Important Dates
2022
September 6, Tuesday Fall audition video deadline (11:59 PM) or in-person auditions (6 PM) at UT Tyler
September 10, Saturday TMEA & ATSSB All-State Clinic, UT Tyler, Various times (Mandatory for ETYO Symphony Orchestra Woodwind, Brass, & Percussion musicians)
September 11, Sunday Season start (rehearsals are weekly at UT Tyler unless indicated below)
Preparatory Orchestra, 12:30–1:30 PM
Philharmonic Orchestra, 2:00–4:30 PM
Symphony Orchestra, 2:00–4:45 PM
Saxophone Ensemble, 2:30–4:30 PM
Junior Jazz, 5:00–6:30 PM
Jazz Lab Band, 5:00–7:00 PM
TMEA All-State String Clinic, UT Tyler, 4:30–6:30 PM (Mandatory for ETYO Symphony Orchestra String Musicians)
September 18, Sunday Parent Meeting, UT Tyler FAC 1221, 3 PM
September 25, Sunday Tuition, payment plans, & financial aid requests due
Concerto competition application deadline
October 16, Sunday Concerto competition preliminary video due
October 23, Sunday ETYO Season Premiere, Tyler High School (all ensembles)
4 PM Preparatory, Junior Jazz, Philharmonic, Saxophone Ensemble
6 PM Jazz Lab Band, Symphony Orchestra
October 30, Sunday No ETYO
November 6, Sunday Rehearsals resume
November 21, Monday No ETYO Junior Jazz (Thanksgiving Week)
November 27, Sunday No ETYO (Thanksgiving)
December 4, Sunday ETYO Winter Performance, Location TBD (all ensembles)
4 PM Preparatory, Junior Jazz, Philharmonic, Saxophone Ensemble
6 PM Jazz Lab Band, Symphony Orchestra side by side
December 11, Sunday Spring audition video deadline (11:59 PM) or in-person auditions at UT Tyler (1 PM)
Concerto Competition Finals, UT Tyler, Braithwaite Recital Hall, 4 PM
Attendance required of all ETYO musicians will count toward February concert
December 18, Sunday ETYO in the Community, Tyler (Location & Times TBD)
December 25, Sunday No ETYO
2023
January 1, Sunday No ETYO
January 8, Sunday Rehearsals resume
February 26, Sunday ETYO Spring Concert, Location TBD (all ensembles)
4 PM Preparatory, Junior Jazz, Philharmonic, Saxophone Ensemble
6 PM Jazz Lab Band, Symphony Orchestra
March 19, Sunday No ETYO (Spring Break)
March 26, Sunday Rehearsals resume
April 9, Sunday No ETYO (Easter)
April 16, Sunday Rehearsals resume
May 7, Sunday ETYO Season Finale, Location TBD (all ensembles)
4 PM Preparatory, Junior Jazz, Philharmonic, Saxophone Ensemble
6 PM Jazz Lab Band, Symphony Orchestra
May 21, Sunday Fall 23/24 audition video deadline or in-person auditions at UT Tyler
(to move up or new to ETYO, current students do not need to re-audition if staying in same ensemble)