New online Volunteer Log

New! This year we'll try using a Volunteer Log to keep track of the many hours that our families donate to support our orchestras.

You can use the online Volunteer Log (thank you to the parent who suggested this at the parent meeting!).

If you prefer, a physical log book will be available at rehearsals.

New online Absence Form

New! For the next few weeks we will experiment with an online Absence form.

Forms, forms, forms

This year's rehearsal and events calendar is on the Calendar page.

You can turn in completed enrollment forms at the next rehearsal, or you can mail them to Joyce.

To print the forms if needed:

Player Profile form (you probably completed this form at your audition)

Enrollment Agreement

Emergency Contact Information and Medical Release form

Volunteer form

Code of Conduct form (please keep this form- it's for your information)

First rehearsal is Tuesday, September 29

All three groups will rehearse at North Salem High School (map) at 6:30 pm. Enter from the D Street parking lot. Remember to arrive about 6:20 to be ready and warmed up when the rehearsal begins.

Members of Youth Symphony group only:

Please bring a music stand because North does not have enough for everyone. This group will rehearse on the stage. And bring the folder with music you received at Jump Start (if you attended Jump Start).

Parent meeting: also at 6:30, also at North Salem High School; in the Commons. You can turn in the forms that you'll receive soon in the mail, or bring them along to fill out during the meeting. We'll share information about the year, and you can ask questions.

Recordings of this season's Youth Symphony pieces

Dr. Grant Linsell has posted reference recordings of this season's pieces. He discussed these recordings during his music history lecture at Jump Start.

For members of the Youth Symphony group

NEW!! Jump Start on Saturday, September 19, 1:30 - 5:00 pm!

At South Salem High School (map).

Youth Symphony group only.

1:30 to 2:00 or 2:15-ish Chat with Mr. Garrett and your fellow musicians; enjoy treats

2:00 or 2:15-ish to 2:45 Lecture by Grant Linsell of Willamette University

3:00 to 5:00 Grand Reading Session: we'll read through this season's music

Please read the letter and invitation from Mr. Garrett announcing this season's music and our first annual Jump Start event.

Fall auditions: Sat., Sept 26

Fall auditions for anyone who would like to join one of our three groups will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Audition music and more details are on the Auditions page.

First rehearsal: Tues, Sept 29

All three groups will rehearse at North Salem High School (map). You enter the parking lot from D Street.

The calendar is now available.

Printable enrollment forms will be available soon...

Concerto Competitions

1. The Salem Chamber Orchestra holds an annual concerto competition for students in K through 12 who live in Marion or Polk county. The entry form and CD of your performance are due October 2, 2009 by 5:00 pm. Please see their brochure (two pages) for more information.

2. We (the Salem Youth Symphony) will hold our annual concerto competition on January 23, 2010 (date tentative). Details will be available this fall. The competition is open to students in our Youth Symphony group.