Message from Gail

August 28th, 2024

WINDS family,

I am so excited for this season to begin! Our 46th season theme is “The Power of Community!”  I have a wonderful program developed with five separate concerts and events.

They are:

1. A Legacy of Loyalty and Service – Sat. November 2nd – 7:00pm at the Frauenthal
2. A Holiday Side by Side – Weds. December 11th – 7:00pm at Reeths-Puffer HS Theatre
3. Red Cedar Festival - March 1st at Okemo’s High School (contingent on acceptance)
4. Winners & Winds – Sun. March 30^th- 4:00pm at Fruitport High School
5. Unidad en Ritmo / Unity in Rhythm - Sat. May 10^th – 7:00pm at the Frauenthal

As we enter this season, for the first time since 2019, your WINDS board of directors made a decision to raise dues. Costs have risen across many areas - from the Frauenthal, to our insurance, to gas in order to move our equipment. We have worked very hard to provide a meaningful and economical musical experience to our players, but it is time to help with our added costs.

For the 2024 / 2025 season (September 2024 - May 2025), dues will be $80 per player and will be due at the start of our season. However, for those who do not play a full season, arrangements can be made to pay per concert. Each concert, including Red Cedar, will be $20 and will be due at the first rehearsal for that concert. Please contact Kim Reynolds [email protected] if you wish to discuss paying per concert versus the entire season.

As always, if anyone requires assistance in paying the dues, please see me or Kim to work that out!I want all of you to be able to play with the WINDS!! For those who wish to pay their dues now, please see the Venmo address and attached QR code below for your convenience.

The Nov. Concert music links will be sent out by Sept. 13^th. I am looking forward to another fantastic season of creating and sharing music with all of YOU! We truly do role model the “Power of Community”!

See you on September 26^th,

Gail