Welcome Back! We had a great trip to Disneyland this week. Sixty seven students, seven parents, two bus drivers, one administrator and myself had a great time and a valuable musical experience. We had great clinics in the recording studio on the Disney property which all of my classes will get to see Monday. Each ensemble worked with professional musicians in a studio environment learning what it's like to sight read and record. In the process, everyone learned valuable rehearsal tips that I look forward to bringing to our rehearsals. We also had strong performances on a professional stage with top notch performance production quality audio/ visual support. I am sure that the students and the parent chaperones would be happy to share the value of this experience with you- just ask! For more info, check out the blog posts from the trip. If you have pictures or video you'd like to share, please bring it in on USB or CD so that I can share that with everyone. Thanks to Mrs. Collins, Mrs. DiLeonardo, Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Shumway-Lipps, Mrs. Liebscher, Mr. & Mrs. Ricco and especially our AP of Curriculum and Instruction, Mrs. Richardson who filled a last minute void when she volunteered to join our trip just 15 hour before our departure! Thanks so much to each of these adults who gave up their time and money to help give our students a great trip!
The weekend before the trip, I was in Fresno at the California All-State Music Education Conference. While there, I saw performances from outstanding musicians of all ages that reminded me of how exciting and moving a performance can be. I also saw several workshops from the best educators around- and I look forward to bringing some of their ideas to the classroom to strengthen our programs at Pioneer. Congratulations to Brian Hubbard who was a member of the All-State bands and gave a wonderful performance. This is the first time that I know of that Pioneer has been represented at this level- congratulations Brian!
West Side Story is coming up in just 4 weeks! Those students involved in the production are going to get very busy this month, so please begin to plan ahead, look at long term projects and assignments and plan how to fit in all of the work that you are going to be expected to do in your various classes, and the practice time needed to make for a successful performance. Performances are 3/23-24, 28-31 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are already selling fast, so get yours here. Remember, this is a very difficult musical, and students are expected to perform at the highest levels to ensure a successful performance.
Jazz Band will be participating in a joint performance with the West Valley College Jazz Band on Friday, March 16 at 8:00 pm. We will have 75 comp tickets to share, but additional tickets will be available for purchase as well. We will be able to use all of their equipment, so students just need to bring their instruments and music. Jazz Band has also been hired to perform for the opening day of Almaden girls softball on Saturday morning, March 10 with a set at 10:30-11 and 12- 12:30. We will have to meet before this at school to load equipment and return after to unload. This is a paid gig!
In April, we will host a joint performance with our Jazz Band and Symphony and the Jazz Band and Chamber Strings from Castillero on Friday, April 27 at 7:00. This will be a great chance for our kids to work with and perform for the younger musicians. I hope for this to become an annual tradition- working together should help get more families connected to Pioneer and increase retention between schools.
On Saturday, April 28, we will be hosting an all day music festival at Pioneer for Music-In-the-Parks. I will be looking for parents to help in several key areas as well as many student volunteers. We'll have a few meetings during school with students and one evening meeting just before the event to make sure everyone will know what to expect and what to do.
If you can help with either of these April events, please contact me!
As you can see, while there is much going on we aren't under the high pressure of back to back to back performances that we have been under for a few months. I look forward to taking this time to really teach students to work towards the highest level of musical achievement. In music, we strive to achieve 100% accuracy in our performance- in virtually all other areas of life (academics, sports, etc.) that is unheard of. We will get to dive deeply into our music in the next weeks and learn what it takes to really become masters of our parts.
Showing posts with label Tour 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tour 2012. Show all posts
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Disney 2012
Check back daily for updates and photo links. Also, find updates on my facebook- www.facebook.com/mccoysmusic
DAY 1-
We traveled safely and had a good first few hours in the parks! We arrived in Anaheim at 3:30 and spent about an hour in Downtown Disney. After that, we checked in to the hotel and had dinner before heading over to the parks for some fun times. Here is a sample of photos from throughout the day. Tomorrow will be more fun in the park and a workshop/ recording session.
DAY 2-
Today started with breakfast at the hotel and free time in the parks. Both Jazz Band and Symphony had workshops from 12:00- 2:30. That was followed by free time, dinner at the hotel and more time at the parks until closing. During the workshops, a professional musician worked with each of the groups to record music in a Disney studio. This was a great chance for students to learn from a great musician and perform at a high level with virtually no rehearsal time. I look forward to bringing some of their ideas into the regular classroom to strengthen each of the ensembles. The kids also got to hear a bit of the personal stories from each of these guys who bring a wealth of professional musical experience to the table from recording to TV to movies to musicals and in many various outlets- the kids had an incredible opportunity. Check out some of the pictures from today on my facebook here. Unfortunately, photos are strictly prohibited backstage in the studio area, so there aren't any photos from today's workshops- but they were so profitable. Tomorrow is performance day, so look for many photos from that and other antics tomorrow night.
DAY 3-
Your Pioneer students did so well today in their performances! The Symphony Orchestra gave a strong performance and the Jazz Band was outstanding! Our Disney staff host said that Jazz Band was the best ensemble he had hosted! It was great to be able to perform on a professional stage with great equipment and top notch, production quality technical support with sound and lights. I hope that the students had as good a time performing as I know the audience had. The kids were in the parks today from 9:45 this morning to midnight with the performances just after noon and many of them were dragging by the time we made it back to the hotel. I look forward to a quiet bus ride home! If you haven't yet checked out the photos- check them out here. If you have photos you'd like me to share, you can email them to me- mccoysmusic [at] gmail [dot] com or get them to me on a USB drive. We plan to depart tomorrow at 9:30 for arrival back at Pioneer at 5:00 in the afternoon. Students will call home after lunch to update families with a more accurate ETA. Please, pick your students up promptly! Our chaperones have worked very hard over these last few days and they should be able to go home when we arrive.
DAY 1-
We traveled safely and had a good first few hours in the parks! We arrived in Anaheim at 3:30 and spent about an hour in Downtown Disney. After that, we checked in to the hotel and had dinner before heading over to the parks for some fun times. Here is a sample of photos from throughout the day. Tomorrow will be more fun in the park and a workshop/ recording session.
DAY 2-
Today started with breakfast at the hotel and free time in the parks. Both Jazz Band and Symphony had workshops from 12:00- 2:30. That was followed by free time, dinner at the hotel and more time at the parks until closing. During the workshops, a professional musician worked with each of the groups to record music in a Disney studio. This was a great chance for students to learn from a great musician and perform at a high level with virtually no rehearsal time. I look forward to bringing some of their ideas into the regular classroom to strengthen each of the ensembles. The kids also got to hear a bit of the personal stories from each of these guys who bring a wealth of professional musical experience to the table from recording to TV to movies to musicals and in many various outlets- the kids had an incredible opportunity. Check out some of the pictures from today on my facebook here. Unfortunately, photos are strictly prohibited backstage in the studio area, so there aren't any photos from today's workshops- but they were so profitable. Tomorrow is performance day, so look for many photos from that and other antics tomorrow night.
DAY 3-
Your Pioneer students did so well today in their performances! The Symphony Orchestra gave a strong performance and the Jazz Band was outstanding! Our Disney staff host said that Jazz Band was the best ensemble he had hosted! It was great to be able to perform on a professional stage with great equipment and top notch, production quality technical support with sound and lights. I hope that the students had as good a time performing as I know the audience had. The kids were in the parks today from 9:45 this morning to midnight with the performances just after noon and many of them were dragging by the time we made it back to the hotel. I look forward to a quiet bus ride home! If you haven't yet checked out the photos- check them out here. If you have photos you'd like me to share, you can email them to me- mccoysmusic [at] gmail [dot] com or get them to me on a USB drive. We plan to depart tomorrow at 9:30 for arrival back at Pioneer at 5:00 in the afternoon. Students will call home after lunch to update families with a more accurate ETA. Please, pick your students up promptly! Our chaperones have worked very hard over these last few days and they should be able to go home when we arrive.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
2/13-2/17
A BIG thank you to the families who helped with our Big Band Dance! Thanks to Tanya Summers, Mary Jane & Percy Kanga, Katy Cooper, Suzanne Higa, Miriam Taher, Laura & Alfonso Carrillo and so many others who worked so hard to help produce this great evening.
Thanks also to Mrs Grimaud, Mrs Higa and Mr Carrillo for their help driving Jazz Band students to our gig downtown on Friday- we had a great time getting to perform for about 1,000 of the valley's major corporate, political, labor and educational leadership.
Tour 2012 is coming up quickly! There is a MANDATORY meeting for all students and parents Monday at 7:30 in my room. We'll have symphony perform first, then go over schedule and expectations and take questions. Plan for this meeting to last about an hour. Our meeting with chaperones will take place immediately following this meeting and last about 30 minutes. (One long night is better than 2 nights out.) All students should have turned in their Tour Permission & Medical form. According to my list, Brian H, Jose M, Josefa M, Dylan M, Austin R, and David W need to turn in their forms! These MUST be turned in to go with us on the trip! Many students made money on the Big Band Dance, and I will pass out a final accounting so that families know their amount due and can make payment this week.
