Monday, February 17th: Sectional Rehearsals. Work on technically challenging parts, in particular those that occur in Molly on the Shore, Barnum and Bailey, Hands Across the Sea, Forward and Bells for Stokowski.  We’ll have lots of rehearsal time on Bells so make sure the others are in good shape technically.

Monday, February 24th: Keber, Grainger, Joplin (Treemonisha), Hands  INT Bells

Monday, March 2nd: Massenet, Barnum, Forward, Bells INT Bells, Domine

Monday, March 9th: Keber, Hands, Massenet, Barnum, Grainger, Forward INT Joplin, Bells

Friday, March 13th: Program Order: Forward, Hands, Grainger, Massenet, Domine INT Barnum, Keber, Joplin, Bells

Sunday, March 15th: Concert Calabasas High School Performing Arts and Education Center at 2:30 PM, Sound check at 11:30 AM.

Link to our event calendar on the LA Winds site.
Link to the member portal for Dropbox and Band Announcements.

Upcoming Important Events
Concerts & Rehearsals

• Thursday, February 27th: Community Outreach Concert with Instrument Demo at Pacoima Middle School, 9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima. Instrument set-up at noon, Sound check from 1:00-1:45 PM followed by Concert with Instrument Demo at 2:00 PM. Instrument master classes from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
• Sunday, April 5th: Chamber Concert (Mahler Project) at Temple Ahavat Shalom in Northridge. Mahler Project Performance at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. Sound check from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Concert at 2:30 PM. (Performers include Rivera, An, Knecht, Mitchell, Beaumont, Armstrong). Rehearsal venues TBA at 7:15-9:30 PM on Tuesday, March 24th, Monday, March 30th and Tuesday, March 31st.
• Sunday, May 5th: Great American Composers Tribute Concert (Subscription Concert 5) at Agoura Hills Performing Arts and Education Center, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Sound check 11:00 AM, Concert 2:30 PM. Rehearsals at Alice C. Stelle Middle School on consecutive Mondays, April 6th, April 13th, April 20th, and April 27th plus the dress rehearsal on Friday May 1st. Repertoire to be announced.
• Sunday, May 17th. Chamber Music Concert as part of the VBS guest lecture series at Valley Beth Shalom Temple, 15739 Ventura Blvd, Encino. Sound check from 11:00 AM to Noon, Concert from 12:20 to 1:00 PM. Performers arrive at 11:00 AM for set up and lunch (for musicians, too!).  Personnel and Rehearsals TBA.
• Sunday, June 7th. Tex-Mex Dinner Concert at the Disabled American Veterans Facility Picnic Grounds, 6543 Corbin Ave., Woodland Hills. LA Winds joined by Flight 584 Jazz Band and BBQ Dinner served to all attendees. Picnic at 6:00PM and Sunset Concert at 7:00PM. Rehearsals scheduled for Monday, May 18th and Monday, June 1st.
• Sunday, August 23rd. Huntington Beach Joint Concert at the Huntington Beach Central Park, 18381 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach – Summer Band Concert Series. Rehearsals at 7:15PM on Monday, August 10th and August 17th at Alice C. Stelle Middle School.

Link to our event calendar on the LA Winds site.
Link to the member portal for Dropbox and Band Announcements.

Dear Band Members,

I am almost finished uploading the PDF’s for our next concert. Most of it is ready, including “Bells for Stokowski” which I suggest you take a look at ASAP- a very challenging work. The link should be the same:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/efxozcxi2gilvjy/AABju22UCgJQw_2EuDm-HhHoa?dl=0

If you have any questions or issues accessing the music, please let me know right away.

Best,
Michael Ryan Armstrong

[email protected]
818-635-6223

Repertoire:

Forward – Hokoyama
Hands Across the Sea– Sousa (O’Connor conduct)
Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite (Thurow conduct)
Molly on the Shore (Armstrong conduct)
Meditation from Thais (Pizzi soloist)
Lauren Keber Piece
Concerto for Guitar (Domine)
Tresimona (Joplin/Fernandez)
Bells for Stokowski — Daugherty
Rehearsals:

Monday, February 3rd
Monday, February 10th
Monday, February 17th (Sectional rehearsals – locations TBA)
Monday, February 24th
Monday, March 2nd
Monday, March 9th
Friday, March 13th (Dress rehearsal)
Link to the LA Winds site – rehearsal events page.

