Rehearsal at WPHS on 1/22

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Calendar check: only three weeks until the Winter Concert! 

Rehearsal Monday, January 22 at White Plains HS

This rehearsal on Monday is a critical milestone on our journey toward the concert on February 11. Our tenor soloist, harpist, and pianist will all be joining us, so we can integrate these important musicians into this concert’s exciting program. Please make every effort to avoid last minute absences!

Directions to White Plains High School are posted on this site’s home page, along with the detailed rehearsal plan. We will return to TMH on January 29.

West Side Story screening and potluck TONIGHT

We have 20 WSW members signed up to attend this evening at Peekskill Yacht Club. If you find you’re free at the last minute, please feel free to join us. It’s going to be great fun! Find details here.

Address and parking info:

Peekskill Yacht Club, 1 Travis Point, Peekskill, NY 10566
From Route 9: Take Hudson Avenue exit. Go toward the river, go over tracks and turn left. After the fenced boat yard bear right up the hill. Park in the lot on left at the top of the hill, then walk down hill towards river and Yacht Club will be on your left.

Upcoming WSW events

Successful ensembles are busy ensembles! Here’s a quick rundown of our upcoming events through the end of our 2023-2024 season. Details/reminders and registration for special events will be posted as the dates approach.

  • Rehearsals continue Mondays at 7:30 pm. Exceptions will be posted.
  • Saturday, January 27 at 10:00 am – Percussion Master Class with Simon Boyar (music educators and their students are welcome — no charge to attend)
  • Wednesday, February 7 at 7:30 pm – Winter dress rehearsal
  • Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 pm – Winter Concert (sound check at 12:00 pm)
  • Saturday, March 9 at 2:00 pm – Joint concert with West Point Band at Eisenhower Hall (snow date – Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 pm)
  • Saturday, March 16 at 2:00 pm – Joint concert with West Point Band at White Plains HS (snow date – Sunday, March 17 at 2:00 pm)
  • Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm – Prism Concert at The Masters School (volunteer players play for flash mob finale, Ravel’s Bolero)
  • Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 pm – Spring dress rehearsal
  • Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 pm – Spring Concert (sound check at 6:00 pm)
  • Friday, May 31 thru Sunday, June 2 – MEBCI/WSW Wind Conducting Symposium at Northern Valley Regional High School, Old Tappan, New Jersey (volunteer players/four wind ensemble sessions)
  • Monday, July 1 at 7:30 pm – Caramoor dress rehearsal
  • Thursday, July 4 at 8:00 pm – Caramoor Concert (sound check/dinner at 4:00 pm)

and . . .

  • Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:00 pm – Spring Concert/world premiere of Viet Cuong commission (special rehearsal schedule TBA that week to accommodate composer residency)