“Clef Notes” #11 –April 24, 2019
Abbreviated updates for WSHS Orchestra students and parents I want to thank the All-State students – Ivan Campos, Abby Cassius, Justin Choi, Charlie Folsom, Anjali Gahlaut, Shawn Meng, Emlyn Polatty, Dylan Willis, and Zoe Wolfe – for all of their hard work and dedication to make it another memorable event. Special recognition goes to Justin Choi, (Assistant Principal Violist), and Anjali Gahlaut, (Principal Bassist), in the 9/10 String Orchestra. Performances 1. Our Awards and Senior Recognition Concert is on May 6 at 7:00 p.m. at WSHS. 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 6:40 p.m. on stage. Assignments All Assignments are posted under the “Updates/Assignments” tab and in our Google Folder. 1. Practice Plan 4.3 started April 21, and will be due May 10. 2. The fourth quarter Honors Activity is due May 9. 3. Playing Tests on May Concert Music are TBA. Classroom Activities 1. MTSU professors Christine Kim (Cello) and Andrea Dawson (Violin and Viola) visited the Advanced Orchestra on April 16. They performed for us and coached two string quartet groups. 2. Auditions for the 2019-20 Advanced Orchestra are under way. 3. Our Spring MMI Field Experience is the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s Star Wars Concert on Saturday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m., at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. MMI is providing tickets for the students to hear this great music by the American composer John Williams. Since it is on a Saturday, transportation is on your own. The concert will last approximately two hours. Go Play! 1. The PRIZM Music Camp & International Chamber Music Festival is June 3-8 and June 10-15. 2. Alice Hasen is hosting a two-day Fiddle Camp in Olive Branch on June 7-8. 3. The U. of Memphis Orchestra Camp is June 17-22. Day campers and overnight campers are both welcome. Please see musiccamp.memphis.edu for more details, or find the link on our Camps page. |
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