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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #12 (12.7.12)
WINTER AT WEST THIS NEXT WEEK!Contained within...1) Christmas Tree pickup tomorrow!
2) Winter at West - Parent info
3) Winter at West - performer info
4) Winter at West - non-performer student info
5) Great concert weekend including cello recital tomorrow
6) Check out this video... ( ) 1) Christmas Tree pickup tomorrow!It's time to pick up those trees you ordered! Pick up is tomorrow afternoon - Saturday Dec. 8. For more info see your emails or click here: http://titanorchestra.com/?page_id=5042) Winter at West - Parent infoWinter at West - the 90 minute "prism-style" concert featuring Choir of the Titans, Chamber Orchestra, Symphony and Wind Ensemble - happens next week. Tickets are selling really well. Friday and Saturday are most likely going to sell out - there are still excellent tickets available for Thursday! Parents - please consider promoting this concert to family, friends, neighbors, work friends, church friends, and anyone else you think might love an excellent show. Tickets can be purchased ($10-25 each) from the bookkeeper at West. For all the info, including a seating chart of the auditorium, click here: http://westsalemband.org/waw.html. Parents, we also still need volunteers - all parents, whether your student is playing or not, are requested to offer help. This is not only a huge concert but takes a huge amount of people to make happen. We deeply appreciate your dedication! Please see your emails for more info on how to volunteer your time.3) Winter at West - performer infoStudents performing Winter at West... Here's your schedule:Monday rehearsal cue-to-cue 3:30 - 6:30pm
Wednesday dress rehearsal 3 - 6:30pm
Thursday night concert *NEW* call time 5:45pm for Honors String Quartet, 6pm for all others
Friday night concert call time 5:45pm for Honors String Quartet, 6:30pm for all others
Saturday night concert call time 5:45pm for Honors String Quartet, 6:30pm for all others
Please enter only the A wing door only. Students are asked NOT to mix with the audience (in the Commons) until after the performance.4) Winter at West - non-performer student infoStudents not performing in Winter at West (and parents) - you are invited to volunteer at Winter at West. Volunteers get to see most or all of the show for free. Additionally, since proceeds from these concerts go to the entire orchestra program, you directly benefit from the success of this event. Please encourage friends and family to purchase tickets to see the show!5) Great concert weekend including cello recital tomorrowThere are a few good concerts this weekend, including a wonderful cello recital concert by our coach Noah Seitz and pianist John Livingston at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Center and Cordon Rd in East Salem at 7:30pm Saturday night. Students, remember that if your church features a holiday concert with adult string players, you may review that for your Live Review.6) Check out this video... (The Silent Monks - Hallelujah) Here's a wonderful holiday giggle... the Silent Monk's version of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus... enjoy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCFCeJTEzNU&feature=share&list=RD04QCk_qbkCTGAThanks for reading the newsletter all the way to the end - now you're informed and up-to-date!!! Please don't forget to check the website for more information.
~Ms S (Daryl Silberman)
Titan Orchestra Newsletter #11 (11.29.12)
WREATH AND POINSETTIA PICKUP TIME!Contained within...
1) Pick up your wreaths and poinsettias!
2) Winter at West info
3) Congrats to one more...
