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)

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

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.

Band Newsletter

Urgent! Friends of Music Volunteer Needed

WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. 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. Below is the calendar for the remainder of this school year:

Monday, March 2^nd: Friends of Music will be discussing upcoming budget cuts and the need to get fairer system than the school-wide AYP of No Child Left Behind.

Monday April 6^th: We will have a school board candidate forum at a place to be announced.

Monday May 4^th: We meet at Sprague. We've now set the date. Expect the school budget to be an issue.

A Note from Alan Bushong: With the bad economy, we all need to step up or electives will suffer. The meetings are easy. I hope several West parents will find this important enough to be a part. Thanks for helping. --Alan

SCRIP Breaking News!

Now there is even more reason to order SCRIP! It was decided at the last Band Booster Meeting that for each person who orders SCRIP, 40% of the profit from their order will go directly into their student's account. The other 60% will go into the general band fund unless there is a special fundraising project to which we will direct the funds, such as the Spring Trip. Here's how it works:

• Take home an order form from the band room or print one from the attachment in the news letter.
• Order SCRIP from places you normally shop.
• Include your check for DOLLAR for DOLLAR exchange.
• Make sure your name is listed on the form with the student's name so I know who's account to credit for the profit.
• Turn in the form each week and watch your student's band account grow!

Ordering SCRIP is a great way to build up funds in your band account for special needs such as Marching Band tuition, trips or special activities. Have your friends, neighbors or coworkers order SCRIP from you and your profit expands! A SCRIP order form is attached to this email.

Heads Up: Seattle Trip Mandatory Parent Meeting

Parents and guardians of students who will be going on the Seattle trip, please stay tuned. There will be a mandatory Parent Meeting coming soon. See upcoming newsletter for details.

Music news

SCRIP
Not enough orders were placed for SCRIP cards to place an order this week. As a reminder, SCRIP is a new fundraiser that will benefit the Band Booster General Fund. Our first SCRIP order was a success! While only six families ordered SCRIP, we were able to collect a profit of $94.35. Just imagine if more families joined in! The SCRIP fundraiser is a no-extra-cost-to-you fundraiser. You simply buy”gift” cards for the places where you usually shop, you get the full amount you pay for, and the Boosters get a percentage of the sale. Now that the ball is rolling, Kami will be placing SCRIP orders on a weekly basis. Place your orders by Monday, and receive your SCRIP cards on Thursday.

We need more families to participate in order to maximize our profits. Please consider placing an order for the places where you plan to shop, and ask your friends and family to do the same!

Friends of Music Volunteer Needed
WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. 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.

Pep Band Basketball Games this Week!
The WSHS Pep Band will play at two basketball games this week, Tuesday, Feb. 3, and Thursday Feb. 5. Call time for all game nights is 5:20 pm. Games begin at 7:00 pm, and they end "when the game is over.”

All-City Honor Band
On Thursday, January 29, Salem-Keizer Public schools held their annual All-City honor band tryouts at North Salem High School. Students spend many hours preparing demanding musical etudes, polishing their major and chromatic scales, and preparing themselves for sight-reading material. Students are then selected based solely on their live audition to participate in what is truly an outstanding honor band. Honor band members spend many hours rehearsing together outside of school hours, culminating in a fantastic concert directed by a distinguished guest conductor. This year’s All-City concert will be held on Saturday, February 28, at 6:00pm at North Salem High School and will feature all three honor groups: choir, orchestra and band.

Congratulations to these outstanding musicians who will be participating in this year’s All-City Honor Band:

Flute 1
Megan Gorman 3rd Chair
Mary Simmons 4th Chair

Flute 2
Kelsey McKinnel 1st Chair
Kylie Phillips 3rd Chair
Megan Vance 4th Chair

Flute Alternate
Anaisa Hernandez

Oboe Alternate
Michael Morgan

Clarinet 1
Josh Hettwer 2nd Chair

Clarinet 3
Caitlin Nichols 1st Chair
Michael Fifer 2nd Chair
Sally Moyer 5th Chair

