All grades for Orchestra, Beginning Band, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble are complete and recorded in the gradebook! Concert Band grades are complete except for tomorrow's rehearsal points during the final. These grades should be complete by 12:15 pm tomorrow (30 minutes after the final).
If you have any reason to believe there is a mistake with your grade, contact me ASAP so that I can work with you to assure that each student's grade correctly represents his work throughout this semester.
No, you cannot turn in make up work or extra credit at this point- you should consider that next semester and get all work in on time or promptly upon missing any assignment.
I look forward to a new year filled with great music making! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
*****UPDATE 12/16 12:30 pm*****
All grades are now posted for all 5 classes and 177 students!
There were 13 students whose grade was within just 1% of a higher letter grade. This shows just how important every assignment is and how important it is to be on time, prepared and contribute in a positive way to every rehearsal and performance!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Finals Week
This week is Finals Week! I hope to have all student grades finalized by the afternoon after their final. While the final was mostly the December Concert, there will still be a large rehearsal grade given for the final period for all classes except Beginning Band. Beginning Band students will have their semester playing test during the final. This playing test will be in three parts; a line that the student selects and prepares (chosen from 91, 92, 95, 101, 104 or 109) worth 50 points, the concert Bb major scale worth 30 points and a line of my choosing to be announced at the start of the final (selected from Level 3) worth 20 points. This will be worth about 13% of the overall semester grade (the concert was also worth the same).
This week, the grab bag fundraiser from We Care Coffee Company will be delivered! Remember that all items sell for $13 each and you can collect cash or checks, payable to "Pioneer Performing Arts." All payments will be due the week we return in January. For those who didn't participate this time, or would like to sell more, we will reorder January 3-6 and items will be delivered about 4 weeks later. You can also continue to use the online store here.
Several folks have asked about the Big Band Dance. The 17th annual Big Band Dance will take place Saturday, February 11 from 7-10 in the PAC and involve students in Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. We will require help from families for set-up, clean-up, donations of appetizers & desserts, and of course in attendance. This year, we will keep the same ticket price of $20, but contribute $5 of each pre-order ticket to the selected student's account. This is in addition to the raffle proceeds, which will also directly benefit student accounts (when they pre-sell the tickets). All of the paperwork for the BBD will be distributed to students and posted online when we return in January. If you are interested in being more involved with this massive undertaking, let me know and I can put you in touch with our leadership team.
I have made a page with all of the information for West Side Story- the link at the top labeled WSS. Be sure to check out the rehearsal schedule, and ticket ordering info which will be posted when it's available.
When we return in January, there is a $150 payment due for the Disneyland trip. We will also be working to finalize our room assignments and itinerary (we are still waiting for details from Disney).
Finally, congratulation to Brian Hubbard who made principal horn in the Santa Clara County Honor Band! This is the first time in many years that Pioneer has a seat in the band, and Brian will represent us well. Be sure to catch the Honor Band performance on Sunday, January 15 at 2:00 at Gunn High School in Palo Alto. This will be a double credit review opportunity!
This week, the grab bag fundraiser from We Care Coffee Company will be delivered! Remember that all items sell for $13 each and you can collect cash or checks, payable to "Pioneer Performing Arts." All payments will be due the week we return in January. For those who didn't participate this time, or would like to sell more, we will reorder January 3-6 and items will be delivered about 4 weeks later. You can also continue to use the online store here.
Several folks have asked about the Big Band Dance. The 17th annual Big Band Dance will take place Saturday, February 11 from 7-10 in the PAC and involve students in Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. We will require help from families for set-up, clean-up, donations of appetizers & desserts, and of course in attendance. This year, we will keep the same ticket price of $20, but contribute $5 of each pre-order ticket to the selected student's account. This is in addition to the raffle proceeds, which will also directly benefit student accounts (when they pre-sell the tickets). All of the paperwork for the BBD will be distributed to students and posted online when we return in January. If you are interested in being more involved with this massive undertaking, let me know and I can put you in touch with our leadership team.
I have made a page with all of the information for West Side Story- the link at the top labeled WSS. Be sure to check out the rehearsal schedule, and ticket ordering info which will be posted when it's available.
When we return in January, there is a $150 payment due for the Disneyland trip. We will also be working to finalize our room assignments and itinerary (we are still waiting for details from Disney).
