Newsletter #33 (6.10.12)
Contained within...
1) The last email - for this group of people
2) 2012-2013 Chamber rehearsal tomorrow
3) Summer motivation for playing
4) Boot Camp... Aug 20 or 21-24
5) 2013 BIG TRIP deposit due... any updates?
6) Where is Ms S playing this summer?
7) Check out this link... (YOUR VIDEOS!!)
1) The last email - for this group of people
Seniors and those leaving the program... this is it. After this email, your names will be relegated to "alumni" or "dropped" status. Over the summer there might be a few emails, but I'll mainly blog my information, so check our website/blog often. In August, I'll fire up the MailChimp and get back into newsletters... weekly.
2) 2012-2013 Chamber rehearsal tomorrow
Chamber has their final tomorrow (Monday) during period 3. Right afterwards, the 2012-2013 Chamber group needs to get together to meet briefly (to go over next year's shedule) and to try out some pieces. Please plan to be there until 1:30pm.
3) Summer motivation for playing
This next year, those in Sinfonietta who would like to play in Symphony will need to audition for Ms. S during Boot Camp or the first week of school - this is a change from years past. Summer is a great time to either work some technique (try playing scales - one, two or three octaves - in all 12 keys) or to play fun repertoire (have you ever read through an entire Suzuki book in one sitting?). If you need personalized practice plans, please let Ms S know.
4) Boot Camp... Aug 20 or 21-24
Students will be receiving the 2012 Boot Camp registration paperwork in class this next week. Camp starts on Aug 20 for Chamber, Aug 21 for Sinfonietta and String Orchestra. Once again we have great performers lined up! Snacks will be provided.
5) 2013 BIG TRIP deposit due... any updates?
Monday June 11 is the first deadline - those who want to be involved with summer fundraising need to have a $100 deposit in to the grey box.
I've been hearing from a lot of parents and students that the trip overall fee is concerning. Please know that a dedicated group of parents, including trip coordinator Geoff Winkler and I, will do everything in our power to bring the cost of the trip down, while still preserving the amazing educational and performance experiences. It's my hope that we can knock anywhere from $100 - $400 off the price of the trip. So, if you're inclined to fundraise and go on a great trip, please get your deposit in and know that we're working as hard as we can to get trip costs down.
6) Where is Ms S playing this summer?
I will be conducting all groups at Summer Strings, playing at Willamette's Education School commencement, Salem Chamber Orchestra's Summer Soiree in late August, and at the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland July 22 with an old friend of mine, Darryl Purpose, playing folk music. I'll post info on our blog over the summer... check in often.
7) Check out this link... (YOUR VIDE)
Thanks to the Thorntons, we have live video from our concert up on our website - including Jig, Kashmir, CJ and Alex's concertos, and the Senior Farewell:
www.youtube.com/titanorchestras
Enjoy...1) The last email - for this group of people
2) 2012-2013 Chamber rehearsal tomorrow
3) Summer motivation for playing
4) Boot Camp... Aug 20 or 21-24
5) 2013 BIG TRIP deposit due... any updates?
6) Where is Ms S playing this summer?
7) Check out this link... (YOUR VIDEOS!!)
1) The last email - for this group of people
Seniors and those leaving the program... this is it. After this email, your names will be relegated to "alumni" or "dropped" status. Over the summer there might be a few emails, but I'll mainly blog my information, so check our website/blog often. In August, I'll fire up the MailChimp and get back into newsletters... weekly.
2) 2012-2013 Chamber rehearsal tomorrow
Chamber has their final tomorrow (Monday) during period 3. Right afterwards, the 2012-2013 Chamber group needs to get together to meet briefly (to go over next year's shedule) and to try out some pieces. Please plan to be there until 1:30pm.
3) Summer motivation for playing
This next year, those in Sinfonietta who would like to play in Symphony will need to audition for Ms. S during Boot Camp or the first week of school - this is a change from years past. Summer is a great time to either work some technique (try playing scales - one, two or three octaves - in all 12 keys) or to play fun repertoire (have you ever read through an entire Suzuki book in one sitting?). If you need personalized practice plans, please let Ms S know.
4) Boot Camp... Aug 20 or 21-24
Students will be receiving the 2012 Boot Camp registration paperwork in class this next week. Camp starts on Aug 20 for Chamber, Aug 21 for Sinfonietta and String Orchestra. Once again we have great performers lined up! Snacks will be provided.
5) 2013 BIG TRIP deposit due... any updates?
Monday June 11 is the first deadline - those who want to be involved with summer fundraising need to have a $100 deposit in to the grey box.
I've been hearing from a lot of parents and students that the trip overall fee is concerning. Please know that a dedicated group of parents, including trip coordinator Geoff Winkler and I, will do everything in our power to bring the cost of the trip down, while still preserving the amazing educational and performance experiences. It's my hope that we can knock anywhere from $100 - $400 off the price of the trip. So, if you're inclined to fundraise and go on a great trip, please get your deposit in and know that we're working as hard as we can to get trip costs down.
6) Where is Ms S playing this summer?
I will be conducting all groups at Summer Strings, playing at Willamette's Education School commencement, Salem Chamber Orchestra's Summer Soiree in late August, and at the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland July 22 with an old friend of mine, Darryl Purpose, playing folk music. I'll post info on our blog over the summer... check in often.
7) Check out this link... (YOUR VIDE)
Thanks to the Thorntons, we have live video from our concert up on our website - including Jig, Kashmir, CJ and Alex's concertos, and the Senior Farewell:
www.youtube.com/titanorchestras
Thanks for reading all the way down to the bottom of the newsletter. This newsletter, along with all others, will be posted on our blog atwww.titanorchestras.blogspot.com - accessible off the website atwww.titanorchestras.com too.
Musically yours,
~Ms S
