Dear West Jordan Symphony Musicians,

Thank you for your patience as we navigate the unknown during this pandemic. We, the WJS Board, want to make sure that we are putting your health first in all of our decisions. We have reviewed many studies and have had many discussions. Part of what we considered is that strings-only ensembles are safest for indoor rehearsals. We will plan on starting the season off with strings only (and piano/percussion). 

The start of our season will be Saturday, September 19, 2020, we will rehearse that day at Juan Diego High School as we cannot use West Jordan City Hall. We’re still looking into using the Viridian. Strings, stay tuned for any updates if we need to postpone our start date. Our rehearsal time will be shortened: 9 am - 10:45 am with a 15 min. break. 

Winds and brass players, I still want you to participate, so I invite you all to form into 2-3 groups and prepare music on your own similar to our Solo and Ensemble. You are most definitely invited to play at the October 24th concert, so please aim for a performance on that evening. Get together and practice anywhere: parks, someone's backyard, hopefully the Viridian's amphitheater on Saturdays (when I know I'll let you know!).Choose the days and times that work best for you to rehearse. I hope you'll be creative and try to continue making music.

Music will be scanned and sent to you with links to recordings via email. I hope that due to our shortened rehearsal time, we can make an effort to find some time during the week at home to practice. 

I miss making music with you all! I can't wait to return to a bit of normalcy. I hope music will lift you up during this strange chapter of our lives. 

Music to look forward to:

Beethoven - Allegretto from Symphony 7
4 Selections from Operas (Habanera, Triumphal March, Flower Duet, and Largo al factorum)
O Fortuna from Carmina Burana
Send in the Clowns
Preludio to La Traviata 

All the Best,

Denisse