***Save the Date***
The calendar is up-to-date on our website: www.titanorchestras.com
WE STILL NEED PENCILS - if your work offers pencils for marketing, please consider donating!!
Wed March 30 - Symphony Dress Rehearsal 2:30 - 5pm
Thu March 31 - WOU - Chamber 3:30/Symphony 4:30
Fri April 1 - Lowen thank you dinner
Mon April 4 - OR Symphony Pops - Beatles
Fri April 8 - Band festival run by Orchestra
Sat April 9 - Orchestra festival Symphony/Chamber
Mon April 11 - Salem Pops Summer Camp App due
Contained within:
1) Sectional schedule for the next concert cycle
2) OR Symphony Pops - Beatles concert!
3) Chicago congrats
4) Audition and repertoire info for next year's groups
1) Sectional schedule for the next concert cycle
The sectional schedule goes back to what it was before this past concert cycle. This schedule begins April 1 (with viola sectional this Friday):
Mondays - Sinfonietta Violins - starts April 4
Wednesdays - Sinfonietta Cellos, Sinfonietta Bass - starts April 6
Thursdays - Titan Violins, Titan Celli+Bass - starts April 7
Fridays - Sinfonietta Violas - strats April 1
Students involved with spring sports MUST have a signed contract on file and must make at least one sectional per month (once in April, once in May) before the May 25 concert. The contact available online is the wrong contract (it's from last year) - it will be updated and students can get a copy of this year's contract from me (Ms. S) in class Monday.
2) OR Symphony Pops - Beatles concert!
We can get 10 student tickets and one adult ticket for what promises to be the funnest concert of the year - the Oregon Symphony Pops Beatles Classical Mystery Tour concert next Monday evening - April 4 at 8pm. Student ticket price is $5, the one adult ticket we can get is $10. Please either email Ms S (respond to this newsletter email) or reserve your ticket in class. If we have more requests than tickets, I will see what can be done. Once you reserve a ticket, you are responsible for the ticket fee (even if you don't end up attending the concert!). More info:
http://oregonsymphony.com/salem/
3) Chicago congrats
To the 48 students and 8 parents who went to Chicago - congratulations on a great trip! You played beautifully at VanderCook College of Music, Vernon Hills High School, and on stage at Orchestra Hall. We are working on a site where we can share pictures. In class, you will receive your copy of the program for your 'keepsake books'. Students who have West bows or instruments, please make sure you bring the item(s) back on Monday or Tuesday.
4) Audition and repertoire info for next year's groups
Here are audition requirements and scheduled times for next year's orchestra members:
Week of March 28
Chamber Orchestra underclassmen - by appointment (lunch or after school)
Sinfonietta - Tuesday March 29 and Thursday March 31
Titan Violins - Violins March 30, Cellos and Bass April 1
Material
For students interested in being in Chamber next year - 3 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire, excerpt from other solo repertoire of your choosing, sight reading at the audition
For students interested in being in Sinfonietta next year - 2 or 3 octave scale with a shift of your choice, 1 slow vibrato scale, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
For students interested in staying in Orchestra (Titan Strings) next year - 2 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
Thanks for reading all the way down to the end of the newsletter...
~Ms S.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Chicago Day 5
I cannot believe it's Monday evening already!!! I am so proud of this orchestra - let me tell you a little bit about today.
This morning Chamber was down stairs for a very productive rehearsal and warmup, followed by a Combine orchestra rehearsal. We put back a little bit more hair, added some black socks to a few bare ankles, and headed out to the bus.
At Orchestra Hall, Chamber played first. We took our instruments out in a beautiful ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Orchestra Hall. The warmup room - Buntrock Hall - was beautiful too. Chamber took a picture under the huge Chicago Symphony sign. Then we played. Chamber did great in the Tchaikovsky - all the work we've done these past few months paid off! The October piece was slow and moving. Giannini rocked. We played well and felt well!
After lunch, Combined Orchestra got warmed up and played. Capriol Suite went really well - we incorporated some of the tips Dr. Dabcynski had given us yesterday. The piece we were most nervous about - Texians - went so well! We were all happily surprised. The closer - Marche Slav - was great. We felt so proud of ourselves when we were done.
The way this Gold Festival works, at the finale performance we hear the Honor band, Honor Orchestra, and 2 encore groups - one band, one orchestra. We had 10 students in the auditioned Honor group and they sounded great. The Encore groups are chosen from the highest scoring group. Unfortunately, neither of our groups were chosen to be the Encore orchestra group, but I was told that we were only a few points away from being so.
And, speaking of points, check this out - our scores were great! We were given very high scores - so high, that actually both Chamber and Combined had the same total score when added up: 288 out of 300. But, who's counting?! In a Heritage Gold festival there are no 'winners' or 'losers'. We all get the same beautiful take-home trophy (we got 2 because we had 2 groups) and the director's gift was a lovely Mollard baton in a wooden keepsake box. The music-making today, as a result of some very hard work, inspiration, and sweat, was incredible! I don't think there was a musician or parent there who didn't feel proud!
This evening we spent a good 2+ hours celebrating at the Greek Islands restaurant - the food was amazing! Ask the kids what their favorite was - the flaming cheese was pretty cool! I think I'll dream of the desserts for a long time...
