We are now into the second grading period. I am a bit behind in posting grades for some students, but all will be accurate before Tuesday at 4:00pm. If you have grade questions, please hold off until that time so the grade will be accurate.
As you may have heard by now, we will not be taking a big music tour this spring because of low numbers. I am working to plan a short, inexpensive trip so that all students will be able to participate. This may be simply a day trip, or just one or two nights away. I will hold onto deposits until such time as I can announce what the revised plan will be. Thank you for your patience as I make these plans. I will continue to update the Tour 2013 page as details are worked out.
Our first concert is coming up on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 in the PAC. The Castillero Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra will join the Pioneer Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and String Orchestra. This will be a great concert and I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Please remember that if you have not yet paid for your Entertainment Books, Pep Band attire or Dress, that money is past due. Please make payment as soon as possible. Checks can be made out to "Pioneer Performing Arts." If you have a question about money you owe or have paid, email and I'll give you details for your student.
Jazz Band students have been invited to perform at the Allen at Steinbeck walk-a-thon on Saturday, October 20. I don't have our performance time yet, but have asked that we be scheduled for the morning. Once I confirm these details, I'll let you know. This will be a great way for us to reach out to our community and support one of our SJUSD schools.
Finally, as September rolls to a close and October comes in, there will be many Live Review opportunities for you. Please take a moment and review the Live Music page so that you can understand this assignment. I have added details about some October concerts you may choose to attend.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
September 17-21
Tour Update-
I will accept additional contracts on Monday. Of the contracts which have been turned in, most indicate San Diego, so that will be our destination, if I collect enough contracts. If enough students and chaperones do not commit, we will not travel this spring. For more information, check out the Tour 2013 page.
The Entertainment Book fundraiser is over. Please turn in $30 for each book, $10 of which gets credited directly to the student. Checks should be made payable to "Pioneer Performing Arts." There are still more opportunities to come throughout this year to raise money.
We will have our first Boosters meeting on Wednesday the 19th at 7:00 in my classroom (following the other parent activities that evening). Please make a point to attend as we work to plan for our Band and Orchestra Benefits and much more! We've had a great turnout so far this year, and I look forward to continuing to build our Boosters organization.
Pep Band attire and dresses have been delivered and will be passed out to students. Please make payments for these items as soon as possible. Checks should be made payable to "Pioneer Performing Arts." The dress is $70. The Pep Band polo is $25, the jacket is $40, but if you bought both, you got a $5 discount to $60. If you have questions about the money you owe, I'll be passing out balance sheets this week.
The first grading period is ending soon. Students who are missing assignments need to turn them in Monday. I will work with students during "S" period and after school to help them catch up on any missing work. After this point, there will be a late work deduction and the grade may not be entered by the grading period.
Did you see the information about CMEA festivals for each group? Here's what you need to know.
I will accept additional contracts on Monday. Of the contracts which have been turned in, most indicate San Diego, so that will be our destination, if I collect enough contracts. If enough students and chaperones do not commit, we will not travel this spring. For more information, check out the Tour 2013 page.
The Entertainment Book fundraiser is over. Please turn in $30 for each book, $10 of which gets credited directly to the student. Checks should be made payable to "Pioneer Performing Arts." There are still more opportunities to come throughout this year to raise money.
We will have our first Boosters meeting on Wednesday the 19th at 7:00 in my classroom (following the other parent activities that evening). Please make a point to attend as we work to plan for our Band and Orchestra Benefits and much more! We've had a great turnout so far this year, and I look forward to continuing to build our Boosters organization.
Pep Band attire and dresses have been delivered and will be passed out to students. Please make payments for these items as soon as possible. Checks should be made payable to "Pioneer Performing Arts." The dress is $70. The Pep Band polo is $25, the jacket is $40, but if you bought both, you got a $5 discount to $60. If you have questions about the money you owe, I'll be passing out balance sheets this week.
The first grading period is ending soon. Students who are missing assignments need to turn them in Monday. I will work with students during "S" period and after school to help them catch up on any missing work. After this point, there will be a late work deduction and the grade may not be entered by the grading period.
Did you see the information about CMEA festivals for each group? Here's what you need to know.
