Grand Ball Goes "Poof"

Whether a victim of a poor economy, inadequate advertising, or some other tragedy, the Grand Ball at the Newell House has been cancelled this year. That means the advanced OrchEstraCada players have fewer rehearsals and a longer break (a whole month!) than usual.

We look forward to gathering again on September 22nd. Everyone meets at 6:00, beginners leave at 7:00, and intermediates leave at 8:00. Advanced players usually quit when everyone gets tired or 9:00, whichever comes first.

If you'd like to join us, please email Elaine at elaineb@rconnects.com to let her know what kind of music you need (what instrument and level) for rehearsals.

We'll be playing lots of hymns and Christmas carols this season, and maybe some dance tunes.

Please note that there will be no rehearsals on October 1st or on the week of Thanksgiving. See you September 22nd!

Summer into Fall

This Thursday, August 20, is the final day of rehearsal for the summer, unless you are playing for the Grand Ball on the 29th. If you are a beginner who wants to get into intermediate orchestra this fall, work hard on those cadences. They must be played correctly (timing, pitches, fingering and bowings) to pass.

September 19th from 11-4:00 will be the Blackberry Jam Acoustic Music Festival at the Philip Foster Farm. Anyone can come and play along at these jam sessions, and you are welcome to listen to the music or be a volunteer for the day. No charge for guests or musicians. The Dutch Oven Cookoff will be happening that day, too, so there will be plenty of things to do and see.

Fall term will begin on September 22nd and will run through December 10th, with a performance at 6:45 on the 12th. Rehearsals will begin at 6:00. No rehearsals will be held the week of Thanksgiving, although we may have a performance on the Sunday evening before Thanksgiving.

If you are getting back into band at school (and I hope you are), please invite other band members to join the orchestra. It's a great way to develop additional skills, play more music, and make more friends. Flutes, clarinets, horns, percussion are welcome. No saxophones, please!

Remember you can download cadences and forms at the website at www.orchestracada.org at any time. See you on September 22nd!

Elaine Butler
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