The kids are all taped snugly in their rooms - we have a 7:45am packed-bag-down-to-the-lobby call tomorrow. One more day of sight seeing (Field Museum/Art Institute/Bloomingdales) and then we need to be at the airport by 3:30pm tomorrow. See you at PDX around 7:30pm tomorrow night.
What a trip!!!
This morning Chamber was down stairs for a very productive rehearsal and warmup, followed by a Combine orchestra rehearsal. We put back a little bit more hair, added some black socks to a few bare ankles, and headed out to the bus.
At Orchestra Hall, Chamber played first. We took our instruments out in a beautiful ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Orchestra Hall. The warmup room - Buntrock Hall - was beautiful too. Chamber took a picture under the huge Chicago Symphony sign. Then we played. Chamber did great in the Tchaikovsky - all the work we've done these past few months paid off! The October piece was slow and moving. Giannini rocked. We played well and felt well!
After lunch, Combined Orchestra got warmed up and played. Capriol Suite went really well - we incorporated some of the tips Dr. Dabcynski had given us yesterday. The piece we were most nervous about - Texians - went so well! We were all happily surprised. The closer - Marche Slav - was great. We felt so proud of ourselves when we were done.
The way this Gold Festival works, at the finale performance we hear the Honor band, Honor Orchestra, and 2 encore groups - one band, one orchestra. We had 10 students in the auditioned Honor group and they sounded great. The Encore groups are chosen from the highest scoring group. Unfortunately, neither of our groups were chosen to be the Encore orchestra group, but I was told that we were only a few points away from being so.
And, speaking of points, check this out - our scores were great! We were given very high scores - so high, that actually both Chamber and Combined had the same total score when added up: 288 out of 300. But, who's counting?! In a Heritage Gold festival there are no 'winners' or 'losers'. We all get the same beautiful take-home trophy (we got 2 because we had 2 groups) and the director's gift was a lovely Mollard baton in a wooden keepsake box. The music-making today, as a result of some very hard work, inspiration, and sweat, was incredible! I don't think there was a musician or parent there who didn't feel proud!
This evening we spent a good 2+ hours celebrating at the Greek Islands restaurant - the food was amazing! Ask the kids what their favorite was - the flaming cheese was pretty cool! I think I'll dream of the desserts for a long time...
The kids are all taped snugly in their rooms - we have a 7:45am packed-bag-down-to-the-lobby call tomorrow. One more day of sight seeing (Field Museum/Art Institute/Bloomingdales) and then we need to be at the airport by 3:30pm tomorrow. See you at PDX around 7:30pm tomorrow night.
What a trip!!!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Chicago Day 4
Sunday in Chicago brought weather - during our clinic with Dr. Dabcynski we heard lots of thunder. In fact, one of his sentences was perfectly punctuated with a loud clap of thunder. It rained a lot mid day - glad we weren't out sight seeing!
We started the day with rehearsal for Honors and sectionals for everyone else. The motivation being that we wanted to play impressively for our clinician. At 10:30 we had an hour and a half with Dr. Andy Dabcynski. He was great - the parent chaperons were very impressed with what he had to say, as were the students! He's a very dynamic and impressive person. He had many great musical ideas for us and was very complimentary to our group. The favorite thing he said to our Chamber group was how impressed he was with how they had their own unique, and musically successful, sound. Both the combined and chamber greatly benefited from the time with him. Kudos to Heritage Festival for providing us with such a quality clinician!
This afternoon students had some down time after a delicious lunch at the Holy Cow (homage to Harry Caray - famous Chicago ball announcer). Many kids went to the very big mall across the street - Yorktown Mall. Wow - what a mall! Some students went swimming (I hear there was an active poker game pool side). Parent chaperons were busy keeping track of everyone. At 5:15 everyone was on time for Combined Orchestra rehearsal. We had a very productive rehearsal - inspired by the clinic earlier in the day.
Tonight we had a banquet dinner with about 1000 other students in the ballroom at the hotel. Tonight, we look forward to getting some sleep in preparation for our big day tomorrow.
I will say, for the benefit of parents reading this blog, that I am so proud of our West students, both for the fact that they on the whole are so well behaved (believe me, we've seen groups at this hotel not well behaved) and for appreciating the musical and educational components of this trip - thanks to Trip Czar Mark Lowen and his expert chaperon team. We have lost 4 phones and one wallet - but all have been found. We've had 3 sick students, and all seem to have recovered. We have all adhered to dress codes, meeting and rehearsal times. It's been a real pleasure to be on this trip with this group of kids!
Tomorrow - we play on stage at Orchestra Hall... we're so excited!
Quote of the day:
1. These legs were not made for walking!
We started the day with rehearsal for Honors and sectionals for everyone else. The motivation being that we wanted to play impressively for our clinician. At 10:30 we had an hour and a half with Dr. Andy Dabcynski. He was great - the parent chaperons were very impressed with what he had to say, as were the students! He's a very dynamic and impressive person. He had many great musical ideas for us and was very complimentary to our group. The favorite thing he said to our Chamber group was how impressed he was with how they had their own unique, and musically successful, sound. Both the combined and chamber greatly benefited from the time with him. Kudos to Heritage Festival for providing us with such a quality clinician!
This afternoon students had some down time after a delicious lunch at the Holy Cow (homage to Harry Caray - famous Chicago ball announcer). Many kids went to the very big mall across the street - Yorktown Mall. Wow - what a mall! Some students went swimming (I hear there was an active poker game pool side). Parent chaperons were busy keeping track of everyone. At 5:15 everyone was on time for Combined Orchestra rehearsal. We had a very productive rehearsal - inspired by the clinic earlier in the day.
