Music Booster Meeting Tuesday

The Music Boosters meet each month on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Band Room. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 6:30. We hope to see you there!

SCRIP Orders Still Being Taken – Build Your Student’s Personal Account

SCRIP orders need to be placed by Tuesday mornings at 9 am each week to receive your SCRIP cards the following week. Stock up now on Safeway Cards, Walgreens Cards, Movie Tickets, and more. If you’re spending money at these places anyway, you might as well have some of those funds coming back to the band and to your student’s personal accounts. 

Reminder: Concert Attire Must Be Returned Soon

All seniors must turn in their concert attire following the final concert in May, and the remaining students need to return their concert attire following graduation. This gives us about a two week period for all attire to be returned and accounted for.

Reminder: School policy states that any students who do not return their attire will have their grades withheld or be charged a fee of $200 for a tux or $150 for a dress.

Friends of Music Supports Chris Brantley, Nancy MacMorris-Adix, and Rick Kimball in Upcoming School Board Election

For your information: The Friends of Music has released the following statement of support for the upcoming School Board Election:

On April 6, the Salem-Keizer Friends of Music joined with the Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality and Stand for Children to hold a Salem-Keizer School Board candidate forum. All of the candidates for Zones 1, 3, 5 and 7 were invited. Chris Brantley, Nancy MacMorris-Adix, Patrick Sieng and Rick Kimball participated. Salem-Keizer School Board members hold important positions in our community. They represent the public--the owners of the schools--set policies, evaluate the level of success of the schools and set future directions. This is an important election.

Based on this  forum and our knowledge of the work of the candidates, the Friends of Music unanimously voted the following statements of support:

 Zone 1: Chris Brantley

We are impressed with his understanding of school important school issues, his experience in education, his long-standing support of music education, his initiative to meet with principals to see what is working  and what needs improvement, and his willingness to meet with the public in this candidate forum.

Zone 3: Nancy MacMorris-Adix

We are impressed with her 15 years of work in Zone 3 as a parent and community member to make schools better for students, her direct work in support of music and a complete education,  her practical understanding of the wide range of issues facing the schools today and her calm, intelligent judgment.

Zone 5: Rick Kimball

We are impressed with his work in his first four year term, his understanding of the important school issues, his support of a comprehensive education that includes strong music instruction, his support of excellence in instruction that is easily seen in music instruction, and his participation in the candidate forum.

The Friends of Music pledge to work with our schools and community to keep education strong during this economic crisis and to maintain a comprehensive education that prepares our young people for success in life.

We encourage everyone to vote for the candidate of their choice -- that's how democracy works best. Ballots will reach the home in early May, and will be due May 19. Please join us in supporting our schools by casting your vote.

Alan Bushong

President, Salem-Keizer Friends of Music

Important Dates

Here are some important dates. Note the new addition on May 19! Please mark your calendars!

May 15: State Orchestra Competition, OSU

May 16: State Band Competition, OSU

**May 19: Spring Band Awards** (New addition to calendar)

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 (Students need to meet at the Pavillion at the Fairgrounds, a bus will bring them back to West. Times to be announced)

Pre-State Concert

The Choir, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra are all qualified and accepted to play at state. These groups will all be performing at Thursday’s Pre-State Concert, which begins at 7:00 pm. Students will receive their call times in class.

URGENT! We need **Raffle Items,** Garden Supplies, Store-Bought Baked Goods, and Volunteers for April 30 Concert Fundraiser

**Raffle items are especially needed at this time—we have only three so far. No time to shop? Bring your cash donations and place them in the box in the band room by Thursday morning, and Kami will shop for you!**

This year during Band Camp, students will be fitted for marching attire and concert attire. In order to do this, the band boosters need to purchase more garment bags and hangers. The plume bag also needs to replaced.  In order to fund these purchases, we will be holding a bake sale and a raffle at the Pre-State Concert on April 30th.  Our goal is to raise $300.  The Choir and Orchestra will be participating in this fundraising event as well.  

Bake Sale and Raffle Items Needed

We need donations of store-bought bake sale items (cookies, brownies, etc. -- single serve items) and raffle items (such as gift cards, etc.).  We already have a beautiful quilt donated by a Wind Ensemble parent!  As regards the bake sale goods, District policy does not allow for home-baked goods to be sold for public events; therefore, donations need to be store bought.

Gardening Baskets

Each participating music group also will be putting together a basket of gardening items. The band students' basket will be along the lines of a gardening theme. Students are being asked to provide items for the basket; such as small gardening tools, gloves, seed packets, fertilizer spikes, or anything that goes with gardening.

Donations can be brought the night of the concert of dropped off in the band room prior to the concert.  We are asking that the items be labeled "Band," “Orchestra,” or “Choir,” as the proceeds will be split between music sections according to donation volume.

We will also need a few parent and student volunteers to help staff the tables.

Please contact Connie Phillips at 503-391-6082 or conniephillips1956@yahoo.com.  In order to prepare enough display space and volunteer staff ahead of time, a quick call or email from those donating would be appreciated! If this event is successful, we may repeat it on May 28. Stay tuned!

Friends of Music Supports Chris Brantley, Nancy MacMorris-Adix, and Rick Kimball in Upcoming School Board Election

For your information: The Friends of Music has released the following statement of support for the upcoming School Board Election:

On April 6, the Salem-Keizer Friends of Music joined with the Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality and Stand for Children to hold a Salem-Keizer School Board candidate forum. All of the candidates for Zones 1, 3, 5 and 7 were invited. Chris Brantley, Nancy MacMorris-Adix, Patrick Sieng and Rick Kimball participated. Salem-Keizer School Board members hold important positions in our community. They represent the public--the owners of the schools--set policies, evaluate the level of success of the schools and set future directions. This is an important election.

Based on this  forum and our knowledge of the work of the candidates, the Friends of Music unanimously voted the following statements of support:

Zone 1: Chris Brantley

We are impressed with his understanding of school important school issues, his experience in education, his long-standing support of music education, his initiative to meet with principals to see what is working  and what needs improvement, and his willingness to meet with the public in this candidate forum.

Zone 3: Nancy MacMorris-Adix

We are impressed with her 15 years of work in Zone 3 as a parent and community member to make schools better for students, her direct work in support of music and a complete education,  her practical understanding of the wide range of issues facing the schools today and her calm, intelligent judgment.

Zone 5: Rick Kimball

We are impressed with his work in his first four year term, his understanding of the important school issues, his support of a comprehensive education that includes strong music instruction, his support of excellence in instruction that is easily seen in music instruction, and his participation in the candidate forum.

The Friends of Music pledge to work with our schools and community to keep education strong during this economic crisis and to maintain a comprehensive education that prepares our young people for success in life.

We encourage everyone to vote for the candidate of their choice--that's how democracy works best. Ballots will reach the home in early May, and will be due May 19. Please join us in supporting our schools by casting your vote.

Alan Bushong

President, Salem-Keizer Friends of Music

SCRIP Orders Still Being Taken – Build Your Student’s Personal Account

SCRIP orders need to be placed by Tuesday mornings at 9 am each week to receive your SCRIP cards the following week. Stock up now on Safeway Cards, Walgreens Cards, Movie Tickets, and more. If you’re spending money at these places anyway, you might as well have some of those funds coming back to the band and to your student’s personal accounts. 

Reminder: Concert Attire Must Be Returned Soon

All seniors must turn in their concert attire following the final concert in May, and the remaining students need to return their concert attire following graduation. This gives us about a two week period for all attire to be returned and accounted for.

Reminder: School policy states that any students who do not return their attire will have their grades withheld or be charged a fee of $200 for a tux or $150 for a dress.

Important Dates

Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!

April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS

May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O

   8:00 AM Brandon Braun, Orchestra Snare

    8:10 AM Jordan Bayles, Trombone

    9:10 AM Anna Stipe, Bassoon

    9:40 AM Joshua Hettwer, Clarinet

    9:50 AM Jackie Lubbers, Alto Voice

    11:10 AM Matthew Hettwer, Trombone

    11:20 AM Jesse Wertz, Oboe

    1:10 PM Brendon Pavelek, Trumpet

    2:40 PM Joe Hurley, Trumpet

    2:50 PM Alauna Perry, Mallets

    3:20 PM Ellie Folia, Mezzo Voice

    4:10 PM Brendon Seeley, Multiple Percussion

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 (Students need to meet at the Pavillion at the Fairgrounds, a bus will bring them back to West Times to be announced)

Solo Night – Tonight! (Thurs. 4/23)
Solo night begins at 7:00 pm at the WSHS Auditorium. Students from the Band, Choir and Orchestra will be performing. Come support our students as they prepare for the State Solo Competition.

Thanks to Students and Volunteers!
Thank you to the students and volunteers who helped with the Central Valley League Band Festival and the Orchestra Invitational Festival last Friday and Saturday. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on and off stage to make these two events so successful!

Salem-Keizer Schools one of the “Best Communities for Music Education”
Salem-Keizer was named one of the "Best Communities for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation. Click here for the details. The award acknowledges schools and districts who continue to support music education in schools.

