THANK YOU to everyone who put in so much work to make our Benefit Concert a success! Thanks to Mrs Summers, Mrs Kanga and Mrs Taher for leading our efforts and to the dozen other parent leaders and the dozen or two more volunteers who made that evening possible.
In addition to our Benefit Concert, Jazz Band performed Friday morning for nearly 1,000 valley leaders. Thanks to Mrs Grimaud, Mrs Canteenwala and Mr Carrillo for driving for us and making this event possible!
This week will be a much slower week in classes. Monday will be a day to clean up and debrief. There will even be a day or two this week where Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Jazz Band may have a homework or practice day.
Rehearsal for Hello, Dolly! will be on Monday and Wednesday at 6:30-9:15. Please be prompt!
Join us at California Pizza Kitchen on Wednesday for our next dining partner event! CPK will donate 20% of your order (including alcoholic beverages) back to our program. Good from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm and for either dine in or take out orders! You must present this flier to your server. You can also
We'll begin our final arrangements for our Spring Trip this week. We are looking for a couple more parent chaperones, so if you'd like to join us please let me know. Also, last minute student additions need to happen this week as we begin to work on our rooming list. If you have any questions about this- check out the Tour 2013 page.
Showing posts with label Benefit Concert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benefit Concert. Show all posts
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
February 4-8
Our Benefit Concert is on Saturday! If you missed the email I sent out earlier this afternoon, read it here. There's lots of important information about volunteering, tickets, raffle, student call times and more! Don't forget that you must get your tickets by Wednesday for your student to earn their $5 credit for each ticket sold. Get your tickets here! Raffle tickets are also due by Wednesday for your student to earn their 80% account credit. Use this link to our facebook page to invite your friends, too.
Congratulations to the Jazz Band for their outstanding performance at CMEA on Saturday! This week, we have our Joint Venture gig at the convention center downtown (Parkside Hall). We need parent drivers for this event! We will meet at school at 6:30 am (I know, it's early) and return some time during 4th period (around 11:30). We need drivers for each direction, but you don't have to stay the whole time. Students will even have quite a bit of time off stage to work on homework or other things. We've done this performance since 2005! Let's continue to show these valley leaders what Pioneer can do! For more info about Joint Venture, check out their website.
We are still looking for a few more parents to join us as chaperones on our Spring Trip to San Francisco. The cost for chaperones is just $150 for the weekend! We are going to have a great time, but we need more parents to make it happen. Check out the info here, and be sure to send in your tour contract so I can add you to our list!
Hello, Dolly! practice this week is Monday from 6:30-9:30. Next week, we'll rehearse Monday and Wednesday 6:30-9:30. Please be prompt so we can start on time! Remember your pencil!
Congratulations to the Jazz Band for their outstanding performance at CMEA on Saturday! This week, we have our Joint Venture gig at the convention center downtown (Parkside Hall). We need parent drivers for this event! We will meet at school at 6:30 am (I know, it's early) and return some time during 4th period (around 11:30). We need drivers for each direction, but you don't have to stay the whole time. Students will even have quite a bit of time off stage to work on homework or other things. We've done this performance since 2005! Let's continue to show these valley leaders what Pioneer can do! For more info about Joint Venture, check out their website.
We are still looking for a few more parents to join us as chaperones on our Spring Trip to San Francisco. The cost for chaperones is just $150 for the weekend! We are going to have a great time, but we need more parents to make it happen. Check out the info here, and be sure to send in your tour contract so I can add you to our list!
Hello, Dolly! practice this week is Monday from 6:30-9:30. Next week, we'll rehearse Monday and Wednesday 6:30-9:30. Please be prompt so we can start on time! Remember your pencil!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
January 27- February 1
Jazz Band CMEA festival on Saturday! We will meet at Santa Teresa HS at 8:10 am in front of the theater. We'll warm up, then perform
at 8:50, then sight reading, then group photo and dismissal around 9:50
am.
Jazz Band will be performing at the Joint Venture Conference downtown next Friday, 2/8. Call time for students is 6:30 (yes, I know it's early, but there will be doughnuts!). Students will miss periods 1-3. We do need parent drivers who can drive us to the gig and then back to school (about 11:30). This conference puts us on stage before about 1,000 of the valley's leading figures in business, politics and education and we've been a part of it since 2005!