The first grading period of the semester is complete. As of this posting, Orchestra, Beginning Band and Jazz Band grades are posted and final. Wind Ensemble & Concert Band grades will be complete prior to our tour meeting Monday evening. Many students have neglected to turn in their journals- this does count on the grade. Also, when students miss their rehearsal points, they are able to make them up by practicing after school- 30 minutes of practicing counts for 1 excused absence.
Thanks also to Mrs Grimaud, Mrs Higa and Mr Carrillo for their help driving Jazz Band students to our gig downtown on Friday- we had a great time getting to perform for about 1,000 of the valley's major corporate, political, labor and educational leadership.
Tour 2012 is coming up quickly! There is a MANDATORY meeting for all students and parents Monday at 7:30 in my room. We'll have symphony perform first, then go over schedule and expectations and take questions. Plan for this meeting to last about an hour. Our meeting with chaperones will take place immediately following this meeting and last about 30 minutes. (One long night is better than 2 nights out.) All students should have turned in their Tour Permission & Medical form. According to my list, Brian H, Jose M, Josefa M, Dylan M, Austin R, and David W need to turn in their forms! These MUST be turned in to go with us on the trip! Many students made money on the Big Band Dance, and I will pass out a final accounting so that families know their amount due and can make payment this week.
The first grading period of the semester is complete. As of this posting, Orchestra, Beginning Band and Jazz Band grades are posted and final. Wind Ensemble & Concert Band grades will be complete prior to our tour meeting Monday evening. Many students have neglected to turn in their journals- this does count on the grade. Also, when students miss their rehearsal points, they are able to make them up by practicing after school- 30 minutes of practicing counts for 1 excused absence.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
2/6-2/10
This week-
Jazz Band gig, Big Band Dance, Tour and more!
Jazz Band gig Friday morning- we need another parent driver! Two of our regular drivers are not able to help this time around, so please join us this week. We need to meet at Pioneer at 6:45 and will head up to the convention center by 7:00 and perform until about 10:00. We will be back at Pioneer not later than 10:30 am (for 4th period).
Big Band Dance is Saturday! Be sure you get your ticket order in ASAP so that your student gets account credit. Raffle tickets are now out and students get 80% of all money they raise. Parents are reminded that families last name A-K are asked to bring a dessert and L-Z appetizers. Parents are also asked to volunteer for a shift. Indicate your interest on the ticket form and we will contact you. We rely on parent involvement to make this event successful! Students are also required to work a shift- sign ups for that will take place this week.
Mandatory tour meeting for parents and students is next Monday, February 13 at 7:30 pm. All students must turn in their Tour Permission & Medical form THIS FRIDAY! This assignment is worth 25 points, but is worth 30 points Thursday, 35 Wednesday and 40 points Tuesday. Also, students should remember our S Period rehearsals this week and next. Be sure that you check out our preliminary itinerary- which includes confirmed performance and workshop times from Disney! This and more is on the Tour 2012 page. All tour costs must be paid prior to traveling! I will be handing out a balance sheet to each tour participant after all Big Band Dance fundraising is counted this week.
It was good to see that several students attended the St. Olaf concert this past week. What an incredible ensemble, many of whom were not even music majors. Their concert was an inspiration to me and reminded me how much I love music! Opportunities like these are so important and serve as a good example of why I require a Live Review each semester.
Jazz Band gig, Big Band Dance, Tour and more!
Jazz Band gig Friday morning- we need another parent driver! Two of our regular drivers are not able to help this time around, so please join us this week. We need to meet at Pioneer at 6:45 and will head up to the convention center by 7:00 and perform until about 10:00. We will be back at Pioneer not later than 10:30 am (for 4th period).
Big Band Dance is Saturday! Be sure you get your ticket order in ASAP so that your student gets account credit. Raffle tickets are now out and students get 80% of all money they raise. Parents are reminded that families last name A-K are asked to bring a dessert and L-Z appetizers. Parents are also asked to volunteer for a shift. Indicate your interest on the ticket form and we will contact you. We rely on parent involvement to make this event successful! Students are also required to work a shift- sign ups for that will take place this week.
Mandatory tour meeting for parents and students is next Monday, February 13 at 7:30 pm. All students must turn in their Tour Permission & Medical form THIS FRIDAY! This assignment is worth 25 points, but is worth 30 points Thursday, 35 Wednesday and 40 points Tuesday. Also, students should remember our S Period rehearsals this week and next. Be sure that you check out our preliminary itinerary- which includes confirmed performance and workshop times from Disney! This and more is on the Tour 2012 page. All tour costs must be paid prior to traveling! I will be handing out a balance sheet to each tour participant after all Big Band Dance fundraising is counted this week.
It was good to see that several students attended the St. Olaf concert this past week. What an incredible ensemble, many of whom were not even music majors. Their concert was an inspiration to me and reminded me how much I love music! Opportunities like these are so important and serve as a good example of why I require a Live Review each semester.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
1/30-2/3
In this week's announcements-
CMEA Jazz- This Saturday
Jazz Band Joint Venture gig- Next Friday
Big Band Dance- Next Saturday!
Disney Meeting & tour- 3-4 weeks!
Music In the Parks Festival- April 28
Extra Credit opportunity (bands)
CMEA Jazz Festival is this Saturday afternoon at Santa Teresa HS from 1:10- 3:15 pm. Park in the student lot by the field and there will be signs to the theater, which is where we will meet. Transportation is on your own, but if you need to arrange a ride, I can help you do that.
Jazz Band was hired to perform for the Joint Venture Silicon Valley Conference on Friday, February 10. Our call time at Pioneer is 6:45 AM. I know this is early- if you need a ride to school, let me know! We need parent drivers to take us to the convention center downtown. The performance is on and off until 10:00. We will return to school by about 10:30, in time for 4th period. Currently, Mr Carrillo and Mrs Higa will be driving, but we 2 or 3 more parent drivers. Let me know if you can drive for us.
Big Band Dance is just 2 weeks away! Students should make sure and sell as many tickets as possible in advance and get their orders turned in this week! Don't have a ticket form? Click here and get one. Parents are reminded that we need each family A-K to bring a dessert and L-Z to bring an appetizer. Also, we are in need of more parents to volunteer for simple shifts before, during and after the event. These shifts are short, easy and require just a small bit of your time. If every family pitches in, we will have a great event. Please indicate how you would like to help on the ticket forms as you return them and we will contact you with further information. Note- Raffle tickets will be distributed this week! Students are not required to participate, but do make 80% of all raffle tickets they sell in advance. This is an easy way to earn money directly toward their account. Raffle winners need not be present to win.
Disneyland Trip- mandatory meeting for students and a parent on Monday, February 13 from 7:30-8:30 pm. We will discuss itinerary, inclusions, expectations and all of the final details. We are scheduled to depart PHS Wednesday the 22nd at 8am, but that may change depending on Jazz Band's performance and clinic times later that day in the park. We will return Saturday late afternoon at about 4:00 or so. More updated info is on the tour page.
Music In the Parks Festival- we are hosting a festival on Saturday, April 28 all day on the PHS campus. I need parents who can assist with this event in various (simple) capacities. We will earn at least $1,000 for our program by hosting this event! Let me know if this is something you are interested in. All tasks are simple, instructions are provided and students do the heavy work of moving equipment. I also would like a parent to run concessions for the day. ALL of the funds we raise from the concessions go directly to our program!
On a personal note- I will be at Castillero all day on Monday for recruitment and collaboration with Messrs Bowman and Krijnen. The most important thing we can do to promote great ensembles at Pioneer for the long run is to communicate with our younger musicians the importance of continuing their music education with us at Pioneer. If you can share how important high school music is with your friends, that can be a critical bond to help students choose to continue in music.
Extra Credit concert this week! The band from St. Olaff College will be performing Thursday and Friday at 7:30. Band students who complete an extra live review of this performance can earn 20 extra credit points (when used in addition to another review) or use this as a free (for students) review opportunity! They are one of the top college bands and their director is a wonderful musician and composer who has worked with the Santa Clara County Honor band before. I can't encourage you enough to attend. Thursday is at Saratoga HS and Friday night is at Gunn HS in Palo Alto.
CMEA Jazz- This Saturday
Jazz Band Joint Venture gig- Next Friday
Big Band Dance- Next Saturday!
Disney Meeting & tour- 3-4 weeks!
Music In the Parks Festival- April 28
Extra Credit opportunity (bands)
CMEA Jazz Festival is this Saturday afternoon at Santa Teresa HS from 1:10- 3:15 pm. Park in the student lot by the field and there will be signs to the theater, which is where we will meet. Transportation is on your own, but if you need to arrange a ride, I can help you do that.
