Rep members,

Here is your music for the second half of the 2011-2012 Season.  Remember, it is your responsibility to get this printed (double-sided), taped, and marked by our first rehearsal on January 9.   There will be NO extras at rehearsal.

Please note that there are a few parts missing from the website.  These copies had to be ordered and are available for pick-up at any time.  Please contact Jessica to arrange pick-up time for your music.

What if I don’t have access to a printer?
If you don’t have a printer, that’s OK. We can provide you a printed copy at the first rehearsal. But you MUST request that copy no later than 48 hours before the rehearsal. Sooner is better. There will be no extra copies at the rehearsal.  If you’d like to request a copy of your music, please reply to this email with your name and part.

What’s the best way to print my music?
Here’s a tip for printing:  If your part is more than 2 or 3 pages long, you’ll probably want to print it double sided. In that case, be sure to print the title page (if your part has one), as that will ensure that page turns occur in the right spot. If you don’t know how to print double-sided, you can always tape pages back to back.

Why does BYO have a new system?
This new distribution method has an important advantage for serious musicians. When you download and print, you own that copy. You won’t need to turn it in after the concert. That means you can mark and “customize” it any way you please. (So you may want to write your name on it, since it’s now part of your personal music library.)

Remember that Rep plays only professional repertoire, so if you continue in music, you will likely play these pieces again. Your bowings, fingerings and the annotations added during rehearsals will be quite helpful in the future.  Also, violin, viola, and cello players will notice that your conductor’s preferred bowings have already been marked.

Of course, online distribution means that obtaining, printing, and taping the music is strictly your responsibility. But if you lose your part, you can simply print another copy. You can even keep an extra copy on hand if you want. Or you can have a look at other players’ parts, if you’re curious.

As advanced music students in the internet age, you should become comfortable with producing your own sheet music from digital formats. It’s a valuable skill that will enable you take advantage of the wealth of sheet music that’s now available online and on CDs.

Any questions?  Contact Jessica at byoexecutivedirector@gmail.com.