Newsletter #8 (10.25.12)

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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #8 (10.25.12)

Contained within...
1) Fundraiser/Order Deadlines
2) Visit/work our Haunted House!
3) Waltz Night - January 18 - Grand Theater Ballroom
4) Photo day for Chamber, Symphony, and Big Trip Tuesday
5) Rhythm packets have been handed out
6) Check out this video... (cello music ) 

1) Fundraiser Deadlines
We have 2 fundraisers and 1 order form due in the next few days:
Due Friday October 26 - Wreaths and Poinsettias. Student receive at least $8 per item ordered! Return the ENTIRE packet, including money, to Ms. Silberman
Due Tuesday October 30 - Willamette Valley Fruit Company Due. Student receive $2-4 per item ordered. Item pickup will be on November 16. Return order form in an envelope to the Grey Box
Tuesday October 30 - Titan Gear order (the necklace/keychain order goes towards Big Trip scholarship fund). Does not benefit student account. This is just for parents and students to have Titan Music/Orchestra wearable gear. The drink tumblers are especially neat - they are double walled for insullation - hot or cold drinks! Return order form in an envelope to the Grey Box.

All checks need to be payable to Titan Music Boosters

2) Visit/work our Haunted House!
Students in orchestra are scaring the living snot out of visitors to the new interactive Haunted House - Salem's House of Horrors. Open at 6:30pm every night through Halloween! To visit ($5 tickets) come to 4248 Riverdale Road South in South Salem. Students on the Big Trip can work the Haunted House - contact Tori Winkler at toriwinkler@gmail.com. This is a fundraiser for students on the Big Trip - and it's a cool scary Halloween Haunted House - please come visit!

3) Waltz Night - January 18 - Grand Theater Ballroom
Waltz Night is back! Please put January 18, 2013 on your calendar. Waltz Night will still be a fundraiser for students going on the Big Trip, but will now include downtown Salem businesses because it will be held at the Grand Theater Ballroom. Parents of students going on the Big Trip will be asked to help run the event. Students will be doing decorating, and learning their Waltz music. Thank you to parent Angela Jones for spearheading this neat event!

4) Photo day for Chamber, Symphony, and Big Trip Tuesday
Tuesday our photographer, Evan Roth from www.rothcouple.com photography - will be coming to take formal pictures of Chamber Orchestra, Symphony, and the Big Trip orchestra. Students will know on Friday or Monday what they'll need to wear. Big Trip students not in Symphony, please come immediately after school on Tuesday so we can take the picture before you run off to your various other events. Thanks!

5) Rhythm packets have been handed out
This year, we have a new system whereby students will be turning in Rhythm/theory worksheets every few weeks. All students in the program have now been issued these packets. Students - please keep the due dates in your planners. I'll also have the assignment pages and due dates listed on the board in the orchestra room. If you misplace or loose your packet, please bring me $5 and I'll issue you a new one.

6) Check out this video... (cello music) 
This Saturday, some students in Chamber are playing up in Portland at the Arlene Schnitzer concert hall on the mezzanine before the OR Symphony concert. We'll be seeing cellist Alban Gerhardt performing Tchaikovsky's Rococo variations. He will be playing on Sunday night in Salem ($5 student tix available at the door). Here's a video of Alban playing a bit of Bach...
http://youtu.be/8M5FwitMYlQ

And here is cellist Yo-yo Ma playing the Rococo Variations (20 minute long video... so beautiful!)
http://youtu.be/iN184Ytzmpc

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)

Newsletter #7 (10.18.12)

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Concert Tuesday!

Week of Oct. 22
Mon  4pm Chamber
Tue   5pm Call Time
         6:45pm Doors Open
         7pm Concert
Wed
Thur   4pm Sym
Fri    

*SAVE THE DATE*
Oct. 24  Walker Orch Concert
Oct. 27   OR Sym Prelude
          (Chamber students)
Oct. 30  Straub Orch Concert 
Nov. 17 Titan Auction
Nov. 29 Symphony trip

Current Fundraisers
Wreaths/Poinsettias
Willamette Valley Fruit!

