A Perfect Fourth!

Congratulations!

I saw a post on Facebook earlier today with a treble staff and a middle C & F – proclaiming, “A Perfect Fourth!” Well, that’s how I feel about our concert last night. Congratulations on really bringing it on full force for the audience at Caramoor! The clearly enthusiastic audience response to singing On the Mall, Chris’s tuba-gymnastics, Ryan’s amazing voice, Rachel’s nailed-it-to-the-wall Stars & Stripes solo, the joy of the 1812 finale, and the integrity of every other composition was palpable. It was a great finish to an amazing season. I am so very, very proud of your work, and continue to be so proud to be associated with this ensemble.

Music Return

There were a couple players looking for Nancy afterwards to return folders. If you did not put your folder in the green bags, contact Nancy directly (email me if you need her number). We need to get the folders torn down asap, so we can start to prepare for the fall.

The 28th Season

As we look ahead at next season, please start to prepare by adding the concert dates and dress rehearsals (below) to your calendars. We will ask for your commitments to return by mid-summer, and send the weekly rehearsal schedule as soon as TMH confirms it. In regard to the beginning of the season, in order to avoid starting the season so late, I am going to schedule two Tuesdays (September 8 & 15) to work around the late Labor Day and mid-month Rosh Hashanah holiday. 

Confirmed concerts for 2015-2016

Fall: Sunday, November 8 at 6:30 pm, at TMH; dress on Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (note special times for each)
     Guest conductor – Dr. Mary Schneider, Eastern Michigan University
     Guest soloists – Kyunghee Kim, soprano & Eunjoo Lee-Huls, mezzo soprano
Benefit: Saturday, November 21 at 8 pm, at Congregation Kol Ami, White Plains; dress on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 pm
     Soloists – members of the Temple
Winter: Sunday, February 28 at 3 pm, at TMH; dress on Wednesday, February 24 at 7:30 pm
     Guest conductor – Brian Worsdale
     Soloists – WSW Percussion Section
Spring: Saturday, May 14 at 8 pm, at TMH; dress on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 pm
     Guest conductor – Darryl Bott
     Guest soloists – Kristen deMather, clarinet & Jim Ognibene, basset horn
Exchange: Sunday, June 19 at 3 pm, at Palace Theater; dress Sunday, June 19 at 10 am
     Guest ensemble – Northshore Concert Band; Mallory Thompson, conductor.
Also please reserve Saturday morning/lunch time, June 18 for a social mixer with Northshore. We are asking for 100% attendance at this event.
Caramoor: Saturday, July 2 at 8 pm, at Caramoor; dress Wednesday, June 29 at 7:30 pm
     Guest soloists – TBA
Have a great summer – and don’t forget to practice!
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