Raffle Items, Garden Supplies, Store-Bought Baked Goods, and Volunteers Needed for April 30 Fundraiser
This year during Band Camp, students will be fitted for marching attire and concert attire. In order to do this, the band boosters need to purchase more garment bags and hangers. The plume bag also needs to replaced. In order to fund these purchases, we will be holding a bake sale and a raffle at the Pre-State Concert on April 30th. Our goal is to raise $300. The Choir and Orchestra will be participating in this fundraising event as well.

Bake Sale and Raffle Items Needed
We need donations of store-bought bake sale items (cookies, brownies, etc. -- single serve items) and raffle items (such as gift cards, etc.). We already have a beautiful quilt donated by a Wind Ensemble parent! As regards the bake sale goods, District policy does not allow for home-baked goods to be sold for public events; therefore, donations need to be store bought.

Gardening Baskets
Each participating music group also will be putting together a basket of gardening items. The band students' basket will be along the lines of a gardening theme. Students are being asked to provide items for the basket; such as small gardening tools, gloves, seed packets, fertilizer spikes, or anything that goes with gardening.

Donations can be brought the night of the concert of dropped off in the band room prior to the concert. We are asking that the items be labeled "Band," “Orchestra,” or “Choir,” as the proceeds will be split between music sections according to donation volume.

We will also need a few parent and student volunteers to help staff the tables.

Please contact Connie Phillips at 503-391-6082 or conniephillips1956@yahoo.com. In order to prepare enough display space and volunteer staff ahead of time, a quick call or email from those donating would be appreciated! If this event is successful, we may repeat it on May 28. Stay tuned!

Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!
April 23: Solo Night
April 25: Prom
April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS

May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O

• 8:00 AM Brandon Braun, Orchestra Snare
  
• 8:10 AM Jordan Bayles, Trombone
  
• 9:10 AM Anna Stipe, Bassoon
  
• 9:40 AM Joshua Hettwer, Clarinet
  
• 9:50 AM Jackie Lubbers, Alto Voice
  
• 11:10 AM Matthew Hettwer, Trombone
  
• 11:20 AM Jesse Wertz, Oboe
  
• 1:10 PM Brendon Pavelek, Trumpet
  
• 2:40 PM Joe Hurley, Trumpet
  
• 2:50 PM Alauna Perry, Mallets
  
• 3:20 PM Ellie Folia, Mezzo Voice
  
• 4:10 PM Brendon Seeley, Multiple Percussion

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 (Students need to meet at the Pavillion at the Fairgrounds, a bus will bring them back to West Times to be announced)

West Area Band Festival Mon. 4/13, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder: This Monday is the West Area Band Festival. WSHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, and the Walker Symphonic Band will be performing.

Volunteers Needed Fri. 4/17 & Sat. 4/18 – Central Valley League Band Festival at West
Parents and responsible students: We need your help! Jobs can be divided into 2-4 hour shifts. If you are willing to help on Saturday please email Kami Hettwer mkhett@aol.com. Here’s what we need help with:

• Door monitors (these performances are recorded... there can be NO disruptions from the audience)
  
• Runners for the CD recording guy
  
• One assistant for each judge to help with running scores and fulfilling any 
  
• Other needs like water, food, etc...
  
• Monitors for each room
  
• Monitors for the Commons where the bands/orchestras will be dumping their stuff
  
• 2 or 3 people (at least 2 adults) for the check-in/Welcome table.

We will also be selling food and drinks on both Friday and Saturday. Profits will go to the Boosters. If you can help make Costco runs, organizing, or selling please contact Kami Hettwer mkhett@aol.com.

Performance Schedule:
Friday April 17: Central Valley League Band Festival at West
Wind Ensemble performs at 6:10 PM

Saturday April 18" Central Valley League Band Festival at West
Advanced Strings perform at 8:30 AM
Symphony Orchestra performs at 1:35 PM
Bake Sale Volunteers Needed for April 30 and May 28

We will be having a bake sale and raffle at the April 30th Pre-State Concert and our May 28th Spring Band Concert. If you are interested in helping with the organizing of this event please contact Connie Phillips at conniephillips1956@yahoo.com.

Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Honored at Seattle Heritage Festival
Please see the attached note from Michelle Pavelek detailing this event!

Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars! (Note: New dates have been added since the last newsletter!)

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 23: Solo Night
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
8:00 AM Brandon Braun, Orchestra Snare
8:10 AM Jordan Bayles, Trombone
9:10 AM Anna Stipe, Bassoon
9:40 AM Joshua Hettwer, Clarinet
9:50 AM Jackie Lubbers, Alto Voice
11:10 AM Matthew Hettwer, Trombone
11:20 AM Jesse Wertz, Oboe
1:10 PM Brendon Pavelek, Trumpet
2:40 PM Joe Hurley, Trumpet
2:50 PM Alauna Perry, Mallets
3:20 PM Ellie Folia, Mezzo Voice
4:10 PM Brendon Seeley, Multiple Percussion

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 (Students need to meet at the Pavillion at the Fairgrounds, a bus will bring them back to West Times to be announced)

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.

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Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Honored at Seattle Heritage Festival

The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band took top honors at the Seattle Heritage Festival on April 4. Both groups won first place in their categories and received a “Gold” rating. The competition included choir and band groups from across the country. Leading music educators judged the groups and provided an on-stage clinic for our students.

The bands performed at the Auburn Performing Arts Center and then enjoyed a harbor cruise to Tillicum Island for a Native American Show and an awards ceremony. Other awards earned included:

Sweepstakes Award - awarded to the school with the 2 highest scoring band or choir groups in the festival

Outstanding Band Group Award

Adjudicators Award - awarded to the school with an average score of 92 or above out of 100.

Maestro Awards - awarded to outstanding individual musicians

Matt Garney - trombone

Matt Hettwer - trombone

Katie Baker - bass

The Wind Ensemble received a special invitation to perform in a Heritage Festival Gold. These festivals include bands from around the country who have also received a “gold” rating.

Congratulations Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band students and directors!

On Sunday, the students enjoyed a fun day at the Experience Music Project Museum, the Pacific Science Center and Pike Street Market. The weather was fabulous - not a drop of rain! On Monday, the Wind Ensemble participated in a clinic with Dr. Tim Salzman, the Director of Bands at the University of Washington. He provided valuable musical instruction to help prepare the band for the upcoming district and state competitions.

I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the following people:

Our great band directors, Dr. Ike Nail and Mr. Griffiths

The chaperones - Vickie Tuttle, Marianne & Marty Stipe, Jackie Maltzan, Jim Pavelek

A special “Thanks” to Vickie Tuttle, who helped with trip planning

The check-in volunteers - Trudy McKinnell and Deanna Garney

Bridget Mitchell - for shopping for food and snacks

Parents of students who went on the trip and parents who drove up for the Festival

Shannon Riggs, newsletter editor

Our wonderful group of Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band students. Our bus driver, Dawn, said that our students were the most polite high school students that she has ever taken on a trip!

This was definitely a fun and enriching experience for our band students!

Thanks,

Michelle Pavelek

New concert times for Choir, Orchestra

Wednesday night, Jan. 7, is the Choir concert at West rescheduled from December.

From Orchestra:
"A Night In Vienna" Boston Trip Orchestra Waltz night fundraiser is happening this Friday, January 9 from 7-10 p.m. Those not playing are welcome to purchase a ticket from those who are playing (all students going to Boston are playing Waltz night). Ticket prices and all the info about the evening is posted on our website: www.titanorchestras.com.

WSHS Band Bulletin

Festival of Lights Parade (Santa Hats Needed!)
WSHS band students will be marching in Salem’s Festival of Lights Parade. Please see the attached flyer for details. Students should bring Santa hats. If you have extra to share, please bring them! We have only 46 in stock, but we need 114.
Percussion Fundraiser Meeting

Saturday, Dec. 13, 8:30 am, there will be a meeting about the “Christmas Drums” percussion fundraiser at WSHS.

Concerts/Dates
Winter Band & Advanced Symphony Orchestra Concert - Monday, Dec. 15, 7:30 pm
Orchestra Concert - Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7:00 pm
Choir Concert - Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7:00 pm

Please note: Due to schedule conflicts, the Advanced Symphony Orchestra (stings and winds) will be performing Monday night instead of the regular scheduled Tuesday. Marching band DVDs and Jazz CDs (“Strike up the Band”) will be on sale at the concert. Bring your checkbooks!
Concert Etiquette

A few reminders about concert etiquette to help make the performances more enjoyable for all:

· Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the entire concert.
· If you must enter or leave the auditorium during a concert, please do so between songs.
· Please silence all cell phones.
· Please do not interrupt performances with flash photography.
· Please enjoy the performances these young musicians have worked so hard to prepare!

Free Babysitting Available
At our Winter Band Concert, Monday, December 15, babysitting is available in the Commons thanks to West teacher Tara Vaughn and her Titan Tots high school students. BABYSITTING IS FREE and available to those under the age of six. It is available from 6:45 through the concert’s end. Children can stay in babysitting for the whole concert, or can go to the babysitting area if they are too wriggly to stay in the auditorium. Please email Kami Hettwer at mkhett@aol.com if you wish to reserve a spot for your child/children.

New Fundraiser – SCRIP Program
To help raise money for the band program we will be starting up a new “SCRIP” program. It's an easy what to raise money for special needs, such as fees for festivals, sectional coaches, and trips. Scrip is a dollar for dollar exchange—cash or check for the very same value of gift cards of your choice at over 250 participating stores. We will need people willing to pick up our scrip orders once a week at the warehouse located in Tigard just off of I-5. If you work in the Tigard/Portland area this is a great opportunity for you to volunteer. Contact Kami Hettwer if you are willing to help!