Bass Clarinet
Dakota Robbins 2nd Chair

Tenor Sax
Logan Gilmore 2nd Chair

Horn 1
Larysa Pavelek 2nd Chair

Horn 4
Arryn Bess 2nd Chair

Horn Alternate
Rosalyn Whitby

Trumpet 1
Joe Hurley 1st Chair

Trumpet 2
Brenden Pavelek 3rd Chair

Trumpet 3
Aaron McIntosh 3rd Chair

Trombone 1
Matt Hettwer 1st Chair

Trombone 2
Imran Ahmad 2nd Chair

Trombone 3
Jordan Bayles 1st Chair

Euphonium
Eli Heidi 1st Chair
Dallin Deford 4th Chair

Tuba
Matt Garney 3rd Chair

Tuba Alternate
Spencer Muller

Percussion
Brian Ringeisen 1st Chair
Brendon Seeley 2nd Chair
Alana Perry 3rd Chair
Michael Litwin 4th Chai

WSHS Band Newsletter #27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winter Ensemble—Remaining Rehearsal (& Show) Schedule (next one in red)
(Contributor: Alan Keown, Jesse Seeley)
FRIDAY 2/29: 6-9pm
SATURDAY 3/1: 4PM-11PM (This is solo & ensemble day, but you will all be done with solos before rehearsal begins)
FRIDAY 3/7: 3-9PM:
PERFORMANCEà SATURDAY 3/8: SKYVIEW SHOW (VANCOUVER,WA)
FRIDAY 3/14: 6-9PM
PERFORMANCEà SATURDAY 3/15: WGI REGIONAL (PORTLAND SHOW)
FRIDAY 3/21: 6-9PM
PERFORMANCEà SATURDAY 3/22: NWMBC CHAMPIONSHIPS (PORTLAND SHOW)


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

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

Band Newsletter #20

IMPORTANT REMINDER: “Small Learning Community”/Friends of Music meeting January 7
(Contributors: Janet Romine, Dr. Nail, Mr. Griffitys, Jesse Seeley)
Many may have seen this very topic on the front page of this morning’s Statesman’s Journal, but you all knew of this ahead of time!! J Now that you’re “in the know” of this topic’s importance, please help get the word out (especially to the elementary levels) about the meeting next Monday. Attached please find some of the condensed meeting notes on this topic. The future of music might be at stake, so please consider reading up on this and attending the meeting.

Below is the latest information and communication from SLC/FOM Coordinator Janet Romine on parking, et cetera, in case you can spare the time to attend this important event.

“Hopefully you saw the front page of the Statesman this morning. I'm here to stress to you the importance of having a huge attendance at this Monday, Jan. 7, 6:30PM, McKay High School meeting on small learning communities.....sponsored by FOM. You may not be affected currently by this small community trend but it is coming to your area too!!!!!! Now is the time to be pro-active. If there is a small attendance at the meeting, then the district thinks no one cares (I'm having a hard time getting elementary folks to go because they don't see it as their issue...although it really is everyone's issue).”

When: Monday, January 7th, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: McKay High School (exact place TBD, but either “commons” or auditorium)
What: Community discussion on Small Learning Communities, music and other successful program’s impact on our community
Contact: Janet Romine, romine_janet@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Parking: Please park in the South lot (a right turn for those entering McKay on Wolverine off Lancaster)

REMINDER: “All-City Honors Band” Auditions—January 10
(Contributor: “Mr. G”)
For those students that submitted your formal entry into the auditions, please mark this important date on your calendars. The exact schedule is still to-be-determined, but the date WILL be January 10th, 2008. Times are posted in the band room

Jazz Lab I: Call Time for Basketball Band Gig Tonight!!!! (January 4th, 2008)
(Contributors: “Mr. G”, Jesse Seeley)
In case some didn’t get “the word”, tonight (Friday, January 04, 2008) Jazz Lab I plays at the Basketball game (5:30 call)

Other Jazz Band Update
(Contributor: Mr. Griffiths)
Upcoming Gigs for Jazz Bands
o Tuesday (1/8/2008) - Jazz Lab II at game (5:30 call)
o Wednesday (1/9) - Final B-Ball band rehearsal 4:-6:30
o Thursday (1/10) - All-city honor band auditions. Times posted in band room
o Friday - B-ball pep band game (5:15 call)

Winter Ensemble – Latest News
(Contributor: Alan Keown, Jesse Seeley)
Most of those in the “Winter Ensemble” have already received the below information directly from Alan, but it bears repeating...“People are going to know all about the West Salem Winter Ensemble when we are finished!”

