MYS GUIDEBOOK
2008-2009 Season

Revised March 2008

The Metropolitan Youth Symphony develops,

educates and promotes young musicians.

Metropolitan Youth Symphony Office

4800 SW Macadam, Suite 105                                  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5254

Portland, OR  97239                                                                            Portland,OR 97208       

The MYS office is located off Macadam Avenue.  Turn east on Hamilton (towards the river) and immediately turn right on SW Landing. 

Office hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday.

Staying Informed

“Reeds and Rosin”

This newsletter is designed specifically for all parents and musicians.  It will be mailed periodically to all families and available online.  It includes information about upcoming concerts and events, calendar items, reminders and general information.

Web Site

 Log on to www.playmys.org for information on the organization and its operations. 

Saturday “Announcements” are posted weekly.

Saturday Information

Vickie is in the lobby at Beaumont during Saturday rehearsals to help you with anything you need and to sign up for volunteering.  There is also the Information Table with all the latest handouts. Verbal announcements are made in each group during the rehearsals.  The weekly announcements will also be available on the website under “Announcements” and at the Beaumont Information Table.

Email

Group managers usually use email to communicate information to the parents and musicians in their groups.  Please make sure we have your current email address and keep us informed of any changes.

It is extremely important that you read the email announcements each week to stay informed of any last minute changes.  Please let us know if you do not have email so we can get information to you.

Keep MYS Informed

Over 500 musicians are involved with MYS. Although we try to keep abreast of any accomplishments by our musicians, we cannot do it without your help. We are also interested in hearing about any other accomplishments, both musical and non-musical, of our musicians. We are very proud of the diversity of outside activities in which our musicians are involved.

• Rehearsal Information

• General

• Unless otherwise specified, all MYS rehearsals take place on Saturdays at Beaumont Middle School, located at 4043 NE Fremont Street, Portland. 

• Please visit the MYS website before Saturday rehearsals to keep current with information and announcements. 

• All last minute schedule changes will be available through announcements on the website, or on the MYS voicemail system: 503.239.4566.

• MYS students are not allowed to rehearse unless they are wearing a MYS t-shirt and picture ID. These are available for purchase at Beaumont on the first Saturday of the month. MYS t-shirts are $5.00 each and come in a variety of colors. ID tags and lanyards are $5.00 for a set of one each. Rental t-shirts are available for $1.00. 

• PARENTS:We encourage you to come into the school to pick up your students.  This will give you a chance to read the weekly announcements, check the Information Table for additional updates and interact with other MYS parents and staff.

• Parents are welcome to sit in and listen to rehearsals.  Please do not enter any rehearsal room until that group has stopped playing. 

• All musicians must be picked up at the conclusion of their rehearsal.  Last rehearsal ends at 3:30 pm.  All MYS parents and musicians must be off the premises by 4:00 pm for you to avoid a $25.00 fine.

PARKING: During the spring months, Little League uses the field behind the school.  To avoid damage, vehicles may not park in the areas behind the school.  Also, please do not park any time near the fenced area, as LARGE garbage trucks must navigate in and out to pick up the dumpsters. A baseball through the car window or an unwanted dent is no fun! 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Symphony and Concert Orchestra strings take a lunch break from 11:30 am-12:00 pm and are not allowed to leave the school without a written permission slip from parent or guardian.

Please note there are four mandatory Tuesday night rehearsals before each SO concert. Location and time will be announced.

MYS Student Mentor Program

The MYS Student Mentor Program connects advanced students to students who do not have a music teacher or cannot afford one. The Mentors are members of Symphony Orchestra and/or Symphonic Band, and in many cases, have their own private students outside of MYS. The cost is $10.00 for a half-hour lesson and, in most cases; the funds go directly into the Mentor’s MYS student account. Mentors will also sit occasionally with their students at rehearsals if they need help with their music, as long as it does not interfere with their own commitments. For further information, please contact the office.