Tonight we had a banquet dinner with about 1000 other students in the ballroom at the hotel. Tonight, we look forward to getting some sleep in preparation for our big day tomorrow.
I will say, for the benefit of parents reading this blog, that I am so proud of our West students, both for the fact that they on the whole are so well behaved (believe me, we've seen groups at this hotel not well behaved) and for appreciating the musical and educational components of this trip - thanks to Trip Czar Mark Lowen and his expert chaperon team. We have lost 4 phones and one wallet - but all have been found. We've had 3 sick students, and all seem to have recovered. We have all adhered to dress codes, meeting and rehearsal times. It's been a real pleasure to be on this trip with this group of kids!
Tomorrow - we play on stage at Orchestra Hall... we're so excited!
Quote of the day:
1. These legs were not made for walking!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Chicago Day 3
I'll start this post by mentioning that we're all tired! But, what a day! Who knew we needed to fly to Chicago in March to have a beautiful, sunny day by the beach (lake front anyway)?!
The morning started with rehearsals - Honors group got to work with Dr. Dabcynski (he's amazing! He is a professor at BYU Provo teaching Music Education - great teacher!) and the rest of the group worked in sectional rehearsals. At 10am we all hopped on the hotel shuttles to go to the train station. The train in Chicago is a double deck commuter train - great ride! By a little after noon we were in downtown Chicago. Different groups went different places - but one thing we all did... WALK and WALK and WALK! One group went to the Navy Pier, one to the Field Museum, and a few went shopping along Michigan Avenue. I think our Oregonians saw more people in one place than they've ever seen - there were masses and masses of people everywhere! After 3-4 hours of walking, we all congregated at Gino's East pizza only to find out that we were actually booked into the 'other' Gino's East and need to walk another 20 minutes. What a yummy treat once we got there though - deep dish Chicago-style pizza... cornbread crust... yum!!!
The next part of our trip wasn't so much fun... we walked a few blocks to the "L" (elevated train), took 2 quick trains to the Train station to catch the big train... only to find out that we were about 2 minutes too late. Ugh! Luckily, the Westin hotel came to our rescue - driving two gleaming white horses (well, shuttles anyway). By 8:30pm we were seated in our rehearsal room back at the hotel... amazing! We rehearsed until 10 (Chamber worked until about 10:30pm) and now we're off to bed.
Quotes of the day (other than "Gina, where's your phone?"):
1. Stop being so straight and go shopping.
(unofficial) 2. What's he's doing? He's being Chris.
The morning started with rehearsals - Honors group got to work with Dr. Dabcynski (he's amazing! He is a professor at BYU Provo teaching Music Education - great teacher!) and the rest of the group worked in sectional rehearsals. At 10am we all hopped on the hotel shuttles to go to the train station. The train in Chicago is a double deck commuter train - great ride! By a little after noon we were in downtown Chicago. Different groups went different places - but one thing we all did... WALK and WALK and WALK! One group went to the Navy Pier, one to the Field Museum, and a few went shopping along Michigan Avenue. I think our Oregonians saw more people in one place than they've ever seen - there were masses and masses of people everywhere! After 3-4 hours of walking, we all congregated at Gino's East pizza only to find out that we were actually booked into the 'other' Gino's East and need to walk another 20 minutes. What a yummy treat once we got there though - deep dish Chicago-style pizza... cornbread crust... yum!!!
The next part of our trip wasn't so much fun... we walked a few blocks to the "L" (elevated train), took 2 quick trains to the Train station to catch the big train... only to find out that we were about 2 minutes too late. Ugh! Luckily, the Westin hotel came to our rescue - driving two gleaming white horses (well, shuttles anyway). By 8:30pm we were seated in our rehearsal room back at the hotel... amazing! We rehearsed until 10 (Chamber worked until about 10:30pm) and now we're off to bed.
Quotes of the day (other than "Gina, where's your phone?"):
1. Stop being so straight and go shopping.
(unofficial) 2. What's he's doing? He's being Chris.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Chicago Day 2
Can you believe it? It was beautiful here today - 55 or 60 degrees. What a day we've had!
8:15am we were on the bus, off to downtown Chicago. It was very exciting to see the building formerly known as the Sears Tower (now Willis) knowing we'd be going up there a few hours later. First stop was William Harris Lee - www.whlee.com - to visit where the instruments were made that we are borrowing (cellos and basses). This violin shop is in a beautiful building on Michigan Ave. - from their 5th floor window we could see Lake Michigan. Our group was split in half - we got to meet the luthiers (instrument builders and restorers) who work in the back of the shop. Johnathan showed us lots about how instruments were made - we saw a beautiful violin from northern Europe, circa 1750, that was being restored. The other half of the group heard from Amy all about the shop, instruments, buying and renting instruments, and more. Then the groups switched. Amazingly informative! Anyone interested in purchasing an instrument should definitely consider contacting the folks at William Harris Lee.
Next stop, 11am, was the Sky Deck at the Willis/Sears tower. Lots of standing in lines to wait for the 60 second elevator ride, but the result was awesome - we could see for miles!!! We were on the 103rd floor - and got to stand OUTSIDE the building in a plexiglass box that protrudes 5 feet outside the building (completely closed in, but totally see through). It was fun to see the students spending time enjoying the Sky Deck.
