It’s come to my attention that many members have not read this entire message about the passing of Bob Wanninger. Please click here to read the entire posting. I will address these messages and how to make sure you stay up to date with all our news in a later email and posting. In the meantime, please follow this link to read this entire message if you have not already done so.

It is with deep sadness that I must report the sudden death of Bob Wanninger, husband of WSW flutist Wendy Wanninger. Bob died on Friday evening, apparently of a sudden heart attack. Bob was an extremely devoted patron of WSW. I believe I have seen Bob at every concert since I came on the scene in 2008, and he always brought along family and friends to introduce newcomers to our music. Recently, Bob volunteered to serve on an Outreach committee to help the Board find ways of connecting better with our community throughout Westchester County. He will be missed very much.

Wendy and her family have kindly and graciously requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to our ensemble. They believe that this would genuinely have made Bob happy. Donations may be mailed to:

Westchester Symphonic Winds
333 Mamaroneck Avenue, Box 485
White Plains, NY 10605

Visiting hours and memorial service will be at the Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster. http://beecherfuneralhome.com/.  Visiting hours are 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 19. The memorial service is 10-12 noon on Friday, July 20.  I’m told there will be opportunity for anyone to speak who wishes to do so. Lunch will follow at Las Mananitas Restaurant; 1520 Route 22, Brewster.

I failed to note in the previous posting that Wendy and her family have kindly and graciously requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to our ensemble. They believe that this would genuinely have made Bob happy. Donations may be mailed to:

Westchester Symphonic Winds
333 Mamaroneck Avenue, Box 485
White Plains, NY 10605

It is with deep sadness that I must report the sudden death of Bob Wanninger, husband of WSW flutist Wendy Wanninger. Bob died on Friday evening, apparently of a sudden heart attack. Bob was an extremely devoted patron of WSW. I believe I have seen Bob at every concert since I came on the scene in 2008, and he always brought along family and friends to introduce newcomers to our music. Recently, Bob volunteered to serve on an Outreach committee to help the Board find ways of connecting better with our community throughout Westchester County. He will be missed very much.

Visiting hours and memorial service will be at the Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster. http://beecherfuneralhome.com/.  Visiting hours are 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 19. The memorial service is 10-12 noon on Friday, July 20.  I’m told there will be opportunity for anyone to speak who wishes to do so. Lunch will follow at Las Mananitas Restaurant; 1520 Route 22, Brewster.

Rachel has created the annual weekly calendar (all weeks pending final review by Karina/TMH), and I have posted it. You can access it from this site on the menu bar at Schedules > 2012-2013 Weekly Schedule, or just click here.

IMPORTANT: After reviewing the schedule, please click on this link to email Claudia to confirm your participation in the next season. Please do this sooner than later, so we’re not “left hanging” for critical players at the last minute. The link will automatically address the email with her address and appropriate subject line and message! All you have to do is sign and send. (You can, of course, edit the message if necessary before sending.)

Also, thank you to the 18 members who have already responded to the my online survey of favorites for the February concert. If you haven’t yet, please click here to return to that form. I need more than 18 votes by July 10 to come up with a consensus.

Thank you for your responses to Claudia and my form!