Jazz Band was hired to perform for the Joint Venture Silicon Valley Conference on Friday, February 10. Our call time at Pioneer is 6:45 AM. I know this is early- if you need a ride to school, let me know! We need parent drivers to take us to the convention center downtown. The performance is on and off until 10:00. We will return to school by about 10:30, in time for 4th period. Currently, Mr Carrillo and Mrs Higa will be driving, but we 2 or 3 more parent drivers. Let me know if you can drive for us.
Big Band Dance is just 2 weeks away! Students should make sure and sell as many tickets as possible in advance and get their orders turned in this week! Don't have a ticket form? Click here and get one. Parents are reminded that we need each family A-K to bring a dessert and L-Z to bring an appetizer. Also, we are in need of more parents to volunteer for simple shifts before, during and after the event. These shifts are short, easy and require just a small bit of your time. If every family pitches in, we will have a great event. Please indicate how you would like to help on the ticket forms as you return them and we will contact you with further information. Note- Raffle tickets will be distributed this week! Students are not required to participate, but do make 80% of all raffle tickets they sell in advance. This is an easy way to earn money directly toward their account. Raffle winners need not be present to win.
Disneyland Trip- mandatory meeting for students and a parent on Monday, February 13 from 7:30-8:30 pm. We will discuss itinerary, inclusions, expectations and all of the final details. We are scheduled to depart PHS Wednesday the 22nd at 8am, but that may change depending on Jazz Band's performance and clinic times later that day in the park. We will return Saturday late afternoon at about 4:00 or so. More updated info is on the tour page.
Music In the Parks Festival- we are hosting a festival on Saturday, April 28 all day on the PHS campus. I need parents who can assist with this event in various (simple) capacities. We will earn at least $1,000 for our program by hosting this event! Let me know if this is something you are interested in. All tasks are simple, instructions are provided and students do the heavy work of moving equipment. I also would like a parent to run concessions for the day. ALL of the funds we raise from the concessions go directly to our program!
On a personal note- I will be at Castillero all day on Monday for recruitment and collaboration with Messrs Bowman and Krijnen. The most important thing we can do to promote great ensembles at Pioneer for the long run is to communicate with our younger musicians the importance of continuing their music education with us at Pioneer. If you can share how important high school music is with your friends, that can be a critical bond to help students choose to continue in music.
Extra Credit concert this week! The band from St. Olaff College will be performing Thursday and Friday at 7:30. Band students who complete an extra live review of this performance can earn 20 extra credit points (when used in addition to another review) or use this as a free (for students) review opportunity! They are one of the top college bands and their director is a wonderful musician and composer who has worked with the Santa Clara County Honor band before. I can't encourage you enough to attend. Thursday is at Saratoga HS and Friday night is at Gunn HS in Palo Alto.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
January 23-27
We've got lots coming up- CMEA Jazz in 2 weeks, Big Band Dance in 3 weeks and Disneyland in 4 weeks!
CMEA Jazz- Saturday, February 4 at Santa Teresa HS. Call time there is 1:00. The performance and events should conclude by about 3:15.
Big Band Dance- we will have our next meeting this week on Thursday night at 7:30 in my room. Also, make sure you get your ticket order form in early!
Disneyland trip- we will have our mandatory meeting with parents, students and chaperones on Monday, February 13 in lieu of our West Side Story pit rehearsal at 7:30. Any outstanding balance will be due Monday the 13th- the night of the meeting.
A financial update- all students except beginning band students got an account statement detailing what they've paid and what they owe for everything throughout the year. I thoroughly explained how to read these forms in class and answered specific student questions. The bottom line is the "Net Account Total" on the bottom line- if it is a negative number, that indicates the amount you owe, if it is a positive number, that indicates the amount you have credited for future student use. If you believe there is a mistake, please contact me so that I can try and fix it. Some of the boys who paid Selix directly for their tux got their names mixed up- if you see a tux charge and you paid Selix directly, just show me the cancelled check and I will remove the charge. If you've yet to pay, please make prompt payment for your account to "Pioneer Performing Arts." Right now, there is over $10,000 in payments due to the program, so any payments that you can make on your account will help us greatly.
In other news regarding upcoming events- we will be hosting 2 carwashes and a music festival this spring. The music festival is Saturday, April 28 for Music In The Parks- we will not be performing, just hosting the event at Pioneer and using it as a fundraiser. This is the same event we helped to host last spring at the Boardwalk, for those who were involved in that. We will need several parents to assist throughout the day in various capacities as well as a concession stand. The carwash dates aren't yet set, but I hope to have one Saturday in each March and May. These will be great ways to earn much needed money for our programs, but will need support from parents and students to make them successful.
Finally- I got a chance to see West Side Story at the San Jose CPA this afternoon. This is such a wonderful show, I'm so excited about our performances in March. Broadway San Jose brings in some great national tour shows throughout the year- and I encourage you to get out and support live performances. Later this year, there will be performances of Beauty and the Beast, In the Heights, and Marry Poppins. More info is at their website here.
CMEA Jazz- Saturday, February 4 at Santa Teresa HS. Call time there is 1:00. The performance and events should conclude by about 3:15.
Big Band Dance- we will have our next meeting this week on Thursday night at 7:30 in my room. Also, make sure you get your ticket order form in early!
Disneyland trip- we will have our mandatory meeting with parents, students and chaperones on Monday, February 13 in lieu of our West Side Story pit rehearsal at 7:30. Any outstanding balance will be due Monday the 13th- the night of the meeting.
A financial update- all students except beginning band students got an account statement detailing what they've paid and what they owe for everything throughout the year. I thoroughly explained how to read these forms in class and answered specific student questions. The bottom line is the "Net Account Total" on the bottom line- if it is a negative number, that indicates the amount you owe, if it is a positive number, that indicates the amount you have credited for future student use. If you believe there is a mistake, please contact me so that I can try and fix it. Some of the boys who paid Selix directly for their tux got their names mixed up- if you see a tux charge and you paid Selix directly, just show me the cancelled check and I will remove the charge. If you've yet to pay, please make prompt payment for your account to "Pioneer Performing Arts." Right now, there is over $10,000 in payments due to the program, so any payments that you can make on your account will help us greatly.
In other news regarding upcoming events- we will be hosting 2 carwashes and a music festival this spring. The music festival is Saturday, April 28 for Music In The Parks- we will not be performing, just hosting the event at Pioneer and using it as a fundraiser. This is the same event we helped to host last spring at the Boardwalk, for those who were involved in that. We will need several parents to assist throughout the day in various capacities as well as a concession stand. The carwash dates aren't yet set, but I hope to have one Saturday in each March and May. These will be great ways to earn much needed money for our programs, but will need support from parents and students to make them successful.
Finally- I got a chance to see West Side Story at the San Jose CPA this afternoon. This is such a wonderful show, I'm so excited about our performances in March. Broadway San Jose brings in some great national tour shows throughout the year- and I encourage you to get out and support live performances. Later this year, there will be performances of Beauty and the Beast, In the Heights, and Marry Poppins. More info is at their website here.
Monday, January 16, 2012
January 17-20
Congratulations to Brian Hubbard and the Santa Clara County Honor Band for an outstanding performance Sunday at Gunn HS. If you attended, be sure to get your live review turned in this week! Brian will perform again with the All-State bands on Sunday, February 19 in Fresno. He represented Pioneer well!
All music families and friends are invited to Amato's Tuesday night for our monthly dinner fundraiser. Last month we raised $230 at Chevy's, so let's see if we can top it this time around! Amato's will donate 15% of your purchase and you don't need to bring a flier- just mention Pioneer Performing Arts! Hope to see a packed house there tomorrow night.
Jazz Band- Recruitment night performance this Thursday. We will set up after school in the gym and our call time for the show is 6:10. (If we can't set up after school, our call time will be 5:45.) Students should be finished with their performing commitment and clean up by about 7:15. After this, we have CMEA Jazz Festival at Santa Teresa HS on Saturday, February 4. We will meet at ST (not at Pioneer) at 1:00 pm. We should finish pictures at about 3:00. Finally, we have our Joint Venture gig downtown at the convention center on Friday morning, February 10. We will depart PHS at 7:00 and return to PHS at about 10:30. If you can drive- please let me know ASAP.
Thanks to the parents who came to the Big Band Dance meeting this past week! We now have enough parents to manage and assist with each area of the event from food to auction to tickets, decorations and more. Make sure you get your ticket orders in so that your student can earn credit for the sale. Be sure to invite friends and family as this is always a wonderful event! You can get a ticket order form here. Note that you can also order audio and video recordings, as well as indicate how you would like to volunteer to help that weekend.
