WSHS Orchestra “Clef Notes” #8 – April 28, 2023
Abbreviated updates for WSHS Orchestra students and parents We had a fantastic time at All-State and the TMEA conference from April 19-22. Ten WSHS students participated in the two orchestras, and they were all impressed at the growth an ensemble can make in just two days of rehearsal. Our All-Staters were: Emma Wei, Caleb Brown, Aneesh Kalaga, Ehman Sandhu, Russell Wolfe, Jimmy He, Jason Tang, Max Laumann, Anyu Gu, and Aniyya Dent (Principal Bass!). The concerts were amazing! A special Thank You! to the parents of Anyu, Aniyya, and Ehman for helping drive everyone to the Opryland for the event. Perform The Senior Recognition and Awards Orchestra Concert at WSHS will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1. *****Concert attire for the students is our “Spring” attire- solid black pants, skirts, socks, shoes, etc., with a solid colored, sleeved shirt or blouse.***** Call time is 6:30 p.m. on stage. Classwork and Grades 1. Practice Plan Due dates: Plan 4.1 – April 11; Plan 4.2 – April 26; Plan 4.3 – May 11. 2. The fourth quarter Project is due May 4. 3. School-issued instruments will need to be returned by May 12. If the student needs the instrument during the summer, please contact Dr. Palmer. Classroom Activities Audition information for the 2023-24 Advanced Orchestra is posted on the Go Play!/Auditions page. There is also a link on the “What’s New” page. Seventh period auditions will be recorded during class on May 3. https://whitestationorchestra.weebly.com/auditions.html Mr. Sims will be talking with the students about the Music Theory and A.P. Music theory classes that are offered at WSHS one day next week. Outside-the-Classroom Opportunities Memphis Youth Symphony Program auditions are May 20-21. https://www.myspmusic.org/audition GPAC Youth Symphony auditions are June 3. https://www.gpacweb.com/gpac/gpac-youth-symphony-program Summer at the Scheidt Music Camp at the University of Memphis is June 12-17. https://www.memphis.edu/scheidtsummer/ Prizm Ensemble’s annual Summer Music Camp and International Chamber Music Festival is June 5-17. https://prizmensemble.org/event/2023-summer-camp-and-international-chamber-music-festival/ String Crossings – Belmont University – Nashville, TN – June 18-23, 2023 https://www.belmont.edu/cmpa/music/summer/string-crossings.html Sewanee Summer Music Festival is June 17-July 16. https://ssmf.sewanee.edu/ 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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