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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #7 (10.18.12)

Contained within...
1) Concert info
2) Willamette Valley Fruit fundraiser begins
3) Many local concerts coming up - review potential!
4) Titan Orchestra 'gear' order form will be available at the concert!
5) Photo booth will be set up at the concert
6) Check out this video... (Don't miss this!!!!) 

1) Concert info
Next Tuesday, October 23, is our Fall Concert. Students will be performing works by Vince Guaraldi, JS Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Felix Mendelssohn and more. There will be 2 special dedications during the evening - one to Asst. Principal Jim Miller who is serving in Afghanistan and one to Homecoming Queen Lisa Harder. The concert will be at 7pm at the auditorium at West High School. Doors will open to the audience at 6:50pm.
All students report by 5pm, dressed, to the Auditorium (PLEASE BRING HOME INSTRUMENTS!!!)

2) Willamette Valley Fruit fundraiser begins
Students are welcome to pick up a Willamette Valley Fruit Company order form. Frozen pie (large or mini), cobblers, and frozen fruit are offered to students, at the same price (or in some cases, less) than in the stores. Pickup at West will be on November 16 - just in time for Thanksgiving Day. Students will receive $2.50 - 4 for each item sold. Thank you to Melissa Canfield for organizing this popular fundraiser!

3) Many local concerts coming up - review potential!
There are many local performing groups offering concerts these next few weeks. I strongly encourage families to attend local concerts! Students who attend at least the first half of a concert may submit a review of that concert. Here's a short list of concerts coming up - click on the name of the group to be rerouted to their website for more performance and ticket information:
Salem Philharmonia - Oct. 20 and Nov. 17
Salem Pops - Nov. 3
Salem Chamber Orchestra - Nov. 17 (morning free dress rehearsal) and Nov. 18
Oregon Symphony in Salem - Oct. 28

4)  Titan Orchestra 'gear' order form will be available at the concert!
At the concert on October 23, we will have order forms available for parents and students who wish to purchase the following Titan Orchestra (or Titan Music) gear: sweatshirts, sweatpants, yoga pants (NEW!), water bottles, and a special Titan Orchestra necklace. I have ordered a few extra Titan Orchestra tshirts that will also be available for purchase. Also any parent interested in purchasing one of our beautiful Titan Music windbreaker jackets for $40 (updated) may order one that evening too.

5) Photo booth will be set up at the concert
Our photographers Evan and Melissa Roth will be at the October 23 concert to take pictures of our orchestras. The Roths will have order forms available for you to purchase these group pictures. They will also be available for portrait (solo or group) photos of musicians that evening. More info about that in a separate email or in next week's newsletter.

6) Check out this video... (Don't miss this!!!!) 
Ok - this is so great - all the students saw this in class - it's called "The Argument" and it's Beethoven's 5th Symphony and it's Sid Caeser and Nanette Fabray, and it's so amazing... check it out... 
http://youtu.be/EEhF-7suDsM

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)

Newsletter #6 (10.10.12)

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Big Trip Payment  due 10/11

Week of Oct. 
Mon   NO SCHOOL
          Chamber Assign
          due by 1pm
Tue    2:30pm Sym
          8pm OR Sym?
Wed   2:30 Chamber
          2:30 String Orch
Thur   4pm Big Trip Waltz
Fri    

*SAVE THE DATE*
Oct. 23   Fall Concert
Oct. 24  Walker Orch Concert
Oct. 27   OR Sym Prelude
          (Chamber students)  

Oct. 30  Straub Orch Concert

Titan Orchestra Newsletter #6 (10.10.12)

Contained within...
1) Waltz Night update
2) Trip deposit due THUR 10/11!
3) Added rehearsal for String Orchestra
4) Titan Orchestra 'gear' order form coming soon!
5) Photo booth will be set up at the concert
6) Easy grades happen this grading period
7) Check out this video... (The BEST Happy bday video EVER!) 

1) Waltz Night update
Due to some extenuating circumstances, Waltz Night has been postponed - the new date will be either Jan 18 or 19... please wait for an 'official announcement' in the next week or two. Thanks for your understanding and patience. Students will continue to learn the Waltz music repertoire at rehearsals that were already scheduled, only there will be no rehearsal on Friday Oct. 19 or Saturday Oct. 20.

