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Alyze Rabideau South County Strings Director Alyze Rabideau received a Bachelors of Music Degree in Music Composition from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. During her time at the Blair School of Music, she studied violin with Jessica Blackwell, percussion with Ji-Hye Jung and Kwame Ahima, and composition with Michael Slayton and Michael Alec Rose. Alyze has also worked with distinguished composers including Joan Tower, Jack Stamp, Elliot Schwartz, and Elizabeth Austin. Her music has been performed throughout the United States as well as in Austria, Italy, France, Nepal, Kenya, and Spain. Prior to her current role as the South County Strings Director with Youth Music Monterey, Alyze taught English in Benin, West Africa as a member of the United States Peace Corps. In addition to teaching in the classroom, she created after school music clubs at multiple schools and a national summer camp for English and gender equality, Camp SPEAK. Before her move to Benin, Alyze worked at the W.O. Smith Music School, where she taught private lessons on violin, percussion, and saxophone and was the conductor for the StringSmiths String Orchestra. She also served as concertmaster for the W. O. Smith Faculty Orchestra. Currently, Alyze teaches violin and music theory at Monterey County Home Charter School. She enjoys cooking, hiking, and playing music with her four siblings, all of whom are string musicians. Back to Staff

Second Virtual Concert Junior Youth Orchestra: Tchaikovsky: Themes from Capriccio Italienne Honors Orchestra: Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio Combined Performance: Tallarico: Advent Rising: The Bounty Hunter Support Youth Music Monterey's mission to inspire and build the next generation through music! Keep the music playing in the minds and hearts of our young people. You can make a difference in their lives and in their future.

Brass Ensemble The 2019-2020 Brass Ensemble. The YMMC Brass Ensemble, directed by Executive Director and Brass Director Suzanne Mudge , offers a great opportunity for its members to experience personal growth and increased confidence. The ensemble plays varied repertoire of many genres spanning four centuries in several configurations of 3-8 players. Playing in small chamber groups develops focus, creativity, and discipline. while building problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills. These characteristics grow a confident child and accomplished performer, and translate to excellent preparation for the challenges of college, career, and life. The YMMC Brass Ensemble actively seeks collaborations and performing opportunities, making connections with our community, and educating and engaging new audiences. We have performed for assisted living communities across the Monterey Peninsula, the Tor House Garden Party, the Carmel Public Library Foundation, and for Carmel Bach Festival off-season events such as Cottages and Gardens and Season previews. Members have also been invited to perform with the Tower Brass during the Bach Festival in July. We host guest artists and clinicians from the brass world, learning from them and increasing the appreciation and joy of being a brass player. All brass students enrolled in YMMC orchestras are eligible – and encouraged – to participate in the Brass Ensemble. There is no additional fee for participation. Learn more about auditioning and becoming a part of the Brass Ensemble today! Audition

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seniors & awards 2020 One of the finest year-end traditions at YMM is to recognize the incredible work and effort of our graduating seniors, volunteers, teachers, and alumni. There are so many people who volunteer, working quietly behind the scenes to keep YMMC moving forward and assisting our students in so many ways. We salute Patricia Morgan, our Volunteer of the Year, who drives students from King City to rehearsals and back home each week. This year's Teacher of the Year is Sarah Wadsworth, music teacher at Carmel M.S., who runs a great program and is devoted to her students and their learning. Our Alumna of the Year Award goes to Kelly Wong, who designed and maintains the new YMMC website. She says: YMMC has invariably been a major source of emotional reprieve, human connection, and lifelong friendships for me and my fellow musicians. When I joined YMMC, I never expected to also be joining a tightly-knit family of musicians from all walks of life. From trading laughs with the brass section, to sprinting home last-minute for forgotten black concert socks with some violinists, to letting dinner go cold and sharing stories till dawn with people I now consider my best friends, I cherish every relationship I’ve forged in these orchestras. When I look back at my adventures within the concert halls, it’s not the standing ovations I remember, and it’s not the bad notes that stick. It’s the experiences I’ve amassed and the people I’ve loved. It’s the arresting notion that, maybe, something more beautiful about ourselves emerges in our wake. Though its members come and go with the years, I dearly love this organization and its indefatigable spirit of community, and I’m incredibly lucky to continue to be a part of it as it enters a new era. Student Awards Daisy Swanson The Ruth Philips Fenton Founder's Award Lance Yang Bauer The Pam and Chuck McGowin Award Justin Vu The Adel and Adelya Award Class of 2020 Seniors Farewell and congratulations to our Class of 2020! We're honored to have played with you and wish you well in your coming journey. Here's what some of them will be up to in the fall: Akshara Amin Violin Monterey High School '20 Lance Yang Bauer Violin Stevenson School '20 Emory University, double major in Music & Philosophy, Politics, and Law Ryan Knight Trumpet Carmel High School '20 University of the Pacific, major in Biological Sciences, minor in Jazz Studies Daisy Swanson Violin York School '20 Bob Cole Conservatory of CSU Long Beach, double major in Marine Biology and Music Helen Liuyi Yang Viola Stevenson School '20 Wellesley College, Economics & Sociology Mitali Chowdhury Bassoon Pacific Grove High School '20 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Computation & Cognition Annabelle Norman Violin York School '20 Justin Vu Violin York School '20 Pepperdine University, major in Sports Medicine and minor in Music