The Band & Orchestra Benefit Concert is just 2 weeks away! Tickets are selling fast as we approach our goal of 2 tickets sold per performer. Be sure to order your tickets this week so that your student can earn their $5 account credit from each seat sold. Raffle tickets are also a great way to raise money for your student. Our grand prize is a $500 Apple gift card! Tickets are just $3 each or 4 for $10. Students earn 80% of the proceeds from raffle tickets they sell in advance. If your student has brought the tickets home, return the payment and the tickets (with name & phone number) in the envelope provided. If your student hasn't picket up a packet of tickets yet, encourage them to do so soon! I'm very excited about this event. Each ensemble has some fun music, plus we have great raffle prizes and some incredible items for our silent auction! You don't want to miss out- it's our most important fundraising performance of the year!
Rehearsal for Hello, Dolly this week is on Monday from 6:30-9:30. Please be ready to start rehearsal on time!
On a totally non musical note, the flu and all sorts of sickness are going around. Please, eat well, wash up often and get as much sleep as you can. We need everyone at their best for our performances!
Jazz Band will be performing at the Joint Venture Conference downtown next Friday, 2/8. Call time for students is 6:30 (yes, I know it's early, but there will be doughnuts!). Students will miss periods 1-3. We do need parent drivers who can drive us to the gig and then back to school (about 11:30). This conference puts us on stage before about 1,000 of the valley's leading figures in business, politics and education and we've been a part of it since 2005!
The Band & Orchestra Benefit Concert is just 2 weeks away! Tickets are selling fast as we approach our goal of 2 tickets sold per performer. Be sure to order your tickets this week so that your student can earn their $5 account credit from each seat sold. Raffle tickets are also a great way to raise money for your student. Our grand prize is a $500 Apple gift card! Tickets are just $3 each or 4 for $10. Students earn 80% of the proceeds from raffle tickets they sell in advance. If your student has brought the tickets home, return the payment and the tickets (with name & phone number) in the envelope provided. If your student hasn't picket up a packet of tickets yet, encourage them to do so soon! I'm very excited about this event. Each ensemble has some fun music, plus we have great raffle prizes and some incredible items for our silent auction! You don't want to miss out- it's our most important fundraising performance of the year!
Rehearsal for Hello, Dolly this week is on Monday from 6:30-9:30. Please be ready to start rehearsal on time!
On a totally non musical note, the flu and all sorts of sickness are going around. Please, eat well, wash up often and get as much sleep as you can. We need everyone at their best for our performances!
Monday, January 21, 2013
January 22-25
The Band & Orchestra Benefit Concert is fast approaching! On Friday, we'll be taking photos during each of the three classes and students need to have their performing attire. Orchestra students should come dressed in their dresses and tuxes and bring a change of clothes. Wind Ensemble & Jazz band students should bring their clothes to change into during class time. These photos will then be available for purchase at the concert. VIP and Reserved tables have already sold out, but there are plenty of individual tickets still available. Raffle ticket pre-sales also kicked off last Friday. Much more information is available in an email I sent to all participating students and parents. If you missed that, get the details here.
On Friday, I distributed account statements to students in Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and Orchestra. There are still many students who have yet to pay for expenses from the first semester. It is imperative that you either pay for those costs, or use the fundraising opportunities for the Benefit Concert to help you. Remember, students earn $5 credit for each ticket and 80% of the raffle tickets sold in advance. Fundraising info for the Benefit Concert is on the Benefit Concert page.
I'm glad to see the number of students participating in our Spring Trip continues to increase. I am looking for several more chaperones though. If you are interested, please contact me or get more info on the Spring Trip page. There are a few families who paid the original deposit and still have an extra positive account balance. In this case (and this case only, since it was my mistake), I am happy to give you Benefit Concert tickets and raffle tickets up to the value that you over paid. There are only a few families in this situation, but if you'd like to take advantage of it, please email me so that I can set aside your admission and raffle tickets.
Because there was no school on Monday, rehearsal for Hello, Dolly pit orchestra is Wednesday. Students have asked for rehearsal to be moved to 6:30-9:30. This will be our rehearsal time until after the ski week break in February.
