We are watching the forecast and noting the snow events that are in development tonight into tomorrow, and Tuesday into Wednesday. I’ve contacted the Music Hall and we’re in discussions to come up with a Plan B should snow interfere with either rehearsal. There are no changes yet — but please monitor your email through tomorrow afternoon for updates. Either way, we will make a final decision about Monday evening’s rehearsal by 3:00 pm. As soon as we can confirm a proactive Plan B, we’ll let you know.

Now go back to watching the pre-game show.

Alex: And the answer is: Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, WSW “Ideas, Images, and Textures.”
Florence: [Buzz] What are things Chris Christy controls?
Alex: Sorry, no.
Wilbur: [Buzz] What are things that Warren Buffet owns?
Alex: Wrong again. How did you get on this game show, anyway?
Buster: [Buzz] What are huge events that are all happening this week?!?!?!”
Alex: Thank God – someone has a clue!

Monday is our final full rehearsal. We will be rehearsing everything except Hazo and Williams. Wednesday is the dress rehearsal, with all works on the program. Sunday is the concert. Check the Rehearsal This Week page so you’re prepared for rehearsal on Monday.

Warm up carefully this week to protect your chops. Practice diligently to perfect the final bumps in the road. Email friends and attach the lo-res Winter concert flyer. Print up the hi-res flyer and post it in your local library, church/synagogue, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Panera, and other local businesses. Spread the word now so we have an excellent crowd on Sunday!

We are getting word that the heat is below average today in the Scarsdale Band Room . I suggest wearing or bringing an extra layer just in case.

See you all tonight at 7:30 pm!

Here are the Winter Concert flyers, edited to reflect the new soloist, Chris Venditti.

• Winter Concert – Hi-res for printing
• Winter Concert – Lo-res for posting and emailing

We had great sectional rehearsals this week! Thanks go to Matt & Amy for helping to make it so. Continue to practice diligently for the last two full rehearsals remaining before the concert. I’ve posted the rehearsal plan for Monday. Don’t forget that our rehearsal next Monday, January 27 is at Scarsdale High School. Directions to Scarsdale are on the Rehearsal This Week page.

Enjoy the rest of the week and weekend and we’ll see you Monday. If you’re free on Monday, keep in mind the WSW Chamber Winds at the Hudson Valley Music Club concert, at 1:00 pm at the Irvington Presbyterian Church. It’s going to be a terrific program!