Symphony Orchestra/Symphonic Band Retreat

Each fall, all Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band members are required to attend the SO/SB Retreat. The Retreat is either a day long event or overnight, depending on the season and activities involved, and usually takes place in late September. As the Retreat is considered an important part of participating in either Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Band, not attending is counted as an unexcused absence, unless prior arrangements have been made with the office. Please read the announcements for further information. The 2008 – 2009 SO/SB Retreat will take place on September 20, 2008 at the Crestview Manor in Corbet, Oregon.

Outreach Concerts

Each year, MYS groups go out into the surrounding communities and perform outreach concerts. They share the experience of music, especially with those who have little access to such performances. Because of this, attending an outreach concert each year is considered an important part of each group’s performance schedule and every effort should be made to attend. Recent outreaches have included Portland School District, Reynolds School District, Central Oregon, a benefit with Wilsonville School District, and the Rose Festival. Outreach concerts are announced to the appropriate group(s) as plans for the concerts are finalized.

International and Domestic Tours

A student’s education in music is far more than learning to play the notes on a page. MYS plans trips both home and abroad, so that MYS musicians have the experience of performing music in different cultural settings. The international tours take place approximately every two to three years, while the national tours taking place as the opportunity arises. These tours are traditionally reserved for Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band. Concert Orchestra and Concert Band members who are Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will need to audition. Previous destinations have included Disneyland, Austria, Hungary, Japan, Russia, Great Britain, Italy, and most recently, China. Next Up-coming tour will be Mexico City, Merida and the Yucatan Peninsula, July 2009.

Musician Responsibilities & Conduct

• Arrive at least 30 minutes before rehearsal begins, having your instrument and music out, and be ready to rehearse.

• You must wear your MYS t-shirt and picture ID tag while on the Beaumont campus.

• Bring all music, a music stand with your name on it and a pencil (no pen) to all rehearsals.

• Come to rehearsals musically prepared.  Know your music.

• Please do not enter any rehearsal room until that group has stopped playing.

• Make rehearsals a priority by honoring the attendance policy.

• Respect all members’ desire to participate fully without distraction.

• You may eat in the cafeteria by entering quietly only when the orchestra is not playing. Food & beverages are prohibited in all classrooms & gyms.

• All brass and woodwind players are to bring a towel to wipe up moisture from their instruments!

• No hats can be worn during rehearsals.

• Pick up all trash around the rehearsal room.

  Help put chairs away.

It is the responsibility of MYS to make available all information about rehearsals, concerts, special events, and changes.  It is the responsibility of the parent and/or musician to obtain this information and to be aware of any changes.  All information will be available in the lobby at rehearsals, announced in rehearsal, and on the website.

All musicians are encouraged to participate in their school orchestra and/or band programs whenever possible.  Musicians in Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra are required to take private lessons; no less than two lessons per month with a minimum of 1 ? hours of lesson time per month.  Musicians in all other groups are encouraged to take private lessons.

* MUSIC: Musicians will be charged $5.00 for each original and $1.00 for each copied piece of music that is either not returned or is damaged at the end of the season. Again, do not use a pen on any MYS music – ONLY PENCIL!

Behavior/Discipline

All MYS members shall exhibit respect for themselves, fellow musicians, MYS staff, volunteers, other people’s property, and music.   As a general rule, behavior which is rude, hurtful or illegal, including the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages or offensive language will not be tolerated during any MYS activity.  If a musician does not meet the requirements outlined in this handbook regarding attendance and behavior, disciplinary action will be taken.  In some cases, the musician will be put on probation.  Disciplinary action will be determined by the conductor and MYS staff and could ultimately result in expulsion from the organization.   

Good Faith: The staff and conductors of MYS expect honesty and commitment and in return, promise respect and forthrightness.  Loss of good faith may jeopardize membership in the organization.

Attendance Policy

Musicians may not miss more than four rehearsals per concert term or more than nine rehearsals per season. This is a very generous absence policy.  Leaving early from a rehearsal without prior notification counts as an absence. Also, being late for a rehearsal counts as half an absence.  If additional absences occur, participation in the upcoming concert is at the discretion of the conductor, and in most cases, will require an audition of your part for the conductor.  Excessive absentees may affect moving to a higher performing group.  Musicians may be put on probation in the group to which they are currently assigned.