Our Disneyland trip is coming up quickly! As per the tour contract, there is no refund of any kind granted to students who cancel after 12-16- all students must pay the full balance due. This week, all confirmed students must sign up into rooms of 4! All final details will depend on this travel roster. I would still like to see 2 more parent chaperones. We have 2 Orchestra and 4 Wind Ensemble parents, but no Jazz Band parents yet. I have reduced the chaperone price to $325 from $425 to help make this possible. If you are interested in joining us- please contact me ASAP so that I can confirm our rooming lists accordingly. We will have our mandatory student/ parent meeting at the end of this month.
This spring, we will host 2 carwashes (by overwhelming student demand) and a music festival through Music In The Parks. The carwashes are TBD, but the festival is Saturday, April 28 with some set-up on Friday after school. I will need parent volunteers and student leaders to help make this a successful event. Not only will we be able to earn money from hosting, we will also be able to earn money through concessions. This will not be possible without both parent and student help. If you would like to be involved in any of these events, please contact me so that I can plan accordingly.
All music families and friends are invited to Amato's Tuesday night for our monthly dinner fundraiser. Last month we raised $230 at Chevy's, so let's see if we can top it this time around! Amato's will donate 15% of your purchase and you don't need to bring a flier- just mention Pioneer Performing Arts! Hope to see a packed house there tomorrow night.
Jazz Band- Recruitment night performance this Thursday. We will set up after school in the gym and our call time for the show is 6:10. (If we can't set up after school, our call time will be 5:45.) Students should be finished with their performing commitment and clean up by about 7:15. After this, we have CMEA Jazz Festival at Santa Teresa HS on Saturday, February 4. We will meet at ST (not at Pioneer) at 1:00 pm. We should finish pictures at about 3:00. Finally, we have our Joint Venture gig downtown at the convention center on Friday morning, February 10. We will depart PHS at 7:00 and return to PHS at about 10:30. If you can drive- please let me know ASAP.
Thanks to the parents who came to the Big Band Dance meeting this past week! We now have enough parents to manage and assist with each area of the event from food to auction to tickets, decorations and more. Make sure you get your ticket orders in so that your student can earn credit for the sale. Be sure to invite friends and family as this is always a wonderful event! You can get a ticket order form here. Note that you can also order audio and video recordings, as well as indicate how you would like to volunteer to help that weekend.
Our Disneyland trip is coming up quickly! As per the tour contract, there is no refund of any kind granted to students who cancel after 12-16- all students must pay the full balance due. This week, all confirmed students must sign up into rooms of 4! All final details will depend on this travel roster. I would still like to see 2 more parent chaperones. We have 2 Orchestra and 4 Wind Ensemble parents, but no Jazz Band parents yet. I have reduced the chaperone price to $325 from $425 to help make this possible. If you are interested in joining us- please contact me ASAP so that I can confirm our rooming lists accordingly. We will have our mandatory student/ parent meeting at the end of this month.
This spring, we will host 2 carwashes (by overwhelming student demand) and a music festival through Music In The Parks. The carwashes are TBD, but the festival is Saturday, April 28 with some set-up on Friday after school. I will need parent volunteers and student leaders to help make this a successful event. Not only will we be able to earn money from hosting, we will also be able to earn money through concessions. This will not be possible without both parent and student help. If you would like to be involved in any of these events, please contact me so that I can plan accordingly.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
1/9-1/13
West Side Story kicks off this week! Those who are looking for the info from Mr. Dini for the cast should click here. Those playing in the pit will meet Monday and Wednesday this week from 7-9 in my room. If you don't already have a practice CD, bring me 2 blank disks and I can make those for you. This is a hard musical and will require dedication, but when we get to the performances, the reward will be great! Be sure to check out the West Side Story page for more details.
Big Band Dance is coming quickly! We have a planning meeting this Thursday the 12 at 7:30 in my classroom. Please join us as we are still in need of parents to help with decorations, raffle and the auction. If you are a parent of a new band student, this is the best way to help your child have a successful program, just join us this week and see how you can fit in. This single event raises the funds that our students rely on for the entire year for music, instruments, supplies, festivals and much more. Get more info on the Big Band Dance page.
A tour payment of $150 is NOW DUE! Students who have participated in fundraising can ask me about their balance, or parents, I can send you a PDF account statement. We will be staying at the Homewood Suites- 12005 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove 92840. If you plan to travel along with us, I can get you our group rate on the hotel and the Disney tickets, but you need to contact me ASAP. Please note that I need to schedule a pre-trip meeting, mandatory for all trip participants and a parent in early February. I will confirm this evening meeting in my announcements next week.
Jazz Band- remember we have upcoming performances on January 19 in the gym from 6-7:15 for recruitment night, CMEA Jazz is on Saturday, February 4 at Santa Teresa HS, time TBA, and finally the downtown gig for Joint Venture at the convention center is Friday morning Feb 10 from 7:00- 10:30. I do need parent drivers for this downtown gig! Please let me know if you are able. All gigs are in formal attire.
Finally, I can't stress enough that I need to collect funds from those who have yet to pay for their tuxes, dresses, fundraising or other items. Please arrange payment with me as soon as possible. If you don't know what you owe, I can provide a statement detailing any charges. Let me know how I can help with this process.
Big Band Dance is coming quickly! We have a planning meeting this Thursday the 12 at 7:30 in my classroom. Please join us as we are still in need of parents to help with decorations, raffle and the auction. If you are a parent of a new band student, this is the best way to help your child have a successful program, just join us this week and see how you can fit in. This single event raises the funds that our students rely on for the entire year for music, instruments, supplies, festivals and much more. Get more info on the Big Band Dance page.
A tour payment of $150 is NOW DUE! Students who have participated in fundraising can ask me about their balance, or parents, I can send you a PDF account statement. We will be staying at the Homewood Suites- 12005 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove 92840. If you plan to travel along with us, I can get you our group rate on the hotel and the Disney tickets, but you need to contact me ASAP. Please note that I need to schedule a pre-trip meeting, mandatory for all trip participants and a parent in early February. I will confirm this evening meeting in my announcements next week.
Jazz Band- remember we have upcoming performances on January 19 in the gym from 6-7:15 for recruitment night, CMEA Jazz is on Saturday, February 4 at Santa Teresa HS, time TBA, and finally the downtown gig for Joint Venture at the convention center is Friday morning Feb 10 from 7:00- 10:30. I do need parent drivers for this downtown gig! Please let me know if you are able. All gigs are in formal attire.
Finally, I can't stress enough that I need to collect funds from those who have yet to pay for their tuxes, dresses, fundraising or other items. Please arrange payment with me as soon as possible. If you don't know what you owe, I can provide a statement detailing any charges. Let me know how I can help with this process.
Monday, January 2, 2012
January 3-6
Happy New Year!
I know there are those who think the world may end later this year, but if Marty McFly visited the year 2015 in Back to the Future, we should have nothing to worry about...
West Side Story rehearsals begin next week and continue Monday & Wednesday nights through the first of March. Be sure you check out the full details on the West Side Story page.
Jazz Band will be performing on Thursday, January 19 as a part of the Pioneer recruitment night. Time is approximately 6:15-7:15. Details are forthcoming. Please mark this on your schedule. Jazz Band also has 2 other gigs in early February. On Saturday, Saturday 4 is CMEA Santa Teresa HS- time TBA. We will also play for the Join Venture breakfast on Friday morning, February 10. We will need drivers that morning to take us from PHS to the convention center downtown from about 7:00-11:00 am, times TBA.
The 17th annual Big Band Dance is coming up Saturday, February 11 from 7-10 pm. Be sure to mark your calendar as this is the biggest fundraiser of the year for our program. I will be distributing informational letter and ticket order this week to all students in Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Students will be able to earn money not only through the raffle this year, but also through ticket sales- raffle tickets will earn a student 80% of sale and the event ticket, which still costs $20 will earn a student $5 per ticket. All details will be sent home this week. We are still looking for parents to help with decorations and the silent auction- there is a parent in charge, we just need you to help out and learn the ropes! If you are able to help, contact me.
Can you or your employer make a donation to our raffle or silent auction? Consider starting the 2012 tax year out right with your tax deductible donation to Pioneer Performing Arts! Great raffle and silent auction items range anywhere from sports merchandise to event tickets to dining and travel packages to technology items and more. Perhaps you or your employer could donate to support us. Donation thank-you letters will be provided, including our tax # for your records.
Speaking of fundraising- those students who participated in the first round of sales through the We Care Coffee Company should have sold all of their items and should make their payments this week. A regular grab bag (10 items) returns $130 total, of which about $50 is credited directly to the student. Those who sold the mini grab bag (4 items) will return $52 of which about $20 will go directly to the student. Didn't participate the first time, but would like to now? We will reorder items this week! Please see this form for more information and to place your order (it's the fall form, just change the due date of the order form to this Friday, January 6). We hope for delivery by the Big Band Dance.
