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MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, June 7, 2008
Tux Rental Returns: The return of all tux rentals are due right after the Schnitzer concert on June 8. Please bring a change of clothes. There will be a $10.00 late fee for any tux not collected on that date. For others who have not turned in their Tux, you also have until June 8.
Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament: - SPECIAL DINNER ONLY OFFER!
Dinner and the silent auction out at Langdon Farms will be a grand affair! We’re offering a special price of $35 to our non-golfing MYS'ers. Join us for dinner and the silent auction, beginning at 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 12. The Dinner Only price includes the Langdon Luau full-course buffet, hosted wine, beer and other non-alcoholic beverages in the famous Langdon Farms Red Shed. The silent auction will offer a terrific selection of items to bid on. Conducting lessons! Restaurants and arts packages! Golf getaways including Skamania Lodge and Wildhorse Resort & Casino! Pink Martini signed CDs and jacket and so much more! To RSVP contact Susan Norton, 503.517.0686 or susan@playmys.org
Sunday, June 8 Concert: Call times are on the website. Tickets are available through the PCPA box office two hours prior to the concert or go to ticketmaster.com
Summer Program: Begins on Thursday, July 17 from 7-9 PM. Please sign up with Vickie at the Beaumont front desk.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, May 31, 2008
JUST IN! MYSFits to perform this Sunday June 1st, 1:30 pm at the Old Church
Corner of SW 11th and SW Clay in Downtown Portland
A number of very talented young musicians have banded together is a very short time in an effort to support the victims of the recent China earthquake disaster. The concert organizers will be prepared to take your tax deductible donations targeted specifically for China Quake Relief with 100% of your donations going to your choice of one of the 3 groups listed below:
Tux Rental Returns: The return of all tux rentals are due right after the Schnitzer concert on June 8. Please bring a change of clothes. There will be a $10.00 late fee for any tux not collected on that date. For others who have not turned in their Tux, you also have until June 8.
Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament: - SPECIAL DINNER ONLY OFFER!
Dinner and the silent auction out at Langdon Farms will be a grand affair! We’re offering a special price of $35 to our non-golfing MYS'ers. Join us for dinner and the silent auction, beginning at 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 12. The Dinner Only price includes the Langdon Luau full-course buffet, hosted wine, beer and other non-alcoholic beverages in the famous Langdon Farms Red Shed. The silent auction will offer a terrific selection of items to bid on. Conducting lessons! Restaurants and arts packages! Golf getaways including Skamania Lodge and Wildhorse Resort & Casino! Pink Martini signed CDs and jacket and so much more! To RSVP contact Susan Norton, 503.517.0686 or susan@playmys.org
Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament: Thursday, June 12th. We Want You! You do not have to be a seasoned golfer, but you do have to like food and fun. Please go to the MYS website for the details. All levels of golfers are encouraged to participate.
Auditions: Starting Saturday, May 31.
Jazz I Concert May 31: At the Rose Festival on the Big Top stage, Waterfront park. They will perform at 1:45.
Sunday, June 8 Concert: Time’s running out but there are still some good seats available. Pick up a ticket request form now.
Summer Program: Begins on Thursday, July 17 from 7-9 PM. Please sign up with Vickie at the Beaumont front desk.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, May 24, 2008
Rehearsal this Saturday: Yes, there is a rehearsal for Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Concert Orchestra this Saturday, May 24.
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May 18 Concert: Another great concert. Thank you all who participated and thanks to friends and relatives who were in the audience. A special thanks to all of the volunteers who made it possible.
Announcements: This will be the last general announcement for this season except for SO, CO and SB. All future announcements for the summer will be posted on the Website. Please check in frequently to keep up to date and in touch.
Student Fundraiser: Want to save $300.00 a year on gasoline and lots more on food and personal shopping? See Carol for more information on Saturday or at the MYS office. Also visit our shopping mall at www.shopmysmall.com.
Big Battery Sale: Stock up now! We are liquidating all of our batteries at give-a-way prices. We especially have lots of AAA s and 9 Volts.
