WSHS Band Newsletter #27

Friends of Music—Meeting Hosted by WSHSà Monday, March 3rd
(Contributor: Alan Busong, Daryl Silberman, Edits by WSHS News Editor)
Every two months the “Friends of Music” (FOM) meet at rotating schools—this time it is WSHS’ turn to host this very important meeting. EVERYONE in the community is invited and they need not be involved with WSHS directly and any citizen can attend, but especially any interested parents. So please tell one and all that have an ongoing interest in maintaining the “arts” in our high schools and the community that they too are welcome to attend.

About “Friends of Music”—FOM is an advocacy group comprised of concerned Salem-Keizer citizens, parents, music booster group representatives, and music teachers, and is chaired by Alan Bushong, president of CCTV and longtime music parent. This group co-sponsors All City music group performances, fundraises for musical causes, helps champion music as a core strength in our school system and keeps tabs on all things musical with school board officials and Salem-Keizer administrative personnel. The FOM meets every other month on the first Monday of that month and occasionally travels to different schools in an effort to reach out to its constituent parent base.

When: Monday, March 3, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: West Salem High School
Room A101 (WSHS Orchestra room)
Entrance will be “Side A wing door” (not the door that leads to the auditorium, but the one to the right near the gray roll-up door)
Parking: Free of course, best/closest parking will be on west side of the lower parking lot (closest to Orchard Heights Street)

Proposed Agenda for Monday, March 3rd, 2008:
n Entertainment provided by “West High Corelli Bass Duo”
n Introductions by:
o WSHS Vice-Principal (Mr. John is scheduled to be out of town)
o James Boyd, Director of the Salem Chamber Orchestra
n “Small Learning Communities”—to review the data collected at and since the January 7th meeting (at McKay)
o Includes plan to cut a sophomore elective class at South Salem HS
o “Next Steps” that FOM will take
n All-City Honors Band wrap-up
o Volunteer thanks, misc topics
n May meeting plans

If you have any questions about this event, contact our own Marianne Stipe (mstipe@willamette.edu ), who can field questions about the Friends of Music organization and the event at our school this upcoming Monday, March 3rd.

Jazz Band Trip Moscow, Idaho – Success & Thank You!
(Contributor: Alyson Baker & Editor)
The trip to Moscow was a successful one and went nearly exactly to the schedule published prior to the Jazz Band’s departure. Most everyone had fun, but some worked very hard on the trip to make sure that the musicians’ had as carefree of a time as possible. In addition to the hard work always put in by the music directors (of course), several parents helped out as well. Without them this trip would not have come off as smoothly as it did. We’d like to acknowledge and thank the following parents and chaperones:

Don DeFord
Tom Goetter
Becky Griffiths
Michael McIntosh
Alyson Baker
Deryl Nielsen
Pam Wittman

Thank you to all for giving up your time and spending it with our Jazz Band. All these parents played special roles throughout the weekend. They kept our children safe and went above and beyond in everything they did. To the other parents that did not take the trip, you’ll be happy to know that the above parents and chaperones were impressed with the actions and behavior of the students. We all had a good time and both bands sounded great. The workshops had a lot of information and were also entertaining. Our students represented West Salem High school with respect. Once again we should be proud. Alyson Baker

Winter Ensemble—Remaining Rehearsal (& Show) Schedule (next one in red)
(Contributor: Alan Keown, Jesse Seeley)
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:
PERFORMANCEà SATURDAY 3/8: SKYVIEW SHOW (VANCOUVER,WA)
FRIDAY 3/14: 6-9PM
PERFORMANCEà SATURDAY 3/15: WGI REGIONAL (PORTLAND SHOW)
FRIDAY 3/21: 6-9PM
PERFORMANCEà SATURDAY 3/22: NWMBC CHAMPIONSHIPS (PORTLAND SHOW)


Jazz Band Cancels Performance in WVYJE Event
(Contributors: Alyson Baker, Mr. Griffiths, Edited by Jesse Seeley)
The Jazz Band members have already received notification of this on a separate email. But for the other musicians that will not be performing with the “Winter Ensemble”, your participation is still encouraged. Due to the conflict schedule of the March 8 Winter Percussion Show with this Jazz festival/event, we are unable to attend the Salem Jazz Festival and are consequently dropping it from our schedule. We knew this was a possibility months ago. We'll make sure it's a firm date on our calendar next year!

We would like to encourage attendance at this festival, though. Students who attend for at least half the day will receive credit in lieu of an upcoming listening assignment. (This offer extends to WVYJE members, too--See Mr. Griffiths for details)