Band Newsletter #13

“Band Awards”—Fire Drill
(Contributors: Vickie Tuttle, Jesse Seeley)
It was a nice try, but fire alarms and a mandatory evacuation halted this and other events going on last night at a VERY busy WSHS. To all of those that contributed to the lovely desserts and refreshments, we can’t thank you enough! We were advised earlier (separate email from Vickie) that those desserts would somehow make their way to the music department, teachers, and possibly the fire department. We now will move to Plan B — as soon as we figure out what Plan B is you’ll be updated. We await word on when the awards event will be rescheduled—stay tuned here for the next update or newsletter.

For those who were expecting to pick up their DVDs, please contact Jim McKinnell and myself and we will schedule a time for pickup/distribution or obtain your mailing address to direct mail to your house.

Events November 15th & 16th & 17th
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths, Jesse Seeley)
1. November 15th WOU Jazz Festival update
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley, Mr. Griffiths)
“Be there, or be square” (a quote from the REAL jazz days… can you say “Beatnik” —sorry kids, we’re talking music history -- these were even before the hippies. J). This is a reminder about this Thursday’s Jazz Festival at Western Oregon University in Monmouth.

Call times:
When: Thursday, November 15th, 2007 – Bus departs immediately after 3rd period.
Where: Western Oregon University (directions: http://www.wou.edu/online_catalog/display/campus_maps.php)
Campus Map: http://www.wou.edu/wou/maps/
Return: Approximately at 6:00 p.m.

Other info — At press time it was unknown what time WSHS Jazz Band was scheduled to play. See attached “WOU Maps, directions” document/picture which includes directions from West Salem to WOU campus, overview of route, campus map, parking recommendations, and campus phone number. Admission is free. All of the information was given to me by the receptionist at WOU (503.838.8000)

2. November 16th WSHS Football Playoff Game
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths)
The call times and game time are yet to be announced, but plan on this Friday game (16 November). Practices and exact schedules will be discussed with the band by the directors. This will be a pre-game and stands only performance.

3. November 17th WSHS Annual Auction
Ready for this year’s auction? We hope to see as many there as possible. If you can still volunteer or have any final/last minute items to donate to the auction, please contact Vickie immediately or by phone at (503) 588-0968,

Winter Ensemble (a.k.a. “Winter Guard” or “Winter Drum Line”)
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
There was a great turnout at this past Monday evening’s meeting. Topics discussed were the details of the program, schedule, venues, and costs. There was a handout that included most of this information. If you were unable to attend the meeting and would still like information, please contact: Mr. Griffiths Griffiths_brian@salkeiz.k12.or.us

If you’d like a copy of the handout please send me email directly (jesse@hp.com), include in the subject line “Winter Ensemble Handout” and it will be sent to you

Band Booster Meeting—Monday, November 19th
(Contributor: Vickie Tuttle)
Important - Now that Marching Season is complete the Band Boosters will be holding a Booster Meeting every other month on the 3rd Monday. Our fist one will be Monday, November 19th. I will be trying to get the Titan Room but if we don't then it will be held in the band room. It will be held at 6:45 p.m. The meetings will be held in November, January, March and May. These meetings will be important in maintaining a well functioning support team for the band and continuity so that as senior parents graduate out there is time to pass on vital information and structure. We still have many activities in the coming year to support such as: Concerts, Winter Percussion, Color Guard, Solo's and Ensemble, Jazz Trip to Idaho, Fund Raising, OSAA Contests, Jazz Night, and also a major goal of a storage unit or site. Please plan on attending if at all possible. Everyone is welcome!

Order DVD of all WSHS Marching Band Events
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley, Jim McKinnell)
For those who’ve already placed your orders for these DVDs, they will be ready at tonight’s (Wednesday) Band Awards. If you didn’t order one, there may be a few available — minimally there’ll be a sign-up sheet if you’d like a copy of your own. This menu-driven production is available for you to order for a mere donation to the band (a $10 suggested donation is a good round number J). Again, we’d like to get these into every parent and grandparents’ home, so if you can’t find the funds, let us know so we can help you get this priceless memory in a DVD player (or Christmas stocking) near you J. To order via email, send to: jim.mckinnell@hp.com. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery to your house if you don’t pick one up tonight. Make checks payable to “WSHS Band Boosters.”

Upcoming Event Rehearsals
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths)
To prepare for the upcoming (December 8th) Festival of Lights Parade through downtown Salem, there will be some short rehearsals in the near future. So the marching band members need to put aside some time for these rehearsals as follows:
Thursday/Friday, December 6th & 7th after school
Parade Day, December 8th, TBA

Schedule of airing of Marching Band events on Channel 22
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
There have been many of the events taped by the great folks over at CCTV (Channel 22 on Comcast), and I wanted to take this opportunity to give you those listings of the remaining viewings.

PCI: PCI event on CCTV (Channel 22)
The remaining viewings for this are:
November 22nd at 10:00 a.m.
November 24th at 4:00 p.m.
November 25th at 10:00 a.m.
November 25th at 4:00 p.m.

NW Marching Band Championship at OSU: NW Marching Band Circuit Championships at OSU
The remaining viewings for this show are:
November 27th at 2:58 p.m.

The latter (NWMBC at OSU) is available as on DVD from the OSU band site. The cost is $30 and must be ordered using the form available at: OSU DVD Order form (note: at press time there were issues getting to this form—the full address is: http://osumb.oregonstate.edu/osumbc/07.cctv.order-form.pdf

For more great programming information, go directly to CCTV’s Web site.