Follow these instructions if you will be absent, late or leaving early from a rehearsal:

• Fill out an absence notification form and turn it in two weeks prior to the expected absence. Use the Online Absence Request Form or obtain a form from your group manager or in the Beaumont lobby on Saturdays. An absence with no notification will be counted as an unexcused absence.

• For last-minute illnesses or emergencies, send in an Online Absence Request Form on the Monday following the missed rehearsal. Do not call the office.

• Tardiness:  A late arrival to rehearsal is disruptive.  If you are late for rehearsal, it will be counted as half an absence.  Two tardies will be counted as one absence. 

Concert Dress Guidelines: 2008-2009 Season

Concert Dress needs to convey a uniform look that does not detract from the music.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CONCERT ORCHESTRA, SYMPHONIC BAND,

VIVALDI STRINGS, JAZZ ORCHESTRAS and FLUTE CHOIR wear the following:

Boys:              

Black tuxedo, white tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, cummerbund*. Bow ties and cummerbunds must be worn while on concert premises.

Black dress shoes and black socks. No black tennis shoes.

Please see the section on tuxedo rental and other purchase information.

Girls: NO pants or two piece outfits allowed!             

An approved long black dress.

Black shoes, with closed toe and heel.  No sandals, buckles, or trim pieces. 

   Opaque (not sheer) black stockings

Only small, delicate jewelry please.

You can obtain a dress in one of three ways:

Recommended Online Source:

tuxedowholesaler.com    

Click on “Concert Attire”

Click on “Catalog”

Click on “Women’s Wear - Gowns”

Click on “Angelique Preferred.” Refer to Chart 11 for the adult sizes and Chart 12 for youth sizes. Please note in the comment box at the checkout that you would like to purchase the dress without ties since they are very bulky. Note: it will arrive unhemmed. The cost of the dress this season is $52.50, plus $10.00 for UPS ground shipping and handling per address, for a total of $62.50.

Recommended Phone Source:

Tuxedo Wholesaler Direct at: 1-800-828-2802. See information under Recommended Online Source for the dress you want to order. Please order the dress without ties.

Retail Store Purchase or Custom-made:

If you choose to make your own dress or purchase it elsewhere, you must have it approved before wearing. The fabric should be matte, not shiny or velvet. No decoration of any kind, see-through material, lace or fringe.

Catalogues for concert attire purchases will be available at Grand Opening and during the year at the Information Table. Please order as soon as possible, since it may take six weeks for your dress to arrive and late orders may not arrive before the first concert.

CONCERT BAND, INTERLUDE ORCHESTRA, SOUSA BAND,

OVERTURE STRINGS wear the following:

Boys:              

Black dress pants, white tuxedo shirt, cummerbund*. Absolutely no black denim jeans allowed!

Black dress shoes and socks. No black tennis shoes.

See the section on tuxedo rental and other purchase information.  

Girls:             

White tuxedo shirt, cummerbund*.

Black floor length skirt.  No shorter than 3 inches off the floor. No slits whatsoever, and loose enough to drape attractively when seated. Overture and Interlude girls only may wear black dress pants or Tuxedo pants. Absolutely no black denim jeans allowed! The pants will need to be approved by MYS staff to ensure that they are not too tight fitting or allow for any skin to be shown while you are on stage.

Black shoes with closed toe and heel. No sandals, buckles or trim pieces.

Opaque (not sheer) black stockings.

Only small, delicate jewelry please.

You can obtain a skirt in one of three ways:

Recommended Online Source:

tuxedowholesaler.com

Click on “Concert Attire”

Click on “Catalog”

Click on “Women’s Wear - Skirts” 

Click on “Symphony Concert Skirt Preferred”

Refer to Chart 22 for the adult sizes and Chart 23 for the youth sizes. Purchase this skirt. Note: it will arrive unhemmed. The cost of the skirt this season is $25.50, plus $10.00 for UPS ground shipping and handling, for a total of $35.50.