Lunch, after we came back down, was on the run - hot dogs, Chinese food, Italian food. Then we headed to Orchestra Hall for the 1:30 Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert. Some of us were in the 3rd or 4th row, some of us about 15 rows back. We saw a fascinating multi-media presentation about Elgar's Enigma Variations complete with actors! The famous Charles Dutoit conducted the CSO. After intermission, we heard the complete piece performed. It was fantastic!!!!
The bus whisked us away, after that performance, to Vernon Hills High School where we met students and heard a program amazingly similar to ours. Only, they have a pool INSIDE their school - waterpolo practice was going on when we were eating dinner! The Vernon Hills Symphony, under the baton of Frank Lestina, played the Butterfly Lover's Concerto (Chen - He) and the Finale from Dvorak's New World Symphony. Then our groups played for them. The cultural exchange was great - we met Lacrosse players, robotics students, and many other kids similar to us. The provided us with a great dinner and some great connections were made.
This evening the Honors orchestra group had rehearsal, and the rest of us did some practicing in small groups and then we had a Trivia contest based on the first 2 days of the trip. Time to tape the doors and settle down. Tomorrow starts bright and early with an 8 or 8:30 call (depending on the group). Sightseeing (and some rehearsing) tomorrow...
Quotes of the day (other than "Gina, do you have your violin??"):
1. Do you want a Mountain Dew?
2. I owe you one.
3. I want to drive fast, in a car that was made for that.
8:15am we were on the bus, off to downtown Chicago. It was very exciting to see the building formerly known as the Sears Tower (now Willis) knowing we'd be going up there a few hours later. First stop was William Harris Lee - www.whlee.com - to visit where the instruments were made that we are borrowing (cellos and basses). This violin shop is in a beautiful building on Michigan Ave. - from their 5th floor window we could see Lake Michigan. Our group was split in half - we got to meet the luthiers (instrument builders and restorers) who work in the back of the shop. Johnathan showed us lots about how instruments were made - we saw a beautiful violin from northern Europe, circa 1750, that was being restored. The other half of the group heard from Amy all about the shop, instruments, buying and renting instruments, and more. Then the groups switched. Amazingly informative! Anyone interested in purchasing an instrument should definitely consider contacting the folks at William Harris Lee.
Next stop, 11am, was the Sky Deck at the Willis/Sears tower. Lots of standing in lines to wait for the 60 second elevator ride, but the result was awesome - we could see for miles!!! We were on the 103rd floor - and got to stand OUTSIDE the building in a plexiglass box that protrudes 5 feet outside the building (completely closed in, but totally see through). It was fun to see the students spending time enjoying the Sky Deck.
Lunch, after we came back down, was on the run - hot dogs, Chinese food, Italian food. Then we headed to Orchestra Hall for the 1:30 Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert. Some of us were in the 3rd or 4th row, some of us about 15 rows back. We saw a fascinating multi-media presentation about Elgar's Enigma Variations complete with actors! The famous Charles Dutoit conducted the CSO. After intermission, we heard the complete piece performed. It was fantastic!!!!
The bus whisked us away, after that performance, to Vernon Hills High School where we met students and heard a program amazingly similar to ours. Only, they have a pool INSIDE their school - waterpolo practice was going on when we were eating dinner! The Vernon Hills Symphony, under the baton of Frank Lestina, played the Butterfly Lover's Concerto (Chen - He) and the Finale from Dvorak's New World Symphony. Then our groups played for them. The cultural exchange was great - we met Lacrosse players, robotics students, and many other kids similar to us. The provided us with a great dinner and some great connections were made.
This evening the Honors orchestra group had rehearsal, and the rest of us did some practicing in small groups and then we had a Trivia contest based on the first 2 days of the trip. Time to tape the doors and settle down. Tomorrow starts bright and early with an 8 or 8:30 call (depending on the group). Sightseeing (and some rehearsing) tomorrow...
Quotes of the day (other than "Gina, do you have your violin??"):
1. Do you want a Mountain Dew?
2. I owe you one.
3. I want to drive fast, in a car that was made for that.
Chicago Day 1
So, we met at 6:15 at the field house at West, and without a hitch we were on the bus - 57 West Salem students and parents off to Chicago for 6 days and 5 nights. The comfy OC&W bus took us up to PDX in record time. Trip Czar clocked the check-in process from bus through security at 40 minutes - smashing!!!
The flight was quick and easy... then, Chicago!!! A balmy 68 degrees when we landed, we soon learned what humitidy feels like. Our bus driver Shirl (sp?) wisked us away to VanderCook College of Music where we were lucky enough to rehearse both groups. At 7:30pm we took part in a big side-by-side concert consisting of Vandercook college students, 2 high schools other than us, and a wonderful performance of Beethoven 5th symphony 1st movement by a YOURS project (inner city youth orchestra) symphony.
Then about 400 of us or so played Stars 'n Stripes forever. We learned that Vandercook College of Music students learn to play all different instruments - for example; if you are a violin major (Education), you take 2 semesters of a brass or wind instrument and play in the orchestra.
At 9pm CST we left for the beautiful Westin hotel. After a quick check in we ran to Target to fill up on breakfast and nibble supplies. The 11pm lights out call came quick. Doors were taped, and 57 Oregonians drifted off to sleep in their Heavenly beds (love the Westin beds!)