In an email sent out directly to those in the ‘ensemble’ earlier this week:
“. . . about the camp this weekend. The times are 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a lunch hour and a dinner hour. The battery and guard will learn drill and the pit will continue to work on music. If you are in the battery or guard be sure and wear comfortable clothes that you can move in (sweats are always good)...we will be wearing socks (no shoes) so be sure and bring a couple pair of thick socks (sometimes a freshly painted floor will eat socks like crazy!!). If all goes well we will be able to chunk through the show, music and drill, by the end of the night!

Also, the second installment of your Fair Share is due...please don't get behind on your payments...the success or failure of this group relys heavily on the students paying on time. Remember, if you have payment "issues" all you need to do is talk to me!”

To recap for the Winter Ensemble Camp:

THIS Saturday, January 5th, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (everyone)
THIS Sunday, January 6th, (guard only) 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

All Fair Share Installments are due...as is CD sales money.

Concert Attire Reminder
(Contributor: “Clothing Coordinators” Patricia Nielsen, Deanna Garney, edited by Jesse Seeley)
As was noticed at some of the previous concerts at the year end, some students still did not have all of their concert attire, so this is a reminder to students and parents how the students are to dress for concerts. The school issues each student a tuxedo jacket and trousers (boys/jazz players) or concert dress (girls). Each student who wears a tux is to provide his or her other concert attire to accompany it: Black bow tie, black cummerbund, white tuxedo shirt, long black socks, black shoes. ANY STUDENT WHO IS NOT ABLE TO (for any reason) PROVIDE HIS OR HER OWN THINGS SHOULD COME AND SEE ONE OF THE BAND DIRECTORS RIGHT AWAY. We have a few extras from prior years, and there is often scholarship money available. Also, if any student has an extra tux shirt, bow tie or cummerbund he or she no longer wears, please consider donating it back to the band. We would love to have those items for last-minute emergencies! We have had good quality and prices from Mr. Formal (on Commercial Street South). Here is their contact information and the prices for various items. The student should be sure to specify it is for a school music group (in order to get the discount).

Mr. Formal, South Salem
3830 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR 97302
503-399-7989
Fax 503-399-0200
Hours M-F 11-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12n-5

School/student specials:
Tux shirt alone is $17.95
Package with black bow tie + cummerbund is $12.95
Package with shirt + bow tie + cummerbund is $28.50

Students, please let your parents know what you require, and parents, please help your student out. Many thanks! If there are any questions, contact Patricia Nielsen directly at patricia.nielsen@state.or.us

Deadline Extended for Pictures from “Holiday Band Concert”
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley, Jenny Gates)
Due to the holiday rush and schedule, the deadline for ordering pictures from Encore Photograhpy has been extended until January 22. I am again attaching the order form, but it appears that you can order online as well. They have made the photos available for viewing for ALL music groups and bands (Choir, Advanced Symphony & Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, et cetera). These are some beautiful portraits!!! Take a look at them here:

http://previewgallery.com/encorephoto/west_salem_high_school_music_2007_2008_groups/

If you have any questions on the photos taken that evening or the ordering process, please contact them directly at (503) 588-0902. Hopefully between now and the end of the Christmas break there will be a sub-link to the WSHS. Again, the order form is attached to this email. Their main website is www.encorephotography.com if you have any other questions on their services provided.

Concert: Allen Vizzutti
(Contributor: David Hodges, Mr. Griffiths)
Probably not the best kept secret in town is our opportunity to have Allen Vizzutti come and play with the McNary Band. This concert got placed at an incredibly busy time, but to let you know it is February 12th, 7:00pm at the Salem Alliance Church. Tickets will be $ 3.00 - we have not set a date when those will go on sale, but we hope they will go fairly fast once they are available.

I am making sure that Allen does not get abused time-wise while he is here, by not allowing any other clinics to be scheduled for him on the days he is in town. This is our area wide concert, so he will be working with Whiteaker and Claggett as well as McNary. We hope several of your students will take the time to come and listen to him play. He is incredible.

Signed, Dave

FINAL REMINDER: “Schneider Foundation Challenge”
As was mentioned at the ‘Band Awards’ last week, we were briefed on the “Schneider Challenge” and the generous “anonymous donor” matching program which will work similar to last year’s event. This year we have the “Schneider Foundation 2nd Annual Challenge” to match up to $5,000 in donations—the donor will contribute equal to your donation. Please contact Vickie Tuttle at tuttle84@comcast.net for additional information or where to donate.