From the Development Department: Important!
Looking for donated lodging in sunny Sunriver or thereabouts from August 12 through August 17, 2008, to be paired with donated passes to the JELD-WEN Tradition for a silent auction package at the Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament. If you are able to donate a vacation home or hotel accommodations (or have a connection to pass on to us) in the Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine, Bend, Mt. Bachelor, or Redmond area please contact Susan Norton, Development Manager, at 503.517.0686 or susan@playmys.org. Thank you!
Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament: Thursday, June 12th. We Want You! You do not have to be a seasoned golfer, but you do have to like food and fun. Please go to the MYS website for the details. All levels of golfers are encouraged to participate.
Auditions: Please do not wait until the last minute. Some days are already full.
Jazz I Concert May 31: At the Rose Festival on the Big Top stage, Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Call time is 12:45.
Sunday, June 1- Bass and Cello players: Save the date! Bass and cello workshop with Chicago Lyric Opera bassist Andy Anderson on June 1, 2008 from 1 - 4 pm at Marylhurst University. Workshop fee is $25. Please RSVP by Saturday, May 17th.
Sunday, June 8 Concert: The best seats are going quickly. Pick up a ticket request form now.
Summer Program: Begins on Thursday, July 17 from 7-9 PM. Please sign up with Vickie at the Beaumont front desk or Online.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, May 17, 2008
Student Fundraiser: Save $300.00 a year on gasoline and $1000.00 on food? Students make 70%. Available in the Beaumont lobby. Don’t miss out. See Carol for more information on Saturday or at the concert on Sunday.
Big Battery Sale: Stock up now! We are liquidating all of our batteries at give-a-way prices.
Sousa Conductor: Andy Hordichok who has conducted Sousa band for over 4 years will be resigning at the end of this season. This is a huge loss for MYS but we do understand how difficult it is commuting from Lincoln City every week. We will all miss you, Andy. Don’t be a stranger.
Help: Carol Neff needs help. She wants to play in the Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 12 but she doesn’t have anyone to play on her team. Please won’t you join her for a round of golf? She promises not to show off with her unprecedented golf skills. Hurry, hurry, hurry. It could be you having fun.
From the Development Department: Important!
Looking for donated lodging in sunny Sunriver or thereabouts from August 12 through August 17, 2008, to be paired with donated passes to the JELD-WEN Tradition for a silent auction package at the Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament. If you are able to donate a vacation home or hotel accommodations (or have a connection to pass on to us) in the Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine, Bend, Mt. Bachelor, or Redmond area please contact Susan Norton, Development Manager, at 503.517.0686 or susan@playmys.org. Thank you!
Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament: Thursday, June 12th. We Want You! You do not have to be a seasoned golfer, but you do have to like food and fun. Please go to the MYS website for the details. All levels of golfers are encouraged to participate.
Auditions: Please do not wait until the last minute. Some days are already full.
May 18 Concert: We have tickets this Saturday at the Beaumont front table. Avoid the long lines on.
Monday, May 19 Outreach-Interlude: Interlude outreach concert. Meet at OMSI 7:00 AM.
Tuesday, May 20 Outreach-Overture: Overture outreach concert. Meet at OMSI 8:15 AM.
Jazz I Concert May 31: At the Rose Festival on the Big Top stage, Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Call time is 12:45.
Sunday, June 1- Bass and Cello players: Save the date! Bass and cello workshop with Chicago Lyric Opera bassist Andy Anderson on June 1, 2008 from 1 - 4 pm at Marylhurst University. Workshop fee is $25. Please RSVP by Saturday, May 17th.
Sunday, June 8 Concert: The best seats are going quickly. Pick up a ticket request form now.
Summer Program: Begins on Thursday, July 17 from 7-9 PM. Please sign up with Vickie at the Beaumont front desk or Online.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, May 10, 2008
Student Fundraiser: Three more weeks to go to save $300.00 a year on gasoline and $1000.00 on food? Students make 70%. Available in the Beaumont lobby. Get yours now or see Carol for more information.
