Monday’s rehearsal

We resume full rehearsals again on Monday at White Plains High School, because TMH has a conflict that evening. Check the home page for address and directions as needed. The rehearsal plan is also posted there as well.

Video volunteer sought for Monday

I am interviewing Omar Thomas during a live Zoom this coming Thursday as part of a workshop I’m hosting at The Masters School for our observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It would be wonderful if I could have some video footage of WSW rehearsing Of Our New Day Begun to share with Omar during this interview; I think it would also be great to expose our Masters students to the sounds of WSW. And I’m hoping Omar will give permission for me to record the interview, so I can share it with you all.

If there is anyone who might have a spouse or family member who might be willing to help us by filming that part of rehearsal on Monday, that would be very helpful. I’m not looking for the next Steven Spielberg, just someone who can adjust the camera as needed (pan, zoom in/out) during that part of rehearsal to capture the essence of our work on the piece. I will supply the camera. Please contact me if you can bring someone along to assist.

Happy New Year, everyone! I’m writing this quick post to remind you all that tomorrow evening’s rehearsal on January 2 is a sectional for percussion only at TMH.

I’ll see everyone the following Monday, for a full rehearsal, when we are back at White Plains HS once again.

Check the home page for further info and details.

I’m going to take advantage of the fact that the full percussion section is available on Monday, January 2, and have a percussion sectional that evening instead of a full rehearsal. The timing is right, and we’ll tweak a number of issues effectively and efficiently. I wanted to let everyone know as soon as possible, so you can make alternate plans if you wish. Or you could stay home and practice!

That means the next full rehearsal is Monday, January 9 — which is also the next White Plains High School rehearsal date. I’ll remind everyone again in January, but thought I’d just put it out there now.

That’s it for now. Thank you for a tremendous fall season. I wish you all the very best for the holidays, and a happy and very healthy New Year!

Directions

See the Google Map below for directions. The rehearsal plan is posted. This is our last rehearsal of 2022; our next rehearsal is Monday, January 2 at TMH.

Interview with Omar Thomas scheduled for January 12

I have been very fortunate to schedule an interview with Omar Thomas via Zoom on Thursday afternoon, January 12 as part of a workshop I am offering during our Masters School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Program. We will be discussing Of Our New Day Begun, his motivations as a composer, and the obstacles he’s encountered as a composer of color. I’m hoping to get some video clips of us rehearsing on January 2 & 9 to include in that workshop. I’ll record the Zoom and ask Omar for his permission to share it with you afterwards. This is an amazing opportunity, and I’m very grateful to Roland Davis, our Associate Head for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for sponsoring this interview.

See separate email

Please check your email for a separate announcement, which will follow the publication of this post.

Directions to White Plains High School, 550 North Street, White Plains:

See map below. Use 550 North Street as GPS address. Cross street is Bryant Avenue, which has an exit directly off I-287. Although the address is North Street, it is easier to use the parking lot from the Bryant Avenue entrance because of one-way lanes on campus.
Enter from Bryant, then take the first right into the large parking lot. You’ll see the auditorium at the southeast corner of the parking lot. Depending on the weather, there may be a door propped open leading directly into the Auditorium from the parking lot; if not, use the double doors to the right, and walk around to your left.