Newsletter #8

Titan Orchestras newsletter 10/24/08

In this newsletter:

1) Thanks to all who attended, volunteered, and played in the concert!!!
2) The last few days for Wreaths and Pointsettias...
3) See you at conferences?
4) All City forms due in just over a week
5) NOV 11 - SAVE THE DATE BOSTON PEOPLE!!!
6) Remember - 2 reviews due per semester
7) Titan Auction's coming up... please contact Kelly Culver if you have an item...
8) Advanced Symphony continues...

1) Thanks to one and all who attended, volunteered and played in the concert on Thursday night. Thank you for allowing me to try some different things out - the recorded Devil, the lights out Macabre, and reading the program notes (which I understand many of you felt was too long... I'll try something different next time... promise). I'm very proud of all groups - I think all groups played at the top of their game - we have many very talented and hard working musicians in this program. Congrats again to soloists Gwen Gates, Robin Kim, Jessica Tyree (cello) and Taylor Baldwin (bass) for a beautiful job on Fall. I'm excited about the next concert - remember please that Advanced Symphony students will be playing ON THE BAND CONCERT, THE DAY BEFORE THE ORCHESTRA CONCERT.

2) The Wreath and Poinsettia fundraiser is over next week - the deadline says Oct. 31, but of course we don't have school on the 30th or 31st - I'm waiting to hear whether we can extend to Monday Nov. 3 or not... but, why not plan on getting the forms back to school by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week just to be safe.

3) Hope to see you at conferences next week - if you have anything to discuss of a personal nature and would prefer to set up a phone call or in-person conference at a different time, please email me directly silberman_daryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us.

4) All City audition forms AND A $7 CHECK MADE OUT TO SALEM-KEIZER SCHOOL DISTRICT must be to me by Nov. 9. Music and forms have been issued to students - auditions are January 8th. For a full schedule of mandatory rehearsals and performance, see the form or email me.

5) CALLING ALL BOSTON TRIP PEOPLE - mandatory rehearsal and hang out for all students attending the trip - NOV. 11 - 10:30 - 2pm. Bring $3 for pizza lunch!!! We'll rehearse waltz music and start planning our Waltz Night Fundraiser.

6) Please remember that all students must turn in 2 reviews per semester - at least one needs to be from a live orchestra concert (or at least a concert where stringed instruments perform). The other review may be from a recording or video. I think that on Nov. 20 the local PBS TV channel is broadcasting a concert - check your local listings. I'm performing with Yvonne Hsueh, Ron Kilde and Gwen Gates at the Salem Pops Concert on Nov. 8 - come see that and review it. To date I've only received one review from a student...

7) Nov. 22 is the Titan Auction - did you see that gorgeous quilt beautifully hand made by Max and Beth Harmon?? Wow and wow! If you have an item to donate and/or haven't bought your ticket to attend the auction, and/or if you need any other info about the auction, please contact Orchestra Booster President Kelly Culver: kculver@comcast.net

8) I welcome those in Advanced Symphony who have been out doing a team sport - rehearsals continue for Advanced Symphony Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:15 and Fridays from 2:40 - 4:25. PARENTS - PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ADVANCED SYMPHONY IS A FOR-CREDIT CLASS - please try to avoid these times for doctors appointments and other events that take kids away from rehearsal - we're trying to work at a fast pace in Symphony and I need all students in attendance in order for rehearsals to be meaningful - I don't want to waste students' time and hope that they don't wish to waste my time. :)

Thanks all - Parents, I look forward to seeing you at conferences and/or Nov. 8 and/or at the December concert, if not before then.~Daryl S.
silberman_daryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us

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