From the Development Department: Important!
If you are able to donate a vacation home or hotel accommodations (or have a connection to pass on to us) in the Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine, Bend, Mt. Bachelor, or Redmond area please contact Susan Norton, Development Manager, at 503.517.0686 or susan@playmys.org. Thank you!
Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament: Thursday, June 12th. We Want You! You do not have to be a seasoned golfer, but you do have to like food and fun. Please go to the MYS website for the details. All levels encouraged to participate.
Auditions: Hurry, hurry, hurry. Please do not wait until the last minute. Some days are already full.
CDs and DVDs: Now available on line and at Beaumont.
May 18 Concert: We have tickets at the Beaumont front table. Get yours early.
Monday, May 19 Outreach-Interlude: Interlude Orchestra Outreach concert to Portland schools. Meet at OMSI 7:00 AM.
Tuesday, May 20 Outreach-Overture: Overture Strings concert to area schools. Meet at OMSI 8:15 AM.
Sunday, June 1- Bass and Cello players: Save the date! Bass and cello workshop with Chicago Lyric Opera bassist Andy Anderson on June 1, 2008 from 1 - 4 pm at Marylhurst University. Workshop fee is $25. Please RSVP by Saturday, May 17th.
Sunday, June 8 Concert: The best seats are going quickly. Pick up a ticket request form now.
Thursday, June 12th: Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament
Summer Program: Begins on Thursday, July 17 from 7-9 PM. Please sign up with Vickie at the Beaumont front desk.
Reminder: There are only two weeks left for the MYS season except for SO, SB and CO.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, May 3, 2008
Up-coming Events:
Oboe Workshop for SO & CO oboe players on Saturday, May 3.
SO 10:15-11:45 AM
CO 11:00 AM
MYS Parent/Student Meeting at Beaumont on Sunday, May 4 at 1:00 PM. Did you RSVP? Please note that the location has been changed to Beaumont.
Student Fundraiser: Three more weeks to go to save $300.00 a year on gasoline and $1000.00 on food? Students make 70%. Available in the Beaumont lobby. Get yours now or see Carol Neff for more information.
Auditions: We have just a few spots left for string auditions on May 31 and June 7 at Beaumont. There are plenty of spots left from June 13 through June 20 but they are also filling up fast. Please do not wait until the last minute.
Bass & Cello players: Save the date! Bass and cello workshop with
Chicago Lyric Opera bassist Andy Anderson on June 1, 2008 from 1 - 4 pm at Marylhurst University.
MYS alumni Andy Anderson is returning to Portland to present a performance workshop for bass and cello players of all ages.
Workshop fee is $25. Please RSVP by Saturday, May 17th.
Topics covered are:
- Audition techniques and frequently asked excerpts for auditions.
- Hands on instrument techniques.
- Choosing the right college.
- Career building and tons of resources. You can also bring a piece you are currently working on.
Senior Musicians:
- Seniors Pictures and Bios are due this Saturday, May 3. Plelase e-mail them to the office.
- Scholarship applications due this Saturday, May 3. There is no deadline extension.
MYS Golf is Back: Come play in a different kind of quartet. Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament is on sale now! AND... We're offering an MYS Musician Only special discount: $85 for your tournament participation! This is a full shotgun tournament, with 18 holes of fun and prizes, all to benefit the young musicians of Metropolitan Youth Symphony.
- $150 Individual Golfer Fee
- $85 MYS Musician Golfer Fee
- Entry fee includes box lunch, cart, 18 holes of golf, and barbecue dinner with silent auction.
Noon to 1:30 pm: Golfer check-in, box lunch served, warm-up time with unlimited range balls.
1:45 pm: Tee time to fun.