Orchestra News

1) All City auditions are on Jan 10 - all students have been given their 30 minute audition time slot. Please consult the original audition submission sheet for all pertinent information or direct questions to Ms. Silberman. Mrs. Hughes will be coaching upper strings Friday and next Monday, and Ms. Silberman will offer as much time as she can to those auditioning.

2) All orchestra students know they have 2 reviews due by the end of the semester. One review must be of a live concert, one of a recorded DVD, online video, taped TV show, or CD. Here are a few ideas for those who have yet to finish their reviews:
a) Students who did not play in Advanced Symphony may review the West Salem Dec. 12 winter concert
b) There is a lovely online 1 hour long concert that students may view and review: http://www.medici-arts.tv/lpo.html
c) There is an online concert video website that has a ton of bands on it - if students know any of the bands that might have a string player in it, they'd be welcome to review one of the concerts: http://www.fabchannel.com
d) NPR has a live concert audio site that one can find many concerts on to listen to and review, including Joshua Bell performing Saints-Seans violin sonata: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10210144
e) Ms. Silberman has contemporary and classical CDs that might be of interest to students. She also has a few DVDs that can be review - they can be checked out for 2 days at a time.
f) Students can attend a concert before the end of the semester - There is a Camerata Musica concert Jan 13 and a concerto competition at 3pm on Jan 19... see your Salem Arts Assoc. calendar for more info.
g) Any other creative review ideas will most likely be accepted (like seeing Ron Kilde perform at the Wine festival or at Cascade bakery, for example), so come up with something.

3) The Friends of Music has a very important meeting at McKay this next Monday at 6:30 p.m. Superintendent Sandy Husk and principals from all 6 high schools will be on site to discuss the shape of the music program in the face of small learning communities.

Alan Bushong of CCTV and Friends of Music will moderate the discussion. His e-mail also said:
"Please park in the South lot - a right turn for those entering McKay on Wolverine off Lancaster.
Enter the school through the southeast door directly available from the south parking lot.

"We'll meet in the Choir Room. It is similar in size to the South Salem Choir Room that seated over 100 at the meeting about Small Learning Communities in 2006.

"All are invited. This is our opportunity to help the administration with scheduling and communications issues.

"We want to make sure that students can enroll in music classes and that teachers have adequate time with students.

"It would be fantastic to have a strong parent showing - come help influence the future of the music program in the Salem-Keizer school district."

4) Here is the link to the Encore Photography pictures taken at the December concerts. Please take a look and consider ordering a picture. The order deadline has been extended to January 22nd since there was a delay in getting the link information.

5) Ms. Silberman will be playing the anthem at the 3 pm varsity boys basketball game Jan. 18... come support our Titan team! Any students interested in playing the anthem are welcome to play for Ms. Silberman to either prepare to play live at a game or to record their anthem that will then be played before a game.

6) All orchestra students will be partaking in a 3 week small ensemble unit - the final for orchestra student's classes will to be to perform for classmates during our finals time. In Ms. Silberman's opinion, ensemble playing, also called 'chamber music', is the absolute best part of playing a stringed instrument - though playing in a symphony either recreational or professionally is wonderful, the opportunity to get together with 1 - 4 other string players may be the most rewarding and easiest way of continuing playing for the rest of one's life. In fact, there is a large growth in the number of chamber music camps for recreational string players - mainly full of adults who played once as a young person, maybe they stopped playing for years, but who are interested in reconnecting with their instrument. Ms. Silberman will video tape all the performances - if students request a copy, one will most likely be able to be made for them.

Happy New Year!

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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 #19

Pictures from “Holiday Band Concert”
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley, Jenny Gates)
As you’ll recall from the outstanding concerts held last week (December11-13) the services of Encore Photography were there snapping those pictures. In case you did not get a form at the concert and wanted to order, please find attached an order form for your convenience. They have made the photos available for viewing for ALL music groups and bands (Choir, Advanced Symphony and Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, etc). These are some beautiful portraits! Take a look at them here: http://previewgallery.com/encorephoto/west_salem_high_school_music_2007_2008_groups/

If you have any questions on the photos taken that evening or the ordering process, please contact them directly at (503) 588-0902. Hopefully between now and the end of the Christmas break there will be a sub-link to the WSHS. Again, the order form is attached to this email. Their main website is www.encorephotography.com if you have any other questions on their services provided. One final important note, the ordering deadline is January 15, 2008.