On Friday, I distributed account statements to students in Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and Orchestra. There are still many students who have yet to pay for expenses from the first semester. It is imperative that you either pay for those costs, or use the fundraising opportunities for the Benefit Concert to help you. Remember, students earn $5 credit for each ticket and 80% of the raffle tickets sold in advance. Fundraising info for the Benefit Concert is on the Benefit Concert page.
I'm glad to see the number of students participating in our Spring Trip continues to increase. I am looking for several more chaperones though. If you are interested, please contact me or get more info on the Spring Trip page. There are a few families who paid the original deposit and still have an extra positive account balance. In this case (and this case only, since it was my mistake), I am happy to give you Benefit Concert tickets and raffle tickets up to the value that you over paid. There are only a few families in this situation, but if you'd like to take advantage of it, please email me so that I can set aside your admission and raffle tickets.
Because there was no school on Monday, rehearsal for Hello, Dolly pit orchestra is Wednesday. Students have asked for rehearsal to be moved to 6:30-9:30. This will be our rehearsal time until after the ski week break in February.
Monday, January 7, 2013
January 8-11
Welcome to the Spring 2013 semester!
The Band & Orchestra Benefit Concert is in just 33 days (February 9, 7 pm)! Concert and ticket information is all online at the Benefit Concert tab at the top of the page. Be sure to get your tickets ordered in advance because your student earns an account credit for each ticket sold.
If you participated in the We Care Coffee fundraiser, you need to turn in your money this week! As a reminder, for each Gourmet Grab Bag you turn in $130 and make $50 account credit and for each Mini Grab Bag you turn in $52 and make $20 account credit. Checks should be payable to "Pioneer Performing Arts."
Sign-Ups for our Spring Music Trip are past due. We have over 75 students signed up, but there are more who still need to get their form and deposit turned in! Also, I am looking for about 3 more parents who would be willing to accompany us as a chaperone. Complete info, including the tour contract is on the Spring Trip 2013 tab above. We'll have a great musical experience with clinics and the SF Symphony and fun times as well. I hope all students in Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and Orchestra are able to participate.
Jazz Band has a busy schedule this six weeks. On Thursday the 17th we'll be performing at the 8th grade recruitment night here at the school, details tba, but expect to be here from about 6-7:15. The CMEA Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 2 is at Santa Teresa HS. I have requested a morning time, but don't have the details from the host yet. Once I know more, I'll pass that along. On Friday, February 8 we will again be performing for the Joint Venture Silicon Valley State of the Valley conference downtown. We have the morning shift again and students should plan to miss periods 1-3 that morning. We will need parent drivers for kids and equipment that morning, with a possible window of 6:30 am to noon. Once I get our specifics, I'll let you know.
Students interested in performing as part of the pit orchestra for Hello, Dolly! need to let me know this week. We are looking for up to 3 violin, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 bass, 4 reed players who can double (I fl, cl, alto; II cl, alto; III cl, tenor; IV cl, bass cl, bari), 3 trumpets, 2 trombone, 2 percussion and a guitar/ banjo. Look for rehearsals to begin next week. I anticipate one or two nights a week (about 6-9:30, based on student scheduling) until ski week. After ski week, rehearsal will kick into high gear with Monday to Thursday nights 6-10. Performances are March 15, 16, 20-23 at 7:00. While missing a performance is non-negotiable, it may be possible for a member of the pit to have conflicts the earlier rehearsals by advance notice. All student musicians are given a semester elective credit for their work in the production! I can also assure you that there are no rehearsals on Fridays, weekends, or over the ski week. The only Friday/ Saturday commitment is the performances themselves.
Extra Credit Live Review Opportunity- All band students can go to the Santa Clara County Honor Band performance on Sunday, January 13 at 2:00 at Evergreen Valley HS and earn double credit on their spring semester Live Review! Many students earned a lower grade in the Fall Semester because they simply chose not to do or turn in their written work. Don't let this happen to you- start the semester off strong!
Finally, if you've not looked at the 2012-2013 Performance Calendar, please do so. All of our events are scheduled in advance (most of them before the year even starts) so that you can plan accordingly.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
December 17-21
Welcome to the last week of the Fall 2012 Semester! I wish that you all will be as successful on your final exams as you have prepared to be ;)
Only a few quick things to keep in mind this week-
If you have not yet turned in your Spring Tour contract and deposit (Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble & Orchestra), it is now past due. Please turn it in THIS WEEK! We are also looking for more parent chaperones. For more info, click on the Spring Trip 2013 page .
