Category: Band Correspondence

Library Notice 1-25-2020

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


“Stars of the LA Winds” Rehearsals & Repertoire

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.


Rehearsal Schedule for the 12/22 Holiday Concert

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

November 24th Concert Tickets

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


LA Winds Rehearsal Schedule for 11/24 Concert

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)

Band Member Tix 2019-10-06

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


Music For November Concert

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


Member Season Contribution & Rules 2019-09-24

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)


Rehearsal Order For Oct 13 Concert

LA Winds Rehearsal Schedule for 10/13 Concert
“Music from the Stage and Screen”

9/23
Barber of Seville
At the Movies
Gandalf
INT
Light Cavalry
Wagner
Star wars

9/30 NO Rehearsal

10/7
Light Cavalry
Sound of Music
Wicked
Les Miz
INT
Star wars
At the Movies

10/11 (Friday Dress rehearsal)
Barber of Seville
Wicked
Les Miz
Sound of Music
INT
Wagner
Gandalf

10/13 Soundcheck 12:00 pm
Light Cavalry
Star Wars
At the Movies
Wicked
Les Miz
Sound of Music

10/13 concert 2:30 pm
Program Order:
Barber of Seville
At the Movies
Wicked
Les Miz
Gandalf
INT
Light Cavalry
Wagner
Sound of Music
Star Wars

See you Monday night!


LA Winds Rehearsal Order 2019-15-19

Dear Band Members,

I have not yet been able to arrange specific rehearsal times with the singers for our Oct. 13 concert, so I don’t yet have the complete rehearsal schedule. However, here is the order of tomorrow night’s (9/16) rehearsal:
Sound of Music
Wagner Prelude to Act 3 and Entry of the Meistersingers
Overture to the Barber of Seville
At the Movies – 3rd mvt (we’ll only perform 1st and 3rd mvts)
BREAK
Gandalf
Star Wars (we’ll only perform Imperial March, Princess Leia, Yoda’s Theme and Star Wars Main Theme)
Light Cavalry Overture
See you on Monday 9/16!

Steve Piazza, Artistic Director, Los Angeles Symphonic Winds

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