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Register for South County Strings First Name / Tu primer nombre Last Name / Tu apellido School / Tu escuela Classroom Teacher Name / El nombre de maestro de aula Grade / El año escolar Do you have Internet access at home? / Tiene acceso a Internet en casa? * Yes / Si No / No Sometimes / A veces Have you ever been enrolled in South County Strings before? / Estuviste matriculado en el programa de South County Strings el año pasado? * Yes / Si No / No Instrument Preference / Instrumento de preferencia * Violin / Violín Viola / Viola Cello / Violoncelo Do you need an instrument? / Necesita un instrumento? * Yes, I need an instrument / Si, necesito un instrumento No, I have my own / No, voy a traer mi propio instrumento Parent First Name / Primer nombre de tu padre Parent Last Name / Apellido de tu padre Phone / Teléfono Email / Email Emergency Contact Name / Nombre del contacto de emergencia Emergency Contact Phone / Numero del contacto de emergencia Address / El domicilio How would you like to recieve communications? / Le gustaría recibir comunicaciones por: * email / email postal mail / apartado postal phone / teléfono Language preference: if we have to contact you by phone, which language is best? / Idioma de preferencia: Si tenemos que contactar a Ud. por teléfono, que idioma es mejor? * English / Ingles Spanish / Español I give my permission for images taken of my child on behalf of Youth Music Monterey County (YMMC) to be used in YMMC promotional materials. / Doy mi permiso para que las imágenes tomadas de mi hijo o hija en nombre de la música de la juventud del Condado de Monterey (YMMC) para ser utilizado en materiales de promoción de YMMC. * Yes No I have reviewed the parent teacher handbook and understand the terms and conditions outlined therein. / He revisado el manual de padres y maestros y comprendo los términos y las condiciones descritos en el mismo. View handbook / Ver manual Parent Signature / Firma del padre o de la madre Clear Submit / Enviar Thank you for submitting! ¡Gracias por enviarnos!