Christmas Tree Sales
Come and join the West Salem Winter Percussion & Guard at the West Salem Lions Tree Lot at the West Salem True Value store on Wallace Road. We still have many trees left, and all of the proceeds get split between WS Lions, a WS Cub Scout Troup, a WS Boy Scout Troup, the WSHS Grad Party, and the WS Winter Ensembles. Please tell your friends and family to buy from the WS True Value Lot. It is open 10-7 Daily. If you show up and there is no one there, please come back; we are trying to staff all shifts but it can be hard!

Wind Ensemble Spring Trip
More information will be coming soon about the Wind Ensemble Spring Trip. The dates are April 3-6 to Seattle for the Heritage Festival. Stay tuned!

Booster Meetings
Monthly Booster meetings are on the first Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 in the WSHS Band Room. All parents, stepparents, or guardians of all students who participate in West Salem High School band, drumline, and colorguard activities are welcome to attend. Please join us!

Band Newsletter #40

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRADUATION NIGHT PERFORMANCE
We are waiting to receive information before we can set a schedule. Generally speaking, students need to be dropped off at the Fairgrounds Pavillion, and they will be bused BACK TO WSHS afterwards, so they may be picked up at West when the evening is over. Please contact Mr. Griffiths for further instructions or questions. Another update will no doubt be made in next week’s newsletter, but please see Mr. Griffiths for any up-to-the-minute changes.

Spring Concert, May 29
This is the big show, showing at press time that the start time is 7:30 for the show on Thursday, May 29 in the WSHS Auditorium. See “Mr. G’s Corner” below for call times.

Jazz Night, May 30
(Contributors: Alyson Baker, Kami Hettwer)
Admission is FREE to at least one of the evening’s events, it’s the biggest fund raiser for the Jazz bands and vocals, so drop on by for at least ONE of the events that evening. Please join us in a night of jazz music, dancing, food, fun, and other entertainment. A real evening out, this event is scheduled to go from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Choir: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the WSHS Auditorium – “a night of Great Vocal Jazz” featuring ‘Rhythm Express’ and ‘Soundscape’ (Admission FREE)
  
• Jazz Bands to perform at 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. in WSHS Commons – “Big Band Jazz” -- tickets can be purchased in advance from WSHS Jazz students @$5/$3 (adults/students, respectively)
  

Any last minute volunteers? Parent (& Student) Volunteers needed!!!!—this is a big show and we need LOTS of help, so if you can possibly spare an hour here or there, or the entire evening, please contact either Alyson Baker or Kami Hettwer (sackbaker@msn.com and mkhett@aol.com, respectively).

Below are the main areas where help is needed. Set-up time will begin ~@4:00 p.m. on the 30th.

• help decorating in the afternoon (kids are good for that but it would be nice to have some parents helping)
  
• two parents to sell tickets on either side of the commons
  
• one parent to sell Jazz CD (IF they come in before the 30th)
  
• a few parents to help serve at the dessert table
  
• Clean-up crew (3 or 4—the more the merrier J)
  

If you can help in any way let Alyson or Kami know via the email addresses immediately above. Thanks for all you do for your children and the Jazz bands.

2008 WSHS Color Guard Car Wash
(Contributor: Jen Freeman)
Hello All West Salem Music Parents/Students! The West Salem Color Guard is having the earliest car wash that we have ever had. Unfortunately it will be on a Sunday, but if any of you can stop by, let us wash you car, and leave a donation that would be GREAT! All of our proceeds are going to support us getting our fall Warm-ups. Please come and support the

2008 WS Color Guard at our Car Wash Sunday June 1 at West Coast Bank (on Wallace Rd at Glen Creek) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We hope to see All your smiling faces & dirty cars J Jen Freeman WS Color Guard Coach & 2008 West Salem Color Guard.

DVD Available for “State Performances”
(Contributors: Marianne Stipe, Ms. Silberman)
CCTV will once again be producing a DVD of all the West performances at State competition. This DVD will include the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra, and Choir. The cost is $25.00 and the order deadline is June 3rd. We should have the DVDs before graduation.

Checks should be made out to WSHS Music Boosters and have student's name in the memo line.

Cash should be in an envelope with student's name on the outside. Put check or cash envelope in the Orchestra Room “LOCK BOX” by June 3rd or contact Marianne Stipe (mstipe@willamette.edu) for other ordering arrangements.

We should have the DVDs before graduation. Students will receive them in class.

Picture of the week
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
In a GRUELING recording session this past Friday, Mr. Griffiths is caught in one of his many points of exhaustive state of a recording session that extended over nine hours, with the last musician to leave after 11:00 p.m.—who KNOWS when Mr. G left the building, but we hope it was shortly thereafter. The recording session will be to produce the CDs for upcoming sales to be used as fund raisers.

Encore!!! Concert Attire: End-of-year turn in
(Contributor: Deanna Garney)
All Titan Band Members: Concert attire return instructions follow. . .Your first chance to turn in will be after “Spring Concert” on May 29th

Please be ready to turn in your concert attire in the coming weeks. Those of you whose last concert is the “Spring Concert” (May 29th), you can start turning them in that night or the following day (May 30th). If you plan on turning it in at the conclusion of the Spring Concert, you’d obviously want to bring a change of clothes, change after the concert then you don't have to try to remember them the next day.

Boys - Turn in Tux Jacket and Pants only hanging in the green garment bag with your name in the front (clear) pocket.

Girls - Turn in your Dress in the green garment bag also with your name in the front pocket.

Jazz Band and Symphony will need to start turning theirs in after June 2nd. It's important that your name be attached, otherwise the school will charge you for the attire and place any student records on hold.

Seniors: If you would like to donate your bow ties, tux shirts or marching shoes (good condition only) that would be great we can always use them.

If there are any questions, please contact Deanna Garney via email at dg5758@comcast.net

Band Newsletter #39

Looking Forward: Remainder of May, June Schedule
(Contributor: Band Directors, Newsletter Editor)
A suggestion from a reader asked that we place this section up-front, so we'll try that this week and possibly through the end of the year. This might be an especially helpful suggestion as we wind down to the end of the school year. The below table of "Looking Forward" has been updated to include activities that go up to the end of May and recently added the final event of the Graduation Performance for June 5. Date

• May 22, ALL, Spring Awards, WSHS Commons, 7 - 9 p.m.
• May 23, Jazz Lab II, Studio Recording Session, See director for times
• May 24, Jazz Lab I, Studio Recording Session, See director for times
• May 29, ALL, Spring Concert, WSHS, 6 - 9 p.m.
• May 30, Jazz Labs—ALL, Jazz Night, WSHS, 6 - 10 p.m.
• June 2, Advanced Symphony, Orchestra Concert, WSHS
• June 5, ALL, Graduation performance, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Special instructions to follow

Reminder: Band Awards Ceremony, May 22
The 2008 Band Awards Ceremony is slated for 7 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, in the COMMONS. We hope to see as many of you there as possible!

Warning: Possible Parking Lot Congestion on May 22
(Contributors: Kami Hettwer, Daryl Silberman, edited by Jesse Seeley)
There will be possible parking congestion on the above Band Awards night. Since this event is in the Commons, it might be best to park as close to the front entrance of the school as possible. This will leave the Auditorium lot (lower lot) available for the multiple events that will also be taking place that evening ("Jazz Night Voice Vocals" at 6 p.m. and then an Orchestra event following that). I'm sure the parents and students attending the auditorium events would appreciate it and you may also find it more convenient for yourselves as well.

Concert Attire: End-of-year turn in
(Contributor: Deanna Garney)
All Titan Band Members: Concert attire return instructions follow immediately below.
Please be ready to turn in your concert attire in the coming weeks. Those of you whose last concert is the Spring Concert (May 29), you can start turning them in that night or the following day (May 30). If you plan on turning it in at the conclusion of the Spring
Concert, you'd obviously want to bring a change of clothes, change after the concert then you don't have to try to remember them the next day.

• Boys - Turn in Tux Jacket and Pants only hanging in the green garment bag with your name in the front (clear) pocket.
• Girls - Turn in your Dress in the green garment bag also with your name in the front pocket.
• Jazz Band and Symphony will need to start turning theirs in after June 2. It's important that your name be attached, otherwise the school will charge you for the attire and place any student records on hold.
• Seniors: If you would like to donate your bow ties, tux shirts or marching shoes (good condition only) that would be great we can always use them.

If there are any questions, please contact Deanna Garney via email at dg5758@comcast.net

Contest deadline is midnight, May 23
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
I can't make this any easier, but there are still plenty of spaces available to enter the contest that was published in the last 2 weeks' newsletters. To save space here I'm not going to place it here again, but you can refer to newsletters #37 and it was reprinted (in much smaller print) last week in #38. So look for it in one of those newsletters if you wanted to enter. You have until midnight, Friday, May 23. The winner will be announced at the May 30 "Jazz Night," and the winner need not be present to win. Remember it's open to all parents, teachers, and students. So far we have several of each that have EXTREMELY good odds of winning!

Mr. G's Corner. . .
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley, Mr. G)
It looks like nothing has been added or modified from last week's newsletter, but all of the below is still "futures". . .