Summer Program: Begins on Thursday, July 17 from 7-9 PM. All rehearsals will be on Thursdays except in August. Rehearsals in August will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays totaling 7 summer rehearsals. The summer concert will be on Saturday, August 16 at 6:00 PM on the back lawn at Marylhurst. The two Tuesday night rehearsals will take place at Riverdale Elementary school in Portland, just north of Lake Oswego. Please sign up now in the Beaumont lobby. There is no charge for MYS musicians or new musicians who auditioned in June.
May 18 Concert Tickets:We now have tickets. Get yours early.
June 8, Schnitzer Concert Tickets:The best seats are going quickly. Pick up a ticket request form now.
Reminder:There are only three weeks left for the MYS season except for SO, SB and CO.
CDs and DVDs: Now available on line and at Beaumont
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, April 26, 2008
Student Fundraiser: Want to save $300.00 a year on gasoline and $1000.00 on food? New student fundraiser will show you how. Sell a certificate for $10.00, make $7.00. We have them at the Beaumont lobby. Don't miss out.
Auditions: Spots are filling up fast, especially the two Saturdays at Beaumont, May 31 and June 7. Other spots are also filling up fast. Please do not wait until the last minute.
Parent/Student Meeting: Maestro Balogh invites all students and parents to an MYS Family
Meeting at 1:00 pm on May 4, 2008 in the Beaumont Cafeteria. Join us
for coffee, cookies and conversation. Please RSVP to
mail@playmys.org or 503-239-4566 by April 30th if you plan to attend.
From the Development Department: Donor lost! There was a donation of a $100 gift card to The Melting Pot that came in the day of the MYS Silent Auction, but we don't know who donated it. We would like to thank you properly for helping make the Silent Auction such a success. If you are the donor would you please email Susan Norton, Development Manager, at susan@playmys.org or call 503.517.0686.
MYS Golf is Back: Come play in a different kind of quartet. Majors& Minors MYS Golf Tournament is on sale now! AND... We're offering an MYS Musician Only special discount: $85 for your tournament participation! This is a full shotgun tournament, with 18 holes of fun and prizes, all to benefit the young musicians of Metropolitan Youth Symphony.
- $150 Individual Golfer Fee
- $85 MYS Musician Golfer Fee
- Entry fee includes box lunch, cart, 18 holes of golf, and barbecue dinner with silent auction.
Noon to 1:30 pm: Golfer check-in, box lunch served, warm-up time with unlimited range balls.
1:45 pm: Tee time to fun.
Bass and Cello players save the date! MYS alumni Andy Anderson is
returning to Portland to present a performance workshop for bass a
cello players of all ages. Bass and cello workshop with Chicago
Opera bassist Andy Anderson on June 1, 2008 from 1 - 5 pm. Workshop
fee is $25. Watch the MYS website for more details.
Reminder:No one is allowed to leave campus during rehearsal and breaks without a signed permission slip from parents even if it's a warm, beautiful sunny day.
CDs and DVDs: Now available on line and at Beaumont
Senior Musicians: Seniors Pictures and Bios are coming up soon. These will appear in the June 8th Schnitzer program. Bios can be fifty words or less. Deadline is May 3, 2008. You can leave them with Vickie on Saturdays or mail them to the office.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, April 19, 2008
Viennese Ball: Wow! Another Viennese Ball success. Thank you VB committee, concert orchestra, parents and volunteers. All of your efforts and expertise paid off. It was another successful, sold out event.
Student Fundraisers: Want to save $300.00 a year on gasoline and $1000.00 on food? New student fundraiser will show you how. Sell a certificate for $10.00, make $7.00. These may be purchased starting this Saturday at Beaumont.
Percussion Workshop: Roger Allen, long time Portland percussionists will work with MYS percussion players this Saturday, April 19th, from 12:00-1:30 pm in room 140. Symphony Orchestra, Concert Orchestra and Concert Band percussionist have been excused from their regular rehearsals to attend the workshop.
Special Student & Parent Meeting: Maestro Balogh invites all students and parents to an MYS Family
Meeting at 1:00 pm on May 4, 2008 at the Marylhurst Commons. Join us
for coffee, cookies and conversation. Please RSVP to
mail@playmys.org or 503-239-4566 by April 30th if you plan to attend.