Recommended Phone Source:

Tuxedo Wholesaler Direct at: 1-800- 828-2802. See information under Recommended Online Source for the skirt you want to order.

Retail Store Purchase or Custom-made:

If you choose to make your own skirt or purchase it elsewhere, you must have it approved before wearing. The fabric should be matte, not shiny or velvet. No decoration of any kind, see-through material, lace or fringe.

Catalogues will be available at Grand Opening and during the year at the Information Table. Please order as soon as possible, since it may take six weeks for your dress to arrive and late orders may not arrive before the first concert.

Cummerbund Colors:

OV: No cummerbund or bow tie

VS, FC, SO, SB, CO, J1 and J2: Black

CB, IO, SU: Royal Blue

Tuxedo Purchase and Rental Information

• Tuxedos, cummerbunds, tuxedo shirts and bow ties can be purchased through Mr. Formal.  Although any Mr. Formal will give you a discount if you mention MYS, the best discount is at the outlet store, 1103 SE 7^th (7^th and Taylor Streets).  Their phone number is: 503.239.6121.

• Tuxedo shirts, bow ties and cummerbunds can also be purchased through Tuxedo Wholesaler at: tuxedowholesaler.com or 1-800-828-2802. They carry both new and used tuxedo shirts.   

• You may rent or purchase a tuxedo on your own or rent one through MYS.  Tux rental is $60.00 for the entire concert season, or $40.00 if you enter midseason or later. Dry cleaning charges are included in the rental fee. 

Without exception, all tuxedos rented through MYS must be returned at the conclusion of the final concert before you leave.  All boys who have rented a MYS tuxedo need to bring a change of clothes to the final concert. 

*Summer rental tuxedos are available for $20.00 and must be arranged through the office.

Contact Kathy Sanders, Wardrobe Coordinator, at: Kathy@nwfloorsupply.com or at 503-635-3335 if you have any concert attire questions.

Improperly dressed musicians will not be allowed to perform on stage.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Auditions

AUDITIONS FOR 2008 – 2009: SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND SYMPHONIC BAND: PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO MYS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS,

NEW MEMBER AUDITIONS

To be accepted into MYS, all students must complete an audition prior to each season.  Placement in a group is based on the demonstrated skill level, not age.  Musicians wishing to enter MYS must have at least one year playing experience and be able to read music.

  Spring auditions:  Auditions are held each May and June for new musicians wishing to enter MYS.  Jazz I, Jazz II and percussion auditions are held the first Saturday after Labor Day.

Midseason auditions:  This audition is held in early January and is for new musicians only.

AUDITION AND REGISTRATION

The Registration fee is $40.00, non-refundable, and must be paid prior to the audition, accompanied by a completed Registration Form.  This form can be downloaded from the MYS website.   No one will be allowed to audition until they have completed the Registration Form and paid the registration fee at least two weeks prior to your audition date. You must also be prepared to fill out a MYS Medical Form. This form is available online and at the auditions.

 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Most auditions consist of scales, a prepared piece and sight-reading.  See the website for specific instructions for each instrument and group.

CURRENT MEMBERS

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND SYMPHONIC BAND ONLY

Musicians who meet the following requirements will be allowed to stay in Symphony Orchestra and/or Symphonic Band without re-auditioning. THE EXCEPTION TO THIS are Symphonic Band musicians who are in Concert Orchestra and wish to audition for Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band musicians who want to be considered for an orchestra and are not currently in one.

CURRENT MEMBERS

ALL OTHER GROUPS (EXCEPT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND SYMPHONIC BAND)

Each spring, musicians wishing to return in the fall must re-audition.  These auditions take place in May or June.  Students are not guaranteed placement based on last year’s assignment. Please see below for additional information.

