Band Newsletter #15

Band Awards—Tuesday, November 27th, at 6:30 p.m. in the WSHS Commons
(Contributors: Brian Griffiths, Vickie Tuttle, Jesse Seeley)
Just a reminder about this rescheduled event that we reported on last Wednesday. We’re still on to enjoy some refreshments and honor our Titan Marching band. Again the info:

When: Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 (time approximate)
Place: WSHS “Commons”

ANOTHER Football Playoff Game—Special Planning
(Contributors: Vickie Tuttle, Brian Griffiths)
As many already know the WSHS Football Team is headed to the Semi-Finals this Friday (Nov 30th) evening at 8:00 p.m. at PGE Park in Portland. The Band will be taking buses and will have a call time of 4:45 p.m. this Friday. Mr. Griffiths would like students to bring a sack dinner and wear as warm of clothes as possible (as well as rainwear if necessary). We will probably bring the ponchos, but extra personal raingear personal comfort. The word on the news is that Friday's high will be 35 and low around 28. Since the team is playing late it's going to be cold. Also see requests below. . .

Special Requests:
1. We need a truck to transport the 10 drums from drum line and the tubas (3 or 4). I have sent a request to one driver but if he cannot we will need to get someone.
2 . Hand warmers. We’ve run out of those hand warmers and funds to supply more for this event—we would appreciate anyone’s donation of these—contact Vickie Tuttle directly at tuttle84@comcast.net

Additions/ Reminders to upcoming events
(Contributor: Vickie Tuttle, Patricia Nielsen)
Saxophone Clinic at WSHS
Saxophonist and International Concert artist Joseph Wytko will be performing with the Wind Ensemble at Willamette University (Hudson Hall) this Wednesday (Nov 28th) at 7:30 p.m. The following day another special treat and opportunity for WSHS students—Joseph Wytko will be holding a private Master Class to all interested WSHS students. The event will be right after school at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 29th. The exact room will be announced by the WSHS Music Directors. The concert at Willamette University AND the clinic are FREE.

Free Chamber Music Concert at Willamette
Chamber Music at Hudson Hall on Thursday, November 29th, just after holding the clinic for WSHS, Mr. Wytko will be sharing the stage with Randy Kem, David Ingram and guests such as Andy Kronser, Richard such, Greg Angeloni and Mark Powers. This concert will be at 8:00 p.m. and is also FREE!

Percussion/Marimba Clinic at Weathers Music
There will be a special guest soloist coming to Weather’s Music. Nathan Daughtrey will perform on a special five octave marimba made available through Weathers music. Nathan Daughtrey, a clinician endorsed by Vic Firth and Yamaha, will conduct a special (FREE) clinic in the Bach Room at Weathers Music on Friday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m... Marimba and mallet players from the area are invited to this free clinic.

Reminders: Future/Upcoming Events
(Contributor: Vickie Tuttle)
Sent out in last week’s Early Edition, below are reminders and some clarifications added.

Trumpet Fanfare
What: Oregon State Tree Lighting ceremony
Where: Oregon Capitol Building
When: Thursday, Nov. 29th -- Performance at 5:30 p.m.
Call time: TBA
Who: Still-to-be-selected musicians

Civil War Auction Performance
What: Boys and Girls Club gig
Where: Salem Convention Center
When: Thursday, Nov. 29th
Call Time: Approx. 6:30 p.m.
Who: Interested students contact Mr. Griffiths immediately!

Percussion Gig
What: Holiday Green Show
Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds (tentative)
When: Saturday, December 8th (times TBA)

Holiday Band Concert
What: WSHS annual music concert
Where: Auditorium at WSHS
When: Thursday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:20 p.m.)
Call time: TBA

Reminder: Uniform Fittings – Formal Concert Attire
(Contributor: Vickie Tuttle)
Deanna Garney is in need of several volunteers that can come to the school next week, November 26 – 29th to continue fitting tuxes and concert dresses during the morning classes. Please contact her at dg5758@comcast.net or tuttle84@comcast.net - Vickie-503-588-0968.

Reminder: Concessions Request
Our band needs to provide concessions volunteers at the January 8th Girls Basketball Game arriving at 4:30 for duty. We need two adult volunteers and three students. This is a great opportunity for anyone involved in Winterguard/Percussion activities. Please contact ASAP: Vickie Tuttle at tuttle84@comcast.net or 503-588-0968.

Winter Ensemble—LAST CALL!
(Contributor: Alan Keown, Jesse Seeley)
There are only a few people that need to get in touch with Alan (you know who you are J — e-mail directly from him on 11/23/07). For those of you that DID attend the meeting over a week ago, it is IMPERATIVE that he hear from you to confirm your interest. If you are still interested but have NOT yet notified Alan Keown of your interest to participate in the Winter Ensemble (a.k.a. Winter Theatre compiled of percussion, auxiliary/guard, props, etc), he must also hear from you immediately! Contact Alan directly at alankeown@COMCAST.NET or immediately advise Mr. Griffiths of your interest. Time is of the essence as the program begins its design this week!

Football Playoff Game—Saturday, November 24th
(Contributor: Brian Griffiths)
Practices and exact schedules will be discussed with the band by the directors. This will be a pre-game and stands only performance.

When: SATURDAY, November 24th, 2007
Who: Jazz Labs I and II are covering the gig.
Call time: 11:00 a.m. (Game at 1:00 p.m.)
Additional info: Bring lunch or money for concessions.

Auction Update
(Contributor: Vickie Tuttle)
The evening was a tremendous success. The actual amount collected to be announced by the Foundation. Band had some very successful items auctioned, especially our Drumline Wake up Call. Percussion players: stay tuned for actual booking of the wake up call.

Notes from Band Booster Meeting (held November 19, 2007)
(Contributor: Vickie Tuttle, Jesse Seeley)
Below are abbreviated notes from the recent Band Booster Meeting held this past Monday to discuss the ongoing volunteer and program needs of the WSHS Music and MB Program. Continuing leadership and volunteer structure was discussed along with immediate goals for the 2008-09 year. More detailed minutes should become available in the near future. Some action items were discussed and will be covered at our next meeting on January as well as publication of budgets and detailed information of how the organization is run. Some immediate goals discussed and tabled for action at our January meeting are:
• Create silk boutonnieres and corsages for OSAA and jazz events — tabled
• Design and plan for construction of better shelving in the Percussion Room
• Request for some major storage solutions for Music Department. Immediate call for anyone who has a connection to, or storage facility available to store MB equipment at a nominal rate or donation. At minimum we have a large timpani trailer, pit rack and prop carts that need to be stored offsite of the school until a more permanent solution is found.
• Need for trailer to haul percussion equipment to the percussion gig at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, December 8th.
• Trip Coordinator will be needed for the 2008-2009 Year. Directors will present trip ideas at the January Booster Meeting.
• Discussion and vote on fees for the 2008 fall marching season.
• Vacant volunteer positions to be filled for the 2008-2009 School year. Planning ahead - Fundraising Coordinator, MB Events Coordinator, Auction Coordinator, Music Day Coordinator as well as committee members. We have many parent volunteers that will be graduating with their students this year and next year. If you want to see the program continue to grow and prosper please plan to help contribute in some small way.

Editor’s Corner: Quote/thought for the week
(Contributor: Monique Seeley)
“Your life is like an orchestra: Properly conduct yourself, and keep your manners tuned”
Author unknown [quoted by Joseph Simmons, aka “Run” of Run DMC, on his MTV show “Run’s House”]