does PVYO compare with MCYO?
Anonymous
08/26/2023 20:31
Subject: Re:MCYO audtions
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Same here! We are trying to decide between DCYO and PVYO where we’ve been the last two years.
Which PVYO group? My son played in most of them (+MCYO later on); I might be able to give you a sense.
Generally speaking, PVYO is higher level than DCYO. But it might depend on the specific orchestra.