Band Newsletter #32

Positive Feedback on Jazz Bands' Performances
(Contributor: Alyson Baker)
As most already know, our Jazz Bands participated in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in February. "Lab I" performed in the morning and received excellent scores from the judges. "Lab II" was one of the last bands to perform on Saturday — they received superior marks from the judges as well. It was stated that our bands were the best of the day! However, we have not received the remarks and where we ranked according to the other bands. This is great news and we are proud of both bands, both on and off the stage.

Bowl-a-thon & Pizza Feast Await Winter Ensemble
(Contributor: Alan Keown, Jesse Seeley)
For those that have not already got the word on this, and for a reminder to those that already HAVE J, tomorrow (Friday, April 4) is the celebration and final fund raiser for the Winter Ensemble. If you are not part of the Winter Ensemble but know someone who is, help them out by pledging say, 5¢ per pin. Even if they bowl a perfect score that would only be a $15 donation J. But it's doubtful any of them will turn in a Senator Obama score of 37, so don't pledge too much because there might be a couple good bowlers within this group of students. Anyone can come and watch, pledge your favorite bowler/musician at the bowling alley! Participation at the events, however, are restricted to the Winter Ensemble members and their parents. Details for the event follow. . .

What: Bowl-a-thon
Who: Winter Ensemble troupe (props/pushers, guard, musicians)
Spectators & pledgers welcome to watch
Where: Northgate Bowling Alley, 2380 Northgate Avenue N.E., Salem
When: 4:30 to ~ 6:30/7:00 p.m.

But wait! There's more! Now onto a pizza feast!
Where: Walery’s Pizza (near West Salem Safeway for those that haven't ever been there J), 1555 Edgewater NW, Salem (of course)
Who: Winter Ensemble troupe, Middle School Drumline & Guard, all parents
When: 7:30 p.m. to ~ 9:00 p.m.

We look forward to having a great time in celebrating a VERY successful season!

"Looking Forward"
(Contributor: Band Directors, Newsletter Editor)
• April 4, Wind Ensemble, WOU Invitational at Western, Times: 12:30 to 6
• April 10, Advanced Symphony, Rehearsal at WSHS, Times: 4:30 to 6:30
• April 11, Wind Ensemble, Valley League Band Contest, North Salem High School, Times: 3:00 to 9:00
• April 12, Symphony, Salem Invitational Orchestra Festival, North Salem High School, Times TBA
• April 14, ALL, High School Band Festival, WSHS, Times TBA

Final Reminder: Advanced Symphony Rehearsal Added for April 10
(Contributor: Daryl Silberman, Jenny Gates)
There is an added advanced symphony rehearsal - Thursday April 10 from 4:30 - 6:30 - it's our final rehearsal all together before the district competition on April 12th (band members will be gone on Friday April 11).

Editor's Corner: Quote of the Week
Don't GO through life, GROW through life!
Author: Eric Butterworth