There are some questions about our Disneyland trip this February. 1) We are going, 2) Jazz Band will be performing and doing a recording session, 3) the students from Wind Ensemble and Orchestra who are going will combine for a Symphony Orchestra performance and recording session (pending Disney approval, which shouldn't be a problem). I am disappointed that we will have a lower turnout this year, but know that this will make a great performance opportunity! We are looking for a few more chaperones! Please let me know if you are able to come- we have a great time! Even if you aren't going on our trip this year, keep in mind that we are working towards a large trip in the spring of 2013 that will be both longer and more costly. Keep raising funds and saving any money you are able!
Finally- start this semester out right! When I offer opportunities for extra credit, alternate credit or makeup credit- do the work, please. The first extra credit opportunity will be the county honor band concert Sunday, January 15 at 2:00 at Gunn HS in Palo Alto. For all band students, this is a double credit opportunity, meaning you can earn up to 100/50 points. For Jazz and Orchestra students, this is an extra credit review opportunity, meaning you can earn up to 50 extra credit review points. Mark your calendar and be sure to support Brian Hubbard, as he plays principal French Horn in the band and represents Pioneer among some of the best young musicians in the state!
I know there are those who think the world may end later this year, but if Marty McFly visited the year 2015 in Back to the Future, we should have nothing to worry about...
West Side Story rehearsals begin next week and continue Monday & Wednesday nights through the first of March. Be sure you check out the full details on the West Side Story page.
Jazz Band will be performing on Thursday, January 19 as a part of the Pioneer recruitment night. Time is approximately 6:15-7:15. Details are forthcoming. Please mark this on your schedule. Jazz Band also has 2 other gigs in early February. On Saturday, Saturday 4 is CMEA Santa Teresa HS- time TBA. We will also play for the Join Venture breakfast on Friday morning, February 10. We will need drivers that morning to take us from PHS to the convention center downtown from about 7:00-11:00 am, times TBA.
The 17th annual Big Band Dance is coming up Saturday, February 11 from 7-10 pm. Be sure to mark your calendar as this is the biggest fundraiser of the year for our program. I will be distributing informational letter and ticket order this week to all students in Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Students will be able to earn money not only through the raffle this year, but also through ticket sales- raffle tickets will earn a student 80% of sale and the event ticket, which still costs $20 will earn a student $5 per ticket. All details will be sent home this week. We are still looking for parents to help with decorations and the silent auction- there is a parent in charge, we just need you to help out and learn the ropes! If you are able to help, contact me.
Can you or your employer make a donation to our raffle or silent auction? Consider starting the 2012 tax year out right with your tax deductible donation to Pioneer Performing Arts! Great raffle and silent auction items range anywhere from sports merchandise to event tickets to dining and travel packages to technology items and more. Perhaps you or your employer could donate to support us. Donation thank-you letters will be provided, including our tax # for your records.
Speaking of fundraising- those students who participated in the first round of sales through the We Care Coffee Company should have sold all of their items and should make their payments this week. A regular grab bag (10 items) returns $130 total, of which about $50 is credited directly to the student. Those who sold the mini grab bag (4 items) will return $52 of which about $20 will go directly to the student. Didn't participate the first time, but would like to now? We will reorder items this week! Please see this form for more information and to place your order (it's the fall form, just change the due date of the order form to this Friday, January 6). We hope for delivery by the Big Band Dance.
There are some questions about our Disneyland trip this February. 1) We are going, 2) Jazz Band will be performing and doing a recording session, 3) the students from Wind Ensemble and Orchestra who are going will combine for a Symphony Orchestra performance and recording session (pending Disney approval, which shouldn't be a problem). I am disappointed that we will have a lower turnout this year, but know that this will make a great performance opportunity! We are looking for a few more chaperones! Please let me know if you are able to come- we have a great time! Even if you aren't going on our trip this year, keep in mind that we are working towards a large trip in the spring of 2013 that will be both longer and more costly. Keep raising funds and saving any money you are able!
Finally- start this semester out right! When I offer opportunities for extra credit, alternate credit or makeup credit- do the work, please. The first extra credit opportunity will be the county honor band concert Sunday, January 15 at 2:00 at Gunn HS in Palo Alto. For all band students, this is a double credit opportunity, meaning you can earn up to 100/50 points. For Jazz and Orchestra students, this is an extra credit review opportunity, meaning you can earn up to 50 extra credit review points. Mark your calendar and be sure to support Brian Hubbard, as he plays principal French Horn in the band and represents Pioneer among some of the best young musicians in the state!
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!
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.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
November 14-18
What a wonderful Veteran's Day program! Those of you who missed it can catch the pictures here
The mighty Mustang varsity football has made it to the playoffs! This means that Pep Band will perform this Friday, November 18 at 7:00. Call time will be 6:00 for all band students. If we win, there is a possibility of a game the day after Thanksgiving. Please keep this as a possibility on your schedule.
Join us in our at Chevy's on December 1! If you bring this flier Chevy's will donate 25% of your ticket to our program. Join with friends and family for lunch, happy hour or dinner and support PHS Music while you do. Thanks to Ileen Urban for arranging this fundraiser.
Speaking of fundraising- our fall fundraiser is now in progress! We will again use the We Care Coffee Company to provide our group with the highest quality local coffee and food products. There will be two main options that students have to earn money- traditional and online. The traditional sale (grab bags) is the highest profit and works great for selling locally. Students request a grab bag and sell all the items (6 bags of coffee, 2 bags of cocoa and 2 bags of cookie dough mix) for a set profit of 50%. There is also a mini grab bag which includes only 2 coffees and 2 cocoas for 48% profit. This form has all the info about the grab bag sale- return this form to participate. The online store features a bigger catalog of items for purchase and can be shipped across the country. The online store is live now and can be promoted here! The grab bag order form is due before Thanksgiving and items will be delivered prior to Christmas break. For each grab bag you plan to sell, plan on about $50 profit. If you are in the online sale, the profit will be reported to me later in the course of the fundraiser.
All of this fundraising is to support students in their expenses. Tour Payment #2 is now due! This payment is $150. Those who haven't paid their deposit should pay $250 to be current! There are many students who RSVP'd yes to the trip, but have yet to pay any deposit or do any fundraising. Please get a payment in right away! Contact me with any questions about finances.
The mighty Mustang varsity football has made it to the playoffs! This means that Pep Band will perform this Friday, November 18 at 7:00. Call time will be 6:00 for all band students. If we win, there is a possibility of a game the day after Thanksgiving. Please keep this as a possibility on your schedule.
Join us in our at Chevy's on December 1! If you bring this flier Chevy's will donate 25% of your ticket to our program. Join with friends and family for lunch, happy hour or dinner and support PHS Music while you do. Thanks to Ileen Urban for arranging this fundraiser.
Speaking of fundraising- our fall fundraiser is now in progress! We will again use the We Care Coffee Company to provide our group with the highest quality local coffee and food products. There will be two main options that students have to earn money- traditional and online. The traditional sale (grab bags) is the highest profit and works great for selling locally. Students request a grab bag and sell all the items (6 bags of coffee, 2 bags of cocoa and 2 bags of cookie dough mix) for a set profit of 50%. There is also a mini grab bag which includes only 2 coffees and 2 cocoas for 48% profit. This form has all the info about the grab bag sale- return this form to participate. The online store features a bigger catalog of items for purchase and can be shipped across the country. The online store is live now and can be promoted here! The grab bag order form is due before Thanksgiving and items will be delivered prior to Christmas break. For each grab bag you plan to sell, plan on about $50 profit. If you are in the online sale, the profit will be reported to me later in the course of the fundraiser.
All of this fundraising is to support students in their expenses. Tour Payment #2 is now due! This payment is $150. Those who haven't paid their deposit should pay $250 to be current! There are many students who RSVP'd yes to the trip, but have yet to pay any deposit or do any fundraising. Please get a payment in right away! Contact me with any questions about finances.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
November 7-11
Great job to the Jazz Band for their performance at the West Valley Jazz
Festival on Friday. Thanks to Mrs Grimaud, Mrs Smith, Mrs Canteenwala,
Mrs Kanga, Mr Higa and Mr Carrillo for driving us safely.
Wind Ensemble- mandatory rehearsal Monday during S period to rehearse with the choirs. Also, mandatory rehearsal after school Wednesday (except those with a 7th period or PHS team sport). We will set up in the PAC first thing after school prior to our run through. The rehearsal will last until about 3:45. Student call time will be 6:15 in room 107, but is subject to change.
The Veteran's Day program is Wednesday at 7:00 in the PAC. There will be a reception prior to the program from about 5-6:30 in the Library where students and families can meet our guest of honor, Medal of Honor winner Jon Cavaiani. Those who plan to attend the concert should arrive early as it is likely to be standing room only.
The last football game of the year is Thursday! I know, there is no school Thursday, but there is still a mandatory football game for the Pep Band. Call time is 6:00, the schedule and expectations are all the same for this game. This is senior night, so be sure and support the 18 band seniors who will be recognized just before the game!
