January 3 & 10 rehearsals cancelled

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As we learn more about how the coronavirus variants are affecting the pandemic, the board and I have acted, following Dr. Ron MacKenzie’s recommendation, to cancel the next two Monday evening rehearsals. This is not a decision we take lightly, and we realize the gravity of such a decision.

The next rehearsal is tentatively scheduled for Monday, January 17 at 7:30 pm at TMH. We will confirm this rehearsal by the Thursday of the previous week. Until then, please note these important announcements:

  • Please send your vaccination booster update to David. Take a photo of your updated vaccination card (redact your birthdate if you wish), and rename the file with your name (LAST, FIRST) before you send it to David. Renaming the file will help us considerably.
  • It’s likely that rehearsals will continue with half-ensemble rosters until the concert. I will post these rosters by the day we confirm the rehearsal. As noted previously, please keep all Monday evenings open, even those when you are not assigned to play, so we might be able to count on you to flip weeks and cover an absentee’s part when needed.
  • For now, we ask that everyone come prepared with a mask that you can wear while playing. We need to take this step to insure that everyone feels safe and secure while gathering to rehearse. Local music stores have masks made for wind players, and you can find them online as well. Contact me if you have problems locating such a mask and I will help you. Take care of this NOW so you are prepared when we are able to resume rehearsals.
  • As we’ve stated before, no one should feel coerced to rehearse or perform. Please keep David informed regarding anything that changes in regard to your availability or absences for a particular rehearsal. This communication with David is crucial.
  • Please commit to consistent practice every week. This uninvited hiatus means that the burden of practice falls on you. Strive for perfection on everything in the folder. At this time, I am not cutting any pieces, and at this point we are committed to the concert on Sunday February 13. When we rehearse again, everything is going to move very fast to assemble and finalize our performance.

We will continue to review the ongoing situation and keep you updated as we move forward. Please continue to take steps to insure your personal and family’s safety. I look forward to seeing you all very soon.