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Pre Contest Orchestra Concert for this evening CANCELLED. INFO ABOUT NEXT WEEK’S CONTEST PERFORMANCES

Hello Orchestra Parents and Students:

We originally had a pre-contest concert scheduled for this evening and that concert has been cancelled due to the crazy busy schedule we have been under.

Contest is next Thursday, April 6th.

The Full Symphony Orchestra will perform at 1pm next Thursday, April 6th

The Symphony Strings will perform at 2:05pm next Thursday, April 6th

The Philharmonic/Concert Orchestra will perform at 3:10pm next Thursday, April 6th

These performances are open to the public even though they occur during the school day.

The Philharmonic/Concert Orchestra students will be available for pickup to go home at approximately 4:05pm.

THESE PERFORMANCES WILL BE IN FULL UNIFORM

I hope you can make their performances even though they are at odd times as it will be the last stage performance of this year. (Our final performance is in a gym 🙂 )

Thank you

Kirt Mosier

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Chicago Trip Suggested Packing List and Tuesday Rehearsal

Here is a suggested packing list. It is fairly general, but gives you a good idea of what to remember to pack. Of course, you know better than we do what will make you the most comfortable. You should think of any kind of weather and be prepared.

Reminder also, that there is a rehearsal for ALL Chicago students on Tuesday night. ALL Chicago students should bring their concert uniform/choir robe w/stole to their rehearsal packed in the provided garment bag (given to you Monday during class). NO SHOES ALLOWED IN THE GARMENT BAGS.
Band Rehearsal (4:45-6:15pm) at LSWHS
Orchestra Rehearsal (4:45-6:15pm) at LSNHS
Choir Rehearsal (7:00-9:00pm) at LSWHS

See you soon!

ChicagoPackingList.pdf

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Chicago trip IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND ITINERARY

All,

1. Attached to this email you find a general itinerary for the trip. A personalized itinerary will be given to each student at the trip meeting, which will be at 8:30pm at LSNorth in the PAC. We will also have a chaperone meeting during this time.

2. In addition, you will find the “Code of Conduct and Medical Release” Form to be completed and returned to your director no later than Friday, March 3rd. The medical release form MUST have all requested insurance information INCLUDING POLICY AND GROUP NUMBER.

3. All students will need to have their concert outfit(s) with them on a hanger when arriving at the Chicago rehearsal on Tuesday, March 14th. We will provide each student with a garment bag. Students in choir AND and instrumental group will put their concert outfit AND robe in the same bag.

4. All luggage and carry-ons will be searched prior to loading/boarding the bus for departure during the ALL-Trip Meeting (on itinerary).

Itinerary

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Kauffman Center Concert PARKING INFO (Act now) First come, first serve.

Parking is available in the garage at Arts Center Parking Garage for $8. Pre-purchasing parking guarantees a reserved spot in the garage. Please note if the garage is full, patrons without a pre-paid pass will not be able to park in the Arts District Garage. Street parking on Sundays is usually free. There are several city pay lots that are also available; the price of those vary. Particularly for the LSW concert, parking may be limited in the garage due to the opera that is at Kauffman at the same time as the concert. Carpooling is encouraged.

For those of you interested, garage parking may be purchased at this link:

http://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/auxiliary/PSDetail.aspx?psn=11841

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Tickets Selling Fast

As you know, our exciting concert at the Kauffman Center is rapidly approaching. The ensembles are furiously working hard to prepare for this unique opportunity and hope you have decided to join us on that Sunday afternoon, March 12th.

As of Friday morning, we have sold 1,109 tickets, which only leaves 232 tickets remaining, so you will want to act quickly as we make this last push to sell the remaining tickets.

Here is the link:

http://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=11838

We all hope to see you on Sunday the 12th!

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Kirt Mosier – Retirement Announcement

January 19, 2017

Dear LSWHS Orchestra Students and Parents:

It is with heartfelt emotion I announce to you today that I will be retiring after this school year. Teaching and affecting young lives in a positive manner has been my passion since my first day on the job in 1986. These past 31 years have literally flown by. I’ve always heard this expression said by older people and now I’m living it. I generally feel like I’m 24 until I look in the mirror :).

One thing I always tell the students is that the only constant in life is change. I must admit to you, I am very sad about this change. I feel just as much passion and zeal for what I do now as I have at any other point in my life. I want you to know that until the very last minute when I walk out of the school doors in May, I will be doing my best here at LSWHS. I also consider these orchestra students mine until my school keys are returned. [for some that may feel like a curse 🙂 ]. Until then, you will find me serving as I always have — to the best of my abilities.

If I am to consider the future and take advantage of all opportunities that present themselves, now is the time I must make this change. This year, 3 of my 4 children will be college graduates and my 4th will have finished his sophomore year in college. I have a new granddaughter I love dearly and I will get to see her more. I will also be taking advantage of conducting and writing opportunities that the good Lord has blessed me to have, as well as working on my internet publishing company.

One thing that I would ask you to consider is to give who ever follows me a chance. Just as each new freshman would hope to be accepted after the last class of graduating seniors, I hope you will give the next professional to follow me a chance. Our school district is a great place to teach and we will be doing everything possible to secure an awesome teacher for you.

I cherish the time I have left with these wonderful students. I love these kids dearly and hope they achieve great success. As always, I will continue to challenge, cajole, beg, inspire, trick, threaten, poke, prod, demand, ask, and hope for them to develop themselves fully so that they may reach their potential.

Sincerely,

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Kirt Mosier

PS: I have historically shown this Jelly Bean Video to the students. It talks about using time wisely. I find this especially meaningful this morning. I hope you will watch it.

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Upcoming Kauffman Center Concert for LSW Music Department

To families of ALL music students in Band, Orchestra, and Concert Choir:

Students in Band, Orchestra, and Concert Choir will perform at the world-renowned Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 12th at 2:30pm. We are very excited about this very unique opportunity afforded to us by the collaborative efforts of the Kauffman Center, our Music Parents Organization, and several community business sponsors.

Through this partnership, the Kauffman Center is providing the facility at cost and will not be making a profit on the student performances. In addition, the center is returning all ticket proceeds to the Lee’s Summit West Music Parents organization as a fundraiser.

This special event will allow our students to perform in the Kauffman Center’s Helzberg Hall, providing our student musicians with an experience to remember for a lifetime. We anticipate selling out the 1,600 seats for the concert and encourage our Lee’s Summit West community to invite all family, friends, and avid music-lovers.

Ticket prices for the concert are as follows: $20 for Orchestra and Parterre; $15 for Mezzanine; $10 for Grand Tier. The performing students are admitted to the concert at no cost.

Tickets will go on sale January 12 and can only be purchased online through the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at http://kauffmancenterkansas.ticketoffices.com/.

Thank you for your continued support of the music program at LSWHS! More information will be coming as we grow closer to the event.

Happy New Year!

The Music Staff