From the desk of Mr. Griffiths, here are some of his notes of upcoming events—many of the students have no doubt already been made aware of most of these, but the parents might like to hear about them. -J

Several of the below events should already be on your calendars and also in the "Looking Forward" section, but Mr. G just wants to be sure these points get across as reinforcement. Questions? See Mr. Griffiths. . .

• Lab II studio recording session on Friday, May 23 – Students should have their times
• Drum Major and Color Guard Captain auditions on the following Tuesday (May 27 – first day back to school after holiday). All interested students are invited to participate in the first part of the process, beginning right after school.
• Band Concert (a.k.a. Spring Concert) on May 29 – Show time is slated for 6 - 9 p.m. Check with directors for musicians' call times
• Jazz night on the May 30 – see associated article from Kami Hettwer
• Graduation on June 5: All bands will play. Last year there were problems with parents picking up their students after the event, but the WSHS administration is working on creating a solution for us this year. Stay tuned. . .
• Jazz Lab I – add a rehearsal for Wednesday, May 28 at 5 p.m. (editor's note: goes to ? – how good are you ? -J)

Orchestra Newsletter Pointer
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
Now that I've been informed by Mrs. Silberman, instead of including the Orchestra as an attachment to our newsletter, we'll simply provide the URL/pointer for its content. Thank you Mrs. Silberman for this!! The latest Orchestra news can be found at: www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com . For any questions regarding this information of that site's content, please send email to WSHSOrchestra@aol.com.

Reminder: Jazz Night, May 30
(Contributors: Alyson Baker, Kami Hettwer)
Admission is FREE to at least one of the evening's events; it's the biggest fundraiser for the Jazz bands and vocals, so drop on by for at least ONE of the events that evening. Please join us in a night of jazz music, dancing, food, fun, and other entertainment. A real evening out, this event is scheduled to go from 7 – 10 p.m. See the flier. On tap for the evening:

• 7 - 8 p.m. at the WSHS Auditorium – "a night of Great Vocal Jazz" featuring Rhythm Express and Soundscape (Admission FREE)
• 8: - 10:0 p.m. in WSHS Commons – "Big Band Jazz" featuring both jazz labs —tickets can be purchased in advance from WSHS Jazz students at $5 for adults and $3 for students

Reminder: Parent (and Student) Volunteers needed! This is a big show and we need LOTS of help, so if you can possibly spare an hour here or there, or the entire evening, please contact either Alyson Baker or Kami Hettwer (sackbaker@msn.com and mkhett@aol.com, respectively).

Below are the main areas where help is needed. Set-up time will begin around 4 p.m. on the 30th.

• help decorating in the afternoon (kids are good for that but it would be nice to have some parents helping)
• two parents to sell tickets on either side of the commons
• one parent to sell Jazz CD (IF they come in before the 30th) a few parents to help serve at the dessert table
• Clean-up crew (3 or 4—the more the merrier -J)
• Several parents/students to distribute posters around town (get one to hang up at your work/office)—the attached flyer ("jazz night poster 08") has all the information, but it is 11x17 so you might need to pick some up at the school for distribution (email Kami)
• Any parent with connections to Statesman Journal and West Side News to publish a blurb for the event?

If you can help in any way let Alyson or Kami know via email. Thanks for all you do for your children and the Jazz bands.

Reminder: OSAA State Music Competition Television Schedule
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
As most of you were aware our school competed in the State finals at the OSU Campus last week. If you couldn't make it, wanted to record it, or If you would like to (possibly) see yourself on TV, below is a link to the remaining schedule of shows. There's a TON of them, but I believe our school's showing falls under the 6A division if I'm not mistaken. To see these times, go to this link:
http://hexi.com/cctv/schedule.php3?keyword=OSAA%20State%20Music%20Competition

Reminder: Official WSHS News—mailed to your homes
As we approach the end of the school year, many might find the latest copy of the official WSHS Newsletter handy. For those of you that missed, or misplaced the copy that was sent to your home address of record, here is a direct link to that (currently April/May 2008 edition):
http://west.salkeiz.k12.or.us/news/newsletters/titan_news_april_may08.pdf

For the WSHS' "Master Schedule", check the link below and scroll to the month(s) you wish to view:
http://west.salkeiz.k12.or.us/ccuwebcalendar/westmastercalendar/month/2008_05.htm

Orchestra News

1) Periods 5,6, and 7 (String Ensemble, Orchestra, and Symphony Strings) have a concert tonight at the Loucks Auditorium at the Downtown Salem Public Library - on Liberty (actually, between Liberty and Commercial, just south of downtown - Leslie is the cross street) at 7pm. Call time for the students is 6:15pm. Concert dress has been detailed in previous emails - please check the blog for more information: www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com.

2) Period ½ - Advanced Orchestra - is playing tomorrow (Thursday, May 22) at the West Area orchestra concert at 7 p.m. Call time is 6:40 p.m. We will be playing after the area's 4th and 5th grade orchestras play. Concert dress has been detailed in previous emails - please check the blog for more information: www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com

3) Forms for sweatshirt orders will be available at the concerts this week and/or can be turned in by a student on Friday morning - it should take less than 2 weeks to receive the sweatshirts.

4) All Titan Orchestras will be playing on our final concert Monday June 2 at 7 p.m. Call time for that concert will be 6:15 p.m. We will acknowledge all graduating seniors as well as a few other orchestra awards. Please invite friends and family - it should be a very enjoyable concert!

5) There is no rehearsal this Friday for Advanced Symphony after school - have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

6) Many students owe money ($8, $25 or $40) for shirts and/or sweatshirts that they've already received. They know who they are. It would be nice if all the money was turned in by next Friday (May 30). Checks can be made out to WSHS Music Boosters.

Enjoy this crazy Oregon weather,

~Daryl S. (silberman_daryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us)
C: 818-317-8218

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Daryl Silberman, director
West Salem High School Orchestras
(503)-399-5533 x256
cell: (818) 317-8218
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Orchestra news

1) We have two concerts next week - please make sure you've reviewed the dress policy for each concert!

Periods 5, 6, 7 (String Ensemble, Orchestra, Symphony Strings) Wednesday May 21, 7 p.m. concert at Downtown Salem Library (on Liberty) in the Loucks Auditorium. Call time is 6:15 p.m., dressed and ready to go. Dress is as follows:
Pants - Tan, beige, khaki, olive, brown or white if you must
Shirts - Black - not too short of a sleeve, long sleeve ok - no white or faded black!
Shoes - brown or black (white ok if white pants)

Period ½ - Advanced Orchestra (with the elementary students) Thursday May 22, 7pm concert at West. Call time is 6:40 p.m. to tune. Dress is formal - women may wear prom formals (if they can play in them) or spring dresses (that aren't too revealing or too short - below the knee), men may wear all black, tuxes, or black suits. Bring pirate gear.

2) Parents of students in Periods 5, 6, 7 (String Ensemble, Orchestra, Symphony Strings) — if you can help by transporting anywhere from 4 to 10 stands in your vehicle (van??) could you please contact Ms. Silberman (silberman_daryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us)? You would be asked to come pick up stands on Tuesday or Wednesday after school and bring them to the library at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday the 21st and to drop them back off at school on Thursday or Friday.

3) Sweatshirts were ordered for students last month and they look great (thank you to Lauren Culver's mom Kelly Culver!). They have a great embroidery that says “TITANS orchestra.” If you are interested in ordering a sweatshirt for family members, please have students bring an order form home and return money/form by Thursday May 22 (a form is attached to this email):

Cotton/Poly blend sweatshirts - black or grey $30 (this is an increase over student price... sorry). Ladies sizes (no band on the bottom) XS,S, M L, XL. Men's sizes (band on the bottom) XS, S, M, L, XL.

Nylon sporty sweatshirt - black or grey $40. Unisex sizes XS, S, M, L, XL.

4) State '08 was a success for the Titan orchestra program. For a recap of all the events and scores, and to see links to the great pictures the Statesman Journal took, please check the blog — www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com.

Huge thanks to all the parents who came to Corvallis to support the orchestra and symphony. Thanks to Ann McCloud (co-owner of the Red Door Salon 2665 Commercial St SE Salem, OR 97302 - (503) 371-6882) for doing hair for the advanced orchestra (you'll be able to see her work on the DVD!), Vicki Tyree for riding the bus on the way down, and Jenny Gates for helping with the flowers.

5) Reminder that all students need to turn in 2 reviews to Ms. Silberman by the Friday before finals - seniors will need to turn their reviews in by June 4. 1 review needs to be a 'live' review (hey, there are two concerts this week - and all students only play on one of them) and 1 can be of a DVD performance or CD review (or any other creative music listening situation). If students do not turn in their reviews, their grade will be negatively affected.

I look forward to seeing you this next week
~Ms. S (silberman_daryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us)

Daryl Silberman, director
West Salem High School Orchestras
(503)-399-5533 x256
cell: (818) 317-8218

Band Newsletter #38

Iris Parade Participation Cancelled
(Contributor: Jen Freeman)
Unfortunately we will not be participating in this year's Iris Festival on May 17th as originally scheduled. Please contact Jen Freeman if there are any questions at jfreemanj@hotmail.com

Picture(s) of the week: WSHS "In the News"
(Contributor: Kami Hettwer, Statesman Journal)
West Salem director Dr. Ike Nail leads the symphony orchestra during the performance during the 2008 Orchestra State Championships at Oregon
State University on Friday, May 9, 2008.