4) Mandatory Big Trip meeting Tuesday
5) Auction thank you and Christmas Trees6) CONCERT THURSDAY!7) Busy weeks ahead8) Gift ideas & West Salem Music tumbler9) Check out this video... (Escala) 1) Pick up your wreaths and poinsettias!If you ordered during our Wreath and Poinsettia fundraiser, please pick up your order tomorrow night, Friday 11/30, from 5-9pm or Saturday morning, 12/1, from 8am - 12noon. Orders not picked up will be left at school over the weekend, unwatered, unloved, with no one to talk to... :(2) Winter at West infoWinter at West "It's a Wonderful Life" is upon us - December 13-15. Hopefully families with students performing (Symphony and Chamber) made use of the pre-sale reservation system. Tickets are now on sale to the public. In years past these shows have sold out. Here is the website with all the information: http://westsalemband.org/waw.html. We still need parent volunteers - please contact Julie Bryant atbryant_julie@salkeiz.k12.or.us for more information. Parents, if you volunteer, you will get to see the show that evening. Chamber is performing 3 numbers, Symphony is performing 2 numbers, and the whole concert looks to be amazing! Students not performing (Sinfonietta and String Orchestra) will have the opportunity to usher in order to see the show for free.3) Congrats to one more...Congrats to Vivian G. for being accepted into All State on violin! 4) Mandatory Big Trip meeting TuesdayAll students attending the Big Trip and at least one parent are asked to attend a mandatory 30 minute meeting at 6:15pm next Tuesday. It's time to start looking at itinerary, packing lists, roommate possibilities, and more. There will be a sign in sheet at this gathering. See you then!5) Auction thank you and Christmas TreesThank you parents for your donations, time, and attendance at this year's Titan Auction. The Kraemer's Titancade brought in the highest dollar amount of the evening! Very exciting! Christmas Tree fundraiser is happening right now - Xmas tree selection and pickup is on Dec. 8 from 1-5pm at West. For more info: http://titanorchestra.com/?page_id=5046) CONCERT THURSDAY!Sinfonietta and String Orchestra have a concert this next Thursday, December 6 at 7pm. This concert is shared with the choirs Men in Black and Cantare. Call time for the concert will be 6:15 for students.7) Busy weeks aheadHere's a quick run down of what's all going on these next few weeks: Next Tuesday String Orchestra goes to Portland to play at the Portland Children's Theatre and hear the Pacific Lutheran University orchestra and choirs. Next Wednesday Symphony goes to University of Oregon to be coached by professors at the School of Music and Dance and see a dress rehearsal of the Eugene Symphony. Tuesday the 6th is the String Orchestra and Sinfonietta concert. This Friday and the following 2 Fridays string players will be playing holiday music at the Capital Manor Sun room. Dec 8 and 9 the Honors String Quartet will be playing at the Salem Saturday Market Holiday Fair at the Pavillion Fairgrounds (5pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday). Winter at West goes into production the week of December 10. December 17 there will be an All City rehearsal after school at South High School. December 18 Symphony has a special long rehearsal (before the break) to learn our new piece - Blow it Up and Start Again. Keep an eye on emails and this newsletter for complete info.8) Gift ideas & West Salem Music tumblerFor only $8 you can purchase a West Salem Music tumbler - double walled insulated cup with straw. They will be available at the concert Dec. 6, in the classroom, and at Winter at West. For more String Player gift ideas, check Shar Music's Holiday Gift Guide (click) or http://www.sharmusic.com/Pages/Current-Specials/ 9) Check out this video... (Escala) Violinist Kate in Sinfonietta sent me a few links from this cool electric group - Escala. Check them out... see if you like them...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyQwZK8GuBoThanks for reading the newsletter all the way to the end - now you're informed and up-to-date!!! Please don't forget to check the website for more information.
~Ms S (Daryl Silberman)
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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #10 (11.15.12)
Contained within...
1) Adopt a Soldier
2) Pie Pickup (Friday 5-6pm)
3) All State, All NW acceptance!
4) Auction - this Saturday5) Go see a concert!6) Conferences7) Need a few more sweatshirt orders8) Check out this video... (Stravinsky Concerto in D) 1) Adopt a SoldierOrchestra has "adopted" a soldier in Mr. Miller's 115 MPAD, serving in Afghanistan. Students know about this project. Any student wishing to bring something to be included in the package should do so tomorrow or Monday. Thanks.2) Pie Pickup (Friday 5-6pm)If you ordered pie or fruit, please plan on picking up your order between 5 and 6pm tomorrow, Friday, in the A wing (either band or orchestra room). If you cannot pick up your order, you must contact the parent organizer to let her know: Melissa Canfield - melissa.canfield@comcast.net3) All State, All NW acceptance!Congrats to the following students for being accepted into All State Orchestra: Hayley, Cassidy, Seohyun, Hendrik, and Anny! Congrats to Sinensis for being accepted into All Northwest Orchestra - on viola!!4) Auction - this SaturdayTitan Auction is this Saturday. Huge thank you to all the families who are planning on attending and to those who contributed! Still want to attend or donate? Please contact Geoff at geoffwinkler@gmail.com5) Go see a concert!This is a great time to see a concert. Here are some local concerts you can see:
Salem Chamber Orchestra on Saturday morning (you were sent vouchers to see the dress rehearsal for free) or on Sunday afternoon.
Salem Philharmonia - http://www.salemphil.org/ - concert Saturday night.
Grease, at West, has an upright bass player playing (Whitney) - that counts as a live review!
