Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Newsletter #15 (1.30.13)

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Week of Feb. 4
Mon  2:30-4 Chamber
Tue   2:35 Sym
Wed  4-6pm All City
Thur  4-6:30pm Sym
Fri     2:30pm All State


*SAVE THE DATE*

Feb 6   1st All City rehearsal
Feb 14  CWU symphony at South
Feb 15  All State/All NW
Feb 22/23 All City
Mar 2   Solo and Ensemble
Mar 11  Final trip payment
Mar 20  Spring Concert
Mar 21  Big Trip


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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #15 

Concert Thursday 5:30pm!

Contained within...
1) Thursday Jan 31 concert - 5:30pm!!!
2) Music Beyond the Chamber
3) Semester 2 - important dates

4) Check out this video... (Pink Martini) 

1) Thursday Jan 31 concert - 5:30pm!!!
On Thursday we have a very special concert. At 5:30 all students will perform with and then be treated to hearing the musicians from Music Beyond the Chamber. These musicians hail from Florida and California and are on tour in the Pacific Northwest this next week. Thanks to the Culvers and Tatmans, they will be hosted here in West Salem. On Thursday the 31st, all students in class will be coached by our guest musicians, and then they will perform together.  This concert and the daytime residency (coaching) is being paid for by the grant we received from the Salem Keizer Education Foundation this past fall. The concert time was moved back to accommodate our swimmers, who have a very important meet at South Salem High. Here is the schedule for the day:
Period 6 final - 7:30-8:55am
Period 7 final - 9:15-10:40am
Period 3 extra final - 11:30-1pm
Honors String Quartet extra rehearsal with MBTC - 1:30-2:30pm

Call time for Chamber (on stage to warmup) 4:45pm
Call time for Sinfonietta (on stage to warmup) 5pm
Call time for String Orchestra 5pm (orchestra room)

Concert time - 5:30pm.

Concert dress please (Chamber in Chamber outfits, everyone else in head to toe formal black attire, as per our concert dress code)


2) Music Beyond the Chamber
Tomorrow, students will be coached all day by musicians from Music Beyond the Chamber and guest violinist Caius Oprea. Caius is a graduate of the Julliard School of Music and is husband of one of our violin coaches - Sigrun. Jessica, Jessica and Lauren, from Music Beyond the Chamber are all experienced musicians and dedicated chamber artists. Please click here to learn more about this group and their backgrounds: http://titanorchestra.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/MBTC-california.pdf

3) Semester 2 - important dates
Please make sure these following dates are on your calendar:
*NEW* March 11 – Chamber performs at Capital Manor
March 20 – Spring Concert (all students)
March 21 – 25 2013 “Big Trip” to Washington D.C. and NY
April 5 - WOU Orchestra Competition (Chamber, Sinf, Sym?)
April 13 – Salem-Keizer Orchestra Invitational (Chamber and Symphony)
April 24 - Instrument Sale at West (student and intermediate instruments for sale)
May 2 - Pre State Concert (qualified groups - Chamber, Symphony?)
May 3 - 4th Grade String Festival (Symphony students!)

May 9 – OSAA State Orch in Corvallis – Chamber,Symphony, if qualified
May 16 – Orchestras of the West (all students)
June 3 – Final Concert (Movie Theme!) and Senior Farewell

As always, please keep an eye on the website, calendar, and newsletters for more important dates.

4) Check out this video... (Pink Martini) 

Pink Martini is a Portland based group that features piano, voice, and violin, and more. They often play with symphony orchestras - their show with Oregon Symphony at the Elsinore if sold out. But, in case you'd like to know more about them, here's leader Thomas Lauderdale talking about the group. http://youtu.be/2lu15HkoHWM - and to see more videos of their music click here: http://pinkmartini.com/videos/

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)

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Newsletter #14 (1.24.13)

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Here is your weekly West Salem High School Titan Orchestra Program newsletter! These should arrive weekly around Thursday. Please read all the way through... there's a video link at the bottom for your enjoyment! ~Ms S

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Week of Jan. 28
Mon  2:30-4 Chamber
Tue   No sym
Wed  11:30am Symphony
Thur  11:30am String Orch
          4:45 or 5 call time
          5:30pm CONCERT!
Fri    No school


*SAVE THE DATE*
Jan 27  SCO Soiree Concert
Feb 6   1st All City rehearsal
Feb 14  CWU symphony at South
Feb 15  All State/All NW
Feb 22/23 All City
Mar 2   Solo and Ensemble
Mar 11  Final trip payment
Mar 20  Spring Concert
Mar 21  Big Trip


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Salem Chamber Orchestra soiree in West Salem home on Sunday Jan 27

Titan Orchestra Newsletter #14 (1/24/13) Special Concert next Thursday


Contained within...
1) Thursday Jan 31 concert - 5:30pm!!!
2) String Orchestra (period 3) extra final
3) 
Symphony schedule next week
4) Last Chance "Live Review"  podcast tomorrow
5) Get those Theory assignments and reviews in!
6) Check out this video... (Music Beyond the Chamber) 

