Band Bulletin

Seattle Trip – This Weekend!
Attention Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Parents: The Seattle Trip is this weekend! Please read the updated Seattle Trip Itinerary and a Packing List attached to this e-mail. A map to the Auburn Performing Arts Center is also included. We are going to have a great trip!

IMPORTANT - ALL STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES MUST BRING A SACK DINNER TO EAT ON THE WAY TO SEATTLE ON FRIDAY. Contact Michelle Pavelek 503-581-0124 or Vickie Tuttle 503-588-0968 if you have any questions.

Build Your Student’s Personal Account with SCRIP!
SCRIP orders are a great way to build your student’s personal account. Place orders for SCRIP gift cards for the locations where you normally spend cash, such as the Regal movie theater, McMenamin’s, Safeway, and Walgreen’s. You get to spend every dollar you pay for, and a percentage of your purchase goes into the band general fund and into your student’s personal account. An order form is attached.

Booster Meetings – Mark the Calendar!
WSHS Booster meetings are held on the first Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 pm in the Band Room. See you April 7th at 6:30!

Marching Band DVDs Available
There are still some Marching Band Season ’08 DVDs available for $10. Contact Jim at mckinnellj@comcast.net.

Date Change – Solo Night
Solo Night has been moved back to April 23rd. Sorry to everyone for the confusion or problems this may cause!

Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!

• April 2: WOU Band/Orchestra Festival, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra
• April 3-6: Wind Ensemble Spring Trip, Seattle, WA
• April 13: West Area Band Festival, all bands, West Salem HS
• April 17: League Band Festival, Wind Ensemble, West Salem HS
• April 18: League Orchestra Festival, Symphony Orchestra, West Salem HS
• April 25: Prom
• April 23: Solo Night, West Salem HS (**UPDATED)
• April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS

• May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O
• May 15: State Orchestra Competition, OSU
• May 16: State Band Competition, OSU
• May 23: Jazz Ensemble Recording Session (WSHS)
• May 28: Spring Band Concert (7:30 WSHS)
• May 29: Jazz Night, West Salem HS

• June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds

Friends of Music Volunteer **Still Needed**
WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. WSHS is currently the only Salem-Keizer high school not represented at Friends of Music. The Friends of Music is an organization that advocates for music programs in the SK Schools. The group meets one evening every other month. If you are interested, please let Kami know (mkhett@aol.com) and contact Alan Bushong at bushong5@comcast.net, and let him know you are from WSHS. If you would like to know more about the group, please direct questions to Alan.

Attachments

• PACMap Directions (pdf)
• SCRIP (pdf)
• Seattle Packing List (rtf)
• Seattle Itinerary (rtf)

West Salem band director honored

From the Statesman-Journal

High school teacher Ike Nail earns educator award from symphony group
March 18, 2009
By Justin Much • Statesman Journal • March 18, 2009

West Salem High School band director Ike Nail was named Music Educator of the Year by the Oregon Symphony Association in Salem.

The association announced its selection Tuesday.

Nail was chosen after an OSAS adjudication committee visited his classroom and was immediately impressed by his approach to teaching his wind ensemble students, association members said in an announcement.

"As students quietly came into class, it was apparent they were eager to be there," the announcement said. "Dr. Nail's enthusiasm and sense of humor were embraced by his students. He worked with students not only on getting the notes, but the musical expression and feeling that is such an important component of the performance."

West Salem's music programs will receive a $1,000 check as part of the recognition.
Nominees for the award included Carol Stenson, South Salem choir; Sara Linsell, Leslie Middle School band; Steve Phillips, Auburn Elementary School general music and choir; and Andy Thomas, Whiteaker Middle School choir.

Nail began teaching in the Salem-Keizer School District at Sprague High School, where he was the co-recipient of two Grammy Awards. He began at West Salem in the school's inaugural year.
Nail will be presented with the award May 19. To learn more about the concert, call (503) 364-0149.

Band Newsletter

Attention Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Parents
Thank you to all of the parents and students who attended the Seattle Trip Meeting. If you were unable to attend the meeting, please review the two important handouts attached to this e-mail. If you have any questions please call Michelle Pavelek at (h) 503-581-0124, cell 503-508-5518, j.pavelek@comcast.net, Marianne Stipe at (h) 503-763-1915 or Vickie Tuttle at 503-588-0968.

District IV Solo Competition March 7 – NEW LOCATION!
PLEASE NOTE: The District IV Solo Competition on March 7 has been MOVED to SOUTH SALEM HIGH SCHOOL. Please see the attached list of competitors, times and room assignments. You may also visit www.solocompetition.org for an updated list of times. Choose District IV High Schools. Leave "guest" in the log-in ID box and leave the password blank. Log-in, then hit "Continue". You should see a button that says "List Competitor by School". Find your school on the pull-down menu.
Marching Band DVDs Available

There are still some Marching Band Season ’08 DVDs available for $10. Contact Jim at mckinnellj@comcast.net.

Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!

• March 7: Solo competition, South Salem HS
  
• Drumline at WGI Regional (Union HS, Vancouver)
  
• March 10: West Curriculum Fair, West Salem HS
  
• March 14: Winter Guard & Drumline at Championships (Skyview HS, Vancouver)
  
• March 16: District HS Intermediate Band Festival, Symphonic Band, Sprague HS
  
• April 2: WOU Band/Orchestra Festival, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra
  
• April 3-6: Wind Ensemble Spring Trip, Seattle, WA
  
• April 13: West Area Band Festival, all bands, West Salem HS
  
• April 17: League Band Festival, Wind Ensemble, West Salem HS
  
• April 18: League Orchestra Festival, Symphony Orchestra, West Salem HS
  
• April 25: Prom
  
• April 28: Solo Night, West Salem HS
  
• April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS
  
• May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O
  
• May 15: State Orchestra Competition, OSU
  
• May 16: State Band Competition, OSU
  
• May 23: Jazz Ensemble Recording Session (WSHS)
  
• May 28: Spring Band Concert (7:30 WSHS)
  
• May 29: Jazz Night, West Salem HS
  
• June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds
  

Friends of Music Volunteer **Still Needed**
WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. WSHS is currently the only SK high school not represented at Friends of Music. The Friends of Music is an organization that advocates for music programs in the SK Schools. The group meets one evening every other month. If you are interested, please let Kami know (mkhett@aol.com) and contact Alan Bushong at bushong5@comcast.net, and let him know you are from WSHS. If you would like to know more about the group, please direct questions to Alan.

Concession Stand Volunteers Needed
On April 17 and 18, WSHS is hosting the League Band and Orchestra festivals. We are looking into the possibility of running a concession stand to raise money for the band/orchestra boosters. We may need volunteers to help with set-up, registration, room monitoring, or hosting a band. If you are willing to help with any of these activities please contact Kami Hettwer: 503.585.2529 or mkhett@aol.com.

Congrats to the All-City Honor Band
Big CONGRATULATIONS to the WSHS performers in the All-City Honor Band. What a great performance!

SCRIP Orders – Keep them Coming!
 SCRIP orders were successful this week. Keep those orders coming in! An order form is attached. Remember: Some proceeds from SCRIP sales go directly to your student’s account.