Quote of the day #1 - Do you have your banana?
Quote of the day #2 - Hey, how would you like it if I looked at your bottom? (Seen on the bottom of our Jimmy Lunch boxes).
This morning we're up and off to the Sears tower... 52 degrees is the high projected today. Signing off from Illinois
~Ms S
The flight was quick and easy... then, Chicago!!! A balmy 68 degrees when we landed, we soon learned what humitidy feels like. Our bus driver Shirl (sp?) wisked us away to VanderCook College of Music where we were lucky enough to rehearse both groups. At 7:30pm we took part in a big side-by-side concert consisting of Vandercook college students, 2 high schools other than us, and a wonderful performance of Beethoven 5th symphony 1st movement by a YOURS project (inner city youth orchestra) symphony.
Then about 400 of us or so played Stars 'n Stripes forever. We learned that Vandercook College of Music students learn to play all different instruments - for example; if you are a violin major (Education), you take 2 semesters of a brass or wind instrument and play in the orchestra.
At 9pm CST we left for the beautiful Westin hotel. After a quick check in we ran to Target to fill up on breakfast and nibble supplies. The 11pm lights out call came quick. Doors were taped, and 57 Oregonians drifted off to sleep in their Heavenly beds (love the Westin beds!)
Quote of the day #1 - Do you have your banana?
Quote of the day #2 - Hey, how would you like it if I looked at your bottom? (Seen on the bottom of our Jimmy Lunch boxes).
This morning we're up and off to the Sears tower... 52 degrees is the high projected today. Signing off from Illinois
~Ms S
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Webquest links for Friday March 18
Here are the websites you'll need for the webquest for period 6 on Friday March 18.
1) Our blog - www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com
2) Music Theory Lessons - http://www.8notes.com/theory/
3) Music Theory Games Notes Test - www.8notes.com/games/
4) Music Tech Teacher - http://www.musictechteacher.com/musicquizzes.htm
5) Music History at DSO Kids
Composers - http://www.dsokids.com/listen/composerlist.aspx?
Time Machine - http://www.dsokids.com/games/timemachine/default.aspx
Beethoven Baseball - http://www.dsokids.com/games/baseball/default.aspx
6 and 7) Google Search - www.google.com
7) Titan Orchestras Home (click on "Links" at the top)- www.titanorchestras.com
1) Our blog - www.titanorchestras.blogspot.com
2) Music Theory Lessons - http://www.8notes.com/theory/
3) Music Theory Games Notes Test - www.8notes.com/games/
4) Music Tech Teacher - http://www.musictechteacher.com/musicquizzes.htm
5) Music History at DSO Kids
Composers - http://www.dsokids.com/listen/composerlist.aspx?
Time Machine - http://www.dsokids.com/games/timemachine/default.aspx
Beethoven Baseball - http://www.dsokids.com/games/baseball/default.aspx
6 and 7) Google Search - www.google.com
7) Titan Orchestras Home (click on "Links" at the top)- www.titanorchestras.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Newsletter #18 (emailed 3/15/11)
***Save the Date***
The calendar is up-to-date on our website: www.titanorchestras.com
Thu March 17 - 22 Chicago trip
Sat March 26 - Lisa Harder/Frida Talent Contest
Thu March 31 - WOU for Symphony/Chamber
Fri April 8 - Band festival run by Orchestra
Sat April 9 - Orchestra festival Symphony/Chamber
Contained within:
1) Salem Pops Summer Camp Scholarship available
2) More info about the Frida and Lisa Talent Contest
3) Audition and repertoire info for next year's groups
4) We REALLY need pencils
5) Concert Thank You
1) Salem Pops Summer Camp Scholarship available
From parent Kelly Culver (thank you!)
Hi...just wanted to pass along a plug for students (9th, 10th, 11th) who want to attend fee-based orchestra camps this summer to apply for one of these scholarships. The applications are on their website. I believe applications are due April 11.
Lauren benefitted from it 2 times. The group really loves encouraging students, and 7 of 10 senior finalists that applied for the college scholarship were from West!
Thanks! Kelly
Website link: Salem Pops Scholarship Application
Here's a list of summer music camps in the area:
Britt Festival - chamber music, southern OR
Marrowstone - symphonic, WA
Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp - fiddle, Tenn.
Mark Wood Rock Camp - Rock, Kentucky
Icicle Creek - chamber + symphonic, WA
Young Musicians and Artists - symphonic, Salem
Aaron Meyer - contemporary, Cannon Beach, OR
And, here's a place to search camps: http://www.violinist.com/violin-camps/
2) More info about the Frida and Lisa Talent Contest
From parent Jacque Dodds
They need 50 participants in order to make the 1st - $500, 2nd - $250 & 3rd - $100 place prizes. Last week they only had 16 participants commit but none have paid their fee. So prize amounts will be contingent on number of participants up to 50. I'm assuming extra proceeds from regist fees past 50 applicants will go to the girls. $5 cover charge [for audience members] will all go to Lisa and Frida.
Participants need to attend one out of two prep meetings: Fri March 18th 3-4pm or Sun 20th 6-7pm. [They will set a special date for West Salem students if there are people interested but will be in Chicago during the prep meetings]. They also need to arrive an hour before their stage time which they will be contacted about after all the registration forms are in and a schedule is set. Performance must be minimum of 2 min and no more than 5 min. Performances must be family friendly. Performers need to supply all their own music, props &/or instruments.
