**IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PARENTS OF BAND, COLORGUARD AND MB STUDENTS!**
We have several positions in the WSHS Band Boosters that need to be filled immediately. Please consider your time and talents toward helping our Bands continue the excellence and traditions that WSHS has developed throughout its early years. Working together we can help keep this group moving forward for years to come.
There are many small jobs as well as coordinator positions that have been filled or have been advertised in the previous newsletters, however the following are imperative to continue planning into the summer.
- Chair and Assistant Booster Chair
- Fundraising Coordinator/s(especially Car Washes)
If you would consider filling or helping with these positions or have any questions regarding these positions please contact either Brian Griffiths or Ike Nail. If you have specific questions they can help direct you to someone who has further information regarding the positions.
Note: The May 28 Booster Meeting Canceled
The previously planned Booster Meeting for May 28 has been canceled due to a lack of meeting space. Stay tuned to the Booster Newsletter for details on future meetings.
Drum Major and Guard Captain Candidate Meeting May 26 & Auditions June 2
All band and color guard students are invited to attend the first portion of the audition: a live-band conducting audition, color guard skills demonstration, and student interviews of the candidates. This portion typically lasts from 2:45-4:15.
All students interested in either position are encouraged to attend the candidates meeting on Tuesday, May 26, at 2:45.
Reminder: Return Concert Attire May 28th!
ALL Band students must turned in their concert attire following the final May 28th band concert
Jazz Night Volunteers Needed May 29
We need several parents to volunteer for Jazz Night on May 29. Here are the positions we are looking to fill:
- Decorating tables:
- Hanging curtains:
- Stage and sound:
- Sell tickets at door:
- Cut and serve cake:
- Clean up crew:
Please contact Allyson Baker at sackbaker@msn.com
Drumline—Mandatory Meeting June 1
Hey Guys and Gals...
We have finally scheduled a day to get the high school drumline set for the summer/fall. The date is Monday June 1 from 3:30-5:30pm at the West Salem Band Room. This time is mandatory for all those interested in playing in the battery in the fall.(snares, quads, and bass drum). Pit players need not attend this session. Sooooo, if you are GOING to be a 9th grader through a senior, and you want a shot at the battery you must be there! This is the only session we are having, so please be ready to play. I am pretty sure you all know the types of exercises and techniques we use so dust off the sticks and come to play.
See you on the 1st.
Alan Keown
541-554-5992
Oregon Symphony Concert
To read a review of the Oregon Symphony Concert, please visit www.orsymsalem.blogspot.com. Students are invited to post comments about their thoughts and experiences of the concert.
Two Thank Yous & An Upcoming Raffle Items Needed
· Thank you to all the parents who provided cookies and lemonade for the band awards Tuesday night. The students and parents appreciate your willingness to help make the night a special one.
· Thanks to all who helped with the bake sale and raffle during the Pre-State Concert! We are fundraising to purchase more garment bags, hangars and a plume bag. The band's portion of the proceeds garnered about 1/3rd of the amount needed!
We will be holding a raffle during the end of year concert on May 28th and are looking for donated items. If anyone wishes to donate, please contact me at conniephillips1956@yahoo.com or 503-391-6082.
Some of the raffle items being offered are:
1: Photography session with Stalnaker's Studios (Junior parents -- think senior photos!);
2: Gift cards from Some Like It Hot Espresso;
3: Today's Hair certificate for a manicure;
4: Starbucks basket;
5: Ice cream sundae toppings basket.
Thanks to these West Salem businesses for their support of our band program!
Orchestra Concerto Concert June 1
Monday June 1 is the orchestra concerto concert featuring wind ensemble members in the orchestra, Brendan Pavelek on Trumpet, and Anna Stipe on Bassoon. This concert will be an annual event - our most talented seniors will be invited by directors to play a movement of a concerto for an audience on the last orchestra concert students from band, choir, and orchestra will be featured. Audience is welcome to attend at 7pm. More information for students playing in the orchestra will be made available over the next 2 weeks. Thanks . . .
~Ms. Silberman
Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!
- May 28: Spring Band Concert (7:30 WSHS)
- May 29: Jazz Night, West Salem HS
- June 1: Final Orchestra Concert
- June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds (Students need to meet at the Pavillion at the Fairgrounds, a bus will bring them back to West Times to be announced)
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