2) Trip deposit due THURSDAY 10/11!
For those going on the 2013 Big Trip, the 1st payment of $350 is due Thursday Oct. 11. This payment is due for each student and chaperon. If you cannot make the complete payment, pay what you can and email Geoff Winkler. Scholarship students will have an extention until they hear from the scholarship committee as to the results of their request. Please keep up with the payment schedule - you can find that on our website on the Big Trip tab.

3) Added rehearsal for String Orchestra
String Orchestra will have an extra rehearsal this next week - they've all commited to coming after school on Wednesday Oct. 17. We will meet from 2:30 - 3:30. I know that the Cross Country students won't be in attendance, but everyone else needs to do what they can to change appointments and work on getting a ride home. I can help arrange transportation for those who live far from West.

4)  Titan Orchestra 'gear' order form coming soon!
At the concert on October 23, we will have order forms available for parents and students who wish to purchase the following Titan Orchestra (or Titan Music) gear: sweatshirts, sweatpants, yoga pants (NEW!), water bottles, and a special Titan Orchestra necklace. I have ordered a few extra Titan Orchestra tshirts that will be available for purchase. Also any parent interested in purchasing one of our beautiful Titan Music windbreaker jackets for $35 may order one that evening too.

5) Photo booth will be set up at the concert
Our photographers Evan and Melissa Roth will be at the October 23 concert to take pictures of our orchestras. The Roths will have order forms available for you to purchase these group pictures. They will also be available for portrait (solo or group) photos of musicians that evening. More info about that in a separate email or in next week's newsletter.

6) Easy grades happen this grading period
Grading day is this next Monday and most students will happily find an "A" as their grade. At this point, the only reason you might not be enjoying an "A" in orchestra is because you missed a lot of school these past 6 weeks or Chamber Orchestra student didn't turn in the one assignment (recorded scales and etude) that will be due by Monday at 1pm. For the next 4 grading periods, grades get a little more serious - if a student misses a concert with an unexcused absence or doesn't turn in homework (rhythm sheets) the grade can quickly plummet. Please stay in touch with assignment deadlines and remember that attendance at concerts is key to the success of each student!

7) Check out this video... (The BEST Happy bday video EVER!) 
I love to share this video link with my friends and family on Facebook on their birthdays. I would LOVE to get my hands on the music!!! Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/k1oqWKAp1N8

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)

Newsletter 5 (10.5.12)

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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #5 (10.5.12)

Contained within...
1) Wreaths and Poinsettias start today
2) Concert tonight, if you're interested
3) Regency String Quartet visit recap
4) What was all due this week?
5) Fall Concert dress code
6) Reminder for Big Trip students and parents!!
7) Check out this video... (Metal plate engraving for music) 

1) Wreaths and Poinsettias start today
The annual wreath and poinsettia fundraiser starts today. Students can sell wreaths, garlands, baskets and other lovely holiday inspired decorations and receive a portion of the sale in their student account. All students will have a quick presentation in class today (Friday) and will be offered a packet. The sale goes through the end of October.

2) Concert tonight, if you're interested
My husband (and one of our coaches) Danny Seidenberg and I are playing a concert of baroque violin duets tonight at Sharon Moore's Hayloft in East Salem tonight as a fundraiser for the Salem Chamber Orchestra. There is no official cost to attend, but donations are requested at the end of the concert. Here's the Facebook public invite, for more info: FACEBOOK BAROQUE VIOLIN DUO EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

3) Regency String Quartet visit recap
This past Tuesday all students had the opportunity to hear the Regency String Quartet from Pacific Lutheran University. This faculty string quartet played a movement from a Debussy and Beethoven string quartet. The professors also talked to students about the college application process. The students wrote thank you notes, using "musician's vocabulary", so we not only got a lovely performance but a literacy assignment at the same time. Any parents or students interested in more info about Pacific Lutheran are welcome to contact Dr. Ronnig directly - I have his contact information for you.

4)  What was all due this week?
The Fair Use fees or a waiver were due this past week - $40 for String Orchestra and Sinfonietta students not going on the Big Trip or in Symphony. $90 for those in Symphony and those going on the Big Trip. Please make checks out to Titan Music Boosters with a note in the memo line saying Fair Use Fee. If you wish to apply a waiver to your fee, please pick one up in the orchestra room or follow this link: http://titanorchestra.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Fair_Use_Fee_Waiver.pdf. Also the Big Trip waiver is due today!!!