Requirements:

1. You must still pay the $40.00 registration fee; complete the Registration Form and Medical Form by May 15. Registration Fee is non refundable.

2. You cannot miss more than four rehearsals per concert, or a total of nine absences during the season.

3. You must be current with your tuition.

4. All SO and SB musicians are required to take private lessons.

5. You must be in good standing in your group. If you are not, you will be notified by either your manager or conductor that you will need to re-audition.

Chamber Music

Metropolitan Youth Symphony occasionally operates chamber ensembles.  Rehearsals for these ensembles will be scheduled as time and space allows.  Applications are required for chamber ensemble consideration.  Occasionally, MYS receives requests for chamber ensembles for weddings and other events.  We recommend groups from the list of ensembles that is compiled from applications received.

Concerto Competition

Members of Symphony Orchestra are eligible to compete in the Concerto Competition.  To be considered, please fill out a Concerto Competition Form and return it to the office by the deadline, usually in December.  Sorry, no piano applications are being taken at this time.  Forms will be available in the foyer at rehearsals or from the Symphony Orchestra Group Manager.  Auditions are held in January.  Location, tba.  The musician’s solo piece must be memorized and played without piano accompaniment.   Availability of orchestra parts is necessary, as the musician will be performing with Symphony Orchestra at one of the MYS concerts.   If you are auditioning with more than one fellow MYS musician, you may use your sheet music.

Instrument Rentals

MYS has a limited number of instruments available to rent.  Fees are $40.00 per year and the instrument must be insured through the musician’s family’s insurance policy.  Musicians wishing to rent an MYS instrument must be and remain a member in good standing with good attnedance.  All instruments must be returned at the end of the season in the condition in which they were received.  Those wishing to keep the instrument over the summer must renew the rental agreement at that time.

Financial Information

Full Season Tuition: On website under Parent/Student Info> Fees

This fee is per musician, regardless of how many ensembles in which the musician participates.  

1. Tuition Payment options and schedule: All fees must be paid or arrangements made by September 15st of each season.  If payment or arrangements have not been made, the musician will not be able to contiune.  Payment requirements may be satisfied by one of the following methods:

2. Payment by cash: Please pay in person, so that a receipt can be issued.

3. Payment by check: Payment in full should be mailed to the office by September 15st.

4. Payment by Visa or Master Card: Payment in full should be called into the office.

5. Payment Plan: Tuition fees may be paid in four equal monthly payments due the 1st of September, October, November, and December.  Late fees of $15.00 are charged on any payments not received by the 5^th of each month. Tuition Installment Agreements may be downloaded from our website.

Financial Aid

MYS has a limited amount of financial aid, based on financial need.  Applications for Financial Aid may be picked up at auditions, downloaded from the web or calling the MYS office. The deadline for financial aid applications is September 15th. You are still expected to pay the $40.00 registration fee.

        *NOTE: Financial Aid recipients will be required to participate in MYS for the entire season.

Refunds of Tuition

Please inform us if you decide not to continue playing in MYS.

Prior to September 30th:                  75% refund

Prior to January 1st:                        35% refund

*NOTE - No refunds given after January 1st.

Student Accounts

Money earned through MYS fundraisers are kept in a student account under the student’s name.  It can be used for tuition, wardrobe, trips, and other student fees.  When the student leaves MYS, unused account funds can go into a sibling’s account.  Otherwise, it will go into the MYS General Fund.

Senior College Scholarship

The Senior College Scholarship is a $2,000.00 scholarship awarded to graduating seniors in pursuit of a college education. All graduating seniors who fill out the necessary application will be considered. Applications must be submitted by the end of April and the award is given at the last Schnitz concert. It is a “blind” award, which means that the panel who decides on the recipient does not know the identities of those submitting materials to be considered for the scholarship. The only requirement for accepting the award is to compose two essays the following year for inclusion in the “Reeds and Rosin” newsletter, produced by MYS throughout the season. For further information, please contact the MYS office.