See this one and many others recently published at the Statesman Journal website--below are links some might like to see:
WSHS Wind Ensemble.

WSHS Symphony.

Band Awards Ceremony, May 22
The 2008 Band Awards Ceremony is slated for 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22nd. We hope to see as many of you there as possible!

Jazz Night, May 30
(Contributors: Alyson Baker, Kami Hettwer)
Admission is FREE to at least one of the evening's events, it's the biggest fund raiser for the Jazz bands and vocals, so drop on by for at least ONE of the events that evening. Please join us in a night of Jazz music, dancing, food, fun, and other entertainment. A real evening out, this event is scheduled to go from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. See the flier.

On tap for the evening:
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the WSHS Auditorium – "a night of Great Vocal Jazz" featuring 'Rhythm Express' and 'Soundscape' (Admission FREE)
8:00 to 10:0 p.m. in WSHS Commons – "Big Band Jazz" featuring both Jazz Labs -- tickets can be purchased in advance from WSHS Jazz students @$5/$3 (adults/students, respectively)

Parent (and student) volunteers needed! This is a big show and we need LOTS of help, so if you can possibly spare an hour here or there, or the entire evening, please contact either Alyson Baker or Kami Hettwer (sackbaker@msn.com or mkhett@aol.com, respectively).
Below are the main areas where help is needed. Set-up time will begin about 4 p.m. on the 30th.

• help decorating in the afternoon (kids are good for that but it would be nice to have some parents helping)
• two parents to sell tickets on either side of the commons
• one parent to sell Jazz CD (IF they come in before the 30th)
• a few parents to help serve at the dessert table
• Clean-up crew (3 or 4—the more the merrier J)
• Several parents/students to distribute posters around town (get one to hang up at your work/office)—the attached flier ("jazz night poster 08") has all the information, but it is 11x17 so you might need to pick some up at the school for distribution (email Kami)
• Any parent with connections to Statesman Journal and/or "West Side News" to publish a blurb for the event?

If you can help in any way let Alyson or Kami know. Thanks for all you do for your children and the Jazz bands.

Mr. G's Corner. . .
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley, Mr. G)
From the desk of Mr. Griffiths, here are some of his notes of upcoming events—many of the students have no doubt already been made aware of most of these, but the parents might like to hear about them J

Several of the below events should already be on your calendars and also in the "Looking Forward" section, but Mr. G just wants to be sure these points get across as reinforcement. Questions? See Mr. Griffiths. . .

Lab II studio recording session on Friday, May 23rd – Students should have their times
Drum Major and Color Guard Captain auditions on the following Tuesday (May 27th – first day back to school after holiday). All interested students are invited to participate in the first part of the process, beginning right after school.

• Band Concert (a.k.a. "Spring Concert") on May 29th – Show time is slated for 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Check with directors for musicians' call times
• Jazz night on the May 30th – see associated article from Kami Hettwer
• Graduation on June 5. All bands will play. Last year there were problems with parents picking up their students after the event, but the WSHS administration is working on creating a solution for us this year. Stay tuned. . .
• Jazz "Lab I" – add a rehearsal for Wednesday, May 28th at 5 p.m.

OSAA State Music Competition Television Schedule
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
As most of you were aware our school competed in the State finals at the OSU Campus last week. If you couldn't make it, wanted to record it, or If you would like to (possibly) see yourself on TV, below is a link to the remaining schedule of shows. There's a TON of them, but I believe our school's showing falls under the "6A" division if I'm not mistaken. To see these times, go to this link.

"Looking Forward" Remainder of May, Part June Schedule
(Contributor: Band Directors, Newsletter Editor)
The below table of "Looking Forward" has been updated to include activities that go up to the end of May, 2008 and a recently added concert for Advanced Symphony for June 2.

May 17, Titan Band/Colorguard, Iris Festival & Parade, Keizer CANCELLED!
May 22, ALL, Spring Awards, WSHS, 7 – 9 p.m.
May 23, Jazz Lab II, Studio Recording Session, See director
May 24, Jazz Lab I, Studio Recording Session, See director
May 28, Jazz Lab I, Rehearsal, Band room, 5 p.m.
May 29, Spring Concert, WSHS, 6 – 9 p.m.
May 30, Jazz Labs—ALL, Jazz Night, WSHS, 7 – 10 p.m.
June 2, Advanced Symphony Orchestra Concert, WSHS

CONTEST!! Work this from a different angle. . .Editor's Corner
Apparently we don't have too many people that read this far down the newsletter or aren't interested in free stuff. -J

The below was published last week and we have had only a FEW entries, so you still have a chance to enter, or else the probability of those already entered makes their odds even BETTER. Read on for last week's "Contest" to see how easy the research is to enter the contest and even get EXTRA entries for added answers. Deadline is May 23.

Parents, students, AND teachers are welcome to enter! Let's see who is paying attention and reading the newsletter. -J

Many students, parents, and obviously math teachers will recognize the author of the two quotes below. The first 19 names sent to me (jesse@hp.com) with the correct answer will be entered to win a $10 gift card from the eatery of their choice. Entries must be received by midnight Friday, May 23, but again, it's going to be the first 19 names so you know your probability of winning would be 1-in-19. But if you wait until the deadline, it may be too late to enter. -J

Since using the Internet makes this too easy, we've made it interesting to see how well all "rules" are followed and directions thoroughly read.

The requirements for the correct answers (and they must be given in the body of your email in this order:

• Subject of email must be "Answer to WSHS Quote"
• This person's first and last names
• Name TWO of the things he was famous for
• Many of us use one of his originated inventions every day — what was that invention?

All of the words below "Editor's Corner. . ." to here are hidden clues. Add 3 of the clues above and state WHY they are clues to your "entry" and you will have an additional entry into the drawing for each correct meaning BEHIND the clue. Here are the two quotes:

"Do you wish people to think well of you? Don't speak well of yourself."

and. . .

"Since we cannot know all that there is to be known about anything, we ought to know a little about everything."

Official WSHS News — mailed to your homes
As we approach the end of the school year, many might find the latest copy of the official WSHS Newsletter handy. For those of you that missed, or misplaced the copy that was sent to your home address of record, here is a direct link to that (currently April/May 2008 edition): http://west.salkeiz.k12.or.us/news/newsletters/titan_news_april_may08.pdf.

For the WSHS' "Master Schedule", check the link below and scroll to the month(s) you wish to view:
http://west.salkeiz.k12.or.us/ccuwebcalendar/westmastercalendar/month/2008_05.htm.

Orchestra News

Good luck to Advanced Orchestra and Symphony on Friday, May 9th. Please see the past few
emails (archived at the blog: www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com) for all the information and links.

Students have all received an itinerary - if there are any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Silberman: silberman_daryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us.

Thursday, 2:40 - 4:00 p.m. ADDED SYMPHONY REHEARSAL

Friday, 9:00 a.m. ADVANCED ORCHESTRA BUS LEAVES WSHS

Friday, 12:00 noon SYMPHONY BUS LEAVES WSHS (AP students will of course be expected to finish their test and then come to the band room). Any students who do not want to or cannot make the 12:00 noon bus will have to get themselves to Corvallis - to arrive no later than 3:00 p.m.- please contact Dr. Nail or Ms. Silberman to turn in a signed note from a parent and to arrange a meeting place at 3:00 p.m.

Friday, 9:15 p.m. ONE BUS LEAVES CORVALLIS we expect many students to have parents who come to see the groups perform and then take them home.

Reminder to all students - By Thursday's rehearsal, you should have reported to Ms. Silberman how you intend to get to and from Corvallis. If you don't plan to ride the bus both ways, Ms. Silberman must have a parent's permission. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING MONEY or FOOD FOR LUNCH/SNACK/DINNER. Students are officially excused from class at the time their bus leaves. They are expected to touch base with their teachers to pick up missed assignments.

Parents - Hope to see you in Corvallis!
Advanced Orchestra performs at 10:50 a.m.
Advanced Symphony performs at 3:45 p.m.
Directions to the LaSells Student Center attached.

Check the blog this weekend for updates on scores. GOOD LUCK TO THE WIND ENSEMBLE ON SATURDAY!!

2) Wednesday, May 21st, the orchestras of periods 5,6, and 7 (String Ensemble, Orchestra, and Symphony Strings) will be performing at the Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Public Library at 7:00 p.m.

The dress will be professional casual: Black shirts (not too short of a sleeve), black closed toe shoes, and any of the following colored pants: beige, tan, khaki, cream, white, or brown. Suggestions for inexpensive purchase: TJ Maxx, Ross, Old Navy, Fred Meyer, Kohl's, or Target (and there's always Goodwill, too). This has been discussed at length in class - students are well aware that they need to wear something that looks nice.

3)Thursday, May 22nd, Advanced Orchestra, periods 1/2, will be performing for the parents
and students of the area's 4th and 5th grade classes at West's auditorium.

Students are welcome to wear their 'prom' formals to this concert - women may wear prom dresses, as long as they are appropriate, and they have to be able to actually play in them (for some cellists and upper string players, it may not work to have a tight or low plunged dress). If the prom dress is not going to work, any nice formal dress will do. Or women may wear their orchestra black. Men will wear their symphony tuxes.