Bass and Cello players save the date! MYS alumni Andy Anderson is
returning to Portland to present a performance workshop for bass a
cello players of all ages. Bass and cello workshop with Chicago
Opera bassist Andy Anderson on June 1, 2008 from 1 - 5 pm. Workshop
fee is $25. Watch the MYS website for more details.
Musical Instrument Found: Did you leave your instrument at Beaumont last Saturday? If so, please call the MYS office.
Auditions: Audition sign-ups are now taking place. Please call the MYS office.
Senior Musicians: Seniors Pictures and Bios are coming up soon. These will appear in the June 8th Schnitzer program. Bios can be fifty words or less. Deadline is May 3, 2008. You can leave them with Vickie on Saturdays or mail them to the office.
MYS Golf is Back: Come play in a different kind of quartet. Majors & Minors MYS Golf Tournament is on sale now! AND... We're offering an MYS Musician Only special discount: $85 for your tournament participation! This is a full shotgun tournament, with 18 holes of fun and prizes, all to benefit the young musicians of Metropolitan Youth Symphony.
- $150 Individual Golfer Fee
- $85 MYS Musician Golfer Fee
- Entry fee includes box lunch, cart, 18 holes of golf, and barbecue dinner with silent auction.
Noon to 1:30 pm: Golfer check-in, box lunch served, warm-up time with unlimited range balls.
1:45 pm: Tee time to fun.
Free Concert Tickets: On Friday, April 25, Metro Arts Inc. will present its annual Young Artist Debut! Concerto Concert, 7:30 at the Schnitz. Each MYS musician plus one parent/chauffeur can get a free ticket. Call Metro Arts at 503-245-4885 and mention you're with MYS.
Reminder: No one is allowed to leave campus during rehearsal and breaks without a signed permission slip from parents.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, April 12, 2008
Viennese Ball: April 12, 2008. Tonight's the night. Have fun. See you there.
Student Fundraisers: Want to save $300.00 a year on gasoline? New student fundraiser will show you how. Sell a certificate for $10.00, make $7.00.
Percussion Workshop: Roger Allen, long time Portland percussionists will work with MYS percussion players on Saturday, April 19th, from 12:00-1:30 pm in room 140. Symphony Orchestra, Concert Orchestra and Concert Band percussionist have been excused from their regular rehearsals to attend the workshop.
Auditions: Did you get the Audition announcement? If not, call the office.
Senior Musicians: Seniors Pictures and Bios are coming up soon. These will appear in the June 8th Schnitzer program. Bios can be fifty words or less. Deadline is May 3, 2008. You can leave them with Vickie on Saturdays or mail them to the office.
Room Switch: Back to normal rooms this week for Interlude, Concert Band, Sousa, Vivaldi and Symphony Orchestra.
Free Concert Tickets: YOUNG VIRTUOSI AT THE SCHNITZ -- SEE IT FOR FREE!! On Friday, April 25, Metro Arts Inc. will present its annual Young Artist Debut! Concerto Concert at 7:30 at the Schnitz. As a special offer to MYS families, each MYS musician plus one parent/chauffeur is entitled to a free ticket to the concert. For more info, visit the Metro Arts website at www.metroartsinc.org, or to get tickets call Metro Arts at 503-245-4885 and mention you're with MYS. Hope to see you there! Merrill Baumann, MYS parent and Metro Arts Board member.
Baseball: It's still baseball season but parking won't be as bad as last week. Please, for your own safety and the safety of your cars, do not park out back near the baseball field. MYS is not responsible for broken wind shields. This will continue through June.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, April 5, 2008
Viennese Ball Dance Lessons: The last free dance lesson for the Viennese Ball is Saturday, April 5 at Beaumont on the second floor, 10:15 AM & 1:45 PM. See you at the Ball.
Viennese Ball: Dont wait until the last minute. We are running out of tickets. When the tickets are gone, they are really gone. This is a guarantee sell-out!