For more info, see flyers around school, application form at the office, or click on this link: http://fridasfight.webs.com/apps/blog/entries/show/6238446-talen-competition
3) Audition and repertoire info for next year's groups
Here are audition requirements and scheduled times for next year's orchestra members:
Week of March 28
Chamber Orchestra underclassmen - by appointment (lunch or after school)
Sinfonietta - Tuesday March 29 and Thursday March 31
Titan Violins - Violins March 30, Cellos and Bass April 1
Material
For students interested in being in Chamber next year - 3 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire, excerpt from other solo repertoire of your choosing, sight reading at the audition
For students interested in being in Sinfonietta next year - 2 or 3 octave scale with a shift of your choice, 1 slow vibrato scale, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
For students interested in staying in Orchestra (Titan Strings) next year - 2 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
4) We REALLY need pencils
So, we go through tons and tons of pencils in this orchestra room and my last request for pencils rendered only 4 packs of pencils (though there are over 40 of you who never brought 2 packs of pencils in like you were asked to do at the beginning of the year) - which we're almost through. If any parents work somewhere (Universities or 'big companies') where you might be able to get a big batch of pencils, that would be really neat (we had some from WOU, Salem Electric, and Spirit Mountain, for example). Or, if you frequent the dollar store and feel like picking up a few dollars worth, that would be great. The next step is that I will go through my beginning-of-the-year lists and require 2 packs from each person who hasn't brought pencils in yet. Thanks...
5) Concert Thank You
Thank you to students and parents for a attending the very long but very rewarding concert Monday night. I noticed that the level of playing across the program has risen quite steeply this year. I will adapt the format of the Spring Concert next year so it's not so long, but will still keep the element of having students perform solos in groups - I feel that was a very successful experience for the program. Thank you, as always, to the incredible (and tireless) parents who offer time for the Titan Orchestra Boosters group - Kirkpatricks, Tatmans, Lowens, Larsons, Kims, Winklers, and more.
Thanks for reading all the way down to the end of the newsletter...
~Ms S.
The calendar is up-to-date on our website: www.titanorchestras.com
Thu March 17 - 22 Chicago trip
Sat March 26 - Lisa Harder/Frida Talent Contest
Thu March 31 - WOU for Symphony/Chamber
Fri April 8 - Band festival run by Orchestra
Sat April 9 - Orchestra festival Symphony/Chamber
Contained within:
1) Salem Pops Summer Camp Scholarship available
2) More info about the Frida and Lisa Talent Contest
3) Audition and repertoire info for next year's groups
4) We REALLY need pencils
5) Concert Thank You
1) Salem Pops Summer Camp Scholarship available
From parent Kelly Culver (thank you!)
Hi...just wanted to pass along a plug for students (9th, 10th, 11th) who want to attend fee-based orchestra camps this summer to apply for one of these scholarships. The applications are on their website. I believe applications are due April 11.
Lauren benefitted from it 2 times. The group really loves encouraging students, and 7 of 10 senior finalists that applied for the college scholarship were from West!
Thanks! Kelly
Website link: Salem Pops Scholarship Application
Here's a list of summer music camps in the area:
Britt Festival - chamber music, southern OR
Marrowstone - symphonic, WA
Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp - fiddle, Tenn.
Mark Wood Rock Camp - Rock, Kentucky
Icicle Creek - chamber + symphonic, WA
Young Musicians and Artists - symphonic, Salem
Aaron Meyer - contemporary, Cannon Beach, OR
And, here's a place to search camps: http://www.violinist.com/violin-camps/
2) More info about the Frida and Lisa Talent Contest
From parent Jacque Dodds
They need 50 participants in order to make the 1st - $500, 2nd - $250 & 3rd - $100 place prizes. Last week they only had 16 participants commit but none have paid their fee. So prize amounts will be contingent on number of participants up to 50. I'm assuming extra proceeds from regist fees past 50 applicants will go to the girls. $5 cover charge [for audience members] will all go to Lisa and Frida.
Participants need to attend one out of two prep meetings: Fri March 18th 3-4pm or Sun 20th 6-7pm. [They will set a special date for West Salem students if there are people interested but will be in Chicago during the prep meetings]. They also need to arrive an hour before their stage time which they will be contacted about after all the registration forms are in and a schedule is set. Performance must be minimum of 2 min and no more than 5 min. Performances must be family friendly. Performers need to supply all their own music, props &/or instruments.
For more info, see flyers around school, application form at the office, or click on this link: http://fridasfight.webs.com/apps/blog/entries/show/6238446-talen-competition
3) Audition and repertoire info for next year's groups
Here are audition requirements and scheduled times for next year's orchestra members:
Week of March 28
Chamber Orchestra underclassmen - by appointment (lunch or after school)
Sinfonietta - Tuesday March 29 and Thursday March 31
Titan Violins - Violins March 30, Cellos and Bass April 1
Material
For students interested in being in Chamber next year - 3 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire, excerpt from other solo repertoire of your choosing, sight reading at the audition
For students interested in being in Sinfonietta next year - 2 or 3 octave scale with a shift of your choice, 1 slow vibrato scale, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
For students interested in staying in Orchestra (Titan Strings) next year - 2 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
4) We REALLY need pencils
So, we go through tons and tons of pencils in this orchestra room and my last request for pencils rendered only 4 packs of pencils (though there are over 40 of you who never brought 2 packs of pencils in like you were asked to do at the beginning of the year) - which we're almost through. If any parents work somewhere (Universities or 'big companies') where you might be able to get a big batch of pencils, that would be really neat (we had some from WOU, Salem Electric, and Spirit Mountain, for example). Or, if you frequent the dollar store and feel like picking up a few dollars worth, that would be great. The next step is that I will go through my beginning-of-the-year lists and require 2 packs from each person who hasn't brought pencils in yet. Thanks...