Tour Payment #2 is now due! This payment is $150. Those who haven't paid their deposit should pay $250 to be current! There are many students who RSVP'd yes to the trip, but have yet to pay any deposit or do any fundraising. Please get a payment in right away!
Speaking of fundraising- our fall fundraiser is now in progress! We will again use the We Care Coffee Company to provide our group with the highest quality local coffee and food products. There will be two main options that students have to earn money- traditional and online. The traditional sale (grab bags) is the highest profit and works great for selling locally. Students request a grab bag and sell all the items (6 bags of coffee, 2 bags of cocoa and 2 bags of cookie dough mix) for a set profit of 50%. There is also a mini grab bag which includes only 2 coffees and 2 cocoas for 48% profit. This form has all the info about the grab bag sale- return this form to participate. The online store features a bigger catalog of items for purchase and can be shipped across the country. The online store is live now and can be promoted here! The grab bag order form is due before Thanksgiving and items will be delivered prior to Christmas break. For each grab bag you plan to sell, plan on about $50 profit. If you are in the online sale, the profit will be reported to me later in the course of the fundraiser.
Finally; if you have yet to get out and see a performance for your Live Review- click on the Live Music page and plan a time to get out and see a concert and complete this assignment! This is due December 9!
Wind Ensemble- mandatory rehearsal Monday during S period to rehearse with the choirs. Also, mandatory rehearsal after school Wednesday (except those with a 7th period or PHS team sport). We will set up in the PAC first thing after school prior to our run through. The rehearsal will last until about 3:45. Student call time will be 6:15 in room 107, but is subject to change.
The Veteran's Day program is Wednesday at 7:00 in the PAC. There will be a reception prior to the program from about 5-6:30 in the Library where students and families can meet our guest of honor, Medal of Honor winner Jon Cavaiani. Those who plan to attend the concert should arrive early as it is likely to be standing room only.
The last football game of the year is Thursday! I know, there is no school Thursday, but there is still a mandatory football game for the Pep Band. Call time is 6:00, the schedule and expectations are all the same for this game. This is senior night, so be sure and support the 18 band seniors who will be recognized just before the game!
Tour Payment #2 is now due! This payment is $150. Those who haven't paid their deposit should pay $250 to be current! There are many students who RSVP'd yes to the trip, but have yet to pay any deposit or do any fundraising. Please get a payment in right away!
Speaking of fundraising- our fall fundraiser is now in progress! We will again use the We Care Coffee Company to provide our group with the highest quality local coffee and food products. There will be two main options that students have to earn money- traditional and online. The traditional sale (grab bags) is the highest profit and works great for selling locally. Students request a grab bag and sell all the items (6 bags of coffee, 2 bags of cocoa and 2 bags of cookie dough mix) for a set profit of 50%. There is also a mini grab bag which includes only 2 coffees and 2 cocoas for 48% profit. This form has all the info about the grab bag sale- return this form to participate. The online store features a bigger catalog of items for purchase and can be shipped across the country. The online store is live now and can be promoted here! The grab bag order form is due before Thanksgiving and items will be delivered prior to Christmas break. For each grab bag you plan to sell, plan on about $50 profit. If you are in the online sale, the profit will be reported to me later in the course of the fundraiser.
Finally; if you have yet to get out and see a performance for your Live Review- click on the Live Music page and plan a time to get out and see a concert and complete this assignment! This is due December 9!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
October 24-28
Concert and Football week!
Join us for our Fall Concert on Wednesday night at 7:00 in the PAC- admission is free. The PAC will not open to parents until about 6:40 pm. This will be a great concert and I encourage you to invite friends and family. The concert should be about 90 minutes long. Students are to wear their formal performance attire- tuxes for the boys and dresses for the girls. Call time for Jazz Band is 6:00, Wind Ensemble is 6:10 and Orchestra is 6:20. Again, parents please note that the PAC will not be open for seating until about 6:40.
Speaking of tuxes and dresses- payment for these is now past due! All payments should be made out to "Pioneer Performing Arts." Boys who bought a complete tux owe $140. Girls owe $65 for their dress. All payments should be made to Pioneer Performing Arts as soon as possible. If you have a question about finances, or need to pay over time or plan to participate in more fundraising, let me know.
We also have our fourth football game of the year Friday night. Call time is 6:00. Thanks to Ms. Cooper who will pick up the pizzas for the band students! We will have just one game left- on Thursday, November 10, again with a 6:00 call time. I know, this is a staff development day, but it is a required performance nonetheless.
Important Tour 2012 update- just over half of the families who have committed to the trip actually paid their deposit or turned in the tour contract. The next payment for the trips is $150 and is due in just 2 weeks. This means that those who have not yet paid will need to turn in $250. If we do not get sufficient numbers to get their payments and contracts in, we may have to cancel the trip. If this happens, all funds would be returned to the families.
The West Valley Jazz Festival featuring Gordon Goodwin is next Friday, November 4. We will depart Pioneer just after the start of first period at about 7:45 am as we have a 9:00 scheduled performance. We are awaiting word about a possible performance at Castillero. If this happens, we will return to PHS at about 2:15, if not, we will return by lunch time. The tickets for the Gordon Goodwin concert
Have you seen a concert for your Live Review yet? If not, there is a San Jose Wind Symphony concert Sunday at 3:00 at Saratoga HS which would be great for band students to review. Those students not in the Glue Factory, Fall Concert or Veteran's Day performances can complete a review at those performances for extra credit. This will not count as a full credit review- just extra credit.
Finally, Wind Ensemble will present our annual Veteran's Day tribute performance in conjunction with the choirs and readings by select drama students. The concert is titled "Uncommon Valor... beyond the call of duty" and is dedicated to those heroes who have been recognized with the Medal of Honor. We are even scheduled to have a Medal of Honor recipient with us at the performance. You won't want to miss this evening of great music and a stirring tribute to the heroism of those who dedicated themselves in service to our country. Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 in the PAC. Admission free.
Join us for our Fall Concert on Wednesday night at 7:00 in the PAC- admission is free. The PAC will not open to parents until about 6:40 pm. This will be a great concert and I encourage you to invite friends and family. The concert should be about 90 minutes long. Students are to wear their formal performance attire- tuxes for the boys and dresses for the girls. Call time for Jazz Band is 6:00, Wind Ensemble is 6:10 and Orchestra is 6:20. Again, parents please note that the PAC will not be open for seating until about 6:40.
Speaking of tuxes and dresses- payment for these is now past due! All payments should be made out to "Pioneer Performing Arts." Boys who bought a complete tux owe $140. Girls owe $65 for their dress. All payments should be made to Pioneer Performing Arts as soon as possible. If you have a question about finances, or need to pay over time or plan to participate in more fundraising, let me know.
We also have our fourth football game of the year Friday night. Call time is 6:00. Thanks to Ms. Cooper who will pick up the pizzas for the band students! We will have just one game left- on Thursday, November 10, again with a 6:00 call time. I know, this is a staff development day, but it is a required performance nonetheless.
Important Tour 2012 update- just over half of the families who have committed to the trip actually paid their deposit or turned in the tour contract. The next payment for the trips is $150 and is due in just 2 weeks. This means that those who have not yet paid will need to turn in $250. If we do not get sufficient numbers to get their payments and contracts in, we may have to cancel the trip. If this happens, all funds would be returned to the families.
The West Valley Jazz Festival featuring Gordon Goodwin is next Friday, November 4. We will depart Pioneer just after the start of first period at about 7:45 am as we have a 9:00 scheduled performance. We are awaiting word about a possible performance at Castillero. If this happens, we will return to PHS at about 2:15, if not, we will return by lunch time. The tickets for the Gordon Goodwin concert
Have you seen a concert for your Live Review yet? If not, there is a San Jose Wind Symphony concert Sunday at 3:00 at Saratoga HS which would be great for band students to review. Those students not in the Glue Factory, Fall Concert or Veteran's Day performances can complete a review at those performances for extra credit. This will not count as a full credit review- just extra credit.
Finally, Wind Ensemble will present our annual Veteran's Day tribute performance in conjunction with the choirs and readings by select drama students. The concert is titled "Uncommon Valor... beyond the call of duty" and is dedicated to those heroes who have been recognized with the Medal of Honor. We are even scheduled to have a Medal of Honor recipient with us at the performance. You won't want to miss this evening of great music and a stirring tribute to the heroism of those who dedicated themselves in service to our country. Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 in the PAC. Admission free.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
October 16-21
Our Fall Concert is next week- Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 in the PAC. Student call time will be between 5:45 and 6:15. The program will include Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band and last approximately 90 minutes. Click here for the Facebook event where you can invite your friends and family!