Monday, September 10, 2012
CMEA Festivals
Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and Orchestra will all be participating in CMEA Ensemble Festivals next semester. The dates have been added to our 2012-13 Calendar page, but are as follows;
CMEA Jazz Festival
Saturday, February 2 at Santa Teresa HS. Morning, TBA
CMEA Bands
Friday, May 3 at Gilroy HS (transportation to be provided). Evening, TBA
CMEA Orchestra
Saturday, May 4 at Independence HS. Morning, TBA
All dates are confirmed, but the times will not be set until about a month or so before each event. Please be aware that these are required performances and are the most important performance of the year. Where other subjects have CST's or are covered by various exams, these festival performances give our students an opportunity to demonstrate the best of their abilities for feedback to top level local music teachers. Please reserve these dates in your calendar now. I will confirm all details as they become available in the coming months.
CMEA Jazz Festival
Saturday, February 2 at Santa Teresa HS. Morning, TBA
CMEA Bands
Friday, May 3 at Gilroy HS (transportation to be provided). Evening, TBA
CMEA Orchestra
Saturday, May 4 at Independence HS. Morning, TBA
All dates are confirmed, but the times will not be set until about a month or so before each event. Please be aware that these are required performances and are the most important performance of the year. Where other subjects have CST's or are covered by various exams, these festival performances give our students an opportunity to demonstrate the best of their abilities for feedback to top level local music teachers. Please reserve these dates in your calendar now. I will confirm all details as they become available in the coming months.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
September 10-14
The Entertainment Book fundraiser wraps up Monday. Students can return all unsold books to me on Monday. Any unsold books not returned can still be sold and will still benefit the student. All money for the books ($30 each, checks to Pioneer Performing Arts) should be turned in this week.
Thank you to the Carrillo family for hosting dinner for our first football game. We were able to sell almost 50 burritos and raise some much needed funding for the band. This week, the Sandwich Mill will be hosting dinner. Students and families may pre-order a roast beef, turkey, ham or veggie sandwich through the end of school on Thursday. Dinner will be $7 each and include the sandwich, drink, chips and dessert.
The Tour 2013 Contract is due on Friday. Please take time to carefully consider your student's participation and your participation as a chaperone. It is so important that we have a great turnout in order to make for the most positive musical opportunity for all. I know that finances are a concern to some, but I want you to know that there are many students who have already raised a significant amount of money. We have also begun to put in place more effective fundraising and scholarship opportunities as well. I sincerely hope that these efforts will enable as many students to participate as possible.
On Wednesday, we will have our first dining partner dinner at Pizza My Heart on Blossom Hill (across from Oakridge). From 4-9 pm, just mention Pioneer Performing Arts when ordering, and we will get a 30% cut of your order- no fliers needed! Offer is valid on dine in, take out or delivery.
Finally, all students will receive a balance statement this week reflecting all the money paid, earned and charged so far this year. If you have already paid for your tuxedo, dress or pep band attire, thank you. If not, please send a check in to "Pioneer Performing Arts" this week. All students who have made a payment will get a receipt, and all future payments will get a receipt as soon as I receive them. For those of you who may be considering a donation, remember that all gifts are tax deductible and directly benefit our students. If you have questions about finances, please don't hesitate to email me.
Thank you to the Carrillo family for hosting dinner for our first football game. We were able to sell almost 50 burritos and raise some much needed funding for the band. This week, the Sandwich Mill will be hosting dinner. Students and families may pre-order a roast beef, turkey, ham or veggie sandwich through the end of school on Thursday. Dinner will be $7 each and include the sandwich, drink, chips and dessert.
The Tour 2013 Contract is due on Friday. Please take time to carefully consider your student's participation and your participation as a chaperone. It is so important that we have a great turnout in order to make for the most positive musical opportunity for all. I know that finances are a concern to some, but I want you to know that there are many students who have already raised a significant amount of money. We have also begun to put in place more effective fundraising and scholarship opportunities as well. I sincerely hope that these efforts will enable as many students to participate as possible.
On Wednesday, we will have our first dining partner dinner at Pizza My Heart on Blossom Hill (across from Oakridge). From 4-9 pm, just mention Pioneer Performing Arts when ordering, and we will get a 30% cut of your order- no fliers needed! Offer is valid on dine in, take out or delivery.
Finally, all students will receive a balance statement this week reflecting all the money paid, earned and charged so far this year. If you have already paid for your tuxedo, dress or pep band attire, thank you. If not, please send a check in to "Pioneer Performing Arts" this week. All students who have made a payment will get a receipt, and all future payments will get a receipt as soon as I receive them. For those of you who may be considering a donation, remember that all gifts are tax deductible and directly benefit our students. If you have questions about finances, please don't hesitate to email me.
