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)

Band Bulletin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds

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

Attachments

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

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

Seattle Trip Mandatory Parent Meeting
Attention Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Parents

Tues. Feb. 24th at 6:30pm – Please join us in the band room for a mandatory parent meeting regarding the upcoming Seattle Trip scheduled for April 3-6. Students are also welcome!

· Trip itinerary and other important information will be provided.
· Chaperone information will be provided.
· The 2nd trip deposit of $100.00 is due Feb. 20th. Make the checks out to “WSHS Music Boosters,” indicate on the check that it is for the Seattle trip and have your student place the check in the green mailbox in the band room.
· The final trip cost is $350.00. This includes meals, activities, the festival, transportation, and the clinic at University of Washington on Monday April 6th with Tim Salzman.

If you have any questions or were unable to attend the meeting 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.

Important: SCRIP
We are barely getting enough SCRIP orders in to make the fundraiser worthwhile. Did you know that 40% of the proceeds from SCRIP go to the student musician’s personal account? And, as always, SCRIP shopping cards are available for the places where you already shop and dine. This is an easy and pain-free way to build up those student accounts!

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:

1. Take home an order form from the band room or print one from the attachment in the news letter.
2. Order SCRIP from places you normally shop.
3. Include your check for DOLLAR for DOLLAR exchange.
4. 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.
5. 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! 

West Salem High School Wind Ensemble
OSU Contest Itinerary
Monday, March 2, 2009

DRESS: All – plain white under garments without printing or writing

Men - full tuxedo (coat and pants), white shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund, black socks, black leather-finish shoes
Women - Black concert dress, black hose, black leather-finish closed-toe shoes

REPORT: To the Band Room at 6:45 am dressed for performance. Roll check – depart for OSU at 7:15 am

EQUIPMENT: The festival will furnish: timpani, chimes, xylophone, marimba, bass drum, chairs and stands.

We must take everything else we will need:
1. Your instrument (including snare drums, cymbals and traps)
2. Your music
3. Mutes, valve oil, reeds, sticks, cork grease
4. All of your uniform

SCHEDULE: 6:45 Report to band room, dressed for performance – Roll check
7:15 Depart for OSU
8:15 Arrive at OSU – Quickly move to rehearsal room or stage
8:30 Warm –up
9:00 PERFORM
9:45 Load and board the bus
10:00 Depart for Salem
11:00 (Approximate) arrive Salem – dismiss to class after storing equipment

FOOD: One of our primary purposes in attending this festival is to familiarize ourselves with the Lesells Stewart Performance Hall. Listen and learn as much as possible. There are no places to get food near the performance site nor will we have time to eat. Eat a good breakfast before we leave. Take some sort of meal/snack with you to tide you over for the ride back to school. Dry sandwiches, fruit, energy bars or trail mix would be appropriate, but nothing messy. Do not plan to leave the group.

On this and every other occasion when we will be representing West Salem and the WSHS Band Program as a group, the highest standards of behavior are expected. All school and West Salem Band rules for acceptable behavior apply on this and every field trip. Contact Dr. Nail or Mr. Griffiths immediately regarding anything out of the ordinary. Do not leave the group for any reason without Dr. Nail or Mr. Griffith’s knowledge and permission. Conduct on the bus should be calm, quiet and seated. If you will not return home on the bus, you must have a note granting parental approval before we leave. Be safe, be courteous and behave.

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 Music Booster Newsletter

SCRIP
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!

As a reminder, 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! The most up-to-date order forms are attached to this email.

Jazz at Lane Community College
The Jazz Band will be performing at Lane Community College on Saturday, Jan. 24. 

Salem Youth Symphony Concerto Competition
Students Matt Hettwer, Josh Hettwer, Jesse Wertz, and Taylor Baldwin will be performing at the Salem Youth Symphony Concerto Competition on Sat. Jan. 24, starting at 5:00 pm. The location is the Salem First United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Church and State Streets. Admission is free. Come support our musicians!

All-City Auditions
All-City auditions will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29. 

Booster Meeting
Our next Music Booster meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in the Band Room. Mark your calendars!

Pep Band Schedule
2009 Basketball Band Season
After much scheduling, snowing, and rescheduling, we finally have a handle on the Basketball Band season for 2009. This exciting ensemble rehearses twice only, and will perform at five or six games this season.

The group plays a mix of rock, funk, and swing tunes, and is a highly visible performing group at West Salem. Details are being announced in band classes, and a sign-up sheet is on the wall just inside the band room door. The schedule is as follows.

Jan. 22 (Thurs) Rehearsal 4:00-6:00
Jan. 23 (Fri) Rehearsal 1:30-3:30 (No school day)
Jan. 27 (Tues) Boys v. Sprague (Tentative—finals week, All-city)

Feb. 3 (Tues) Girls v. McNary
Feb. 6 (Fri) Boys v. North (Tentative)
Feb. 10 (Tues) Girls v. South
Feb. 13 (Fri) Girls v. Redmond
Feb. 19 (Thurs) Boys v. McKay

Call time for all game nights is 5:20. Games begin at 7:00, and they end "when the game is over."