All the girls' dresses have been delivered and distributed. Dresses will need to be hemmed for length, and may need slight alterations for sizing, but overall the fittings went well. Please make payment of $65 to "Pioneer Performing Arts" as soon as possible. The boys' tuxedos will be delivered this week and will cost $140. Checks should be made out to "Selix Formalwear" on pickup. Students planning to use fundraising, or to pay over time will be paying "Pioneer Performing Arts." Please arrange payment as soon as possible.
Have you checked out the information about outside performances you can attend on the Live Music page? Every student is required to complete one Live Review each semester. Students who have been given an extra Live Review as an alternate assignment will have a "0" in the original assignment until the Live Review is submitted. Contact me if you have questions about this assignment.
Many students who RSVP'd yes to our 2012 Tour have not yet turned in their deposit! PLEASE- the deposit and tour contract MUST be turned in ASAP otherwise we will not be able to travel! The second payment of $150 is due November 7 (just 3 weeks). This means that every student and chaperone should have paid or fundraised up to $250 by that point! If you have questions about the trip, or RSVP'd yes and need to change that information, please contact me right away!
Our Pep Band has been much more successful after they have had a chance to eat pizza at the games. I need a parent who can pick up the pizza (about 10 of them) at the Costco on Almaden at about 5:00 and bring it to my room. You do not have to order the pizza or pay for the pizza- just pick it up at about 5:00 and bring it back to PHS. I have done this for the last 2 games but cannot continue this additional project on an already busy performance day. If you can help with this, please contact me. The next games are Friday, October 28 and Thursday, November 9
The Jazz Band will be performing at the West Valley Jazz Festival on Friday, November 4. Details are TBA, but I will need 3-5 parent drivers for the day. If you have your driver forms turned in to the office, and are able to drive- please contact me to let me know.
Did you do your Program Notes? If not- get them turned in! Better late for a partial deduction than not at all for no credit. Don't remember what that is? Read the assignment info here. (Only applies to Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band.)
All the girls' dresses have been delivered and distributed. Dresses will need to be hemmed for length, and may need slight alterations for sizing, but overall the fittings went well. Please make payment of $65 to "Pioneer Performing Arts" as soon as possible. The boys' tuxedos will be delivered this week and will cost $140. Checks should be made out to "Selix Formalwear" on pickup. Students planning to use fundraising, or to pay over time will be paying "Pioneer Performing Arts." Please arrange payment as soon as possible.
Have you checked out the information about outside performances you can attend on the Live Music page? Every student is required to complete one Live Review each semester. Students who have been given an extra Live Review as an alternate assignment will have a "0" in the original assignment until the Live Review is submitted. Contact me if you have questions about this assignment.
Many students who RSVP'd yes to our 2012 Tour have not yet turned in their deposit! PLEASE- the deposit and tour contract MUST be turned in ASAP otherwise we will not be able to travel! The second payment of $150 is due November 7 (just 3 weeks). This means that every student and chaperone should have paid or fundraised up to $250 by that point! If you have questions about the trip, or RSVP'd yes and need to change that information, please contact me right away!
Our Pep Band has been much more successful after they have had a chance to eat pizza at the games. I need a parent who can pick up the pizza (about 10 of them) at the Costco on Almaden at about 5:00 and bring it to my room. You do not have to order the pizza or pay for the pizza- just pick it up at about 5:00 and bring it back to PHS. I have done this for the last 2 games but cannot continue this additional project on an already busy performance day. If you can help with this, please contact me. The next games are Friday, October 28 and Thursday, November 9
The Jazz Band will be performing at the West Valley Jazz Festival on Friday, November 4. Details are TBA, but I will need 3-5 parent drivers for the day. If you have your driver forms turned in to the office, and are able to drive- please contact me to let me know.
Did you do your Program Notes? If not- get them turned in! Better late for a partial deduction than not at all for no credit. Don't remember what that is? Read the assignment info here. (Only applies to Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band.)
Sunday, October 9, 2011
October 10-14
Thanks to the Pep Band for a great showing last Friday! It seems like the pizza worked out well last week, so we will do the same thing this week- $5 and you get pizza and waters at the game. This week there will again be activities after school for the members of the Pep Band. Otherwise, the call time is again 6:00 for the game this Friday.
Have you paid your tour deposit? Many who plan to go on our 2012 Tour have not turned in the deposit! You MUST get your deposit turned in and your tour contract ASAP! If you have questions, contact me directly after you check out the Tour 2012 page.
Jazz Band will participate in the West Valley Jazz festival with special guest Gordon Goodwin on Friday, November 4. Details are TBA, but we will need several parent drivers who can get their PHS driver paperwork into the office and drive us that day. Click here for more info about the parent driver/ volunteer driver forms. Ideally, we will be able to perform for Castillero in the morning for a recruitment visit before going to West Valley for our festival performance. Also, for students who requested tickets to the Gordon Goodwin concert that night, those are $5 each and I'll get those to you as soon as I get them.
I have updated the Live Music page with many performances that are coming up during the month of October. If you get your review done early, turn in your form so I can grade it and you are done for the semester. If you have to do an extra review as a make up assignment, make sure you plan to attend multiple performances!
Have you paid your tour deposit? Many who plan to go on our 2012 Tour have not turned in the deposit! You MUST get your deposit turned in and your tour contract ASAP! If you have questions, contact me directly after you check out the Tour 2012 page.
Jazz Band will participate in the West Valley Jazz festival with special guest Gordon Goodwin on Friday, November 4. Details are TBA, but we will need several parent drivers who can get their PHS driver paperwork into the office and drive us that day. Click here for more info about the parent driver/ volunteer driver forms. Ideally, we will be able to perform for Castillero in the morning for a recruitment visit before going to West Valley for our festival performance. Also, for students who requested tickets to the Gordon Goodwin concert that night, those are $5 each and I'll get those to you as soon as I get them.
I have updated the Live Music page with many performances that are coming up during the month of October. If you get your review done early, turn in your form so I can grade it and you are done for the semester. If you have to do an extra review as a make up assignment, make sure you plan to attend multiple performances!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
October 3-7
Congratulations to the Jazz Band for a great gig at the Santa Teresa church festival this afternoon. Thanks to Mr Carrillo, Mrs Higa and Mrs Smith for helping us drive during the event.
I will not be at school on Monday. Students in Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and Orchestra should be working in sectionals. Students in Beginning Band should be working for their playing test. Students in Concert Band should work on their football music. As such, please make sure you have your tour contract and deposit on Tuesday.
Tour contracts are due Tuesday, October 4 (since I'll be gone Monday). If you need a new tour contract, get yours here, along with all the tour information.
We will have our first Band Booster meeting on Thursday, October 6 at 7:30 in the band room. Come find out ways that you can be involved and help out our program. Big or small, we have so many ways to be involved that can suit your interests and abilities.
October is a big concert month. Be sure and check out the many opportunities out there for Live Music on the Live Music section of my blog. If you get out to a performance now, you can get your review turned in and not have to worry about it later in the semester as you get more busy.
Football resumes this month with games the next 4 out of 6 weeks. A reminder about expectations- Football games are required performances for all students in Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. The only excused absence is for a student who is on varsity football or cheer. I'm 'out of town' or I 'couldn't be there' are not excused absences and will result in a zero grade. I encourage students to hang out in the band room after school Fridays as we have pizzas and games before most Football games. The call time is 6:00. The only reason a student should be late is if he is attending a practice for a PHS sports team. Students who do not have time to eat before the game may eat during the game, but someone should bring the food to them. As the concession lines can be very long and band students are at the game to perform, I do not dismiss the band for a break. Students should plan accordingly and eat before the game or have friends or family drop off food.
Our Fall Concert is coming up quickly. Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Jazz Band will perform Wednesday night, October 26 at 7:00 in the PAC. Call time for each group is TBD. Be sure to invite family and friends to the first performance of the year.
Our Veteran's Day Tribute performance will be on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 in the PAC. The Wind Ensemble will perform with the choir and selected drama students in this annual tradition which brings in hundreds of spectators from across the Pioneer community. You don't want to miss this one! Wind Ensemble students should plan on a required dress rehearsal that afternoon. More info is TBA.
Tour contracts are due Tuesday, October 4 (since I'll be gone Monday). If you need a new tour contract, get yours here, along with all the tour information.
We will have our first Band Booster meeting on Thursday, October 6 at 7:30 in the band room. Come find out ways that you can be involved and help out our program. Big or small, we have so many ways to be involved that can suit your interests and abilities.
October is a big concert month. Be sure and check out the many opportunities out there for Live Music on the Live Music section of my blog. If you get out to a performance now, you can get your review turned in and not have to worry about it later in the semester as you get more busy.