Fundraising

MYS supports fundraising as a way to make money to help cover expenses for tuition, tuxedo rental, trips, tours, etc. Monies earned from fundraising efforts are deposited into the “Student Account,” from where you can withdraw funds as needed for tuition, wardrobe, trips and tours and other student fees. Many fundraisers net at least 50% profit for the musician and some of them net 100%. Examples of past and current fundraisers are: Wreath Sales, Handmade Quilt Raffle, Batteries, Car washes, See’s Candies, Used Book Sale, Old Spaghetti Factory Dining Night, and MYS Cookbooks. Each season we introduce new fundraising ideas, especially during those seasons when MYS has a tour planned.

Some of the fundraisers planned for the 2008-2009 season include: Wreath Sales in October, Carwash Coupons, Batteries and MYS Cookbooks throughout the year. Other fundraisers will be announced.

Volunteering

• The MYS program works because of the time and talent provided by our parent and member volunteers.   Your involvement is crucial to their success.  There are many areas in which we need parent involvement.  Examples of ways you can be involved with MYS are:

• Hall Monitor or Pizza Server

• Rehearsal and/or concert set-up and take down

• Wardrobe fittings

• Group Manager or Librarian

• Poster distribution

• Events and Fundraisers

• Backstage help at concerts

• Chaperoning of events and trips throughout the season

• Corporate Support

  Contact the office for additional information or to volunteer for a specific job or event.

Concert Tickets

 Ticket order forms are available Saturdays at the Information Table at MYS rehearsals or through the office. The best tickets are available through MYS, however tickets can also be obtained through Ticketmaster and the PCPA Box Office.

Ticket prices generally cost between $3.00 - $32.00, depending on venue and location of seat.

We encourage members to purchase tickets and attend all Metropolitan Youth Symphony performances even if your child’s group is not performing.  In addition, please become involved and for MYS. 

Concert dates are on the MYS website:  www.playmys.org.  

For more ticket information, please contact Beth Munger, Ticket Sales Manager at: beth@playmys.org or by contacting the office.

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS

Beaumont Middle School

4043 NE Fremont, Portland 

From the Westside (including I-5 North or South)  

• Get on I-84 headed east 

• Take 33^rd Ave. exit – Exit #1   

• Turn left (north) onto NE 33^rd Ave. 

• Go north 1 mile 

• Turn right onto NE Fremont 

• Go 8 blocks

• School is on the left

I-84 westbound

• Take 43^rd Ave. exit – Exit #2 

• Turn left on NE Halsey

• Take an immediate right on 42^nd at the light 

• Take 42^nd up the hill (winds left, then right) to the light at Fremont

• You will see Beaumont in front of you

MYS CONCERT AND ADDITIONAL REHEARSAL VENUES

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

1001 SW Broadway, Portland

I-84 westbound

• Take I-5 south towards Salem

• Then I-405 north towards Beaverton 

• Take Salmon Street exit

• Travel 7 blocks 

• Concert hall stage door will be on your left 

• Main entry is on Broadway 

I-5 northbound

Take I-405 north and see directions above

I-5 southbound 

• Take I-405 south

• Take 6^th avenue exit to Main Street

• Left on Main

• Then 1 block

Parking

• Parking garage on corner of Main Street and Broadway. 

• Surface lots available across the park blocks from the Park Avenue entrance.

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Skyview High School Auditorium  

1300 NW 139^th, Vancouver

I-5 or I-205 north

• Take 134^th street exit. 

• Turn left and travel 2 miles.

• School is on your right.

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 Riverdale Grade School

11733 SW Breyman Ave., Portland

• Alternate Symphony Orchestra Tuesday night rehearsal location

North of Riverdale

• Start out going South on SW Macadam Ave/OR-43 S toward Lake Oswego

• Continue to follow OR-43 S

• Turn RIGHT onto SW Military Rd.

• Turn LEFT onto SW Breyman Ave.

• End at Riverdale Grade School
  
  

South of Riverdale

• Start out going North on Willamette Dr./OR-43 towards Lake Oswego and Portland

• Continue to follow OR-43

• Turn left onto SW Breyman Ave.

