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