4) The Salem Pops is playing at the Elsinore on Saturday May 10. For more information: www.salempopsorchestra.org - there are student tickets available at the door, as always.

5) Bass players - please arrange to stay after school on Wednesday, May 14th, 2:30 - 3:30, to work with Tyler Abbot - adjunct professor of classical and jazz bass at U of O.

6) All students who have received State tshirts or who have ordered sweatshirts, please remember to bring your money (if you're not using money from your student account) to Ms. Silberman this next week. Checks payable to WSHS Music Boosters.

7) We will be selling "Titan Music" water bottles. These are hard plastic (the non-outgassing type) with a screw top. THEY CANNOT GO IN THE DISHWASHER. They have a music quote on one side: You Are The Music While The Music Lasts ~T.S. Eliot. They will be available starting next week. $5 - payable to WSHS Music Boosters.

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Daryl Silberman, director
West Salem High School Orchestras
(503)-399-5533 x256
cell: (818) 317-8218
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Band Newsletter #37

Symphony, Orchestra, & Wind Ensemble—Competitions on May 9th & 10th
(Contributors: Daryl Silberman, Jenny Gates, Jesse Seeley, Patricia Nielsen)

While some may have already received it from their distribution list, it is included herein as there are some on THIS distribution that may also need to see it. If it is duplicated, please accept my apologies, but duplication is much better than nullification. J

Please see the attached message entitled “Orchestra News” – it includes important and up-to-the minute information on bus schedules for the state competition on Friday, May 9th. I’ve excerpted many of the important details from the attached Orchestra News sent last evening (Wednesday, May 7th) and included it below. Many thanks to Director Silberman and also Jenny Gates for their very informative newsletters!

Specific to Symphony & Orchestra:
Friday, May 9th, 9:00 a.m. ADVANCED ORCHESTRA BUS LEAVES WSHS
Friday, May 9th, noon SYMPHONY BUS LEAVES (AP students will of course be expected to finish their test and then come to the band room). Any students who cannot make the 12:00 noon bus will have to get themselves to Corvallis - to arrive no later than 3:00 p.m.- please contact Dr. Nail or Ms. Silberman to turn in a signed note from a parent and to arrange a meeting place at 3:00 p.m. Friday’s performance order/schedule (all schools):
http://www.osaa.org/band/2008/OrchestraPerformanceOrder.pdf

Reminder to all students - If you will not be taking the bus at all (if you will be driving or driven), you need to turn in a signed note from a parent to Ms. Silberman or Dr. Nail.

Parents - We look forward to seeing you in Corvallis! Advanced Orchestra performs at 10:50 a.m., and Advanced Symphony at 3:45 p.m. Directions from WSHS and map link area surrounding the LaSells Stewart Center at OSU is in the attached message (“Orchestra News”). More information can be viewed at http://www.osaa.org/band/default.asp (prices, spectator information, performance order, and more).

Specific to Wind Ensemble:
For Students: Please refer to the attachment “Wind Ensemble State Contest Itinerary” (in two formats in case you don’t have MS Word). In it you’ll find specific directions for call times and other instructions from Dr. Nail.

For Parents: West Salem performs at 7:00 p.m. at this event with the “Award Ceremony” starting approximately at 9:00 p.m. Saturday’s “6A Performance Order” for Orchestra (all schools): http://www.osaa.org/band/2008/6APerformanceOrder.pdf .

Reminder: Tryouts for Marching Band “Battery”
(Contributor: Alan Keown, Mr. G, edits by Jesse Seeley)
Most of you got “the word” on this already, but will repeat it again this last time to assure nobody is left out of the communications loop. The next tryout will be May 14th, from 3 to 6 p.m. Send any questions to one of the Music Directors or ask them directly at school.

Reminder: Wind Ensemble “State t-shirts”
(Contributor: KC Urbani)
As a reminder: Attention Wind Ensemble Students and Parents. Most of the students on Wind Ensemble ordered a t-shirt, so if you, or your son/daughter ordered a shirt (being made for taking “state”) please remember to pay KC Urbani $8 before May 19th when we will be getting the shirts. Not all have paid to-date and we need all hands to come forward that still need to pay. They will be in by May 9th and we need to make final payment in order to pick up the shirts and we are short several students/parents payments. Please contact KC Urbani directly with any questions at: helloimcasey@yahoo.com Thanks so much!

“Looking Forward” Remainder of April & May Schedule
(Contributor: Band Directors, Newsletter Editor)
The below table of “Looking Forward” has been updated to include activities that go up to the end of May, 2008 and a newly added concert for Advanced Symphony for June 2nd.

• May 8, 2008, Symphony, Added Rehearsal, W.S.H.S., 2:40 p.m./4:00 p.m., From “Orchestra Newsletter”
• May 9th, 2008, Symphony/Orchestra, OSAA State Contest, LaSell Stewart Center at OSU, See first article in this newsletter
• May 10th, 2008, Wind Ensemble, OSAA State Contest, LaSell Stewart Center at OSU, Call times still TBA, “Show time” is at 7:00 p.m.
• May 17th, 2008, Titan Band/Colorguard, Iris Festival & Parade, Keizer, TBA
• May 22nd, 2008, ALL, Spring Awards, W.S.H.S., TBA, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
• May 23rd, 2008, Jazz Lab II, Studio Recording Session, TBA, TBA, See director
• May 24th, 2008, Jazz Lab I, Studio Recording Session, TBA, TBA, See director
• May 29th, 2008, ALL, Spring Concert, W.S.H.S., TBA, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
• May 30th, 2008, Jazz Labs—ALL, Jazz Night, W.S.H.S., TBA, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
• June 2nd, 2008, Adv Symphony, Orchestra Concert, W.S.H.S., TBA

As an addition to the above table of upcoming MUSIC activities, please also check out WSHS’ “Master Schedule”. As we approach the school year’s end this link may come in handy, especially for the senior class and their parents. The below link should take you to the page starting with April, 2008 and will cover May, & June on that same page. You’ll see once there that you can look around wherever you need to go. Not all music departments “gigs” are necessarily listed however—continue to use this newsletter for the most updated schedule of events (as long as the editor gets them J): http://west.salkeiz.k12.or.us/ccuwebcalendar/westmastercalendar/month/2008_05.htm

Editor’s Corner: Quote of the Week—CONTEST!

Parents, students, AND teachers are welcome to enter!!!! Let’s see who is paying attention and reading the newsletter J

Many students, parents, and obviously math teachers will recognize the author of the two quotes below. The first 19 names sent to me (jesse@hp.com) with the correct answer will be entered to win a $10 gift card from the eatery of their choice. Entries must be received by midnight Friday, May 23rd, but again, it’s going to be the first 19 names so you know your probability of winning would be 1-in-19. But if you wait until the deadline, it may be too late to enter J.

Since using the Internet makes this too easy, we’ve made it interesting to see how well all “rules” are followed and directions thoroughly read.

The requirements for the correct answers (and they must be given in the body of your email in this order:

• Subject of email must be “Answer to WSHS Quote”
• This person’s first and last names
• Name TWO of the things he was famous for
• Many of us use one of his originated inventions everyday—what was that invention?

All of the words below “Editor’s Corner. . .” to here are hidden clues. Add 3 of the clues above and state WHY they are clues to your “entry” and you will have an additional entry into the drawing for each correct meaning BEHIND the “clue”. Here are the two quotes:

“Do you wish people to think well of you? Don't speak well of yourself.”

And. . .

“Since we cannot know all that there is to be known about anything, we ought to know a little about everything.”

Orchestra News

1) Friday, May 9th, Advanced Orchestra and Advanced Symphony students will be competing in Corvallis at the State competition. The bus times are as follows:

• Advanced Orchestra members will leave at 9am
• Advanced Symphony members will leave at 12pm (noon)

If possible, we would love your support at OSU!
Friday, May 9th
Advanced Orchestra - 10:50 a.m.
Advanced Symphony - 3:45 p.m.

1 (One) bus will leave Corvallis at 9:15pm - we expect many students to have parents who come to see the groups perform and then take them home. Students will be expected to touch base with their teachers to pick up assignments to do over the weekend. They will be officially excused from classes after their bus has left.

See last week's newsletter (on the blog - www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com) for the full information about times and schedules of performances. All performers will receive a detailed itinerary of the day.

Best of luck to all the wonderful Titan Musicians performing at State this next week - Choir, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Symphony.

2) Here are the important May dates for the Titan Orchestra program:

Wednesday, May 21 - Period 5,6, and 7 (String Ensemble, Orchestra, Symphony Strings) will perform at 7pm at the Loucks Auditorium at the downtown Salem Public Library. Call time will be 6pm

Thursday, May 22 - "West Area Orchestra Festival" involved only Advanced Orchestra members (and the area's 4th and 5th grade orchestra students). Concert is at 7pm, call time will probably be 6:40pm.

Advanced Symphony will meet every Tuesday and Friday this month, including the Friday before Memorial Day - we will be learning new repertoire for the June 2nd performance and it's just not ok for anyone to miss rehearsals unless they've discussed it with the directors - it is a full credit, graded course (just a reminder). Thanks!

