The Memphis Wind Symphony will present “Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” in a FREE concert Sunday, December 15, 6:30pm in the Christian Brothers University Theater. You can of course expect the usual seasonal melodies, but also two world-premiers and the ensemble will be joined onstage by the amazing vocalist: Jake Drzycimiski. Come join in the Spirit of Christmas with the Memphis Wind Symphony.
Upcoming Events in the Memphis Area
Dear colleagues,
As you have hopefully seen on multiple news outlets and posted on social media, there are two great opportunities coming THIS WEEK for you and your students.
1. Grind City Brass Band. The very first British-style brass band in Memphis is having its inaugural concert Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 pmat the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. If you’ve never heard a brass band perform, you are truly missing something amazing.
Tickets are for sale at www.grindcitybrass.com/events. Educators and students receive a STEEP discount. This is something your brass players will want to hear! A flyer with details is attached.
2. TUBA CHRISTMAS. This will take place Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 pm at Crosstown Concourse. EVERYONE is invited to the performance. Tuba/euph players who want to perform have a rehearsal that morning and will need their instrument, mouthpiece, and a music stand. Music will be available to purchase. Performer registration is $10/person. Check out tubachristmas.com! A flyer with performer details is attached.
I look forward to having you all at these events!
ZC
All-West Verification Lists
Directors,
Please double check the verification lists posted below. If there are any changes, please Email Bryan Scott immediately.
Corrected Band Audition Invoice
The address on the previous invoice was incorrect. Click below to download the corrected invoice.
All-West Student Contract
The Student Contract for All-West is now available for those orchestra directors that would like to send it out before break. Please send the link below to those students selected for clinic in February.
All-West Orchestra Cut-Off Scores
The cut-off scores for orchestra have been posted.
Middle School Blue Band Instrument Search
The middle school blue band is in search of a Waterphone that they can borrow for clinic. I had no idea, either, so a link is below.
If you happen to own one, please contact Jay Wilkerson and let him know.
All-West Orchestra Music
Directors,
Please print music for each of your students. Do not share this link with students or parents. See below for violin RANK vs SEATING:
9-10 All West Orchestra:
Violins RANK 1-4 & 9-26 play VIOLIN 1; Violins RANK 5-8 & 27-44 play VIOLIN 2
11-12 All West Symphony:
Violins RANK 1-4 & 9-24 play VIOLIN 1; Violins RANK 5-8 & 25-40 play VIOLIN 2
All-West Band Audition Registration
Directors: Please use the following spreadsheets to register your students. There is a separate spreadsheet for each audition. Please note that you must copy and paste director information for each student entry. When finished, please ‘Save As’ your document and add your school’s name to the title of the Excel file, i.e. Germantown HS All West Band 11-12.xls. If you teach at multiple schools, a separate spreadsheet must be filled out for each one.
Please attach the saved and renamed excel file(s) to an email and send to: wtsboa.reg@gmail.com
Email Bryan Scott, wtsboa.reg@gmail.com
All-West Orchestra Results
The results for the All-West Orchestra auditions has been posted.
2024-2025 Middle School All-West Results