ALL-COUNTY JAZZ

ALL COUNTY CHORUS UPDATES

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WCSMA EVENTS

Saturday, January 6
Auditions
9:00 am-12:00 pm

Wednesday, February 14
Rehearsal #1
6:30-9:30 pm

Tuesday, March 12
Rehearsal #2
6:30-9:30 pm

Wednesday, March 13
Rehearsal #3
6:30-9:30 pm

Friday, March 15
Concert
7:30 pm

FEBRUARY 12
Instrumental & Choral Rehearsal #1
*Snow Date 2/13*

MARCH 5
Instrumental & Choral Rehearsal #2
*Snow Date 3/6*

MARCH 9
1:00 pm Band Concert
5:00 pm Orchestra Concert
*Snow Date 3/16*

MARCH 10
1:00 pm Chorus Concert
*Snow Date 3/17*

All rehearsals and performances will take place at New Rochelle HS

APRIL 12-13 (Blind Brook)
Strings I-IV, All Levels Harp, and
Classical Guitar
No Piano
No Jazz

APRIL 26-27 (Chappaqua)
Up-County, Including Instrumental/Vocal Jazz
No Piano
No Strings I-IV, Harp, Classical Guitar

MAY 3-4 (Pelham)
Down-County
No Piano
No Jazz
No Strings I-IV, Harp, Classical Guitar

MAY 31- June 1 (Ardsley)
Piano Only

MAY 28 – 31 (Panas HS, Lakeland)

May 28 – Orchestra
May 29 – Band
May 30 & 31 – Choral

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@wcsma.ny members had a blast at the @officialnyssma conference this week! Wonderful concerts, sessions, and even some networking with our @rcmeamusic neighbors across the river! We are back to school tomorrow a little more inspired and ready to bring that excitement into our classrooms. 🎶
Hey WCSMA teachers: If you're heading to the @officialnyssma Winter Conference, stop by the WCSMA reception on Friday night! We'll be meeting at Street, the @hyattregencyrochester lobby bar/restaurant. There will be some appetizers to snack on and one drink on us. Hope to see you there!
Meet our 2024 All-County Jazz conductors! This year we are honored to have @billcunliffejr and @rafimalkiel leading our bands and can't wait to hear what's in store! Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 6 from 9:00-12:00 at Hommocks Middle School in Mamaroneck.
Please swipe through to read about the new @officialnyssma Majors Clinic Evaluation. This is a pilot program and will run during our regular Majors festival. If you have questions, please reach out to Zone Rep Kimberly at zone11@nyssma.org
A message from President Jamie Stroffolino: Dear WCSMA Membership: As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your dedication to WCSMA. Your support of our festivals, valuable feedback, and broad positivity have made a difference in our organization. Thanks to your efforts, our county’s students have had the opportunity to explore the joys of music, continue to develop their musical talents, and gain a deeper appreciation for the arts. I am particularly grateful for the many volunteers who have donated their time and talents at our Area All-State and All-County festivals in Westchester. Your willingness to go above and beyond has ensured that these festivals continue to thrive and provide enriching experiences for our students. As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, let us also reflect on the immeasurable impact that music has on our lives. It brings us together, inspires us, and allows us to connect with something deeper within ourselves. I am personally grateful for the relationships that I have made, and continue to make, through WCSMA. Thank you again for your unwavering support of the Westchester County School Music Association. I am truly honored to serve as your President and to be part of such a dedicated and passionate community. Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving. Jamie Stroffolino, President Westchester County School Music Association
@officialnyssma is looking for new manual editors in the areas listed above. Editors will make recommendations for new pieces, any removal of old pieces, any pieces that should change level or have different requirements (specific required movements for example), etc. If interested, please contact Manual Chairperson Andy Kittleson at manual@nyssma.org

Dear WCSMA Membership:

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your dedication to WCSMA.

Your support of our festivals, valuable feedback, and broad positivity have made a difference in our organization. Thanks to your efforts, our county’s students have had the opportunity to explore the joys of music, continue to develop their musical talents, and gain a deeper appreciation for the arts.

I am particularly grateful for the many volunteers who have donated their time and talents at our Area All-State and All-County festivals in Westchester. Your willingness to go above and beyond has ensured that these festivals continue to thrive and provide enriching experiences for our students.

As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, let us also reflect on the immeasurable impact that music has on our lives. It brings us together, inspires us, and allows us to connect with something deeper within ourselves. I am personally grateful for the relationships that I have made, and continue to make, through WCSMA.

Thank you again for your unwavering support of the Westchester County School Music Association. I am truly honored to serve as your President and to be part of such a dedicated and passionate community.

Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,
Jamie Stroffolino
President, Westchester County School Music Association