Final Days of Christmas Tree Lot Fundraising Opportunity
There may still be some slots available to pad your “Fair Share” accounts with by working the last days of the Tree Lot detail. Again, if you need more information, please contact Mr. Urbani immediately. Send to both of these addresses to make sure it gets to him in a timely manner: curbani@cityofsalem.net or urbanic@open.org.


All-City Honors Band Auditions—January 10th, 2008
(Contributor: Mr. G)
For those students that submitted your formal entry into the auditions, please mark this important date on your calendars. The exact schedule is still to-be-determined, but the date WILL be January 10th, 2008.

Basketball Band Gigs Start Soon! (January 2nd, 2008)
(Contributors: Mr. G, Jesse Seeley)
The 2008 Basketball season is upon us and kicks off (or should that be “tips off”?) the 2nd day of January! If you are not already signed up, do so as soon as possible in the band room or send email over the holiday to Mr. Griffiths. Below is the 2008 Basketball Band Season “Master Schedule”:

West Salem Titan Band
2008 Basketball Band Season
Master Schedule
January 2 (Wed) Rehearsal 4:00-6:30
January 9 (Wed) Rehearsal 4:00-6:30
January 11 (Fri) Girls v. West Linn @5:15
January 15 (Tues) Girls v. Redmond @5:15
January 25 (Fri) Boys v. North @5:15
January 29 (Tues) Girls. v. McN @5:15

February 1 (Fri) Boys v. South @5:45
February 5 (Tues) Boys v. McK @5:45
February 12 (Tues) Boys v. Redmond @5:45
February 19 (Tues) Girls v. North @5:45

Questions? Contact Mr. Griffiths directly.

Jazz Band Update
(Contributors: Alyson Baker, Mr. G)
In case anyone has forgot, below are the times for Jazz Band Labs. This is a SPECIAL REMINDER that Jazz Band WILL BE MEETING on the following no school Mondays:
January 21, 2008 (at regular times)
February 18, 2008 (slightly extended times in preparation for the “Lionel Hampton Festival”)

Jazz Band Labs--Regular meeting schedule
Lab II meets Monday 2:45-4:15 and W/F early bird
Lab I meets Monday 4:15-6:15 and T/Th early bird
Early bird class begins at 6:40. Roll is taken at 6:45.

Upcoming Jazz Band Gigs include:
Basketball Game—Friday, January 4, 2008—Call Time for LAB1 is 5:30 p.m.
Basketball Game—Tuesday, January 8, 2008—Call Time for LAB2 is 5:30 p.m.

Festivals—
Oregon Jazz Festival (Lane Comm. Coll.) – Jan. 19 (Saturday)
Willamette – Feb. 9 (Saturday)
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival (Moscow, ID) – Feb. 20-23 (cost: somewhere around $100)
Salem Jazz Festival – March 8

School Year-End Activities:
Our Jazz Night is scheduled for May 30, 2008. In order to schedule a recording session again, we will probably be limited to Memorial Day Weekend. Please keep that weekend clear if possible, and we will discuss that opportunity soon. We are telling you this now so you can plan accordingly or notify us accordingly if you will not be able to attend.

Should you have any questions during the break, Mr. Griffiths can be reached at either of these email addresses: griffiths_brian@salkeiz.k12.or.us or brigriff@comcast.net

REMINDER “Schneider Foundation Challenge”
As was mentioned at the Band Awards last week, we were briefed on the Schneider Challenge and the generous anonymous donor matching program which will work similar to last year’s event. This year we have the Schneider Foundation 2nd Annual Challenge to match up to $5,000 in donations—the donor will contribute equal to your donation. Please contact Vickie Tuttle for additional information or where to donate.

REMINDER “Small Learning Community”/Friends of Music meeting January 7, 2008
(Contributors: Janet Romine, Dr. Nail, Jesse Seeley)
With the business of times approaching us all, we wanted to give everyone that is interested a heads-up to mark their calendars for this after-holiday meeting that is very important event to promote music and the “Friends of Music” community organization. Scheduled to be in attendance at the discussions are Superintendent Sandy Husk, Assistant Superintendent Gelbrich as well as several schools’ principals and others.