Football resumes this month with games the next 4 out of 6 weeks. A reminder about expectations- Football games are required performances for all students in Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. The only excused absence is for a student who is on varsity football or cheer. I'm 'out of town' or I 'couldn't be there' are not excused absences and will result in a zero grade. I encourage students to hang out in the band room after school Fridays as we have pizzas and games before most Football games. The call time is 6:00. The only reason a student should be late is if he is attending a practice for a PHS sports team. Students who do not have time to eat before the game may eat during the game, but someone should bring the food to them. As the concession lines can be very long and band students are at the game to perform, I do not dismiss the band for a break. Students should plan accordingly and eat before the game or have friends or family drop off food.
Our Fall Concert is coming up quickly. Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Jazz Band will perform Wednesday night, October 26 at 7:00 in the PAC. Call time for each group is TBD. Be sure to invite family and friends to the first performance of the year.
Our Veteran's Day Tribute performance will be on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 in the PAC. The Wind Ensemble will perform with the choir and selected drama students in this annual tradition which brings in hundreds of spectators from across the Pioneer community. You don't want to miss this one! Wind Ensemble students should plan on a required dress rehearsal that afternoon. More info is TBA.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Contract and Deposit Now Due!
All three groups are confirmed for the trip! For more info, click over to the Tour 2012 page. Don't forget that your deposit and tour contract are due Monday! All students were given an account statement this week showing a current balance. Students with a positive balance may use that for their deposit, but must turn in the contract and write on the contract to use that amount for the deposit. Students with under $100 credit still need to turn in a payment for the balance due. Did your student not bring home a statement? Let me know by email chris _ mccoy [at] sjusd [dot] org and I can email you a PDF copy. I am also looking for a couple of additional band parents to chaperone. If you are interested, contact me or return a contract this week.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
9/26-9/30
Thank you to Mr. Bill Connor, grandfather of Wind Ensemble horn player Brian Hubbard. Mr. Connor owned a music shop for nearly 30 years, but closed his doors many years ago. In the meantime, he has been storing a treasure trove of instruments which he has generously donated to us. Over the next few weeks, I will be working to get some of these into playable or salable condition. Thank you, Mr. Connor! Do you have unused instruments in your home? If you donate them to us, we can put them directly to work either in the hands of students or by using the profits from the sale to restore other instruments in our inventory. Just like with cash donations, donations of property (including instruments) are tax deductible.
There are about 30 students who have not returned the tour survey (Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Jazz) which was due this past Friday. This must be returned so that I can continue to confirm details of our February trip to Anaheim. The details as they stand are on the Tour 2012 page. Jazz Band students are confirmed for the trip, but until I get more RSVP's back from Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, I can't be sure. Once each group is confirmed, I will remind students to begin to turn in their trip contract forms along with their deposits.
This week, I will distribute to all students account statements. These will reflect any positive carry-over from last year as well as any fundraising, costs and payments made thus far this year. If your student does not bring this home, please contact me and I can email you the same as a PDF file.
Now is a great time to plan to attend a live concert! Most ensembles- including high schools, colleges and community ensembles will have a concert in October. Complete requirements for the Live Review, as well as links to several local ensembles and schools are on the Live Music section of my blog. Please plan ahead!
We will have had a month off of football, but Pep Band resumes in earnest in October with games on the 7th, 14th and 28. Please remember that these are required performances for all students in Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Our new polo shirts and jackets will arrive this week. If you've not yet paid for your order, please do so now. You can refer to your account statement if you don't remember.
Jazz Band has been requested to perform on Sunday, October 2 from about 2-4 at a carnival at Santa Teresa Church on Calero at Cahalan. We will meet at PHS at 1:30 to load our gear. We will unload and set up on stage at 2:25 and perform from about 2:30-3:15. Students will get free food at the festival. This is not part of the church's regular religious functions. Students who are unable to help with set up will help us return the equipment to PHS after the gig. Students must let me know any schedule concerns or conflicts not later than Monday!
Also for Jazz Band, we will need parent drivers on Friday, November 4 for our performance at West Valley College. More details are TBA, but if you are able to drive us that day, please contact me and get your paperwork into the office ASAP. Questions? Let me know.
There are about 30 students who have not returned the tour survey (Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Jazz) which was due this past Friday. This must be returned so that I can continue to confirm details of our February trip to Anaheim. The details as they stand are on the Tour 2012 page. Jazz Band students are confirmed for the trip, but until I get more RSVP's back from Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, I can't be sure. Once each group is confirmed, I will remind students to begin to turn in their trip contract forms along with their deposits.
This week, I will distribute to all students account statements. These will reflect any positive carry-over from last year as well as any fundraising, costs and payments made thus far this year. If your student does not bring this home, please contact me and I can email you the same as a PDF file.
Now is a great time to plan to attend a live concert! Most ensembles- including high schools, colleges and community ensembles will have a concert in October. Complete requirements for the Live Review, as well as links to several local ensembles and schools are on the Live Music section of my blog. Please plan ahead!
We will have had a month off of football, but Pep Band resumes in earnest in October with games on the 7th, 14th and 28. Please remember that these are required performances for all students in Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Our new polo shirts and jackets will arrive this week. If you've not yet paid for your order, please do so now. You can refer to your account statement if you don't remember.
Jazz Band has been requested to perform on Sunday, October 2 from about 2-4 at a carnival at Santa Teresa Church on Calero at Cahalan. We will meet at PHS at 1:30 to load our gear. We will unload and set up on stage at 2:25 and perform from about 2:30-3:15. Students will get free food at the festival. This is not part of the church's regular religious functions. Students who are unable to help with set up will help us return the equipment to PHS after the gig. Students must let me know any schedule concerns or conflicts not later than Monday!
Also for Jazz Band, we will need parent drivers on Friday, November 4 for our performance at West Valley College. More details are TBA, but if you are able to drive us that day, please contact me and get your paperwork into the office ASAP. Questions? Let me know.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
September 19-23
Thank you to the members of the Pep Band who performed at the grand opening ceremony on Saturday morning at Orchard! Your brief performance earned the program a $250 donation! Thanks also to Alfonso Carrillo for driving our equipment from PHS to Orchard! We couldn't have a successful program without supportive parents.
Our Entertainment Book sale is now over. Books can no longer be returned, but you can still sell outstanding books and get credit for the profit. Sold or not, however, the $30 per book is now due.
Tour 2012 survey and information will be sent home with each student in Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and Orchestra on Monday. The survey is due back not later than Friday. We cannot proceed with planning until we have a more accurate count of students and parents who wish to participate. You can get the survey here (1/2 sheet, due Friday) or the information sheet here. (due with deposit on 10/3) Click on my Tour 2012 page for more details and updated info throughout the year.
The first grading period ends this Friday, 9/23. Please check all grades and submit all missing work for my review. Grades are in progress until Friday, but if you have a question, don't hesitate to contact me for clarification as I'll be entering quite a few grades this week.
A word on donations and payments- A big THANK YOU to the families who have made donations this year. We have collected roughly $1,500 already this year! We do ask for $50 for those who use a school instrument, and with well over 100 students using school instruments, we have a long way to go to meet our $5,000 goal. All donations go right into making this a successful program; from the music we perform to the instruments we purchase and maintain to the scholarships we provide and the events in which we participate- none of it would be possible without those who support us! THANK YOU!
Checks can be made to "Pioneer Performing Arts" and all donations are tax deductible. Every student who makes a payment at any point in the year gets a receipt from me and those which are deductible say "donation" on the memo line. Please make sure your students give you those receipts when you send money. Also, I will be sending home accounting sheets this week for each student showing all transactions which have already occurred this year. Be sure to ask your student about this later this week.
Our Entertainment Book sale is now over. Books can no longer be returned, but you can still sell outstanding books and get credit for the profit. Sold or not, however, the $30 per book is now due.
Tour 2012 survey and information will be sent home with each student in Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and Orchestra on Monday. The survey is due back not later than Friday. We cannot proceed with planning until we have a more accurate count of students and parents who wish to participate. You can get the survey here (1/2 sheet, due Friday) or the information sheet here. (due with deposit on 10/3) Click on my Tour 2012 page for more details and updated info throughout the year.
The first grading period ends this Friday, 9/23. Please check all grades and submit all missing work for my review. Grades are in progress until Friday, but if you have a question, don't hesitate to contact me for clarification as I'll be entering quite a few grades this week.
A word on donations and payments- A big THANK YOU to the families who have made donations this year. We have collected roughly $1,500 already this year! We do ask for $50 for those who use a school instrument, and with well over 100 students using school instruments, we have a long way to go to meet our $5,000 goal. All donations go right into making this a successful program; from the music we perform to the instruments we purchase and maintain to the scholarships we provide and the events in which we participate- none of it would be possible without those who support us! THANK YOU!
Checks can be made to "Pioneer Performing Arts" and all donations are tax deductible. Every student who makes a payment at any point in the year gets a receipt from me and those which are deductible say "donation" on the memo line. Please make sure your students give you those receipts when you send money. Also, I will be sending home accounting sheets this week for each student showing all transactions which have already occurred this year. Be sure to ask your student about this later this week.
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