5) Fall Concert dress code
Our first concert is coming up - Tuesday October 23 - and here is the dress code policy: http://titanorchestra.com/?page_id=66 Chamber Orchestra will wear school issued clothes, except men (men wear all black for the first concert). Students in String Orchestra and Sinfonietta wear all black - head to toe. Ladies need shoulders covered. Men need long sleeve shirts. No exposed ankles. No white or grey or stripes or colors anywhere - shoes included. If purchasing mature, performance-appropriate clothing presents a financial impediment for any family, contact Ms. Silberman (I shop frequently at consignment/resale shops and will happily pick up formal clothes for families that request it). 

6) Reminder for Big Trip students and parents!!
Wednesday the 11th is our first Big Trip payment deadline. $350 needs to be transferred from student accounts into the Big Trip account. Please email Todd Canfield attitanorchstudentaccount@yahoo.com for an update on your student account. Bring checks to school made out to Titan Music Boosters and have students put 'Big Trip' on the envelope. Scholarship students will be notified by Tuesday of their prorated amount due - factor on owing somewhere between 50-80% of the $350 that is due. 

7) Check out this video... (Metal plate engraving for music) 
Did you ever think about how music was printed in the days before computers? Metal plate engraving, that's how. Check out this beautiful video that demonstrates this century old process...
http://youtu.be/345o3Wu95Qo

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)

Newsletter #4 (9.27.12)

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Titan Orchestra Newsletter #4 (9.27.12)

Contained within...
1) Entertainment Books fundraiser ends MONDAY!
2) Chamber Saturday Market and West Side Story
3) Did you register to win a CodaBow yet?
4) Fair Use Fee is due Friday - waivers available
5) Big Trip scholarship application available Monday
6) Pacific Lutheran Faculty String Quartet visit
7) Check out this video... (Waltz time!) 

1) Entertainment Books fundraiser ends MONDAY!
The Entertainment Book fundraiser ends this next Monday - Oct. 1. All students who have checked out books must either return the books (in excellent condition) or bring checks/money for the books they received. Monday Ms. Silberman will check in books - students can put money in Entertainment Book envelopes in the Grey Box (make sure student name is on the envelope!!!!!!). Thank you Korrin Van deWalker for coordinating this fundraiser!

2) Chamber at Saturday Market (Sat. 3:15pm) and West Side Story (Sat. 7pm)
Chamber Orchestra is on retreat from 3:30pm Friday until 10pm Saturday. We will be performing at the Salem Saturday Market in downtown Salem on Saturday at 2:15 - parents and everyone else in the Titan Orchestra program are welcome to see Chamber perform - should be a lovely day to play at the Market! Also, as the final event of our 2 day retreat, Chamber will be watching the classic movie West Side Story in the Auditorium at West at 7pm on Saturday - everyone is welcome!

3) Did you register to win a CodaBow yet?
I sent home an email last week with information on how parents (or anyone over 18) can register to win a free CodaBow for home and it comes with a companion bow for school too. Imagine if we had 85 entries - maybe we'd win!!!! Parents - please follow this link to register to win: http://www.codabow.com/giveaway/giveaway_registration.html

4)  Fair Use Fee is due Friday - waivers available
The Fair Use Fee is due now - $40 for String Orchestra and Sinfonietta students not going on the Big Trip or in Symphony. $90 for those in Symphony and those going on the Big Trip. Please make checks out to Titan Music Boosters with a note in the memo line saying Fair Use Fee.

If you wish to apply a waiver to your fee, please pick one up in the orchestra room or follow this link: http://titanorchestra.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Fair_Use_Fee_Waiver.pdf 

5) Big Trip scholarship application available Monday
We are tweaking the scholarship application for the Big Trip - it will be available either Friday or Monday and will be due by Oct. 5. We will try to make the scholarship award decision in a few days. Thank you for your patience. Keep in mind that scholarship awards will be awarded by a committee that will look at need base, annonymously (students will only be identified by grade level). Scholarships award amounts will be 20-60% of costs, based on student need, commitment level, and student fundraising pledge. The first payment for the Big Trip will be due on Oct. 11 - student accounts will be updated by then (with Entertainment Book and concession money).

