ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA
ISO is SFYSA’s intermediate string ensemble. Members will sharpen their instrumental and ensemble skills, and experience more advanced repertoire of consistent 5-part ensemble writing (violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello bass). When exiting ISO, musicians should be fully prepared for the experience of their instrument’s traditional role in a full orchestra. ISO is targeted towards middle school students.
Intermezzo rehearses on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm at New Mexico School for the Arts.
Intermezzo rehearses on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm at New Mexico School for the Arts.
FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
Absence Notification Form
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SFYSA Attendance Policy
1) There are no excused/unexcused absences. Whether you're sick, at a soccer game, in a school play, etc., if you miss rehearsal you're considered absent. 2) On your third absence, your conductor/director will ask you to perform a playing test. This may be via a Flipgrid video, a recording, or to play for them in person. Playing in an ensemble is a team effort, and this ensures that you are prepared to participate to the best of your abilities, even if you miss class. 3) If after your 3rd absence, you play for your conductor and it's clear you are unprepared for participation in class, you will be put on probation. Your conductor and the Artistic Director will work with you to build an appropriate timeline to get back on track. If you do not make significant progress to get back on track within the timeline set, you are eligible for disenrollment from class for the remainder of the semester. 4) The Absence Notification form cannot be used for Dress Rehearsals or Concerts. Those are considered mandatory, and you must speak with your Conductor/Director directly if there is a problem or concern. What do I do if I'm going to be absent? 1) If you know well in advance, let your conductor know by filling out the Absence Notification form as soon as you know you'll be out. They can give you a heads up as to what sections they'll be rehearsing, and what is important to practice. 2) If your absence is last-minute, fill out the Absence Notification form as soon as possible so your conductor isn't looking for you to be at rehearsal. 3) Please do not call, text, or email your conductor or the office. The Absence Notification form MUST be completed for each absence. 4) If you forget to fill out the form, and you do not attend class, you will be asked to complete the form after the missed class. |
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DRESS CODE
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CALENDAR
2023 Spring concert
meet the conductor
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Karles McQuade holds a double Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and String Pedagogy, magna cum laude, from the University of New Mexico, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in physics from Oberlin College. He is both a certified Suzuki violin teacher and a certified I.B. World School teacher. Karles studied violin and viola with SFYSA founder Pam Parfitt, and has been involved with SFYSA since its inception in 1994, spending seven of his student years in Youth Symphony Orchestra and later as Artistic Director, Director of Elementary strings, full Board member, and Intermezzo’s longest-serving conductor. In addition to his native Santa Fe, Karles has taught violin literally across the country, from the Hawaiian Islands to the Virgin Islands, as well as across New Mexico, from Farmington to Hobbs. His violin and viola students have been accepted into prestigious institutions including New Mexico School for the Arts, New Mexico All-State Orchestras, Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program, as well as the Sphinx Performance Academy at Oberlin Conservatory. In his spare time he teaches mathematics at El Camino Real Academy.
Contact Email: karles@sfysa.org |