I learned today that Ryan Silverman will not be able to attend our rehearsal Wednesday night. I have to admit this is disappointing in many ways, but I have no control over this. We are still expecting Matt Podd, however. The rehearsal plan has been revised, and we will rehearse in program order (not with the Podd arrangements first, as announced Monday night).

Regarding Some Enchanted Evening: Those grace notes, which troubled me so much last night, really need to be worked out. Eb Clarinet, 1st & 2nd Clarinets, Flutes, and Oboes are involved. I strongly urge the involved players to come early and have a sectional, especially since the stage is already set up. Spots include m.1, 25, 41, 63. For everyone, the grace notes must be light, quick, and as late as possible. These grace notes need to be ornamental, not melodic. 1st Clarinets should try the alternate fingering for high C# (from B, lift thumb & register key). 2nd Clarinets should play m.41 exactly like m.25 & 63 (grace notes are missing in m.41), and use the quickest and most articulate finger movements possible for this awkward maneuver. Eb Clarinet might try using the alternate fingering for G# (finger F# and just tap the G# key), but it’s important that this be tuned with the 1st Clarinets, who I also have encouraged to use an alternate fingering. All in all, the quicker and lighter the movement, the less intonation can be an issue!

We also have a few members who have been locked out of available tickets. As far as I can tell, the last tickets sold out this afternoon. If you have any spares, please bring them along tomorrow night for potential resale to another WSW member.

This is it! Don’t hold back! Arrive in time to warm up! Come prepared for an epic rehearsal and performance on Saturday! Seize this opportunity for greatness!