Student Fundraiser:Our Spring Flower Power student fundraiser ends this Saturday, April 5. Please turn in all orders.
More New Student Fundraisers: Two new exciting student fundraisers will be revealed soon. Watch for the announcement.
Cellos: It is imperative that you use a rock stop at all rehearsals and performances. If you do not own one, you may purchase one from MYS for $12.00 or rent one for the day for $2.00. These are available due to the generosity of Mr. Robert Woodward.
Auditions: Auditions are just around the corner. A special announcement was sent to you by each group manager this week. Please e-mail the office if you did not receive it.
Senior Musicians: Seniors Pictures and Bios are coming up soon. These will appear in the June 8th Schnitzer program. Bios can be fifty words or less. Deadline is May 3, 2008. You can leave them with Vickie on Saturdays or mail them to the office.
Room Switch: Interlude, Concert Band and Sousa will switch rooms with Symphony Orchestra and Vivaldi Strings this Saturday, April 5 for one Saturday only.
Tour Meeting: The Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico City will be our destination in July, 2009. There will be a tour meeting, this Saturday at Beaumont, April 5, 11:15 AM in the new gym. This is for anyone interested in going on this tour-parents and students.
Baseball: April 5, 2008. Its baseball season. Warning! Please do not park near the baseball field. MYS is not responsible for broken windshields. Its also the baseball pancake breakfast. There will be limited parking. Please allow yourself some extra time to find parking.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, March 29, 2008
Viennese Ball Dance Lessons: Free dance lessons for the Viennese Ball resumes this Saturday, March 29 at Beaumont on the second floor, 10:15 AM & 1:45 PM.
Viennese Ball: Dont wait until the last minute. We are running out of tickets. When the tickets are gone, they are really gone. This is a guarantee sell-out!
Student Fundraiser: Flower power. One week to go. Our new Spring fundraiser will resume on Saturday, March 29. Please stop by the foyer to pick up an order form and collection envelope. Fifty percent profit goes into the students account. Orders must be turned in by April 5th.
More New Student Fundraisers: Two new exciting student fundraisers will be revealed soon. Watch for the announcement.
Student Reps: Student rep meeting Saturday, March 29 at 11:30 in the Art room.
Senior Musicians: Seniors Pictures and Bios are coming up soon. These will appear in the June 8th Schnitzer program. Bios can be fifty words or less. Deadline is May 3, 2008. You can leave them with Vickie on Saturdays or mail them to the office.
Room Switch: Interlude, Concert Band and Sousa will switch rooms with Symphony Orchestra and Vivaldi Strings next Saturday, April 5 for one Saturday only.
Tour Meeting: The Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico City will be our destination in July, 2009. The areas we will be visiting are rich in both Mayan and Latin American history and culture and also include unique natural features. The potential concert venues run the gamut from historical ancient buildings to state of the art modern concert halls. There will be a tour meeting, at Beaumont, Saturday, April 5, 11:15 AM in the new gym.
Silent Auction: Three cheers for MYS! The MYS Silent Auction at Beaumont was a great success, raising over $6,000. Thanks to all of you who generously donated terrific items, and to those of you who flashed your liberal bidding skills all day long!
Sincerely, The Procurement Committee.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, March 15, 2008
Viennese Ball Dance Lessons: Free dance lessons for the Viennese Ball continue this Saturday, March 8 at Beaumont on the second floor, 10:15 AM & 1:45 PM.
Dr. Richards Birthday Celebration: Join us in the cafeteria this Saturday, March 15 at 11:30 AM. Stop by for some cake and wish Dr. John a happy 90th Birthday.
Silent Auction: MYS Silent Auction, this Saturday, March 15, 10 am 'til 3 pm.
Don't miss the fun and action of winning these terrific items!
- Guest Pass for the whole family to the NIKE Employee Store. Awesome merchandise and the possibility of major celebrities down every aisle!