5) Concert Thank You
Thank you to students and parents for a attending the very long but very rewarding concert Monday night. I noticed that the level of playing across the program has risen quite steeply this year. I will adapt the format of the Spring Concert next year so it's not so long, but will still keep the element of having students perform solos in groups - I feel that was a very successful experience for the program. Thank you, as always, to the incredible (and tireless) parents who offer time for the Titan Orchestra Boosters group - Kirkpatricks, Tatmans, Lowens, Larsons, Kims, Winklers, and more.
Thanks for reading all the way down to the end of the newsletter...
~Ms S.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Newsletter #17 (emailed 3/9)
***Save the Date***
The calendar is up-to-date on our website: www.titanorchestras.com
Thu March 10 - Parent Booster Meeting - all welcome
Wed March 9 - Chamber at Walker, evening
Fri March 11 - Chicago rehearsal 12 - 3pm
Mon March 14 - SPRING CONCERT, 7pm
Thu March 17 - 22 Chicago trip
Thu March 31 - WOU for Symphony/Chamber
Fri April 8 - Band festival run by Orchestra
Sat April 9 - Orchestra festival Symphony/Chamber
Contained within:
1) Concert Monday - details for all...
2) Chicago rehearsal schedule
3) Auditions for next year - for all except seniors
4) Congratulations to Solo participants and winners
5) Titan Violins performing anthem at the assembly
6) Report from Capital Manor performance
7) Talent Contest fundraiser for Lisa Harder March 26
1) Concert Monday - details for all...
The Spring concert is Monday at 7pm in our auditorium featuring all the Titan Orchestra students and our special guests Walker Advanced Orchestra. The concert begins at 7pm. Here is the info for students:
Dress - formal school outfits (black performance shoes, black socks or hose, hair out of the face, tux for men, dress for ladies).
Here are call times for students (there are no sectionals on Monday after school):
5:30 - Cellos on stage
5:40 - Basses on stage
5:50 - Violins on stage
6:00 - Violas on stage
6:10 - Sinfonietta
6:20 - Combined Chicago
6:30 - Chamber
6:40 - Auditorium open to parents
There are no sectionals the rest of the week of March 14. Sectionals resume the week after spring break.
2) Chicago rehearsal schedule
There are 2 last rehearsals for Chicago - Friday 3/11 12-3pm and Tuesday 3/15 4-5pm - attendance is considered mandatory. Excuses will only be accepted for illness (doctor/parent mandated), or advanced clearance. Work schedule, other family activities, and other such excuses will not be considered valid - you fundraised and spent a lot of money to go on this trip and we NEED all the rehearsal time we can get.
3) Auditions for next year - for all except seniors
Here are audition requirements and scheduled times for next year's orchestra members:
Week of March 28
Chamber Orchestra underclassmen - by appointment (lunch or after school)
Sinfonietta - Tuesday March 29 and Thursday March 31
Titan Violins - Violins March 30, Cellos and Bass April 1
Material
For students interested in being in Chamber next year - 3 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire, excerpt from other solo repertoire of your choosing, sight reading at the audition
For students interested in being in Sinfonietta next year - 2 or 3 octave scale with a shift of your choice, 1 slow vibrato scale, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
For students interested in staying in Orchestra (Titan Strings) next year - 2 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
4) Congratulations to Solo participants and winners
Thank you to all who participated in the District 4 Solo and Ensemble competition this past Saturday. West was well represented! This contest is open and available to all in the program - I hope more students from Titan Strings and Sinfonietta will consider playing in next year's competition - especially if students are taking private lessons.
Congrats goes to Lauren Culver for winning District 4 viola and to Bronte Loewen-Thomas for winning as an alternate. Lauren, and maybe Bronte, will compete at the State Solo Competition on April 30 at Lewis and Clark College in Portland. Best of luck!!!
5) Titan Violins performing anthem at the assembly
Tomorrow, 11 of the Titan Violins (those who were at school today to hear this announcement and re-work the anthem) will have the opportunity to play the National Anthem before the whole school tomorrow at the Prom assembly. Don't forget to wear your Titan Orchestra shirt in support of the music program!
6) Report from Capital Manor performance
Students from Chamber Orchestra performed a beautiful recital concert for over 60 Capital Manor residents this past week. In attendance was a 101-year-old gentleman who was a junior high school music teacher in Salem years ago. The residents and organizers were pleased and delighted with the concert. Here's an excerpt from the very complimentary letter that was sent to us:
"All of you are remarkable young people and so willing to share your considerable talents... It made us more aware of the process and challenges that go into the making of a polished performance. It is so important for us elders to see evidence, through you and your teacher, of your passion, your acceptance of responsibility and disipline learned by the very nature of music." From Verna Duncan on the evening program committee.