Dec 8 is Salem Pops (that concert should be really fun!). And, there's much more coming these next few weeks!6) All State, All NW acceptance!Parents - I'll be available at conferences. If anyone would like up-to-date info on the musical progress of their student, I would love to chat with you. Also, if you haven't seen the website or have any questions, this is a great time to touch base. But, I realize, too, that you may have academic teachers you need to talk with. If you miss me and would still like a phone call or in person conference, I would be more than happy to connect with you. This year is going really well for the orchestras - students, on the whole, are being productive and playing really well.7) Need a few more sweatshirt ordersUnfortunately, we don't yet have enough sweatshirt orders for the company to do a run... we just need 5 more orders in order to make the run. Interested in a Titan Orchestra Sweatshirt? Please email me your size and send $ in ASAP. They are $24 each - sizing from Youth Large through Adult 2XL.8) Check out this video... (Stravinsky Concerto in D) The Salem Chamber Orchestra is performing this piece on Saturday and Sunday - it's very difficult... a lot of fun to play! Give it a listen and see if you like it... http://youtu.be/KLLIfC8YmXgThanks for reading the newsletter all the way to the end - now you're informed and up-to-date!!! Please don't forget to check the website for more information.
~Ms S (Daryl Silberman)
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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #9 (11.8.12)
Contained within...
1) Student baskets for Titan Auction
2) Titan Auction - parents
3) Lisa
4) Library is being updated (online)5) Check out these photos!!6) Check out this video... (New Piano Guys vid) 1) Student baskets for Titan AuctionStudents - you received an email with info about your class basket. Please bring money and/or items on Tuesday! Everyone is expected to participate - even a very little bit will help. Here are the themes once again: String Orchestra - Pasta Night. Sinfonietta - Breakfast. Chamber - Date Night. 2) Titan Auction - parentsParents - please see your email for information about Titan Auction. Currently, we will be under budget by $1000-2000 this year (money that goes to coaches, fees, and scholarships) if we don't have a good showing at Titan Auction. Please come to the Auction or consider donating - even a little will help. Thank you.3) LisaI'm guessing that you have heard by now, but our very own Lisa Harder passed away this past week - on Sunday morning, Nov. 4. She was in String Orchestra and Sinfonietta for years as a violinist, and sometime aide. The celebration of her life was beautiful - she will be so missed. Thank you to junior Allie Liable for playing her guitar at the beginning of the celebration. Lisa meant so much to me personally, and to this program. She once said to a fellow students "Always remind people to share their gift of music" which is where we took the phrase "Share your gift of music... ~Lisa Harder" from. I will continue to use that as a motto for our orchestra program for years to come.4) Library is being updated (online)Students - you should be watching/listening to your music daily (oh, and practicing too, please). The Library on our website is almost all updated. Those of you going on the Big Trip, pick a Waltz everyday to review. Here's the direct link to our library: http://titanorchestra.com/?page_id=85) Check out these photos!!Evan and Melissa Roth, from Roth Couple Photography, came and did a photo shoot for Chamber, Big Trip and Symphony students. You are invited to view and purchase these pictures (they are SO GREAT!) at the following website: http://rothcouple.smugmug.com/Other/West-High-2012-Photobooth/26305253_wdfd4p#!i=2191419572&k=B4MML7M6) Check out this video... (New Piano Guys vid) The Piano Guys are at it again. Titanium mixed with Pavane... piano and cello. Enjoy!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz4MzJTeL0c&feature=share&list=UUmKurapML4BF9Bjtj4RbvXwThanks for reading the newsletter all the way to the end - now you're informed and up-to-date!!! Please don't forget to check the website for more information.
~Ms S (Daryl Silberman)
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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #8 (10.25.12)
Contained within...
1) Fundraiser/Order Deadlines
2) Visit/work our Haunted House!
3) Waltz Night - January 18 - Grand Theater Ballroom
4) Photo day for Chamber, Symphony, and Big Trip Tuesday5) Rhythm packets have been handed out6) Check out this video... (cello music ) 1) Fundraiser DeadlinesWe have 2 fundraisers and 1 order form due in the next few days:
Due Friday October 26 - Wreaths and Poinsettias. Student receive at least $8 per item ordered! Return the ENTIRE packet, including money, to Ms. Silberman
Due Tuesday October 30 - Willamette Valley Fruit Company Due. Student receive $2-4 per item ordered. Item pickup will be on November 16. Return order form in an envelope to the Grey Box
Tuesday October 30 - Titan Gear order (the necklace/keychain order goes towards Big Trip scholarship fund). Does not benefit student account. This is just for parents and students to have Titan Music/Orchestra wearable gear. The drink tumblers are especially neat - they are double walled for insullation - hot or cold drinks! Return order form in an envelope to the Grey Box.