3) Salem Youth Symphony performs their final concert of the year Sunday, May 4th, 3:00 pm
at Smith Auditorium on the Willamette campus. For more information: www.salemyouthsymphony.org.

This is a great review possibility - and we have a number of Titan Musicians playing in the SYS. Come enjoy some of the Planets from Gustav Holst!

Happy Musical May!

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Daryl Silberman, director
West Salem High School Orchestras
(503)-399-5533 x256
cell: (818) 317-8218
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Band Newsletter #36

Wind Ensemble & Symphony Concert Tonight (May 1st, 2008)
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths)
It’s been on the calendar for some time now, so most already know so this is short and to the point on this one folks: Tonight’s performance starts at 7:00 p.m. with musicians’ call time @ 6:45 p.m.

Tryouts for “Color Guard”
(Contributor: Jen Freeman, Color Guard head coach)
‘Just wanted to keep everyone updated on the Color Guard side of the band. If you know other students, besides people already in the group, who you think might enjoyed being in, or missed out on the 2008 West Salem Color Guard you should tell them to come to the upcoming tryouts! They are in just a couple of days and are going to be:

• When: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 6 & 7, 2008
• Time: from 3-5:00 p.m.
• Where: West Salem HS Main Gym

For this event and team we also have a mandatory parent meeting on Friday May 2, from 6:30-7pm in the West Salem HS Commons. ‘Hope to see some new faces!

Questions? Please contact Jen Freeman at: jfreemanj@hotmail.com

Upcoming (and missed?) Tryouts for Marching Band “Battery”
(Contributor: Alan Keown, Mr. G, edits by Jesse Seeley)
Most of you got “the word” on this already, but will repeat it again to assure nobody is left out of the communications loop. We sent a “special bulletin” on late Tuesday evening in hopes those that didn’t hear about the first “tryout” for the 2008-2009 Marching Band “battery” had ample time. The first one was Wednesday, April 30, 2008. If you missed it, ‘not to fret; the next tryout will be May 14th, from 3 to 6 p.m. Send any questions to one of the Music Directors or ask them directly at school.

Wind Ensemble “State t-shirts”
(Contributor: KC Urbani)
As a reminder: Attention Wind Ensemble Students and Parents. Most of the students on Wind Ensemble ordered a t-shirt, so if you, or your son/daughter ordered a shirt (being made for taking “state”) please remember to pay KC Urbani $8 before May 19th when we will be getting the shirts. Not all have paid to-date and we need all hands to come forward that still need to pay. They will be in by May 19th and we need to make final payment in order to pick up the shirts and we are short several students/parents payments. Please contact KC Urbani directly with any questions at: helloimcasey@yahoo.com Thanks so much!

One last broadcast scheduled for “Orchestra Festival”
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
May 7th is the last scheduled broadcast on CCTV (Channel 22 on Comcast) and below is the link to the show time. Check out these links for the dates and times that feature the “String and Chamber Orchestra” and the “Symphony Orchestra”:
Salem Invitational Orchestra Festival or http://hexi.com/cctv/schedule.php3?keyword=Salem%20Invitational%20Orchestra%20Festival

Contact CCTV if you have any other questions about this televised schedule. Their contact website is: http://www.cctvsalem.org/about/contact-info.php or if you prefer to order a DVD, VHS, or CD of the performance, take a look here: http://www.cctvsalem.org/store/osaa/osaa.php -- they could no doubt use your support. They do an outstanding job year-after-year!!! Thank you CCTV Crew!

TOP SECRET THEN. . .
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
Okay, now that I’ve got your attention, we have upped the “Classified” Ad to “Top Secret” in hopes everyone reads, or at least is drawn to this section. The below is a very important job that we still need filled. The editor has not heard that this job has been filled. Please do contact Kami Hettwer as instructed below. . . this job might actually be one of those that can be filled “by committee” and more than one person to take on the task. Please consider stepping up to help.

Please send your “application” (email of your possible interest J) to Kami Hettwer at mkhett@aol.com

HELP STILL NEEDED/WANTED: A fun, energetic, resourceful, or entrepreneurial person (you only need to pick one J ) to act as the upcoming “Fundraiser Coordinator” for the band program. We need someone to oversee and manage the fundraisers. The role would not be in charge of each fundraiser, but more of a “delegator” to assign the other volunteers that step forward at each of the announced events. Other responsibilities would include scheduling/tracking/spacing the fundraising efforts so there is a good balance and not have too many too close to each other, spacing them throughout the year so that everyone and every group or need will be able to participate. This volunteer position GUARANTEES a 100% pay increase every year J and provides rewards too numerous to list here.

“Looking Forward” Remainder of April & May Schedule
(Contributor: Band Directors, Newsletter Editor)

The below table of “Looking Forward” has been updated to include activities that go up to the end of May, 2008 and a newly added concert for Advanced Symphony for June 2nd.

• May 9th, 2008, Symphony/Orchestra, OSAA State Contest, LaSell Stewart Center at OSU
  
• May 10th, 2008, Wind Ensemble, OSAA State Contest, LaSell Stewart Center at OSU, Call times still TBA, “Show time” is at 7:00 p.m.
• May 17th, 2008, Titan Band/Colorguard, Iris Festival & Parade, Keizer, TBA
• May 22nd, 2008, ALL, Spring Awards, W.S.H.S., TBA, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
• May 23rd, 2008, Jazz Lab II, Studio Recording Session, TBA, TBA, See director
• May 24th, 2008, Jazz Lab I, Studio Recording Session, TBA, TBA, See director
• May 29th, 2008, ALL, Spring Concert, W.S.H.S., TBA, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
• May 30th, 2008, Jazz Labs—ALL, Jazz Night, W.S.H.S., TBA, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
• June 2nd, 2008, Adv Symphony, Orchestra Concert, W.S.H.S., TBA

As an addition to the above table of upcoming MUSIC activities, please also check out WSHS’ “Master Schedule”. As we approach the school year’s end this link may come in handy, especially for the senior class and their parents. The below link should take you to the page starting with April, 2008 and will cover May, & June on that same page. You’ll see once there that you can look around wherever you need to go. Not all music departments “gigs” are necessarily listed however—continue to use this newsletter for the most updated schedule of events (as long as the editor gets them J): http://west.salkeiz.k12.or.us/ccuwebcalendar/westmastercalendar/month/2008_05.htm

Editor’s Corner: Quote of the Week
This week’s quote is especially for those that contribute unselfishly to the daily lives of the students. Namely the teachers (especially), parents, and yes, even some of the older students and siblings. This one is with you in mind or to think about for the future on how important these words REALLY are:

“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child."

~ Forest E. Witcraft quotes (an American Scholar, Teacher and Scout Leader, 1894-1967) ~

• Inspirational story about other kids helping another — and if you’re a “kid” who thinks you can’t be “important in the life of a child”, you all must watch this video. Many of you have probably already seen the story as it happened in our “own back yard” where Dr. Nail teaches in his “other teaching life” at Western Oregon University. It was actually an “away” game, but a touching story about “winning isn’t the only thing”. To see a video of the KATU report click here: Opposing "Teamwork" or to read the entire details behind it, click here: Full Story

Band Newsletter #35

Thank You Soloists! Great Solo Recital Performance at WSHS!
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
Thank you to all that joined us at WSHS Auditorium this past Tuesday evening. But mostly thank you to all of those soloists that "braved it" and gave us some outstanding displays of your skills as advanced musicians. I think it would be safe to say for the parent community at WSHS, that it is difficult for many of us to believe that you are as good as you are at such a young age! Plus we all know how much nerve it takes to get up in front of an audience, just YOU on the stage, butterflies and all, and still perform as you did. Again, thank you musicians and all the support in the audience!

State Solo Competition-Saturday, April 26, 2008
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
Most of you that played in the aforementioned solo recital this past Tuesday will be on your way to the Oregon State Competition at Lewis & Clark this Saturday, April 26th, 2008. So if you did not receive your information packet from one of the directors or via the email sent to you last week, be sure to contact one of the Directors immediately. If you need the packet resent that was emailed last week, please email me (jesse@hp.com) before too long so I can get you that email and its information. See you Saturday!

Mr. G's Corner-"Important Notes from the Crypt"
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths, Jesse Seeley)
Since there were no NEW updates from Mr. Griffiths this week, below are the remaining items from last week's newsletter. We will send out an addendum if other information becomes available between now and this weekend.

• Auditions for next year's Marching Percussion Battery (a.k.a. drum line) coming soon. Stay tuned.....
• May 1st, 2008 --> Pre-State Music Concert: Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, & Concert Choir

Remaining Televised Schedule for "Orchestra Festival"
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
Last Saturday's "Festival" was recorded by CCTV (Channel 22 on Comcast) and below is the link to the show times. Check out these links for the dates and times that feature the "String and Chamber Orchestra" and the "Symphony Orchestra":

• Salem Invitational Orchestra Festival

The "Central Valley League Band Festival" was also recorded, but that schedule was sent out last week as it was only slated to run up until the publishing of THIS newsletter, so there are no other times scheduled for that broadcast (at "press time" for this newsletter, the last showing was @1700 tonight, 17 April). Contact CCTV if you have any other questions about this televised schedule. Their contact website is: http://www.cctvsalem.org/about/contact-info.php or if you prefer to order a DVD, VHS, or CD of the performance, take a look here: http://www.cctvsalem.org/store/osaa/osaa.php -- they could no doubt use your support. They do an outstanding job year-after-year! Thank you CCTV Crew!

