Rehearsal Schedule

WCYO Google Calendar 

2023-2024 SEASON

String Orchestra (STO)   5:00-6:30PM
Symphony Orchestra (SO)   6:00-8:45 PM
Wind Ensemble (WE)   6:45-8:30PM

Rehearsals:
Musicians should plan to arrive at rehearsal 15 minutes early to allow time to unpack, tune, and be ready to begin rehearsal promptly on the hour.  Weekday rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings, with the exception of the dates noted in RED.  Occasionally the ensembles may hold sectional rehearsals which will alter the start and/or end time of a specific rehearsal.  Notices of any change in rehearsal time will be provided in the weekly email blasts.  Weather related cancellations (i.e. snow dates, power outages) are based on the Ridgefield Public Schools building closures.

Rehearsals for the 2023-24 season will be held in the music wing of East Ridge Middle School except when school events require the space.  Alternative locations are generally in other Ridgefield Public School buildings as indicated.

Primary Rehearsal Location (ERMS):East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, CT
Alternative Location (BMES): Barlow Mountain Elementary School, 115 Barlow Mt. Road, Ridgefield, CT
Alternate Location (RHS): 
Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd, Ridgefield, CT
Alternate Location (SRMS): Scotts Ridge Middle School:  750 North Salem Rd, Ridgefield, CT 

Google Map of Rehearsal Sites

Rehearsal at ERMS and on Thursday evenings unless otherwise noted in RED.
Thursdays unless otherwise noted.

SPRING CONCERT CYCLE
March 7 
March 14
March 21 – Rehearsal – Barlow Mountain Elementary School 
March 28 
April 4 – Rehearsal – Barlow Mountain Elementary School 
April 11
April 18 – Spring Break/NO Rehearsal

April 25 – Rehearsal – Ridgefield High School in the music wing
May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23 – Rehearsal – Barlow Mountain Elementary School 
May 30
June 2 (Sunday) – Concert at Hagman Hall at Visual & Performing Arts Center at WCSU

Auditions for 2024-2025 ensembles:  June 4, 6 & 8 2024

PAST
FALL CONCERT CYCLE
September 7
September 14 
September 21
September 28 – Rehearsal – Ridgefield High School
October 5 
October 12 
October 19
October 26 – Rehearsal – Barlow Mountain Elementary School 
November 2 – Rehearsal – Barlow Mountain Elementary School 
November 9
November 16
November 19 (Sunday) – WCYO Concert at East Ridge Middle School at 4:00 PM
– Dress rehearsals Symphony Orchestra 11:00 AM; Wind Ensemble 1:15 PM; String Orchestra 2:30 PM
Thanksgiving Break

WINTER CONCERT CYCLE
November 30
December 3 (Sunday) – WCYO Retreat – East Ridge Middle School
– All ensembles 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
December 7
December 14
December 21
December 28 – Holiday Break/NO Rehearsal
January 4
January 11
January 18 – Rehearsal – Barlow Mountain Elementary School – STO 5:00-6:30 PM; WE 5:00-6:30 PM; SO w/b/p 6:00-8:45 PM & strings 6:30-8:45 PM
January 25
February 1
February 8
February 15 
February 22 – Winter Break/NO Rehearsal
February 29
March 3 (Sunday) – Concert at Clune Auditorium at Wilton High School