All checks need to be payable to Titan Music Boosters2) Visit/work our Haunted House!Students in orchestra are scaring the living snot out of visitors to the new interactive Haunted House - Salem's House of Horrors. Open at 6:30pm every night through Halloween! To visit ($5 tickets) come to 4248 Riverdale Road South in South Salem. Students on the Big Trip can work the Haunted House - contact Tori Winkler at toriwinkler@gmail.com. This is a fundraiser for students on the Big Trip - and it's a cool scary Halloween Haunted House - please come visit!3) Waltz Night - January 18 - Grand Theater BallroomWaltz Night is back! Please put January 18, 2013 on your calendar. Waltz Night will still be a fundraiser for students going on the Big Trip, but will now include downtown Salem businesses because it will be held at the Grand Theater Ballroom. Parents of students going on the Big Trip will be asked to help run the event. Students will be doing decorating, and learning their Waltz music. Thank you to parent Angela Jones for spearheading this neat event!4) Photo day for Chamber, Symphony, and Big Trip TuesdayTuesday our photographer, Evan Roth from www.rothcouple.com photography - will be coming to take formal pictures of Chamber Orchestra, Symphony, and the Big Trip orchestra. Students will know on Friday or Monday what they'll need to wear. Big Trip students not in Symphony, please come immediately after school on Tuesday so we can take the picture before you run off to your various other events. Thanks!5) Rhythm packets have been handed outThis year, we have a new system whereby students will be turning in Rhythm/theory worksheets every few weeks. All students in the program have now been issued these packets. Students - please keep the due dates in your planners. I'll also have the assignment pages and due dates listed on the board in the orchestra room. If you misplace or loose your packet, please bring me $5 and I'll issue you a new one.6) Check out this video... (cello music) This Saturday, some students in Chamber are playing up in Portland at the Arlene Schnitzer concert hall on the mezzanine before the OR Symphony concert. We'll be seeing cellist Alban Gerhardt performing Tchaikovsky's Rococo variations. He will be playing on Sunday night in Salem ($5 student tix available at the door). Here's a video of Alban playing a bit of Bach...http://youtu.be/8M5FwitMYlQ
And here is cellist Yo-yo Ma playing the Rococo Variations (20 minute long video... so beautiful!)
http://youtu.be/iN184YtzmpcThanks for reading the newsletter all the way to the end - now you're informed and up-to-date!!! Please don't forget to check the website for more information.
~Ms S (Daryl Silberman)
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Week of Oct. 22Mon 4pm Chamber
Tue 5pm Call Time
6:45pm Doors Open
7pm Concert
Wed
Thur 4pm Sym
Fri *SAVE THE DATE*Oct. 24 Walker Orch Concert
Oct. 27 OR Sym Prelude
(Chamber students)
Oct. 30 Straub Orch Concert Nov. 17 Titan AuctionNov. 29 Symphony tripCurrent FundraisersWreaths/PoinsettiasWillamette Valley Fruit!<<>>Titan Auction
Titan Orchestra Newsletter #7 (10.18.12)
Contained within...
1) Concert info
2) Willamette Valley Fruit fundraiser begins
3) Many local concerts coming up - review potential!
4) Titan Orchestra 'gear' order form will be available at the concert!5) Photo booth will be set up at the concert6) Check out this video... (Don't miss this!!!!) 1) Concert infoNext Tuesday, October 23, is our Fall Concert. Students will be performing works by Vince Guaraldi, JS Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Felix Mendelssohn and more. There will be 2 special dedications during the evening - one to Asst. Principal Jim Miller who is serving in Afghanistan and one to Homecoming Queen Lisa Harder. The concert will be at 7pm at the auditorium at West High School. Doors will open to the audience at 6:50pm.