1) Thursday Jan 31 concert - 5:30pm!!!
On Thursday we have a very special concert. At 5:30 all students will perform with and then be treated to hearing the musicians from Music Beyond the Chamber. These musicians hail from Florida and California and are on tour in the Pacific Northwest this next week. Thanks to the Culvers and Tatmans, they will be hosted here in West Salem. On Thursday the 31st, all students in class will be coached by our guest musicians, and then they will perform together.  This concert and the daytime residency (coaching) is being paid for by the grant we received from the Salem Keizer Education Foundation this past fall. The concert time was moved back to accommodate our swimmers, who have a very important meet at South Salem High. Here is the schedule for the day:
Period 6 final - 7:30-8:55am
Period 7 final - 9:15-10:40am
Period 3 extra final - 11:30-1pm
Honors String Quartet extra - 1-2:30pm

Call time for Chamber (on stage to warmup) 4:45pm
Call time for Sinfonietta (on stage to warmup) 5pm
Call time for String Orchestra 5pm (orchestra room)

Concert time - 5:30pm.

Concert dress please (Chamber in Chamber outfits, everyone else in head to toe formal black attire, as per our concert dress code)


2) String Orchestra (period 3) extra final
All students in period 3 String Orchestra will be required to attend an extra rehearsal on Thursday January 31 from 11:30 - 1pm. This is so that they can be coached by our guest musicians and prepare for the concert in the evening. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ARRANGE RIDES TO ASSURE THAT EVERYONE IS ATTENDANCE - this will be a graded rehearsal (final grade!).

3) Symphony schedule next week
There is no symphony on Tuesday or Thursday because of finals and the concert on the 31st. But there IS A SYMPHONY FINAL AT 11:30am ON WEDNESDAY THE 30th. All students are expected to attend in order to receive a 'final' grade! We will rehearse new and old pieces.

4) Last Chance "Live Review" podcast tomorrow
The day for the "last chance live review concert" was changed to Friday Jan 25 - tomorrow after school at 2:30. I will show a live podcast of the St. Olaf symphony orchestra winter concert. If a student is unable to attend this after school event, please email me tonight and I will send the link to the podcast in an email tomorrow - to be viewed by the student at home over the weekend. ONLY ESSAY REVIEWS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS CONCERT. Reviews, typed and turned in or emailed, must be turned in on Monday the 28th for full credit.

5) Get those Theory assignments and reviews in!
On Friday I will post current grades for all students. If students have not turned in Theory assignments, they will be accepted "late" up until Monday the 28th. Reviews of concerts seen in the past 2 weeks are due Monday Jan. 26 in class. Please check your intouch online gradebook and let me know if there are any concerns or issues with grades. The final project grade will be attendance and participation at the concert on the 31st.

6) Check out this video... ( Music Beyond the Chamber) 
Here is a video of a few of the musicians we'll be meeting next week - Music Beyond the Chamber:

http://youtu.be/kSnSbigHqfY

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)

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Newsletter 13 (1.16.13) Waltz Night and All City results

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WALTZ  NIGHT FRIDAY!
Jan 18!! (Click here)!


Week of Jan. 21

Mon  No School
Tue   Symphony Concert!
Wed
Thur  2:30pm Last Chance
             "Live" concert
              Review video
          4pm Symph
Fri    


*SAVE THE DATE*
Jan 27  SCO Soiree
Jan 30   Sym Final
Jan 31 11:30am String Orch
               Extra Final
   7pm  CONCERT - all!
Feb 6   1st All City rehearsal

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WALTZ NIGHT

Titan Orchestra Newsletter #12 (1.16.13) Waltz Night and All City results


WALTZ NIGHT THIS FRIDAY!!!

Contained within...
1) Waltz Night in 2 days - Friday!!!
2) Congrats All City students
3) 
Concert Tuesday - Symphony on the Band Concert
4) Last Chance "Live Review" next Thursday
5) Chamber Music concert Jan 31 - ALL STUDENTS!
6) Check out this video... (Piano Guys + Lindsey Stirling = Mission Impossible) 

1) Waltz Night in 2 days - Friday!!
On Friday is our biennial (every 2 years) event - Waltz Night, a "Black and White Evening." The evening begins at 6pm with everyone arriving. There are raffle items to check out ($1 raffle tickets available at the door) and dessert items available for purchase. At 6:30pm, everyone in attendance will receive a Waltz Lesson from a professional dance instructor (from Salem's RJ Dance Studios). After everyone has learned the steps, students going on the "Big Trip" will perform live Waltz Music for the rest of the evening. The Raffle will happen at the end of the evening, though you do not need to be in attendance to win. This is a wonderful event - please invite friends, neighbors, and loved ones! Students and parents, you have been sent emails requesting help with dessert items - please check your email. Students performing, you should know the schedule (check emails!). Formal or semi-formal attire required. Here's a link to the beautiful flyer (thank you Jeremy Kraemer!) with all the info: Waltz Night Flyer - tickets are available at the door!