• End at Riverdale Grade School

Interstate 5 and Highway 217

• Start out going east on Kruse Way toward SW Bangy Rd.

• Turn left onto Lower Boones Ferry Rd.

• Turn slight right onto Country Club Rd.

• Country Club Rd becomes A Ave.

• Turn Left onto N State St/OR-43

• Continue to follow OR-43

• Turn left onto SW Breyman Ave.

• End at Riverdale Grade School

Lakeridge High School
Overlook Dr., Lake Oswego

From I-5

• Take the Lake Oswego/Durham

• Turn right (heading north of I-5) or left (heading south on I-5) onto Boones Ferry Rd.

• Stay on Boones Ferry Rd. for a couple of miles

• Turn right on Bryant Rd. directly after Bank of America

• Stay on Bryant Rd. until your fourth stop sign

• Turn left onto Royce Way

• Go to the end of Royce Way

• Turn left onto Westview

• Make an immediate right onto Overlook Dr.

• Go up a very steep hill and on your way back down, Lakeridge will be on your left.

From I-205

• Take the Lake Oswego Exit off of I-205 to Stafford Rd.

• Turn left (heading east on I-205) or right (heading west on I205) onto Stafford Rd.

• Stay on it for a couple of miles

• Turn left onto Overlook Dr. (at first light)

• Overlook is immediately on the left

• Lakeridge will be on your left

George Fox University-Bauman Auditorium

• Head South on 99 from Portland to Newberg.

• Once you arrive in Newberg,turn right on Villa Rd.

• Go two blocks and turn left on Fulton. Auditorium is three blocks back off the street on the left.

• Parking lot entrance just after passing the track. Look for MYS sign and reader board.

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Canby High School Performing Arts Center

721 SW 4^th St., Canby

From I-205 South

• Take the OR-99E exit, Exit 9 towards Oregon City/Gladstone

• Turn left onto McLoughlin Blvd./Pacific Highway E/OR-99E

• Continue to follow Pacific Highway E/OR-99E to Canby

• Turn left onto S. Birch St.

• Turn left onto SW 4^th Ave.

• You will see the Canby High School Performing Arts Center in front of you.

From I-5 South

• Take Exit 282A toward Canby/Hubbard

• Stay straight to go onto Hubbard Cutoff Rd. NE/Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

• Turn left onto Arndt Rd. NE

• Turn right onto S. Arndt Rd.

• Turn right onto S. Barlow Rd.

• Take a sharp left onto OR-99E/Pacific Highway E

• Turn right onto SW 4^th Ave.

• You will see the Canby High School Performing Arts Center in front of you.

• From Highway 43 South

• Turn left onto 5^th St./Pacific Highway E/OR-99E

• Turn slight left onto Birch St.

• Turn left onto SW 4^th Ave.

• Canby High School Performing Arts center is in front of you.

Marylhurst University

17600 Pacific Highway 43

Willamette Drive, Marylhurst

Right on the West Linn/Lake Oswego city border

Summer and Symphony Orchestra Tuesday night rehearsals location.

Many auditions are also held in the Department of Music building

From I-205 South

Take the OR-43 Exit/Exit 8 toward West Linn/Lake Oswego

Turn right onto Willamette Dr./OR 43.

Continue to follow OR 43, driving through West Linn towards Lake Oswego

Turn left into Marylhurst University.

St. Anne’s chapel is on your right, the Department of Music building straight in front of you, and the Commons are to the right of the Department of Music building.

From I-5 South

Take I-5 towards Portland

Take Exit 299A towards OR 43/Lake Oswego

Stay straight onto SW Hood Ave./OR 43 S

Keep right at the fork to go on OR 43 S

Drive past the Sellwood Bridge, and through Lake Oswego, driving towards West Linn

Turn left into Marylhurst University.

St. Anne’s chapel is on your right, the Department of Music building is straight in front of you, and the Commons are to the right of the Department of Music building.