WSHS Orchestra “Clef Notes” #6 – January 29, 2024
Abbreviated updates for WSHS Orchestra students and parents The following students performed at the WSHS Optional Open House on January 25. They represented WSHS and the orchestras very well! Thanks to: Dominick Barconia, Emma Wei, Libby Link, Kyra Richards, Amira Zhan, Bella Salazar, Navya Naik, Scarlett Niu, and Ehman Sandu. Congratulations to Jack Feng who, as a duo with Oscar Ruiz, are one of three concerto competition winners in the Memphis Youth Symphony. The performance will be on Sunday, March 3, at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. The All-West Orchestra Clinic is February 8-9 at the Renasant Convention Center. Detailed information about the clinic will be shared with those participating. Please look for their field trip permission slips, too Please send the $55 registration fee to White Station High School. Cash is fine; checks can be made to White Station High School. I have created an All-West Remind Group. Parents are welcome to join too, https://www.remind.com/join/wsorchaw24 Perform 1. The Spartan Strings Festival (WSMS and WSHS) will be Thursday, February 29 (leap day!). 2. The Concert Festival field trip will be either March 7 or 8 (schedule is TBD). 3. The All-State Orchestras will be at the Opryland Convention Center on April 10-13. We will need help with transportation on April 10 to get everyone to Nashville. The concerts are Saturday morning. More detailed information will be shared with the All-State students after the All-West Clinic. 4. Our Senior Recognition and Awards Concert is Monday, April 29. Classwork and Grades 1. There will be three Practice Plans for the third quarter. Due dates: Plan 3.1 – January 22; Plan 3.2 – February 12; Plan 3.3 – March 6. 2. The third quarter Project is due February 23. 3. We are studying the first movement of Antonin Dvorak’s Romantische Stücke in both classes. Flip performance assessments are labeled as Dvorak 1, Dvorak 2, etc. Dvorak 1 was due Jan. 23, and can still be submitted for a late grade. Dvorak 2 is due Feb. 5. A complete performance of the piece will be due Feb. 19. Go Play! PRIZM Youth Chamber Music Competition is a new chamber music competition where students can perform/compete with their friends to win some money or a summer camp scholarship. Date: April 20, 2024 Early Bird Registration: March 1, 2024 Final Registration: March 29, 2024 Eligibility: Each entering chamber ensemble should consist of 2 – 6 performers. Instruments: Strings, Winds, and Piano More Information for Competition PRIZM Summer Music Camp PRIZM Summer Camp is back for students interested in playing small ensemble (chamber) music with other young people! Students love music even more after playing with their friends at PRIZM! Dates: June 3 - 15, 2024 More information: www.prizmensemble.org/summer-camp Application: https://prizmensemble.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/2024-summer-camp-registration Application Deadline: May 4, 2024 Our Remind codes are: 6th period: @wshsorc6 7th period: @wshsorc7, and, FOR ALL PARENTS: @wsorchpar. Text your code to 81010 or 901-881-9447. You may also register at “rmd.at/classcode.” |
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