Rehearsal at TMH this Monday

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Back at TMH

Thank you for the successful sectional rehearsals last week. I’m indebted to Ben Acrish, Andrew Hill, and Marc Tartell for preparing the sectional scores and running extremely effective sectional rehearsals, and to Eric Milkie and the percussion section for an extremely productive percussion sectional at TMH. And a big thank you goes to Marge Hone for retaining the Irvington Presbyterian Church for this purpose.

This week, former WSW member Mislav Forrester will be sitting in with the trumpets. Please make him feel welcome! The rehearsal plan is posted.

Our upcoming rehearsals/sites in April are:

  • Monday, April 3 at TMH
  • Monday, April 10 at TMH
  • Monday, April 17 at White Plains HS
  • Monday, April 24 at White Plains HS

Tuba soloist

Unfortunately, Rachel Hertzberg had to withdraw from her solo tuba performance with us on May 13. But fortunately, she took the steps necessary to retain the principal tuba with The West Point Band, SSG Keith Kile, so Keith will be going us to play the Beckel Concerto and Kling duo. We’ve updated all of our press materials. I’m looking forward to introducing all of our guests to you in May.

Commission composer confirmed

After starting with a long list of composers who I thought would be perfect for the new commission project, I narrowed it down to a short list, and then identified my first choice. After several emails and a wonderful phone call with them, and I’m thrilled to announce that the 15th Anniversary Commission Project composer is . . . going to be announced Monday night.

Desert Sage at Lincoln Center

This Sunday is the New Trier High School Wind Ensemble performance at Lincoln Center. Conducted by Matt Temple, the band will be performing Michael Markowski’s Desert Sage (all movements) on their tour program at David Geffen Hall tomorrow evening, Sunday, April 2 at 7:00 pm. Marc Tartell and I are joining Michael Markowski for the performance. This concert is open to the public; you can purchase tickets here. FYI – Tickets range from $20-$100.

Register anticipated absences

Thank you to everyone who has been using our new Google Form for WSW Absences to register anticipated absences and how your music folder will make its way to the sub. This is particularly important now, while Katharine Filatov is stepping in as Interim Personnel Manager. For reference, the link is also posted on this blog’s home page.