Prelude Symphonic Ensemble (PSE) Full Concert June 1st 2024

Warrior Legacy by Soon Hee Newbold
Colors of the Wind by Alan Menken/ arr. John Higgins
Chopagroove by Darol Anger
1812 Overture by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky/ arr. Sandra Dackow

00:00 Introduction
01:22 Warrior Legacy
05:23 Colors of the Wind
08:56 Chopagroove
12:38 PSE Award Ceremony
18:46 1812 Overture

Prelude Symphonic Ensemble (PSE) is an introductory string orchestra group designed for string students in 3rd through 12th grades with at least one year of playing experience who may not be ready for CYSO. With PSE students can:
Gain experience playing in a mixed-string ensemble.
Improve sight-reading skills.
Prepare for future placement with CYSO.

How do I join Prelude Symphonic Ensemble?
There are three requirements:
Students must have at least one year of playing experience.
Students must be participating in a school music program and/or take private lessons.
Students must audition to be admitted, as there is a minimum playing level required. See below for specific audition requirements.
Click here for PSE application.

Please direct all questions about PSE to Director Matthew Keating at [email protected] or
909-624-3012 x-102.

Claremont California

PSE Director & Conductor
Matthew Keating

PSE Assistant
Kristin Simpson

Video filmed and produced by:
David Van Brunt
CYSO Executive Director

Original Sound:
Thom Babich