Band Newsletter #26

All-City Concert Saturday, February 16, 2008
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths, Jesse Seeley)
After school closures tightened the rehearsal schedule for the All-City Band members (and their families’ and staff’s schedules as well), all the long hours of practice will culminate in tonight’s performance! Tickets will be available at the door ($5 last year, no updated info for this year) and the concert gets underway promptly at 7:00 p.m. at North Salem High School’s auditorium

Basketball Band – Last Gig of the Season
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths)
Last game TUESDAY, Feb. 19, call time at 5:45

Jazz Band – Moscow, Idaho Travel Info for “Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival”
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths, Jesse Seeley)
Some of us (newsletter editor included) have been waiting for this information, and although it was already handed out at school to students, for those parents that may not have seen this until today, the bottom line appears to be: Fees of $100 for the trip are still owed by several, and they were due this past week (Friday, Feb. 15 was the deadline)
• The above amount is for FEES, check to made out to WSHS Music Boosters
• Extra money for food, snacks, souvenirs, etc are not included

Travel begins immediately after school this Thursday, February 21st! Charter bus DEPARTS at 3:00 p.m.

For more insight, please read the attached “Moscow Trip Info” file for more details. Due to the urgency and closeness of this event and to make sure Mr. Griffiths can respond as promptly as possible, please direct any questions or inquiries immediately to Mr. Griffiths at: brigriff@comcast.net AND GRIFFITHS_BRIAN@salkeiz.k12.or.us

If you have questions about payments, contact Vickie and Kami (co-chairs) directly.

For Lionel Jazz Festival information, check THEIR Web site at: www.jazz.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=101756

Winter Ensemble—Change in Rehearsal Schedule
(Contributor: Alan Keown, Jesse Seeley)
Although sent directly to the Winter Ensemble distribution lists directly, below is an excerpt from Alan Keown’s email with information regarding the changes:

Due to several factors, 1) the jazz trip to Idaho, 2) the amount of cool material we still have yet to teach for the show, and 3) the rapidly approaching contests, we are altering our schedule for the remainder of the season. Please make careful notes regarding these schedule changes...some are simply date changes, some are actually added rehearsals...I will outline the rest of the entire season below:
• MONDAY 2/18: 9AM-2PM (We will be done by the time the jazz band rehearsal begins)
• FRIDAY 2/22: NO REHEARSAL (JAZZ BAND TRIP)
• FRIDAY 2/29: 6-9pm
• SATURDAY 3/1: 4PM-11PM (This is solo & ensemble day, but you will all be done with solos before rehearsal begins)
• FRIDAY 3/7: 3-9PM:
• SATURDAY 3/8: SKYVIEW SHOW (VANCOUVER,WA)
• FRIDAY 3/14: 6-9PM
• SATURDAY 3/15: WGI REGIONAL (PORTLAND SHOW)
• FRIDAY 3/21: 6-9PM
• SATURDAY 3/22: NWMBC CHAMPIONSHIPS (PORTLAND SHOW)

Look for changes to WSHS 2007-2008 “Calendar of Events” document
(Contributors: Dr. Nail, Jesse Seeley)
There have been several inquiries about the “Calendar of Events” (final draft) sent out at the beginning of this school year. This obviously needs updating and there are several upcoming events that are no longer valid and some added or modified. As you might recall these are the excerpts that have been included in past newsletters for the “Looking Forward” section. The directors are reviewing the events for the remaining school year, but these can immediately be released:

• We will not be going to OSU on the 6th of March
• We will not be going to Mt. Hood Community College on the 14th of March
• We will go to Chemeketa (March 11th, time still to be determined)
• We will be going to WOU (April 3rd, Symphony, April 4th)

Be looking for more details in the updated “Looking Forward” section of future newsletter.