WSHS Orchestra “Clef Notes” #9 – April 19, 2024
Abbreviated updates for WSHS Orchestra students and parents We had a fantastic time at All-State and the TMEA conference from April 10-13. Eight WSHS students participated in the two orchestras. The growth in the ensembles from the first rehearsal to the concert was remarkable. Our All-Staters were: Jack Feng, Dominick Barconia, Bella Salazar, Clark Wang, Ehman Sandhu, Victoria Jacobs, James Wang, and John Adderson (Assistant Principal Bass!). A special Thank You! to the parents of Ehman, Clark, and James for helping drive instruments and people 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, April 29. *****Concert attire for the students is our “Spring” attire- solid black pants, skirts, socks, shoes, etc., with a solid colored, sleeved shirt or blouse. No jackets or neckties are required. ***** See the attached pictures for clarity. Call time is 6:30 p.m. on stage. Classwork and Grades 1. Practice Plan Due dates Plan 4.2 –April 29; Plan 4.3 May 10. 2. The fourth quarter Project is due May 3. 3. School-issued instruments will need to be returned by May 13. If the student needs the instrument during the summer, please contact Dr. Palmer. Classroom Activities Due to the statewide End-of-Course testing schedule, we did not have rehearsals the week of April 15. I have jury duty starting April 22, which will impact our rehearsals next week. If my assignment goes long into the week, I will send messages about rehearsal plans and concert preparation. Please be on the lookout for updates! 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 for 2024-25: https://www.myspmusic.org/audition Memphis Youth Symphony Program summer camp: June 24-29 and July 8-13 https://www.myspmusic.org/summer-camp GPAC Youth Symphony auditions for 2024-25 are May 18. https://www.gpacweb.com/gpac/gpac-youth-symphony-program Summer at the Scheidt Music Camp at the University of Memphis is June 17-22. https://www.memphis.edu/scheidtsummer/ Prizm Ensemble’s annual Summer Music Camp and International Chamber Music Festival is June 3-15. https://prizmensemble.org/programs/summer-camp/ String Crossings – Belmont University – Nashville, TN – June 16-21 https://www.belmont.edu/cmpa/summer-camps/summer-strings.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. |
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