6) Pacific Lutheran Faculty String Quartet visit
We are so lucky - the Regency Faculty String Quartet from Pacific Lutheran University will be on tour this next Tuesday. All members of the orchestra will get to meet the faculty members, hear them play, and work a little with them. They are coming to us free of cost! We met the violin instructor, Professor Svenn Ronning, a few years ago and he was dynamic!

7) Check out this video... (Waltz time!) 
It's just about Waltz time - our biennual Waltz Night will be happening on Saturday October 20. To get you in the mood, here is Andre Rieu with the Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz... enjoy!
http://youtu.be/IDaJ7rFg66A

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)

Newsletter #3 (9.20.12)

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Titan Orchestra newsletter #3 (9.20.12)

This newsletter is STILL in trial format. We'll tweak it a bit over the next few weeks. Thanks for your patience!
Contained within...
1) Salem Chamber Orchestra dress rehearsal Saturday!
2) Concert and Carwash at Les Schwab Sunday
3) Did you register to win a CodaBow yet?
4) Introducing, your coaches...
5) Last week for Entertainment books
6) Chamber Orchestra - 'staycation' is Sept. 28
7) Check out this video... (Carmen - Prelude) 

1) Salem Chamber Orchestra dress rehearsal Saturday!
The Salem Chamber Orchestra, the mid-valley's own professional orchestra, plays this weekend. The concert is on Sunday at 3pm at Hudson Hall at Willamette University. But, on Saturday Sept. 22 there is a dress rehearsal from 10am - 12:30pm. Students can attend for free with a voucher (will be sent home - email Ms. S if you need another) and adults are only $5. If students stay for at least an hour, they can use this for their '1 per semester' concert review. The repertoire is Beethoven's 5th symphony, Bach's 1st Brandenburg Concerto, and a Mozart Horn Concerto. I (Ms S) play in group, and so do many of our coaches and teacher-friends: Dan Rouslin, Danny Seidenberg, Whitney Moulton, Julie Rundquist, Maria Zvlateva, and more. Hope you can make it!

2) Concert and Carwash at Les Schwab Sunday
Calling all Cars - This Sunday, students attending the Big Trip will be putting on a "Concert and Carwash" from noon to 4pm on Sunday at Les Schwab (off Wallace Rd) in West Salem. Come get your car washed and hear some chamber music... thanks for your patronage!

3) Did you register to win a CodaBow yet?
I sent home an email yesterday with information on how parents (or anyone over 18) can register to win a free CodaBow for home and it comes with a companion bow for school too. Imagine if we had 85 entries - maybe we'd win!!!! Parents - please follow this link to register to win: http://www.codabow.com/giveaway/giveaway_registration.html

4)  Introducing, your coaches...
We are so fortunate to have professional musicians come work with students on a weekly basis in our program. These coaches work with students to help build technical and musical skills. They are paid by the boosters group - thanks to proceeds from Music Day, Titan Auction, and fundraisers. Here is a list of our coaches:
Sigrun Oprea - working with Titan Orchestra violins. Sigrun hails from South Africa and is a violinist who teaches privately in West Salem
Dan "DR" Rouslin - working with Sinfonietta and Chamber violins. Dan is the professor of violin at Willamette University. He also serves as concertmaster of the Salem Chamber Orchestra.
Danny Seidenberg - working with all violas (and eventually violins too). Danny played professional in NY, the Bay Area and Los Angeles for years and now teaches at Keizer Academy of Music, Willamette University, and privately in South Salem. Danny plays in many orchestras and groups, including Salem Chamber Orchestra.
Noah Seitz - working with all cellos. Noah is co-owner of Keizer Academy of Music, teaching private cello and guitar students, and performs locally with many groups, including the Portland Cello Project.
Whitney Moulton - working with all bassist (and violinists switching to bass). Whitney teaches privately in Eugene and Salem and plays all over (jazz and classical) including with Salem Chamber Orchestra.

I feel so fortunate to have these amazing coaches come work with West students! 

5)  Last week for Entertainment books
This next week is the last week to sell Entertainment Books - $30 per book ... $10 of which goes directly into student accounts. Please see Ms. S if you need more books!