7) Talent Contest fundraiser for Lisa Harder March 26
Saturday March 26 there is a Talent Contest for Lisa Harder and Frida Salinas - to register to compete in this contest, please contact Vanessa Caballero at 503-949-3262 or email cavanessa25@hotmail.com Registration is only $20. Admission is $5. Fees are due Tuesday March 15th. Come enjo great local entertainment, food and raffles!
Thanks for reading all the way down to the end of the newsletter...
~Ms S.
The calendar is up-to-date on our website: www.titanorchestras.com
Thu March 10 - Parent Booster Meeting - all welcome
Wed March 9 - Chamber at Walker, evening
Fri March 11 - Chicago rehearsal 12 - 3pm
Mon March 14 - SPRING CONCERT, 7pm
Thu March 17 - 22 Chicago trip
Thu March 31 - WOU for Symphony/Chamber
Fri April 8 - Band festival run by Orchestra
Sat April 9 - Orchestra festival Symphony/Chamber
Contained within:
1) Concert Monday - details for all...
2) Chicago rehearsal schedule
3) Auditions for next year - for all except seniors
4) Congratulations to Solo participants and winners
5) Titan Violins performing anthem at the assembly
6) Report from Capital Manor performance
7) Talent Contest fundraiser for Lisa Harder March 26
1) Concert Monday - details for all...
The Spring concert is Monday at 7pm in our auditorium featuring all the Titan Orchestra students and our special guests Walker Advanced Orchestra. The concert begins at 7pm. Here is the info for students:
Dress - formal school outfits (black performance shoes, black socks or hose, hair out of the face, tux for men, dress for ladies).
Here are call times for students (there are no sectionals on Monday after school):
5:30 - Cellos on stage
5:40 - Basses on stage
5:50 - Violins on stage
6:00 - Violas on stage
6:10 - Sinfonietta
6:20 - Combined Chicago
6:30 - Chamber
6:40 - Auditorium open to parents
There are no sectionals the rest of the week of March 14. Sectionals resume the week after spring break.
2) Chicago rehearsal schedule
There are 2 last rehearsals for Chicago - Friday 3/11 12-3pm and Tuesday 3/15 4-5pm - attendance is considered mandatory. Excuses will only be accepted for illness (doctor/parent mandated), or advanced clearance. Work schedule, other family activities, and other such excuses will not be considered valid - you fundraised and spent a lot of money to go on this trip and we NEED all the rehearsal time we can get.
3) Auditions for next year - for all except seniors
Here are audition requirements and scheduled times for next year's orchestra members:
Week of March 28
Chamber Orchestra underclassmen - by appointment (lunch or after school)
Sinfonietta - Tuesday March 29 and Thursday March 31
Titan Violins - Violins March 30, Cellos and Bass April 1
Material
For students interested in being in Chamber next year - 3 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire, excerpt from other solo repertoire of your choosing, sight reading at the audition
For students interested in being in Sinfonietta next year - 2 or 3 octave scale with a shift of your choice, 1 slow vibrato scale, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
For students interested in staying in Orchestra (Titan Strings) next year - 2 octave scale of your choice, excerpt from March 14 solo repertoire
4) Congratulations to Solo participants and winners
Thank you to all who participated in the District 4 Solo and Ensemble competition this past Saturday. West was well represented! This contest is open and available to all in the program - I hope more students from Titan Strings and Sinfonietta will consider playing in next year's competition - especially if students are taking private lessons.
Congrats goes to Lauren Culver for winning District 4 viola and to Bronte Loewen-Thomas for winning as an alternate. Lauren, and maybe Bronte, will compete at the State Solo Competition on April 30 at Lewis and Clark College in Portland. Best of luck!!!
5) Titan Violins performing anthem at the assembly
Tomorrow, 11 of the Titan Violins (those who were at school today to hear this announcement and re-work the anthem) will have the opportunity to play the National Anthem before the whole school tomorrow at the Prom assembly. Don't forget to wear your Titan Orchestra shirt in support of the music program!
6) Report from Capital Manor performance
Students from Chamber Orchestra performed a beautiful recital concert for over 60 Capital Manor residents this past week. In attendance was a 101-year-old gentleman who was a junior high school music teacher in Salem years ago. The residents and organizers were pleased and delighted with the concert. Here's an excerpt from the very complimentary letter that was sent to us:
"All of you are remarkable young people and so willing to share your considerable talents... It made us more aware of the process and challenges that go into the making of a polished performance. It is so important for us elders to see evidence, through you and your teacher, of your passion, your acceptance of responsibility and disipline learned by the very nature of music." From Verna Duncan on the evening program committee.
7) Talent Contest fundraiser for Lisa Harder March 26
Saturday March 26 there is a Talent Contest for Lisa Harder and Frida Salinas - to register to compete in this contest, please contact Vanessa Caballero at 503-949-3262 or email cavanessa25@hotmail.com Registration is only $20. Admission is $5. Fees are due Tuesday March 15th. Come enjo great local entertainment, food and raffles!
Thanks for reading all the way down to the end of the newsletter...
~Ms S.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Link to photos from All City 2011
Here's a link with a few pictures from the dress rehearsal of All City this year:
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=J0&Dato=20110225&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=102250806&Ref=PH
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=J0&Dato=20110225&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=102250806&Ref=PH
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