2) Congrats All City Students
Congratulations to the following West students for being accepted by live audition to Salem-Keizer's All City 2013:
1st Violins: Hayley H, Anny L, Vivian G
2nd Violins: Seohyun Y, Madi S, Johnny P.
Viola: Ana R
Cello: Hendrik M, Raine LT
Bass: Isabel, Zach, Roman!
Thank you to all who auditioned - congratulations!


3) Concert Tuesday - Symphony on the Band Concert
All Symphony students - as you know, you are performing on Tuesday at the Band Concert. Parents - you are welcome to join us at West at 7pm to hear the Symphony orchestra perform Rimsky-Korsakov's Dance of the Tumblers at the Band Concert. Symphony will perform first on the concert. Students will be required to stay to hear their band colleagues perform. Please consult the calendar for more detailed info about Tuesday's schedule.

4) Last Chance "Live Review" next Thursday
Calling all students who have not completed their Live Concert Review - next Thursday, Jan 24th at 2:30 in the orchestra room. We'll watch a podcast of a Live Concert from St. Olaf's University Orchestra where one of our alumni is performing in the top orchestra. We'll watch an hour of the concert and if you submit an essay review by Monday the 28th, the review will be accepted. There is also a live concert on Sunday the 27th you can attend, but it has a $20 ticket fee. REVIEWS ARE DUE BY MONDAY JANUARY 28!

5) Chamber Music concert Jan 31 - ALL STUDENTS
All students will be involved in a beautiful concert featuring the artists of Music From Beyond the Chamber on January 31. Right now, all students have embarked on a Chamber Music unit where they're learning a movement of a piece in small chamber groups. They'll be coached by our local Salem musicians for 3 weeks and then on January 31 all students will be coached by these national musicians. In the evening, the students with the Chamber Musicians will perform a concert at West at 7pm. Please make sure you've cleared your calendar to see this exciting concert! Students, please keep track of the calendar (on our website!).

6) Check out this video... ( Piano Guys + Lindsey Stirling = Mission Impossible) 
Ok Elan G (violinist in String Orch) - are you ready for Lindsey Stirling and the Piano Guys? You'll get "Mission Impossible"... check it out!
http://youtu.be/9p0BqUcQ7i0

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)

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Substitute newsletter (1/10/13)


Hi all,

Sorry - no fancy newsletter this week. Just a few things to remind you of:

1) Big Trip - payment is due tomorrow, Jan. 11. Please contact Geoff Winkler (see your emails) if there are any questions or concerns.

2) Symphony performs on the Band Concert - January 22, 7pm. 
All students perform at the Chamber Music Concert January 31 at 7pm.

3) Tomorrow, Friday Jan. 11, there is an Oregon Symphony concert in Salem at Smith Hall at Willamette University. There should be $5 student tickets available. Great concert  - a chance to see Andre Watts!! Please call the OR Sym office to confirm if there are tickets 503-364-0149
Friday, January 11, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Watts & Beethoven “Emperor”

Christoph König, conductor
+André Watts, piano
  • HINDEMITH: Concerto for Orchestra
  • SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 1, “Spring”
  • +BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
 
4) Theory assignments are due tomorrow

5) Waltz Night is January 18, 6-9pm. Tickets are now available. $10 for students or senior citizens. $15 for adults. $25 for a pair of adult tickets. . Here's a link to the flyer - http://wp.me/a2m6oh-8G - tickets can be purchased from the bookkeeper at West (students can bring money in - no Will Call) or from Waltz Night students. Parents - we will be having a bake sale and asking for donations. An email will go out about this in the next few days.

As always, please keep an eye on the schedule for extra rehearsals, especially Waltz Night!
Hope to see you all in the next few weeks at these fantastic events and concerts!
~Ms S

Friday, December 7, 2012

Newsletter #12 (12.7.12)


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BIG TRIP PAYMENT
DUE TUESDAY


Week of Dec. 10

Mon  3:30-6:30 W@W
Tue   Symphony
Wed  3-6:30 W@W
Thur  W@W
Fri     W@W
Sat    W@W


*SAVE THE DATE*
Dec 8 Salem Pops
Dec 8 Noah Seitz cello
           recital
Dec 9 Salem Youth Sym
          Concert
Dec 11 Trip Payment
Dec 13-15 W@W
Dec 16  All City 3-5
Dec 17 Last day


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Christmas Trees!

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Winter at West


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=504

2) Winter at West - Parent info
Winter 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 info
Students 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 info
Students 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 tomorrow
There 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_qbkCTGA

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)

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Newsletter #11 (11.29.12)


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 Trees
6) CONCERT THURSDAY!
7) Busy weeks ahead
8) Gift ideas & West Salem Music tumbler
9) 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 info
Winter 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 Tuesday
All 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 Trees
Thank 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=504

6) 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 ahead
Here'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 tumbler
For 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=eyQwZK8GuBo

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)

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Newsletter #10 (11.15.12)

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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 Saturday
5) Go see a concert!
6) Conferences
7) Need a few more sweatshirt orders
8) Check out this video... (Stravinsky Concerto in D) 

1) Adopt a Soldier
Orchestra 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.net

3) 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 Saturday
Titan 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.com

5) 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 orders
Unfortunately, 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/KLLIfC8YmXg

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)