Newsletter #9

(sent 11/22/09)
Newsletter for 11/22/09

Contained within:
1) Conference Schedule
2) Salem Baroque at Capital Manor Tuesday
3) Oregon Symphony Pops Monday Nov. 30
4) Titan Auction thank yous
5) Save the Date... upcoming concerts and deadlines

1) I will be available on Monday evening, Tuesday morning and afternoon for published conferences in the gym at West. I WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY EVENING (because I will be performing at Capital Manor) - if you can only come for conferences on Tuesday evening, please leave a message at my conference desk and I'd be happy to contact you if you'd like a phone or email conference. I will leave copies of the ArtSmart Salem calendar for you to take with you. And, as always, I'm more than happy to schedule a conference any other time that's convenient for you. At conferences I will have student's practice logs, a copy of the handbook, and the ArtSmart Salem calendar to help families find concerts to fulfill the review requirement. I look forward to seeing you at West for these conferences.

2) My husband, Danny Seidenberg, and I, along with our two colleagues Susan Miller on harpsichord and Georgienne Young on cello will be performing as Salem Baroque at Capital Manor at 7pm on Nov. 24 for the residents. They have extended an invitation to any of my students and their families who would like to attend - they have plenty of space for their audience. This concert would suffice for the review requirement - remember that all students in all the orchestra must complete on live review per semester - guidelines are available on our website: www.titanorchestras.com - student page. We will be playing about an hour of baroque trio sonatas.

3) The Oregon Symphony in Salem Pops concert is Monday Nov. 30 at 8pm - a fun concert of movie highlights. Check out the website for more info: OR Symphony in Salem - if you would like to reserve tickets at the special student rate, call the box office and mention the word "Staccato" - you will receive the 1 student/1 adult ticket price of $15 ($5 + $10) - a great deal! And as always, students can get tickets at the box office on the evening of the concert for $5 with student ID. A quintet from Chamber Orchestra will be performing in the lobby before the concert and during intermission - come say 'hi'.

4) Thank you to all who worked, played, donated to, and came to the Titan Auction - this was a wonderful event - I had a great time. It's amazing to me that so many parents donate so much time and money to the Education Foundation - it feels so very supportive of all we teachers do at West. Thank you for what you do!

5) Here are upcoming deadlines and concert schedules:

String Orchestra - your $60 (or scholarship request) is due Friday Dec. 4 along with your permission slip for the Portland/Lancaster performance trip.
Dec. 9 - String Orchestra performs at Lancaster Mall at 3pm
Dec. 10 - Sinfonietta and Symphony perform at West on the Band Concert at 7pm (caroling for 30 minutes before)
Dec. 14 - 5:30 - 8pm mandatory dress rehearsal for Chamber Orchestra for Winter at West concert
Dec. 16 and 17 - 7pm Chamber Orchestra and the Titan Choirs perform Winter at West - tickets are $5/$3 and go on sale in a week.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. I'm very thankful for all the dedicated students, supportive parents, and the incredible community of West Salem! May your holiday be filled with health, happiness and music.
Musically yours,
~Daryl Silberman
C: 818-317-8218

News flash

Sent 11/19/09 (no newsletter this week - please scroll down for important info)

Hi all,

Good news - the Coda Bow that we had thought was lost was found... yay! Thanks all for checking your cases.

Parents - I welcome you to West for conferences on Monday and Tuesday - I will have all student's practice logs and a calendar of upcoming events. If you'd like a progress report or have anything to discuss with me, I look forward to seeing you at conferences next week. I am going to be available for conferences on Monday as posted and on Tuesday morning and afternoon, but WILL NOT be available on Tuesday evening. I will be performing with Salem Baroque (2 violins, cello, harpsichord) at Capital Manor at 7pm on Tuesday Nov. 24 - this is open to the public... if you'd like to hear a lovely concert, please come (students, you could review this concert and fulfill your review assignment!). If you happen to come to West for conference on Tuesday evening and I'm not there but would like to chat, please leave me your contact info and I'll get in touch with you.

By the way, we have 5 students performing with the Salem Chamber Orchestra this weekend - Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Check their website - www.salemchamberorchestra.com - for more concert information. Students are always welcome to purchase $5 tickets at the door. This will be a great concert to review! Come see Katelyn, Bronte, Lauren C., Holly, and Hayley play with the SCO.

SAVE THE DATE: Here are the upcoming concerts... I look forward to seeing you at these concerts:
String Orchestra - Portland Children's Museum 10am Dec. 9 - Lancaster Mall 3pm Dec. 9
Sinfonietta - At the Band Concert - West Auditorium Dec. 10 7pm
Symphony - At the Band Concert - West Auditorium Dec. 10 7pm
Chamber Orchestra - With the choirs at Winter At West - West Auditorium Dec. 16 and 17, 7pm - $5 tickets... advance purchase suggested (more ticket info coming soon)
Other events:
Judgement Day Band (www.stringmetal.com) is coming to West - 2:45pm Thursday Dec. 3 - this is a DON'T MISS clinic. Bring your instrument!
Capital Manor - Dec. 4, 11, 18 select students will be asked to play for residents in the sunroom from 4:30 - 5:30pm - spreading holiday cheer musically!

Thanks all - have a wonderful Turkey Day!
~Daryl Silberman
C: 818-317-8218

2 cool links... check 'em out!!

Thanks Alex H. for these cool links!!!!

Beethoven 5th - Graphic Score Animation... gotta see it to believe it!

The all cello heavy metal group Apocalyptica playing Grieg's In The Hall of the Mountain King:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCeYXCfEKA

Link for Russian Christmas Festival (Chamber Orchestra)

Hey Chamber Orchestra - I found a link where you can hear the Rimsky-Korsakov Russian Christmas Festival Round Dance that we'll be playing at the Winter@West concert:

http://www.masters-music.com/MP3files/M8035.mp3

A NY Times blog on "The Dude"

Check out this article about Gustavo Dudamel... students, I hope you're following the story of this totally interesting person!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/13/arts/music/13dudamel.html?_r=1

Congrats to the All Staters from West!!!

I am so very proud of you! Thank you for representing West at what is always an amazing musical weekend! ~Ms S

Choir:
Kate L.
Jackie L.
Lacey W.
Phillip S.
Joseph C.

Symphonic Band:
Preston B.
Danny M.
Arryn B.

Symphony:
Lauren C.
Aida B.
Bronte LT
Josh H.
Larysa P.
Matt H.