- Disney salt & pepper shaker collectibles
- Skybox seats to the upcoming Blazers vs. Wizards game
- Cool knit hats and gorgeous jewelry
- Exquisite wines, handheld marine radios, one-of-a-kind quilts, salon gift certificates... so much more!
AND...
- Goldendoodle puppy viewing in the Art Room from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm - your new puppy hasn't been born yet, but we will have a Goldendoodle puppy on-hand for show and lovings.
See you at the Silent Auction!
New Student Fundraiser: Flower power. Get ready for our new Spring fundraiser which will start next Saturday. Please stop by the foyer to pick up an order form and collection envelope. Fifty percent profit goes into the students account. Orders must be turned in by April 5th.
Tour Destination: The Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico City will be our destination in July, 2009. Interested families and musicians from SO, SB, CO and CB as of Sept. 2008 are eligible. We plan to have a tour presentation on Saturday, April 5, 11:15-noon in the new gym.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, March 8, 2008
Newmark Concert: Wonderful concert at the Newmark this past Sunday. Thank you everyone!
Viennese Ball Dance Lessons: Free dance lessons for the Viennese Ball continue this Saturday, March 8 at Beaumont on the second floor, 10:15 AM & 1:45 PM.
Upcoming Events: Silent Auction March 15 Viennese Ball April 12
Silent Auction: One week to go.
MYS Silent Auction Sneak Peak Catalog available again this Saturday!
We've put together a preview of several choice auction items to whet your whistle and your wallet for the upcoming MYS Silent Auction, Saturday, March 15, at Beaumont.
New Student Fundraiser: Flower power. Get ready for our new Spring fundraiser which will start next Saturday.
Tour Destination: The Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico City will be our destination in July, 2009.
Price to be determined shortly as we continue to negotiate with travel companies. Given the current options
for international travel and taking into consideration the current position of the dollar and other cost factors,
this trip affords us the professional concert venues and access to historical and cultural sights that will both
engage and enrich our student travelers at a more affordable price than Europe. The areas we will be visiting
are rich in both Mayan and Latin American history and culture and also include unique natural features. The
potential concert venues run the gamut from historical ancient buildings to state of the art modern halls.
There will be a tour meeting, at Beaumont, Saturday, April 5, 11:15 am in the new gym. Interested families and musicians from SO, SB, CO and CB as of Sept. 2008 are eligible.
See you at the Silent Auction!
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, March 1, 2008
Student Rep. Meeting: CO,CB, SB & SO. Sorry we did not
get to finish last week. Due to the upcoming concerts we will not be
able to meet again until March 29. Carol will send you a special
e-mail.
March Concerts:
March 2, 3:00 PM at the Newmark Theatre
Flute Choir, Jazz I & II, Vivaldi Strings and Concert
Orchestra
March 7, 7:30 PM at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Interlude Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra
March 9, 3:00 PM at Lakeridge High School
Overture Strings, Vivaldi Strings, Sousa Band and Concert
Band.
Tickets: We have tickets or ticket order forms for the
following up-coming events available at the Beaumont lobby on
Saturdays, 10:00-3:00. Please do not wait for the last minute.
- Newmark Concert Tickets: You will have to purchase from the
PCPA Box office or go to ticketmaster.com as we
are not taking any more orders for this concert.
- Schnitzer Tickets: Time is running out. It costs more money to
purchase at the PCPA box office and ticket master.
- Viennese Ball: Saturday, April 12. We sell out every
year. Not many tickets left. When they're gone, they're gone.
Don't miss out.
- Lakeridge Concert: Avoid long lines on concert day. Purchase
your tickets early.
Viennese Ball Dance Lessons: Free dance lessons for the
Viennese Ball start on Saturday, March 1st at Beaumont on the second
floor, 10:15 AM & 1:45 PM.
Upcoming Events: Silent Auction March
15 Viennese Ball April 12
Silent Auction: MYS Silent Auction Sneak Peak
Catalog available this Saturday! We've put together a preview of
several choice auction items to whet your whistle and your wallet for
the upcoming MYS Silent Auction, Saturday, March 15, at
Beaumont. Sneak Peek Catalogs will be distributed to students for
take-home and available in the foyer - don't forget to grab your
copy!