"Classified & Help Wanted" Ads
(Contributor: Kami Hettwer, edits by Jesse Seeley)
Still wanted: Below job needed to fill for the music department, mostly through the Music/Band Boosters organization. Please send your "application" (email of your possible interest :)) to Kami Hettwer at mkhett@aol.com.

HELP STILL NEEDED/WANTED: A fun, energetic, resourceful, or entrepreneurial person (you only need to pick one :) ) to act as the upcoming "Fundraiser Coordinator" for the band program. We need someone to oversee and manage the fundraisers. The role would not be in charge of each fundraiser, but more of a "delegator" to assign the other volunteers that step forward at each of the announced events. Other responsibilities would include scheduling/tracking/spacing the fundraising efforts so there is a good balance and not have too many too close to each other, spacing them throughout the year so that everyone and every group or need will be able to participate. This volunteer position GUARANTEES a 100% pay increase every year :) and provides rewards too numerous to list here.

"Looking Forward"-->Remainder of April & May Schedule
(Contributor: Band Directors, Newsletter Editor)
The below table of "Looking Forward" has been updated to include activities that go up to the end of May, 2008.

As an addition to the below table of upcoming MUSIC activities, please also check out WSHS' "Master Schedule". As we approach the school year's end (YEAH, hard to believe already!), this link may come in handy, especially for the senior class and their parents. The below link should take you to the page starting with April and will cover May, & June on that same page. You'll see once there that you can look around wherever you need to go. Not all music departments "gigs" are necessarily listed however-continue to use this newsletter for the most updated schedule of events (as long as the editor gets them :)):

• http://west.salkeiz.k12.or.us/ccuwebcalendar/westmastercalendar/month/2008_05.htm

• April 26th, 2008, Participants, OSAA State Solo Contest, Lewis & Clark College, Portland
• May 1st, 2008, Wind Ensemble & Symphony, Concert, W.S.H.S., 6:00 p.m. performance(?)
• May 10th, 2008, Wind Ensemble, OSAA State Contest, Corvallis
• May 17th, 2008, Titan Band/Colorguard, Iris Festival & Parade, Keizer
• May 22nd, 2008, ALL, Spring Awards, W.S.H.S., 7:00-9:00 p.m.
• May 23rd, 2008, Jazz Lab II, Studio Recording Session, See director
• May 24th, 2008, Jazz Lab I, Studio Recording Session, See director
• May 29th, 2008, ALL, Spring Concert, W.S.H.S., 6:00-9:00 p.m.
• May 30th, 2008, Jazz Labs-ALL, Jazz Night, W.S.H.S., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Editor's Corner: Quote of the Week
"Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character."
~ Albert Einstein ~

Orchestra News

1) Thursday, May 1st at 7 p.m., is West Salem's combined Band, Choir and Orchestra concert featuring the advanced groups that will be performing at State Competitions the following week.

Students performing (Advanced Orchestra and Advanced Symphony) have a call time of 6:40 in the orchestra room to tune up and get ready.

All students entering Symphony Strings beginning next year (list posted in the room) are highly encouraged to come hear their future colleagues.

Ms. Silberman will accept a review for this concert from all students in Orchestra and String Ensemble.

2) What an amazing Titan Music program we have! All advanced groups qualified for the State competition again this year - with honors going to the Wind Ensemble for winning the overall district (the first time ever!). Choirs will perform in Corvallis at the State competition on May 3rd. Advanced Orchestra and Symphony perform May 9th, and Wind Ensemble on the 10th.

If possible, we would love your support at OSU!
Friday, May 9th
Advanced Orchestra - 10:50 a.m.
Advanced Symphony - 3:45 p.m.

More information soon. You can also check:
http://osaa.org/band/2008/bandspecinfo.pdf

3) Ms. Silberman, the education coordinator for the Salem Chamber Orchestra, will be playing in the viola section this weekend, so it's with authority that she says it's going to be a fantastic concert. The concert is called "An Evening in Italy" - Mendelssohn's incredible "Italian" Symphony, and opera selections featuring to fabulous opera soloists formerly of the Seattle Young Opera Artist program. There is something for everyone (choir, string, winds, brass, and percussion) on this concert - making it a 'don't miss' for this year. And, it's at West's auditorium! Tickets are available at the door: $5 for students, and $10/15/20 for adults. For more information: www.salemchamberorchestra.org

Hope to see you there - write a review!

4) Up on the blog (www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com) there is a link to a neat audio and picture file from the heavy metal band Judgement Day visit to West Salem. Here's the link once again:

http://news.statesmanjournal.com/galleries/judgementday/photo_gallery.cfm

5) Lists are posted in the orchestra room for placement for next year's orchestras. Before the end of the year there will be an informational meeting for all students and parents regarding commitment level and expectations of each level of Titan Orchestras...stay tuned for an announcement of time and date. It will be an exciting year - we are growing by over 10% and already have some exciting plans for next year, including a special contemporary music (rock/jazz/blue) project, the Musical, and a tour (both large and small) for all groups.

As always, don't forget to check the blog frequently for interesting links, photos, and to read a copy of this newsletter email.

www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com

~Ms. Silberman (see you Saturday or next Thursday!)
silberman_daryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us

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Daryl Silberman, director
West Salem High School Orchestras
(503)-399-5533 x256
cell: (818) 317-8218
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Band Newsletter #34

Central Valley Conference Champions!
(Contributor, Mr. Griffiths, Jesse Seeley)
In case you hadn’t heard, last week’s competition had the WSHS Wind Ensemble as the Central Valley Conference Champions! This was the first time ever for this accomplishment for the WSHS music department. Apparently the band to beat was South Salem High School and WSHS musicians were up for the task and will be representing the Central Valley in the State Competitions in May.

Mr. G’s Corner—“Important Notes from the Crypt”
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths, Jesse Seeley)
No, not “crypt” as in “tomb”, but more from Mr. G’s “vault” of ideas, many of which come to the newsletter editor as CRYPTic, so I cannot fill in the blanks this week due to serious time constraints on the editor’s schedule to follow-up and no doubt some serious time constraints on Mr. G’s part for the below bullet items. But the students will know what he’s talking about (we hope J):

• Thanks for a great West Area Band Festival!!! It was a great series of performances and some significant, serious musicians showing how great they are!! You all represented West Salem High School extremely well !!! Thank you again for all of your commitment to your music and our program.
• Reminder: NO South Salem Int. Band Festival this Friday, April 18th (cancelled)
• Solo/Ensemble Recital TUESDAY, April 22nd, 2008 Details TBA
• Auditions for next year's Marching Percussion Battery (a.k.a. drum line) coming soon. Stay tuned...
• May 1st, 2008 Pre-State Music Concert: Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Concert Choir
  

NEW Section: Classified and Help Wanted Ads
(Contributor: Kami Hettwer, edits by Jesse Seeley)
This new section will be dedicated to helping find much needed assistance for the music department, mostly through the Music/Band Boosters organization. Please send your application (e-mail of your possible interest J) to Kami Hettwer at mkhett@aol.com

HELP WANTED: A fun, energetic, resourceful, or entrepreneurial person (you only need to pick one J ) to act as the upcoming “Fundraiser Coordinator” for the band program. We need someone to oversee and manage the fundraisers. The role would not be in charge of each fundraiser, but more of a “delegator” to assign the other volunteers that step forward at each of the announced events. Other responsibilities would include scheduling/tracking/spacing the fundraising efforts so there is a good balance and not have too many too close to each other, spacing them throughout the year so that everyone and every group or need will be able to participate. This volunteer position GUARANTEES a 100% pay increase every year J and provides rewards too numerous to list here.

Encore Presentation: Winter Ensemble Back by Popular Demand
(Contributor: Alan Keown)
The winter ensemble has been asked to perform at the West Salem H.S. assembly next Thursday morning (April 24th) at 9:00 a.m. This is going to be a great opportunity to show the school what we have going! There will only be ONE rehearsal for this as you all are experts at this gig; the rehearsal will be:

When: Wednesday, April 23
Time: From 6:00 to 9 p.m.
Where: In the gym

Please make this a priority as this will be the only opportunity to rehearse!

Televised Schedule for “Orchestra Festival”
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
Last Saturday’s Festival was recorded by CCTV (Channel 22 on Comcast) and below is the link to the show times. Check out these links for the dates and times that feature the “String and Chamber Orchestra” and the “Symphony Orchestra”:
Salem Invitational Orchestra Festival

The “Central Valley League Band Festival” was also recorded, but that schedule was sent out last week as it was only slated to run up until the publishing of THIS newsletter, so there are no other times scheduled for that broadcast (at “press time” for this newsletter, the last showing was at 1700 tonight, 17 April). Contact CCTV if you have any other questions about this televised schedule. Their contact website is: http://www.cctvsalem.org/about/contact-info.php or if you prefer to order a DVD, VHS, or CD of the performance, take a look here: http://www.cctvsalem.org/store/osaa/osaa.php -- they could no doubt use your support. They do an outstanding job year-after-year! Thank you CCTV Crew!

Editor’s Corner: Quote of the Week
“Wise men never sit and wail their loss, but cheerily seek how to redress their harms."
~ William Shakespeare ~