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Monday, March 31, 7:30-9:45 pm at TMH
As of 3:00 pm, I’ve heard nothing more from Karina about a possible delayed start, even after the prompt email I sent this morning. So I guess we proceed with starting the setup at 6:45 and downbeat at 7:30, as usual. Just be en garde in case Karina moves the master class to the stage without notifying anyone.
The Spring Concert download folder is here.
7:30 pm – Cuong. Rehearsal will focus on B sections (m.41-49, 89-106) and C section (m.167-228), but may also include some of the A sections.
8:10 pm – Markowski with Jessica.
8:40 pm – Stretch
8:45 pm – Creston
9:10 pm – Navarro, focus on B section (m.247-325), and A3 section (m.112-246)
Upcoming dates:
- Monday, April 7 – full rehearsal at NRHS. Michael Markowski will visit to clinic his work.
- Monday, April 14 – No rehearsal/Public schools spring break
- Monday, April 21 – full rehearsal at TMH. Steve Cohen will be on hand; focus on Navarro.
- Monday, April 28 – final working rehearsal at TMH. Malcolm Jones final rehearsal of Creston
- Monday, May 5 – CANCELLED (previously was the dress rehearsal)
- Wednesday, May 7 – Dress rehearsal and clinic rehearsal with Viet Cuong (instead of dress on May 5 and clinic on May 7)
- Thursday, May 8 – Clarinet Choir rehearsal at KoC in Port Chester
- Saturday, May 10 – Ensemble sound check at 6:00 pm; Clarinet Choir sound check at 6:45 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm; performance at 8:00 pm
LIBRARY/VERY IMPORTANT: We will continue to maintain an all-digital library in 2024-2025. All performing members and subs are responsible to download/print (or download to a iPad or similar device) and bring these parts to all rehearsals. Hard copies of parts will not be distributed. See my August 31 post regarding the two ForScore clinics we are offering to help acclimate new iPad users.
Important links — these plus more resources on the Resources Page
- Absence form – If you have an unavoidable absence, please complete this form as soon as possible, to allow our Personnel Manager as much time as possible to retain a sub.
- Spring 2025 concert rep download link
- 2024-2025 audio preview! Listen to recordings of the works we are performing this season.
- Download the Spring concert flyer here: PNG version PDF version
- Download the Spring press release here. Copy/paste as you see fit in emails and social media, or just copy/send the link to the release.
- The TMH Spring concert ticket page is here. I announced the Friends & Family discount code in rehearsal. Speak to me if you need a reminder.
- Full season schedule
- 2024-2025 season repertoire list
- Member Handbook (updated August 2019)
- 2024-2025 WSW Brochure
- 2024-2025 Ad Form. Email graphics to westsymwinds@gmail.com.
For reference only – alternate rehearsal sites
New Rochelle High School, New Rochelle:
Click here for directions. DO NOT USE GPS!
Irvington Presbyterian Church:
25 North Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533
There is parking in the circle in front of the church and in the lot along the side. Brass meet in the Parlor in the main building (use the side door) and Woodwinds meet in the annex building behind the main building. For more information, click here.
White Plains High School, 550 North Street, White Plains:
See map below. Use 550 North Street as GPS address. Cross street is Bryant Avenue, which has an exit directly off I-287. Although the address is North Street, it is easier to use the parking lot from the Bryant Avenue entrance because of one-way lanes on campus.
Enter from Bryant, then take the first right into the large parking lot. You’ll see the auditorium at the southeast corner of the parking lot. Depending on the weather, there may be a door propped open leading directly into the Auditorium from the parking lot; if not, use the double doors to the right, and walk around to your left.