6) Chamber Orchestra - 'staycation' is Sept. 28
This Next Friday, the 28th of September, is the sleepover night for Chamber Orchestra. Rather than have an expensive retreat, we've opted for a "Staycation" - students will sleep overnight in the orchestra and choir rooms at West. Cost will be minimal to students - just for food expense. Here's what we have planned:
Friday - rehearsal after school, attend the football game.
Saturday - perform at Saturday Market, lunch at Bush Park, 4 hour rehearsal, Perform for parents, Parents provide a potluck dinner, Parents are invited to watch West Side Story with students Saturday evening. No sleepover this evening at West - students may be making arrangements to sleepover at eachother's house this evening though. This staycation retreat will help advance the group musically and help to bond the group socially. The reason for the local venue is to reduce cost due to the fact that most Chamber students will be going on the Big Trip and we wanted to keep expenses to a minimum this year.

7) Check out this video... (Carmen - prelude) 
The Something fun and wonderful for you to enjoy (maybe we'll play this in Symphony??)...

http://youtu.be/PQI5LtRtrb0

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)

Newsletter #2 (9.13.12)

Sorry for the different newsletter format - the Mailchimp format will be back next week, hopefully.

Coming up this next week:

Week of Sept. 17

(Sunday Sept. 16 - Salem Youth Symphony jump start 1:30 at Chemeketa)

Monday - Chamber rehearsal VIVALDI 10 only 2:30 - 4

Tuesday - First Symphony rehearsal 2:30 - 4

Tuesday - Honors and Titan String Quartet 4-5pm

Wednesday - Deadline for deposit for Big Trip

Wednesday - Chamber Orchestra extra rehearsal 4:30 - 6:30pm

Thursday - Symphony rehearsal 4 - 6pm

SAVE THE DATE

Sept. 22 (Saturday) - Salem Chamber Orchestra free dress rehearsal 10am - 12:30pm

Sept. 23 - Concert and Carwash (Big Trip students) - Les Schwab 12-4pm

Sept. 28 and 29 - Chamber retreat (finished at 10pm Saturday the 29th)

Newsletter #2

Contained within:

1) Did you miss the parent meeting?

2) Titan Auction

3) Entertainment book update

4) More website updates... including the library

5) Salem Youth Symphony Jump Start this weekend

6) September 19 is the deadline for Big Trip deposit

7) Check out this video... Beethoven's 5th Symphony

1) Did you miss the parent meeting?

Please take the time to review the Parent Meeting Powerpoint that you can download off the parent page of our website - www.titanorchestras.com - thanks (if you did miss the email, expect an email you'll need to RSVP to from Ms. S just to confirm you received the info)! Huge thanks to all who did come. We deeply appreciate the parent support of this program!

2) Titan Auction isn't until November 17, but the website is already up. Please go to our website and find the Titan Auction link under the Fundraising tab!

3) Entertainment Book sales are still ongoing. Students can check out books during lunch on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, and after school Wednesdays - Fridays. If you go to our website, under the Fundraising tab you'll see some new Entertainment Book info - including seller instructions for registering online so you can sell to friends and family out of town/out of state!

4) There are even more updates to the website - www.titanorchestras.com - Check out the Library tab - there are music/video links to all the music each group is playing in class!!!!

5) The Salem Youth Symphony has their Jump Start this weekend - even if you're not sure whether or not you'd like to play in the group, come check out Philharmonia or Youth Symphony by coming to Chemeketa College this Sunday at 1:30pm. Here's a link for more info: http://www.salemyouthsymphony.org/jump-start

6) September 19 is the deadline for 2013 Big Trip (DC and NY) deposit - please deposit $100 into the grey box for each student and parent chaperon interested in going! First big payment deadline is October 11. More info is available on the website. It's going to be a great trip! Stay tuned for a Waltz Night rehearsal schedule update!

7) Check out this video... Beethoven's 5th Symphony

The Salem Chamber Orchestra has their free dress rehearsal Sat. Sept. 22 (concert is on Sunday the 23rd). We will be playing Beethoven's famous 5th symphony - most well known opening 4 notes. Check out the first movement here: http://youtu.be/g6PYYiQlD4o

Thanks for reading all the way to the end of the newsletter! Back to the other newsletter form next week. 

~Ms S