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Sandy

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I know you’re all thinking, “Why is Curt posting a message about the dog in the upcoming production of Annie?” I only wish I were.

Jim, Rachel, and I have been communicating now for several days to watch what happens next with this storm. Please know that we will make smart choices which will attempt to guarantee our best performance on Sunday and still keep you safe. These choices are still in ‘production mode,’ until all parts are in place, so please stay tuned. Watch for an email direct from Jim, with an alternate plan should we have to cancel rehearsal on Monday. Once in place, I will also post those plans here.

Above all, make smart decisions for yourselves and your families in the next few days. I will be so grateful to see you all safe and sound very soon.

Rehearsal on October 22

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We have only two full rehearsals left. Please focus your energies tomorrow night for a productive and efficient rehearsal.

I received word that the Manhattanites were going to be coming by car through the end of this cycle. Because of the time we lost on October 1 and the fact that they are not bound by the train schedule, I need to ask everyone to please plan to rehearse until 10:00 pm, both on October 22 and 29. It’s also very important for everyone to arrive in enough time to set chairs/stands and equipment, and warm up individually, so we can begin promptly.

Thank you for your support and hard work. See you tomorrow.

Rehearsal plan for October 15

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A new season, a new look for our poster!

As posted earlier, Jeff Grogan will be visiting on Monday evening for his first rehearsal with us on the Hearshen, After “The Thunderer.” Please be especially prepared for this rehearsal.

I have uploaded rehearsal notes from last week. Please click here to download the notes from October 8. In an effort to get the most important notes to you for tomorrow night, these notes contain only thoughts and reflections for the Hearshen, Smith, and Ward. I will follow up with notes on the other pieces rehearsed last week; however, we won’t be rehearing any of them tomorrow night, so I’m prioritizing the most immediate notes first.

Please take a look at the rehearsal plan for October 15. Please note that we’re starting with the Gulino piece for brass/percussion only. Everyone else should arrive so we are set up and ready to roll with Jeff at 7:50 pm.

And don’t forget to click on the poster above to download your copy. Email is free! Attach and send it freely and often!

NJSO comes to WSW

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A new season, a new look for our poster!

Jeff Grogan, our guest conductor for the Fall Concert, will be rehearsing the Hearshen this coming Monday night. This will be the first of two rehearsals (plus the dress rehearsal) he’ll be attending. You may remember that Jeff is one of the assistant conductors of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, and it is a special privilege to have him working with us.

Jeff will be arriving fresh from a weekend at University of Michigan, where he served as Assistant Director of Bands. They are presenting him with a distinguished alumni award at the football game tomorrow. Congratulations, Jeff!

I’ve taken direction from the Board to re-design our concert posters. You see the result above. Click on the poster above to download your own copy to distribute electronically or print and post. Remind friends and family that they can purchase season tickets and save $15/ticket at www.seatyourself.biz/westchestersymphonicwinds – just tell them to click on November 4 and they can purchase their season tickets from that date.

I’m still working on rehearsal notes from last week. It’s especially important for the Hearshen notes. I will post those notes tomorrow so you can read them before Monday’s rehearsal.

Have a great weekend and don’t forget to practice!