All students report by 5pm, dressed, to the Auditorium (PLEASE BRING HOME INSTRUMENTS!!!)2) Willamette Valley Fruit fundraiser beginsStudents are welcome to pick up a Willamette Valley Fruit Company order form. Frozen pie (large or mini), cobblers, and frozen fruit are offered to students, at the same price (or in some cases, less) than in the stores. Pickup at West will be on November 16 - just in time for Thanksgiving Day. Students will receive $2.50 - 4 for each item sold. Thank you to Melissa Canfield for organizing this popular fundraiser!3) Many local concerts coming up - review potential!There are many local performing groups offering concerts these next few weeks. I strongly encourage families to attend local concerts! Students who attend at least the first half of a concert may submit a review of that concert. Here's a short list of concerts coming up - click on the name of the group to be rerouted to their website for more performance and ticket information:Salem Philharmonia - Oct. 20 and Nov. 17
Salem Pops - Nov. 3
Salem Chamber Orchestra - Nov. 17 (morning free dress rehearsal) and Nov. 18
Oregon Symphony in Salem - Oct. 284) Titan Orchestra 'gear' order form will be available at the concert!At the concert on October 23, we will have order forms available for parents and students who wish to purchase the following Titan Orchestra (or Titan Music) gear: sweatshirts, sweatpants, yoga pants (NEW!), water bottles, and a special Titan Orchestra necklace. I have ordered a few extra Titan Orchestra tshirts that will also be available for purchase. Also any parent interested in purchasing one of our beautiful Titan Music windbreaker jackets for $40 (updated) may order one that evening too.5) Photo booth will be set up at the concertOur photographers Evan and Melissa Roth will be at the October 23 concert to take pictures of our orchestras. The Roths will have order forms available for you to purchase these group pictures. They will also be available for portrait (solo or group) photos of musicians that evening. More info about that in a separate email or in next week's newsletter.6) Check out this video... (Don't miss this!!!!) Ok - this is so great - all the students saw this in class - it's called "The Argument" and it's Beethoven's 5th Symphony and it's Sid Caeser and Nanette Fabray, and it's so amazing... check it out... http://youtu.be/EEhF-7suDsMThanks for reading the newsletter all the way to the end - now you're informed and up-to-date!!! Please don't forget to check the website for more information.
~Ms S (Daryl Silberman)
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Week of Oct.
Mon NO SCHOOL
Chamber Assign
due by 1pm
Tue 2:30pm Sym
8pm OR Sym?
Wed 2:30 Chamber
2:30 String Orch
Thur 4pm Big Trip Waltz
Fri
*SAVE THE DATE*
Oct. 23 Fall Concert
Oct. 24 Walker Orch Concert
Oct. 27 OR Sym Prelude
(Chamber students)
Oct. 30 Straub Orch Concert
Titan Orchestra Newsletter #6 (10.10.12)
Contained within...
1) Waltz Night update
2) Trip deposit due THUR 10/11!
3) Added rehearsal for String Orchestra
4) Titan Orchestra 'gear' order form coming soon!
5) Photo booth will be set up at the concert
6) Easy grades happen this grading period
7) Check out this video... (The BEST Happy bday video EVER!)
1) Waltz Night update
Due to some extenuating circumstances, Waltz Night has been postponed - the new date will be either Jan 18 or 19... please wait for an 'official announcement' in the next week or two. Thanks for your understanding and patience. Students will continue to learn the Waltz music repertoire at rehearsals that were already scheduled, only there will be no rehearsal on Friday Oct. 19 or Saturday Oct. 20.
2) Trip deposit due THURSDAY 10/11!
For those going on the 2013 Big Trip, the 1st payment of $350 is due Thursday Oct. 11. This payment is due for each student and chaperon. If you cannot make the complete payment, pay what you can and email Geoff Winkler. Scholarship students will have an extention until they hear from the scholarship committee as to the results of their request. Please keep up with the payment schedule - you can find that on our website on the Big Trip tab.
3) Added rehearsal for String Orchestra
String Orchestra will have an extra rehearsal this next week - they've all commited to coming after school on Wednesday Oct. 17. We will meet from 2:30 - 3:30. I know that the Cross Country students won't be in attendance, but everyone else needs to do what they can to change appointments and work on getting a ride home. I can help arrange transportation for those who live far from West.
4) Titan Orchestra 'gear' order form coming soon!
At the concert on October 23, we will have order forms available for parents and students who wish to purchase the following Titan Orchestra (or Titan Music) gear: sweatshirts, sweatpants, yoga pants (NEW!), water bottles, and a special Titan Orchestra necklace. I have ordered a few extra Titan Orchestra tshirts that will be available for purchase. Also any parent interested in purchasing one of our beautiful Titan Music windbreaker jackets for $35 may order one that evening too.
5) Photo booth will be set up at the concert
Our photographers Evan and Melissa Roth will be at the October 23 concert to take pictures of our orchestras. The Roths will have order forms available for you to purchase these group pictures. They will also be available for portrait (solo or group) photos of musicians that evening. More info about that in a separate email or in next week's newsletter.