And... if you're still planning on donating an item for the
MYS Silent Auction, please notify Susan Norton, Development Manager,
at susan@playmys.org or
503.517.0686, as soon as possible. We want to make sure all items
receive the best item pairing and maximum promotion possible in our
materials and the first step is knowing what's still coming!
We welcome and accept gift baskets (consider a theme basket such
as, baby items, baked goods, knitting, food, wine) etc. Also tickets
to concerts and sporting events, legal and financial services and
home cooked meals. Be imaginative! Were counting on you!
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, February 23,2008
Book Sale: Thank you volunteers for helping to make the
book sale a huge success.
Student Rep. Meeting: Student reps for Symphony Orchestra,
Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Concert Band takes place this
Saturday February 23, 11:30-12:00 in room 20.
March Concerts:
March 2, 3:00 PM at the Newmark Theatre
Flute Choir, Jazz I & II, Vivaldi Strings and Concert
Orchestra
March 7, 7:30 PM at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Interlude Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra
March 9, 3:00 PM at Lakeridge High School
Overture Strings, Vivaldi Strings, Sousa Band and Concert
Band.
Tickets: We have tickets or ticket order forms for the
following up-coming events available at the Beaumont lobby on
Saturdays, 10:00-3:00.
- Viennese Ball: Saturday, April 12. We sell out every year.
Dont miss out.
- Schnitzer and Newmark Concert Tickets: The best seats go
fast.
- Lakeridge Concert: Avoid long lines on concert day. Purchase
your tickets early.
Viennese Ball Dance Lessons: Free dance lessons for the
Viennese Ball will take place on Saturdays at Beaumont on the second
floor on March 1, 8 15, 29 and April 5 at 10:15 AM & 1:45 PM.
Upcoming Events: Silent Auction March
15 Viennese Ball April 12
Silent Auction Suggestions: We welcome and accept gift
baskets (consider a theme basket such as, baby items, baked goods,
knitting, food, wine) etc. Also tickets to concerts and sporting
events, legal and financial services and home cooked meals. Be
imaginative! Were counting on you.
In Search Of: Wine distributors/wineries and wholesalers.
MYS needs wine donated for upcoming fundraising events. Anyone with
contacts in the wine industry, please call the MYS Office.
MYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, February 16,2008
Book Sale: This Saturday, February 16 10:00 AM 3:00
PM.
Attention OPB fans and members: Join MYS for OPBs next
On-Air Fundraising Drive! Were looking for 10 people who want to
represent MYS and answer studio phones for the OPB On-Air fundraising
drive on Tuesday March 11, from 7 pm to 9:45. Parking is free, snacks
& desserts will be served. Questions? See Margaret on Saturday or
look for the sign-up sheet at Beaumont. Thank you!
Tickets: We have tickets or ticket order forms for the
following up-coming events available at the Beaumont lobby on
Saturdays, 10:00-3:00.
- Viennese Ball: Saturday, April 12. We sell out every year.
Dont miss out.
- Schnitzer and Newmark Concert Tickets: The best seats go
fast.
- Lakeridge Concert: Avoid long lines on concert day. Purchase
your tickets early.
Concert DVDs and CDs: Last week to purchase DVDs and CDs
from the November and December concerts. We have very few left.
Upcoming Events: Silent Auction March
15 Viennese Ball April 12
Silent Auction: Saturday, March 15. Mark your calendar. We
are still in need of items. Suggestions are: Condo week-end, Gift
certificates, restaurant certificates, services, new items etc. etc.
etc.
Inclement Weather: When inclement weather occurs, your
safety is our number 1 priority. If road conditions make it unsafe
for you to attend MYS , please fill out an on-line absence form with
weather as the reason you could not attend. If MYS is cancelled
for the day, we will put that up on the website under
announcements.
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