Tickets for the Band & Orchestra Benefit Concert on February 9 are now on sale! More info is on the Band & Orchestra Benefit tab above. VIP Tables are sold out and Reserved Tables are almost sold out, however there are plenty of individual tickets still available for purchase, as well as event DVD's and CD's. Don't forget to sign up for a volunteer shift when you order your tickets!
Live Reviews were due last Friday. Any student who still needs to turn theirs in should do so right away to minimize the late work deduction.
It is my goal to have students' grades nearly complete by the end of this week. I will post on Facebook as each class grades are complete. I plan to upload all class grades on Friday before taking time off for the holiday break. If they aren't, though, remember that I do have until our return in January to make sure everything is both accurate and complete.
From my family to yours, I sincerely wish you peace and joy this holiday season and many blessings in the new year.
Only a few quick things to keep in mind this week-
If you have not yet turned in your Spring Tour contract and deposit (Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble & Orchestra), it is now past due. Please turn it in THIS WEEK! We are also looking for more parent chaperones. For more info, click on the Spring Trip 2013 page .
Tickets for the Band & Orchestra Benefit Concert on February 9 are now on sale! More info is on the Band & Orchestra Benefit tab above. VIP Tables are sold out and Reserved Tables are almost sold out, however there are plenty of individual tickets still available for purchase, as well as event DVD's and CD's. Don't forget to sign up for a volunteer shift when you order your tickets!
Live Reviews were due last Friday. Any student who still needs to turn theirs in should do so right away to minimize the late work deduction.
It is my goal to have students' grades nearly complete by the end of this week. I will post on Facebook as each class grades are complete. I plan to upload all class grades on Friday before taking time off for the holiday break. If they aren't, though, remember that I do have until our return in January to make sure everything is both accurate and complete.
From my family to yours, I sincerely wish you peace and joy this holiday season and many blessings in the new year.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
December 10-14
Congratulations to all of the student musicians for their wonderful performances last week! If you'd like to order a DVD or CD of either night's performance- click here.
Band & Orchestra Benefit ticket sales are now underway and our VIP Tables are sold out! As of this writing, we have only a couple of Reserved tables left, so if you are planning to book one, you will want to do the online order soon, or submit the paper form as early as possible. We have plenty of General Admission seats still available at this point. The online ticket purchasing process is quick, easy and secure- and you don't have to worry about sending a check with your student which might get misplaced on its way to me. You can also pre-order your DVD and CD with your online order.
Join us Thursday night at Blue Rock BBQ for our next Family Dinner Night! All of the information, including the flier, is available online here. Our program will earn 20% of your order total from 11am to 9pm- eat some great BBQ and support some outstanding musicians!
Our Spring Music Trip plans are coming along. I have posted quite a bit of information on the Spring Trip 2013 page. Please read the page- and turn in the Tour 2013 Revised contract- due Friday!
Have you done your Live Review yet? I'll be entering those grades starting this week, but if you still have a performance you need to see, get to it! Beginning Band, Concert Band & Wind Ensemble students can see either the Monday night concert of SJSU Symphonic Band with the Lincoln Wind Ensemble at SJSU at 7:30 or the Saratoga HS Bands concert at Saratoga on Thursday night at 7:30. I'm not aware of any Orchestra or Jazz concerts between now and the Friday due date. If I do find out, I'll let the students know.
Band & Orchestra Benefit ticket sales are now underway and our VIP Tables are sold out! As of this writing, we have only a couple of Reserved tables left, so if you are planning to book one, you will want to do the online order soon, or submit the paper form as early as possible. We have plenty of General Admission seats still available at this point. The online ticket purchasing process is quick, easy and secure- and you don't have to worry about sending a check with your student which might get misplaced on its way to me. You can also pre-order your DVD and CD with your online order.
Join us Thursday night at Blue Rock BBQ for our next Family Dinner Night! All of the information, including the flier, is available online here. Our program will earn 20% of your order total from 11am to 9pm- eat some great BBQ and support some outstanding musicians!