LA Winds Rehearsal Schedule
Holiday Spectacular Concert
December 22, 2019

December 2, 2019 Rehearsal

• Sheldon, A Most Wonderful Christmas
• Sparke, Sunrise at Angel’s Gate
• Night, Faith of a Child
• *** Short Break ***
• Ito, Gloriosa – Symphonic Poem

December 9, 2019 Rehearsal

• Anderson, A Christmas Festival
• Kibbe, Hanukkah Joy
• Sheldon, A Most Wonderful Christmas
• Sparke, Sunrise at Angel’s Gate
• *** Short Break ***
• Ito, Gloriosa – Symphonic Poem

December 16, 2019 Rehearsal

• Joles, A Merry Sing-along
• Night, Faith of a Child
• Kibbe, Hanukkah Joy
• *** Short Break ***
• Ito, Gloriosa – Symphonic Poem

December 20, 2019 (Dress) Rehearsal (Concert Order)

• Anderson, A Christmas Festival
• Night, Faith of a Child
• Kibbe, Hanukkah Joy
• Joles, A Merry Sing-along
• Ito, Gloriosa – Symphonic Poem
• *** Intermission ***
• Sheldon, A Most Wonderful Christmas
• Sparke, Sunrise at Angel’s Gate
• Joles, A Merry Sing-along

Hello Band Members:

If you are interested in buying Band Member Tickets at $10 each for the next concert, we will use the same process used for the last concert, but starting one rehearsal earlier.

At rehearsal starting on Monday, 10/28, there will be an order sheet to request tickets at a Band Member Special Price of $10 each (regular price is $30). The sheet will also be available at the 11/4rehearsal. All orders and payments must be submitted by 11/4.

Instructions:
Add your name and # of tickets requested to the order sheet, and make you payment in cash or check (made payable to ‘Los Angeles Symphonic Winds’) to Steve Woloshin, Susan Anderson or Beatrice Luna when you sign up.

Distribution:
Tickets will be distributed to you at the 11/18 rehearsal, and the 11/22 dress rehearsal for those who cannot attend on 11/18.

As before, special requests for seating will be accommodated where possible, but are not guaranteed. (We currently have sold about 50% of the hall, and “preferred seating” areas are sold out.)

Please contact Steve Woloshin with any questions. His email is: [email protected]

Steve Woloshin

10/21 Rach 15, Rach 4, Nevsky, Russian Sail, INT, Fest Ov, 1812

10/28 March Op. 99, 1812, Prelude and Folk Dance, Russian Sail, INT, Nevsky, Festive Overture

11/4 Fest Ov., Prelude and Folk Dance, Rach 4, Rach 15, Nevsky, INT, 1812

11/11 NO REHEARSAL

11/18 Salvation, March Op. 99, Fest. Ov., Nevsky, INT, 1812, Rach 15

11/22 Dress Rehersal, Order TBA

11/24 – 12:00 Sound Check; 2:30 Concert

Program Order:

• Festive Overture
• Salvation is Created
• Russian Sailors Dance
• Prelude and Folk Dances
• “Battle on the Ice” from Alexander Nevsky (featuring SFVMC and Projected Visuals)
• ****** Intermission ******
• March Op. 99
• Rachmaninoff Vespers 4 (Band alone)
• Rachmaninoff Vespers 6 (Choir alone)
• Rachmaninoff Vespers 15 (Band and Choir)
• 1812 Overture (Band and Choir)

Hello LA Winds Members,

As announced at the last rehearsal, if you would like to purchase tickets for friends and family for the next concert on 10/13, please sign the Ticket Order Sheet that will be available at tomorrow’s (10/7) rehearsal and bring payment in cash or check made out to “Los Angeles Symphonic Winds”. Band member tickets are $10 each.

Tickets for paid orders will be distributed Friday, 10/11 at the dress rehearsal. Unpaid orders will not be honored and your guest(s) will need to purchase a full-price ticket for $30 at the Box Office on Sunday, 10/13.

Steve Woloshin
[email protected]
408-204-9431

Hello LA Winds Members,

About half the music for the November concert has been uploaded. Most of the music is in Dropbox and the rest will be up shortly. You can see which pieces are “coming soon” as the empty folders have been named as such.

The link is the same:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/efxozcxi2gilvjy/AABju22UCgJQw_2EuDm-HhHoa?dl=0

Thank you!
—
Best Regards,

Michael Ryan Armstrong
President/C.E.O, Armstrong Orchestral
818-635-6223

Hello LA Winds Members,

MEMBER DUES:
For those of you who have already paid your dues donations, thank you! For those who have not yet done so, please make your payment no later than Friday of this week. It is important that all performing members make their contributions now so we can ensure we know who will be performing at the October 13 concert and the rest of the season. As mentioned before, if you anticipate some financial hardship orother issue with playing, please see Mr. Piazza or Steve Woloshin.

You can easily pay by check, cash or at www.lawinds.com\dues

MEMBER GUIDELINES:
New Members, please read the guidelines for performers in the LA Winds. Check with your section leader or manager if you have any questions.

Returning Member, please review the guidelines once more to ensure you stay updated.

You can find the guidelines onlineat: https://lawinds.com/musicians/member-portal/member-guideline

Steve Woloshin ([email protected] 408-204-9431)