6) Easy grades happen this grading period
Grading day is this next Monday and most students will happily find an "A" as their grade. At this point, the only reason you might not be enjoying an "A" in orchestra is because you missed a lot of school these past 6 weeks or Chamber Orchestra student didn't turn in the one assignment (recorded scales and etude) that will be due by Monday at 1pm. For the next 4 grading periods, grades get a little more serious - if a student misses a concert with an unexcused absence or doesn't turn in homework (rhythm sheets) the grade can quickly plummet. Please stay in touch with assignment deadlines and remember that attendance at concerts is key to the success of each student!
7) Check out this video... (The BEST Happy bday video EVER!)
I love to share this video link with my friends and family on Facebook on their birthdays. I would LOVE to get my hands on the music!!! Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/k1oqWKAp1N8
Thanks for reading the newsletter all the way to the end - now you're informed and up-to-date!!! Please don't forget to check the website for more information.
~Ms S (Daryl Silberman)
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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #5 (10.5.12)
Contained within...
1) Wreaths and Poinsettias start today
2) Concert tonight, if you're interested
3) Regency String Quartet visit recap
4) What was all due this week?
5) Fall Concert dress code
6) Reminder for Big Trip students and parents!!7) Check out this video... (Metal plate engraving for music) 1) Wreaths and Poinsettias start todayThe annual wreath and poinsettia fundraiser starts today. Students can sell wreaths, garlands, baskets and other lovely holiday inspired decorations and receive a portion of the sale in their student account. All students will have a quick presentation in class today (Friday) and will be offered a packet. The sale goes through the end of October.2) Concert tonight, if you're interestedMy husband (and one of our coaches) Danny Seidenberg and I are playing a concert of baroque violin duets tonight at Sharon Moore's Hayloft in East Salem tonight as a fundraiser for the Salem Chamber Orchestra. There is no official cost to attend, but donations are requested at the end of the concert. Here's the Facebook public invite, for more info: FACEBOOK BAROQUE VIOLIN DUO EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT3) Regency String Quartet visit recapThis past Tuesday all students had the opportunity to hear the Regency String Quartet from Pacific Lutheran University. This faculty string quartet played a movement from a Debussy and Beethoven string quartet. The professors also talked to students about the college application process. The students wrote thank you notes, using "musician's vocabulary", so we not only got a lovely performance but a literacy assignment at the same time. Any parents or students interested in more info about Pacific Lutheran are welcome to contact Dr. Ronnig directly - I have his contact information for you.4) What was all due this week?The Fair Use fees or a waiver were due this past week - $40 for String Orchestra and Sinfonietta students not going on the Big Trip or in Symphony. $90 for those in Symphony and those going on the Big Trip. Please make checks out to Titan Music Boosters with a note in the memo line saying Fair Use Fee. If you wish to apply a waiver to your fee, please pick one up in the orchestra room or follow this link: http://titanorchestra.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Fair_Use_Fee_Waiver.pdf. Also the Big Trip waiver is due today!!!5) Fall Concert dress codeOur first concert is coming up - Tuesday October 23 - and here is the dress code policy: http://titanorchestra.com/?page_id=66 Chamber Orchestra will wear school issued clothes, except men (men wear all black for the first concert). Students in String Orchestra and Sinfonietta wear all black - head to toe. Ladies need shoulders covered. Men need long sleeve shirts. No exposed ankles. No white or grey or stripes or colors anywhere - shoes included. If purchasing mature, performance-appropriate clothing presents a financial impediment for any family, contact Ms. Silberman (I shop frequently at consignment/resale shops and will happily pick up formal clothes for families that request it). 6) Reminder for Big Trip students and parents!!Wednesday the 11th is our first Big Trip payment deadline. $350 needs to be transferred from student accounts into the Big Trip account. Please email Todd Canfield attitanorchstudentaccount@yahoo.com for an update on your student account. Bring checks to school made out to Titan Music Boosters and have students put 'Big Trip' on the envelope. Scholarship students will be notified by Tuesday of their prorated amount due - factor on owing somewhere between 50-80% of the $350 that is due. 7) Check out this video... (Metal plate engraving for music) Did you ever think about how music was printed in the days before computers? Metal plate engraving, that's how. Check out this beautiful video that demonstrates this century old process...http://youtu.be/345o3Wu95QoThanks for reading the newsletter all the way to the end - now you're informed and up-to-date!!! Please don't forget to check the website for more information.
~Ms S (Daryl Silberman)