The first of these meetings after the new year:
When: Monday, January 7th, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: McKay High School (exact place TBD, but either “commons” or auditorium)
What: Community discussion on Small Learning Communities, music and other successful program’s impact on our community
Contact: Janet Romine

“This is very important for all of us. Please get the word out.” Janet Romine

Band Newsletter #18

Holiday Band Concert—Call Times
(Contributor: Mr. G)
It’s here! The only thing left out of previous updates on this topic were the call times—please note them below. Show time is still the same as indicated below:

What: WSHS annual music concert
Where: Auditorium at WSHS
When: Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:20 p.m.)
Call times: CONCERT BAND call time will be at 6:00 p.m. All other bands call time is 6:45 p.m.

“Schneider Foundation Challenge”
(Contributor: Vickie Tuttle)
As was mentioned at the Band Awards last week, we were briefed on the Schneider Challenge and the generous anonymous donor matching program which will work similar to last year’s event. This year we have the Schneider Foundation 2nd Annual Challenge to match up to $5,000 in donations—the donor will contribute equal to your donation. Please contact Vickie Tuttle at tuttle84@comcast.net for additional information or where to donate. More information will be available at the Dec. 13 concert.

Tree Lot Fund Raising Update
(Contributor: Vickie Tuttle, Jesse Seeley)
If you are scheduled to work a shift or two at the tree lot as a fund raiser toward your account, it should be noted that there needs to be an adult volunteer on your shift as well. If you are not sure or need more information, please contact Mr. Urbani immediately. Please contact the Urbani's for details or for additional information concerning this gig—send to both of these addresses to make sure it gets to him in a timely manner: curbani@cityofsalem.net or urbanic@open.org

Winter Ensemble—Update: Get ready to roll
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
Or should we say “drum roll”? J This weekend is the first of the camps to rehearse for this year’s show. If you still want to join in the fun, just show up to the first rehearsal if you have not already signed up. If you have any questions regarding this year’s Winter Ensemble please contact Mr. Griffiths or Alan Keown directly (GRIFFITHS_BRIAN@salkeiz.k12.or.us or alankeown@comcast.net, respectively). Details of first rehearsal:

When: Saturday, Dec. 15
Times: 0900 to 2100 (or 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Where: WSHS Commons
Items due: With the exception of the extras appearing in the show, initial dues/fair share of $100 (Check payable to WSHS Band Boosters, or contact Vickie Tuttle)

Notes: Bring snacks, lunch, etc. More details on the day’s schedule to follow at the briefing at the beginning of rehearsal

As an additional note, we can use a few more volunteers to start assembling the props. We’ll start that around the same time as the rehearsal, but probably more in earnest around 10:00 a.m.

“Small Learning Community”/Friends of Music meeting, Jan. 7, 2008
(Contributors: Janet Romine, Dr. Nail, Jesse Seeley)
With the business of times approaching us all, we wanted to give everyone that is interested a heads-up to mark their calendars for this after-holiday meeting that is very important event to promote music and the “Friends of Music” community organization. Scheduled to be in attendance at the discussions are Superintendent Sandy Husk, Assistant Superintendent Gelbrich as well as several schools’ principals and others.

The first of these meetings after the new year:
When: Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: McKay High School (exact place TBD, but either commons or auditorium)
What: Community discussion on Small Learning Communities, music and other successful program’s impact on our community
Contact: Janet Romine

“This is very important for all of us. Please get the word out.” Janet Romine

Band Newsletter #4 Addendum

This Addendum sent only to parents & Music Directors

Time critical addendum:
Sorry folks for the extra e-mail, but the below was of enough importance but didn’t happen to make it to the deadline for release in yesterday’s “Newsletter #4.” I am including it as a separate addendum to parents and directors only as the students will be involved in practice and rehearsals during the time of the below meeting request.

The meeting notification below was sent by Janet Romine from the “Friends of Music” about the meeting this upcoming Monday, September 10.

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“Just a reminder...the first Friends of Music meeting is this coming Monday, Sept. 10. The meeting is in the Bach room of Weathers Music, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

It would be great to fill the room…to let Alan Bushong know we are behind his and parent effort to support the Salem-Keizer music programs.(As most of you know, this group has been the ones to save our program many times. They are the ones who have gone to bat if there is a problem within a specific school. They are the ones we turn to when things can't get done within the normal channels. We must show them by our presence that we do care as much as they care.)

See ya there. Janet Romine”

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Should there be any questions, please contact Dr. Nail.