Orchestra news

Car wash thanks...to Melissa Fadenrecht, Brenna Plummer and nine students for making the first Orchestra car wash on August 4th a success! Student account credit will be received soon.

Boot Camp
Monday, August 20th, 9:00 - noon
Tuesday, August 21st, 9:00 - noon
Wednesday, August 22nd, 9:00 - 1:00

Bring your instruments - see you then!

At Orchestra "Boot Camp" students will have an early opportunity to work with incoming director, Daryl Silberman. The activities will include technique (scales, arpeggios, position and posture), sight reading and some work with non-classical music: fiddle, rock and blues. Additionally, there will be time built into the schedule for discussion about orchestra repertoire for the next year. Parents are welcome during the first hour on Monday for discussion and a performance by Ms. Silberman on her instruments.

All students - freshmen to seniors - are strongly encouraged to attend! The camp conflicts with the start of fall sports, but we hope to see everyone else there. Snacks will be provided.


There will be a $25 fee to cover materials and other costs (a check to "WSHS Music Boosters" can be written on the 20th.). If there are schedule conflicts that prevent you from coming, and you'd like to discuss them with Ms. Silberman, please contact her or silberman_daryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us.

U. of O. game September 1st
Contact the Barnicks if you want to work this game. The exact start time isn't available yet, but will probably be about 8:00 a.m. for a 12:30 game. Students, and family and friends who work on their behalf, must be at least 16 years old. There are about 20 - 25 slots to fill for this game.

Music Day is Saturday, September 8th - parents needed
All Band, Choir and Orchestra students and parents work together on this day to raise money for West's music programs. Students wearing concert dress go throughout West Salem collecting donations. The money is combined and redistributed to each program based on participation. Participation is not required, but is strongly encouraged. The more students and helping parents Orchestra sends, the larger its share of the profits. (And, it's fun!)

Students will sign up the first week of class, but Music Day organizers would like to get parent volunteers signed up sooner. Any parent willing to drive students that day please contact Marianne Stipe directly. Drivers need to check in at 8:00 and meet while the kids are getting into their concert dress. The kids are out from 9:00 to noon or 1:00. There are designated "respite houses" for water and bathroom breaks. Please give Marianne your name, "Orchestra," contact information and number of seat belts. Also contact Marianne if you can't drive, but are willing to help another way.