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Junior and Honors Orchestra Info Welcome JYO & HO Students and Families! Use the quick links below or browse further down for access to season information, calendars, competitions, and more. Audition Pay Tuition Register Calendar Music 2025-2026 Season Details Rehearsals & Concert Dates YMMC rehearsals take place on Wednesdays. The Junior Youth Orchestra (JYO) meets from 4:30 - 6 PM, and the Honors Orchestra (HO) meets from 6:30-8:30 PM. Rehearsals are at Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., in Carmel Valley. HO Placement Auditions will take place on August 20th, 2025 at the YMM Office at 546 Hartnell St., Suite B in Monterey. JYO Placement Auditions will take place in September 2025, official date TBD. Rehearsals will start on August 27th, 2025 and run every Wednesday. See the full JYO/HO Season Calendar here . Google Calendar Click the link for your student's ensemble to add the ensemble-specific calendar to your personal calendar app. JYO Calendar: http://tiny.cc/JYOcalendar HO Calendar: http://tiny.cc/HOcalendar JYO&HO Combined Calendar: http://tiny.cc/JYOHOcalendar Our concerts take place at Sunset Center in Carmel. They're on Sundays starting at 3 pm with dress rehearsal call times starting around 12 noon. More specific information will be sent out prior to each concert date. This year, the dates are: Concert #1 Sunday November 16, 2025 Concert #2 Sunday March 1, 2026 Concert #3 Sunday May 10, 2026 2025-2026 Concerto Competitions Every concert season, members of the Honors and Junior Youth Orchestras may choose to prepare a solo concerto to be performed with the orchestra he/she is in. Students perform their solo work before a panel of judges. The Honors Concerto Competition will be an open competition with a panel of judges and open to audience members to listen. The competition winner typically plays their concerto in the next concert (Concert #2 for Honors, Concert #3 for JYO), however this concert order is not a guarantee. If you are interested in taking part in a concerto competition, we encourage you or your private music teacher to contact our music director first to verify that the concerto is suitable to play in our ensembles before you begin preparing it. Forms and extra information about requirements are available on the website prior to the competition date, but please feel free to reach out to us with any questions now. Honors Concerto Competition Auditions: Saturday October 18th, 2025 1-4 PM Application due by 5:00 p.m. September 30, 2025 Junior Youth Concerto Competition Auditions: Saturday, February 14th, 2026 1-4 PM Application due by 5:00 p.m. January 20, 2026 Both Concerto Competitions will take place at Carmel Presbyterian Church (Junipero St & Ocean Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea) Retreats During the rehearsal cycles for each concert, YMM orchestras each year take part in 2-day retreats at Hidden Valley Music Seminars or another location. It's an opportunity to bond with their fellow musicians, take part in rehearsal and sectional intensives, and learn from fascinating guest musicians who come and present their work. Retreat Dates Saturday October 4th, 2025 Sunday October 5th, 2025 *Ensemble & Rehearsal Schedule TBD FAQ's Where can I request tuition and lesson assistance? You can request financial assistance when you register or go here to see our tuition assistance or lesson assistance forms. When are auditions? Live, in-person auditions are generally held each May and August. Exact dates and locations are posted here on the Audition page. Auditions at other times are allowed at the discretion of YMMC's Music Director. Please inquire by email to office@youthmusicmonterey.org . Other q ue stions? Send an email to office@youthmusicmonterey.org . Tuition Pay Tuition Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition Assistance Private Lesson Assistance Instrument Rental Forms Audition (For new students and current students changing ensembles) Audition Requirements Registration (Required yearly) Absence Form Program Information JYO&HO Calendar 2025-2026 Student and Parent Handbook 2025-26 Private Teacher List Snack Sign Up List 2025-2026 Honors Open Concerto Competition Audition will be held: Saturday October 18, 2025 1-4 PM Carmel Presbyterian Church Junior Youth Concerto Competition Audition will be held Saturday, February 14, 2026 1-4 PM Carmel Presbyterian Church JYO Concerto Competition Rules & Application 2025-2026 Honors Orchestra Concerto Competition Rules & Application 2025-2026

Junior Youth & Honors Orchestras Audition Information Register Tuition and Financial Aid The 2019-2020 Honors Orchestra, with conductor Danko Druško. Youth Music Monterey County’s Honors Orchestra & Junior Youth Orchestra provides students an exceptional opportunity to study and perform the masterpieces of symphonic literature with other young musicians from across Monterey County. This experience helps them develop knowledge of classical repertoire, as well as technical and artistic skill. Featuring talented young musicians from over 30 local schools across Monterey County, YMMC orchestras present three acclaimed symphonic concerts at Sunset Center each year. Our program includes weekly rehearsals with our conductor, sectional coachings, and masterclasses with guest artists. In addition, students enrolled in our orchestras may choose to participate in one or more of our three chamber ensembles at no additional cost. These include the Chamber Players , the Brass Ensemble , and the Woodwind Ensemble . Junior Youth Orchestra The Junior Youth Orchestra (Young Intermediate Level Repertoire) includes students age 7 and up and rehearses on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Hidden Valley Music Seminars. A yearly Concerto Competition is also open to all students. Honors Orchestra Our Honors Orchestra (Young Advanced Level Repertoire) plays full symphonic scores and is open to students up to the age of 20. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Hidden Valley Music Seminars. Students may compete in the yearly Honors Orchestra Concerto Competition in order to perform their piece in the next concert season. Auditions It's never too late to join YMMC! Our orchestras are a great opportunity for young musicians to receive the high-caliber training they need for success in school music, college, and their future careers. Visit our Auditions page to learn more about applying! Tuition and Financial Aid Youth Music Monterey strives to keep our programs accessible to all students in our community. Scholarships are available for those who apply and qualify. Please visit our Tuition and Financial Assistance page to learn more about our financial aid programs.