Band Newsletter

SCRIP
SCRIP is a new fundraiser that will benefit the Band Booster General Fund*. Here’s how it works: Families purchase gift cards for the stores where they plan to shop. The SCRIP cardholder gets the full amount paid for, and the Band Booster General Fund gets a percentage of the proceeds. For example, Fred Meyer SCRIP cards get a 4% discount, which means that if someone buys a $100 gift card, the Band Booster General Fund gets $4.

*Please note: Between the dates January 20-March 24, the SCRIP fundraiser will benefit the Wind Ensemble/Jazz Band Spring Trip fund. Our goal is to raise enough money to cover the cost of transportation and director fees ($680 total). After March 24, the SCRIP fundraiser will benefit the General Fund.

First SCRIP Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 10 am.

SEATTLE TRIP DEPOSIT IS DUE
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Students & Parents, the deposit for the Seattle Trip (April 3-6, 2009) is due. We are pleased to announce that we have been able to negotiate lower costs in transportation and hotel accommodations outside of the normal Heritage Festival package to reduce the cost of the Seattle trip. In addition, we have contacted several attractions located in the Seattle area and have received significant savings due to our large group size….some businesses have offered as much as 50% off the normal fees. We want to make this trip as affordable as possible for each family. We are working diligently to reduce costs even further and will report any additional cost savings we are able to achieve.

Dr. Nail is also trying to set up a clinic on Monday, April 6 at the University of Washington. However, if this does not happen, then we will return home on Sunday evening rather than Monday afternoon and adjust the cost accordingly.

At this time, we will require a deposit of $150.00 from each student who is planning to join us on this trip to Seattle. The deposit money is due by Friday January 16. Please make checks payable to WSHS Music Boosters and have your student put the check in the green box in the band room.

Payment Plan Schedule:

First Deposit: $150 Due January 16
*Second Deposit: approximately $100.00 Due Feb 20
*Final Deposit: approximately $100.00 Due March 20

*The Second and Final Deposits will be the remaining cost of the trip divided evenly (Final payment could be less depending on what we bring in on SCRIP! See SCRIP information provided in this newsletter).

Note: Once the costs are finalized, we will send the details out to all participants.

Your student may have money in their band account to help offset the cost of the trip. Please contact Michelle Pavelek at 503-581-0124 or Vickie Tuttle 503-588-0968 for your student’s account balance.

CHAPERONES –I invite 4-6 adults to join me in being a chaperone on this trip! If you are interested, please contact Michelle Pavelek at 503-581-0124. The cost will be approximately $290.00 for the trip. Hopefully we can reduce this cost if each of our band families participates in the SCRIP program!

We expect this trip to be a Fun and Rewarding experience for everyone who can attend.

Thank you!

If you have any questions please call Michelle Pavelek at (h) 503-581-0124, cell 503-508-5518 or Marianne Stipe at (h) 503-763-1915.

Walker Middle School Winter Ensemble
The 2nd year Walker Middle School Winter Ensemble is alive and kickin’! Percussion and Guard are off to a great start for what’s only our second year in existence. We have chosen to do music from the movie Wall - E. The students seemed to enjoy the music that Alan has already arranged for the percussion. We played it for them at the second rehearsal. The percussion students are already learning the actual show music, as well as learning basic exercises. The guard is doing great learning all of their exercises, and they’re on their way to learning show choreography.

This is going to be a GREAT Season for our Walker MS Winter Students. Our BIG performance this year is going to be at the Walker MS Talent Night on April 9. We are currently looking for a few more local community performances. If you are someone involved or know someone involved with the city planners or any other group who may be looking for live entertainment at a function in the months of March or April please contact me directly jfreemanj@hotmail.com.

Thanks for all your support! These are our future Titan Percussionists & Guard Members,
Jen Freeman
WS Guard Coach
Alan Keown
Percussion Instructor

Concert Attire Information
Everyone looked great at the first concert. As with all firsts, though, there are always some improvements to be made! It's important that everyone looks professional and uniform. Boys must wear a clean white pressed (ironed) tux shirt along with a black bow tie and cummerbund, as well as clean black shoes and socks. If anyone has a problem getting a tux shirt please email Deanna Garney at dg5758@comcast.net. We can work something out.

Also, through the year some of you will grow and your pants will become shorter. Please have them hemmed, or ask Mrs. Garney or Mrs. Phillips to fix them for you. Girls, please make sure your dresses are hemmed to the top of your shoes. Dresses should not drag on the ground. And again if you find that you need a different size please let us know. We want to make sure everyone looks great!

As always if there are any questions or concerns please contact us.
Deanna Garney - dg5758@comcast.net
Connie Phillips - conniephillips1956@yahoo.com

Mark the Calendar -- Jan. 24
Reminder: Please mark your calendars for “Jazz at Lane Community College.” More details are forthcoming, as the date draws nearer.