Finally, congratulation to Brian Hubbard who made principal horn in the Santa Clara County Honor Band! This is the first time in many years that Pioneer has a seat in the band, and Brian will represent us well. Be sure to catch the Honor Band performance on Sunday, January 15 at 2:00 at Gunn High School in Palo Alto. This will be a double credit review opportunity!
Winter Concert Wrap
Two great nights of performances! Congratulations to all of the students for their work this semester. Thanks to Patty Liebscher for leading up our hospitality and the other parents who helped as well (there were too many to list and I wouldn't want to leave someone off!). If you would like a video or audio recording of either performance, contact me ASAP- CD $10, DVD $20, or both for $25. Send a check payable to "Ryan Roberts." We were also able to collect about $400 in donations from the concerts. This money can buy 3-5 pieces of music -or- repair 2-5 small instruments -or- help subsidize our scholarship funds.
Again, I am proud of each ensemble and look forward to the spring semester! Mark our calendars for our upcoming concerts- Big Band Dance Feb 11, West Side Story in March and our Finale Instrumental concerts on May 16-17.
Again, I am proud of each ensemble and look forward to the spring semester! Mark our calendars for our upcoming concerts- Big Band Dance Feb 11, West Side Story in March and our Finale Instrumental concerts on May 16-17.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December 5-9
This will be a busy week so buckle up!
Winter Concerts this week! Get all the info from the previous post, below. Please bring cookies or snacks for a reception to follow the concert each evening. Also note the call times for each student.
Live Review is due on Friday! I have entered those assignments which have been turned in so far, but most students are missing theirs so far. Don't forget that if you had an excused absence from a football game, you need to do an extra live review as a make up assignment. I am giving extra credit to students who attend the alternate night's performance, though this will not be full credit in place of the assignment itself.
Santa Clara County Honor Band auditions are Friday night at SJSU. Last year, we only had one PHS student audition, but this year we should have several. I hope that Pioneer will be represented in this ensemble. For more info, click here and talk with me on Monday. The concert will be Sunday, January 15 at 2:00 at Gunn HS in Palo Alto. This will be a double credit Live Review opportunity, mark your calendars now!
I am looking for about 2 or 3 more parent chaperones for our trip to Anaheim in February. We will have a great time, but we can only travel with adequate parent supervision. More info is here on my Tour 2012 page, or you can contact me. Check back soon as I will post our confirmed travel details as soon as they are set (hopefully prior to the Christmas holiday). We are still waiting on confirmed times for our events with Disney, and our other activities all are secondary to that scheduling.
Finally- Congratulations to the Pep Band and Football team for a great year! It is only the second time in the history of the school that the team has made it to the CCS Championship game and they did a great job. Congratulations also to the coaching staff for their work with the team. Time to hang up the pep band folders for the next 8 months.
Winter Concerts this week! Get all the info from the previous post, below. Please bring cookies or snacks for a reception to follow the concert each evening. Also note the call times for each student.
Live Review is due on Friday! I have entered those assignments which have been turned in so far, but most students are missing theirs so far. Don't forget that if you had an excused absence from a football game, you need to do an extra live review as a make up assignment. I am giving extra credit to students who attend the alternate night's performance, though this will not be full credit in place of the assignment itself.
Santa Clara County Honor Band auditions are Friday night at SJSU. Last year, we only had one PHS student audition, but this year we should have several. I hope that Pioneer will be represented in this ensemble. For more info, click here and talk with me on Monday. The concert will be Sunday, January 15 at 2:00 at Gunn HS in Palo Alto. This will be a double credit Live Review opportunity, mark your calendars now!
I am looking for about 2 or 3 more parent chaperones for our trip to Anaheim in February. We will have a great time, but we can only travel with adequate parent supervision. More info is here on my Tour 2012 page, or you can contact me. Check back soon as I will post our confirmed travel details as soon as they are set (hopefully prior to the Christmas holiday). We are still waiting on confirmed times for our events with Disney, and our other activities all are secondary to that scheduling.
Finally- Congratulations to the Pep Band and Football team for a great year! It is only the second time in the history of the school that the team has made it to the CCS Championship game and they did a great job. Congratulations also to the coaching staff for their work with the team. Time to hang up the pep band folders for the next 8 months.
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