Monday, September 3, 2012
September 4-7
Football Week! All of the information is here for food, call time and more. Additionally, in the likely event that our pep band polos do not come in before this game, I have asked students to wear some blue Pioneer shirt (their pride package shirt is a good choice) instead.
Back to School night is this Thursday! I will offer extra credit to all Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band members who can play a few pep band tunes in the quad from 5:30 to 5:45 (5:15 call, blue jeans & Pioneer blue shirts). I know it's short notice, but it would work the same way is it did last year. Plus, you get to start the year with extra credit :) I hope to see all parents there as we go over our start of year information and, most importantly, Tour 2013 information.
The Entertainment Book fundraiser is going on now! Click here for all the info.
Fittings will be this Wednesday during class! Boys who need a tux and girls who need a dress will be measured in class on Wednesday. For girls, the dress will be $65-$75 depending on sizing and shipping costs and is payable when the dresses arrive. For boys, the tux cost went up a bit this year. Prices are as follows for parts of the tux- poly coat $72, poly pants $27, shirt $18, vest $20, bowtie $8 and the studs and cuff links are included on a complete package. That makes a package this year $145. Shoes will be $45. While the prices are up, all tuxes will be furnished new rather than rental return. If a student needs a discount on shoes please contact me so that we can arrange to have you buy rental return (used) shoes.
Checks for dresses and tuxes should be made payable to Pioneer Performing Arts. Students who are participating in fundraising may use that to help with these costs. Students who plan to use fundraising to cover tour costs should pay for these directly.
Playing tests and seating changes will begin this week in all ensembles but Beginning Band. Students should be prepared to play scales and any of the music that I give them in class.
Beginning Band students will select instruments on Tuesday. There will be a small quiz to cover some of the information we have gone over these few weeks and that will play in to the instrument assignments. Ultimately, instrumentation is at my sole discretion. With 35 students in class, it will be something like 6 flutes, 6 clarinets, 5 saxophones, 6 trumpets, 6 trombones and 5 percussion. There is also the option for oboe or bassoon (must be rented through a local shop), baritone, tuba and French horn as well. We do not have enough saxophones to give, even to 5 students. Sax players will likely be asked to rent or purchase an instrument on their own. We do have instruments to check out for students playing any of the rest. There is a $50 Instrument Donation that we ask for all students who use school instruments.
Back to School night is this Thursday! I will offer extra credit to all Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band members who can play a few pep band tunes in the quad from 5:30 to 5:45 (5:15 call, blue jeans & Pioneer blue shirts). I know it's short notice, but it would work the same way is it did last year. Plus, you get to start the year with extra credit :) I hope to see all parents there as we go over our start of year information and, most importantly, Tour 2013 information.
The Entertainment Book fundraiser is going on now! Click here for all the info.
Fittings will be this Wednesday during class! Boys who need a tux and girls who need a dress will be measured in class on Wednesday. For girls, the dress will be $65-$75 depending on sizing and shipping costs and is payable when the dresses arrive. For boys, the tux cost went up a bit this year. Prices are as follows for parts of the tux- poly coat $72, poly pants $27, shirt $18, vest $20, bowtie $8 and the studs and cuff links are included on a complete package. That makes a package this year $145. Shoes will be $45. While the prices are up, all tuxes will be furnished new rather than rental return. If a student needs a discount on shoes please contact me so that we can arrange to have you buy rental return (used) shoes.
Checks for dresses and tuxes should be made payable to Pioneer Performing Arts. Students who are participating in fundraising may use that to help with these costs. Students who plan to use fundraising to cover tour costs should pay for these directly.
Playing tests and seating changes will begin this week in all ensembles but Beginning Band. Students should be prepared to play scales and any of the music that I give them in class.
Beginning Band students will select instruments on Tuesday. There will be a small quiz to cover some of the information we have gone over these few weeks and that will play in to the instrument assignments. Ultimately, instrumentation is at my sole discretion. With 35 students in class, it will be something like 6 flutes, 6 clarinets, 5 saxophones, 6 trumpets, 6 trombones and 5 percussion. There is also the option for oboe or bassoon (must be rented through a local shop), baritone, tuba and French horn as well. We do not have enough saxophones to give, even to 5 students. Sax players will likely be asked to rent or purchase an instrument on their own. We do have instruments to check out for students playing any of the rest. There is a $50 Instrument Donation that we ask for all students who use school instruments.
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