Spring Tour 2011 to Anaheim is now in the books. For pictures and a summary, click here. All three of my ensembles gave the most musical performances they've given all year! I'm proud of their work! I look forward to the next few weeks of this year as we build from this great foundation.
Spring Tour 2012 plans are coming along well. Right now, we are planning to travel to Oahu April 9-13, 2012 (spring break). The trip will include public performances, exchange/ clinic performances, cultural and tourist activities. I hope to bring Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and Orchestra on this trip. Be sure to check out the Tour 2012 page to get all the information about inclusions, activities, costs and fundraising opportunities.
We will begin a fundraiser this week! We'll be selling dessert and snack items like cheesecakes and cookie dough. Be sure to ask your student to share their brochure and order form with you at the end of this week. The fundraiser will run until about April 29 and all items will be scheduled for delivery to the school Friday afternoon May 20.
Auditions, week one! If you have signed up for an audition time for this week, please check the audition schedule posted in my room. I tried to observe all schedule requests. For the Castillero students, I will take students as they arrive after school- Tuesday for band and Friday for strings. Castillero students who can't make it on their assigned day can sign up for any of the other dates at Pioneer.
CST exams continue this week. Monday is an "S" period schedule. Tuesday/ Thursday students attend periods 2, 4 and 6 and on Wednesday/ Friday students attend 1, 3, 5.
CMEA Band festival is Friday, May 6 at Gilroy HS. Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will meet at school at 5:15 and we will take a school bus down to the festival. We will not be back until about 11:00 that night.
CMEA Orchestra festival is Saturday, May 7 at Independence HS. We are currently scheduled to perform in the morning, but I'm working to move that to an afternoon slot to avoid SAT conflicts.
End of year concerts are Wednesday and Thursday May 18 and 19 at 7:00 in the PAC. Look for your ensemble's specific night by next week. Graduation is also coming quickly- Thursday evening, June 2 at the beautiful San Jose Municipal Rose Garden. More info to follow.
Most students still need to get out and see a live performance for their spring review. Be sure to plan what performance you will see and get the review form turned in!
