Come join Awesöme Orchestra for Session 76 on Sunday, September 19 from 2-5pm at a new venue - YMTC's Outdoor Stage in Aquatic Park in Berkeley! This brass and woodwinds session (sorry strings - but read below for Session 77!) will feature music from Star Wars, a new piece by Dale Trumbore, and another movement of The Planets suite arranged for big band by Jeremy Levy.
*** Please note that proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend this session. ***
Links to join as a MUSICIAN or AUDIENCE can be found below the full session details
Full Session Details
WHEN: Sunday, September 19, 2021, 2–5pm
WHERE: YMTC's outdoor stage @ Aquatic Park, 2925 Bolivar Dr.., Berkeley, CA
The space is located at the south end of Aquatic Park on YMTC's campus. If you're driving, it is very important to use Google Maps to navigate there, as Apple Maps and other programs will often send you to the north end of the park, which does not provide access to the venue.
(Our backup location is Sports Basement (same date & time) in the case of inclement weather or if AQI is above 100. We’ll notify all players and audience members 24-48 hours before if we need to change venues. If COVID numbers pose a dangerous risk, we'll postpone or cancel altogether)
COST: Free for musicians and audience (Please note that musicians are capped at 70 players total and MUST sign-up to participate. Similarly, there is a limit of 30 total audience members, who must also RSVP to attend)
TRANSPORTATION SUGGESTIONS: There are multiple bus routes that drop off just a 5-10 minute walk from the venue (AC Transit 57, 36, or 29 lines and the Emeryville Go-Round Shellmound/Powell or Hollis lines). The area is next to a public park and safe to walk through, though we recommend reaching out to other players on our discord server to set up a walking group or carpool!
There will be free parking just across from the venue on the access road. Your section's ambassador will email out a parking permit the week before that you can print at home and display on your dashboard.
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Safety is our top priority!
*** Please note that proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend this performance. ***
Awesöme Orchestra staff will ask you to present this proof before entering the outdoor venue. California residents may get a digital copy of their vaccine record at: https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
This is an outdoor session. All attendees will be REQUIRED to wear face masks when not actively playing their instrument or drinking.
We will be slightly more spread out than normal, but we won’t be keeping six feet between players. Musicians are welcome to sit one player per stand if they wish.
**IMPORTANT**
If you are feeling ill, or you’re taking care of someone who is sick, we ask that you not attend this session. Deciding to sit this one out for health or safety reasons is entirely your call and we look forward to having you join us at a session in the future.
PLAYER AND AUDIENCE LIMITS:
Musician Sign-ups required: 70 musician cap
Audience RSVP required: 30 audience member cap
SCHEDULE AND INSTRUMENTATION conducted by Artistic Director David Möschler, Associate Artistic Director Brian McCune, and special guest conductor TBA
2:00-3:00pm: John Williams - "Yoda's Theme" and "The Forest Battle" from Star Wars Trilogy arr. by Donald Hunsberger (8')
flutes I-IV (two double piccolo), oboes I-II, english horn, bassoons I-II, contrabassoon, E-flat clarinet, clarinet I-III (B-flat), bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, horn I-VI (F), trumpet I-VI (B-flat) (two double piccolo trumpet, one doubles flugelhorn), trombone I-II, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, double bass, timpani, percussion I-VI (snare drum, crash cymbals, marimba, suspended cymbals, bass drum, triangle, chimes, glockenspiel, xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, bongos, tom-toms), piano/celesta, harp
3:15-4:00pm: Dale Trumbore - Fearless Canyon (7')
piccolo, flutes I-II, oboe, clarinets I-III (B-flat), bass clarinet, bassoon alto sax I-II, tenor sax, bari sax, horn I-II (F), trumpet I-III (B-flat), trombone I-II, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, timpani, percussion I-IV (triangle, suspended cymbal, bass drum, chimes, glockenspiel, xylophone, marimba, vibraphone)
4:15-5:00pm: Gustav Holst - "Uranus" from The Planets arr. for big band by Jeremy Levy (6')
alto sax I-II, tenor sax I-II, bari sax, trumpets I-IV (B-flat), trombones I-IV, piano, electric guitar, drum set, electric bass
SHEET MUSIC and reference recordings for upcoming open sessions can always be found on Google Drive at: bit.ly/AOCOpenSession
We'll provide chairs, sheet music, and free beer and non-alcoholic beverages - MUSICIANS please bring your own music stand, water bottles, layers, and sunscreen.
MUSICIANS
MUSICIANS: We have capacity for 14 first violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 12 cellos, 8 basses, and 5 percussion players. We will close the sign-up form once we hit capacity and have a small waitlist.
The sign-up deadline for all sections is Friday, September 10 - But we expect to hit capacity before that date - so be sure to sign up early! You can expect an email from your Awesöme Ambassadors with specific info by Monday, September 13 (check your spam filters if this is your first session). Email your ambassadors if you haven't heard back by Monday, 9/13 EOD. (Please be patient—they have a lot of information to collect before emailing everyone.) Their information can be found here.
AUDIENCE
Click here to RSVP for the AUDIENCE
AUDIENCE: We have capacity for 30 audience members and each person much fill out their own RSVP form (for contact tracing purposes). Sadly, due to our vaccination requirement, we cannot allow children under the age of 12 to attend this event - All attendees must show proof of vaccination. We will close the Audience RSVP form once we hit capacity and have a small waitlist, so sign up early and email us (baily@awesomeorchestra.org) if your plans change!
As we transition back to in-person events, we want to re-center our mission of making our musicians and community members feel as welcome and included as possible. Let’s get to know each other better - especially after so many months apart! Whether or not you’re able to attend Session 76, we hope you’ll join us at Prize Fighter on Hollis for an after-session outdoor social hang starting at 5:30pm directly following the event on September 19.