Thanks to all who played at Leigh Mall on Friday!

I also have a couple of updates on Ensemble performances.

Wassail Fest Dec. 5: performance will be at the Commercial Dispatch (not WCBI), tuning at 4:45!

The performance for Cassie’s church on Dec. 7 is at Caledonia Pentecostal Church, tuning at 4:30, perform from 5:00-5:45.

Don’t forget to check the calendar for all of our busy Christmas schedule, which begins Thursday, Nov. 28, with the Arrival of Santa at Leigh Mall. 10:00 Tuning for groups and orchestra. (Practice, Tuesday Nov. 25 3:00 Groups 1&2, 3:45 Orchestra, 4:50 Ensemble). Wear your red T-shirt and black pants or skirt (or Christmas colors for Group Violins).

Dec. 4 Ensemble 5:30 tuning at Palmer Home, perform 6-8 pm

Dec. 5 Ensemble Wassail Fest at Commercial Dispatch, 4:45 Tuning, play 5-7:30 pm

Dec. 7 Ensemble at Cassie’s church in Caledonia, 4:45 pm, play 5:00-5:45 pm

Dec. 11 Groups and Orchestra Play-In at Trinity Place 4 pm (3:45 tuning, I believe)

The students from the Ensemble and their teachers did a great job on Saturday night, playing with the MSU/Starkville Symphony. Dr. Brown was very complimentary, and others have said what a great concert it was. Congratulations to all involved — all of your hard work paid off!

To balance out the numbers in group violin lessons, we have changed the cut-off points as follows:

• Group 1: Beginners – “Lightly Row”
• Group 2: “Song of the Wind – Andantino
• Group 3: Bach Minuets and up (End of Book 1 to Book 4 or higher)

Attend the group where you know the most songs or ask your teacher which group would be best for you!

Also, see the updated calendar for group lesson days, play-in, and other upcoming events and concerts!