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