Our Spring Music Trip plans are coming along. I have posted quite a bit of information on the Spring Trip 2013 page. Please read the page- and turn in the Tour 2013 Revised contract- due Friday!
Have you done your Live Review yet? I'll be entering those grades starting this week, but if you still have a performance you need to see, get to it! Beginning Band, Concert Band & Wind Ensemble students can see either the Monday night concert of SJSU Symphonic Band with the Lincoln Wind Ensemble at SJSU at 7:30 or the Saratoga HS Bands concert at Saratoga on Thursday night at 7:30. I'm not aware of any Orchestra or Jazz concerts between now and the Friday due date. If I do find out, I'll let the students know.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Ticket Update
We have sold out of VIP Tables! There are still several reserved tables (for 6) available, and plenty of General Admission seats as well.
Band & Orchestra Benefit Concert
Order your tickets now! Online ticketing is now open and paper orders may now be turned in. All of the information is on the Band & Orchestra Benefit tab at the top of the page. If you are looking to order a VIP or Reserved table, you will want to do that as VIP tables are almost sold out and Reserved tables have also begun selling. General Admission tickets are available until we reach event capacity.
Monday, November 12, 2012
November 13-16
The fall Coffee Fundraiser kicked off last week. I can accept the signup forms until Tuesday but online sales are ongoing. For more info, check out last week's post.
Please take a moment to review the information about the Band & Orchestra Benefit scheduled for February 9, 2013. Parents who are interested in updates about what's going on can join us at our next Booster meeting on November 20 at 7:30 in my room. Calling all artists- I would like to include a student designed cover for the program. Check out the event page for more info. I'll be updating that page with information as the event gets closer. I'm very excited for what promises to be a fun evening with engaging music, a raffle, a silent auction and more.
The Music Department is working with the Drama department to host the 5th annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 24 from 10-4 in the PAC. The event features some 50 local craftspeople and vendors and is a great place to go shopping for holiday gifts and other needs. This is also a fundraiser for us as each vendor pays a small fee to participate in the event. Debbie Michels & Michelle Takeuchi are coordinating our efforts and will need a few volunteers during the event. Please contact me if you would be able to help with this event in any way.
I have updated the Live Music page of my blog with some performances in November & December. If you haven't yet turned in your Live Review, be sure you go and see one of the many great local music ensembles and turn the review in. For those students with excused absences from prior events, you must submit your Live Review for the missed event to be excused. Please note on the review which event you missed so I can clear it more quickly.
Our next Booster Club meeting is on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30 in my room. Please join us and keep up with all that's going on.
Our Winter Concerts are scheduled for December 5 (Beginning Band, Concert Band & Wind Ensemble) and December 6 (Orchestra & Jazz Band). Both concerts are at 7:00 in the Pioneer PAC at 7:00 and admission is free.
Please take a moment to review the information about the Band & Orchestra Benefit scheduled for February 9, 2013. Parents who are interested in updates about what's going on can join us at our next Booster meeting on November 20 at 7:30 in my room. Calling all artists- I would like to include a student designed cover for the program. Check out the event page for more info. I'll be updating that page with information as the event gets closer. I'm very excited for what promises to be a fun evening with engaging music, a raffle, a silent auction and more.
The Music Department is working with the Drama department to host the 5th annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 24 from 10-4 in the PAC. The event features some 50 local craftspeople and vendors and is a great place to go shopping for holiday gifts and other needs. This is also a fundraiser for us as each vendor pays a small fee to participate in the event. Debbie Michels & Michelle Takeuchi are coordinating our efforts and will need a few volunteers during the event. Please contact me if you would be able to help with this event in any way.
I have updated the Live Music page of my blog with some performances in November & December. If you haven't yet turned in your Live Review, be sure you go and see one of the many great local music ensembles and turn the review in. For those students with excused absences from prior events, you must submit your Live Review for the missed event to be excused. Please note on the review which event you missed so I can clear it more quickly.
Our next Booster Club meeting is on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30 in my room. Please join us and keep up with all that's going on.
Our Winter Concerts are scheduled for December 5 (Beginning Band, Concert Band & Wind Ensemble) and December 6 (Orchestra & Jazz Band). Both concerts are at 7:00 in the Pioneer PAC at 7:00 and admission is free.
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