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.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
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!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
February 7-11
Thanks to all who came out and supported us at the 16th Annual Big Band Dance! The students did a great job, the desserts were great and we had some very active items in our silent auction. Thanks to Beth Linvill and all of the parents on her team, without whose work this event would not have happened!
The final payment for our LA Tour is due on Friday, February 11. Students who have not participated in any fundraising and have made their payments ($250 so far) will owe $250. Those who participated in various fundraising opportunities will owe less than that. Once we get our final count from the BBD Raffle this week, I will send account statements home with students. As always, parents are welcome to email me and ask about any funds that they owe.
42nd Street Pit Orchestra will rehearse Monday and Thursday this week from 7-9. All participating students should be working on their music regularly outside of rehearsal time. Students who need a copy of the recordings should bring in a blank CD or flash drive so that I can make those available.
This week will mark the end of the first grading period using our new Infinite Campus gradebook system. I hope that as I work through the grades this week, they will accurately reflect the work each individual student has completed to this point. If you have questions about your grade, please let me know at the end of the week so that I can check it out for you. Remember that this is a progress report and does impact athletic eligibility, but does not stay on transcripts.
The final payment for our LA Tour is due on Friday, February 11. Students who have not participated in any fundraising and have made their payments ($250 so far) will owe $250. Those who participated in various fundraising opportunities will owe less than that. Once we get our final count from the BBD Raffle this week, I will send account statements home with students. As always, parents are welcome to email me and ask about any funds that they owe.
42nd Street Pit Orchestra will rehearse Monday and Thursday this week from 7-9. All participating students should be working on their music regularly outside of rehearsal time. Students who need a copy of the recordings should bring in a blank CD or flash drive so that I can make those available.
This week will mark the end of the first grading period using our new Infinite Campus gradebook system. I hope that as I work through the grades this week, they will accurately reflect the work each individual student has completed to this point. If you have questions about your grade, please let me know at the end of the week so that I can check it out for you. Remember that this is a progress report and does impact athletic eligibility, but does not stay on transcripts.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
January 31- February 4
This is a busy week!
Big Band Dance is this Saturday night! Make sure you get your tickets and bring your checkbook- we've got an outstanding silent auction lined up! Students who want to profit on the raffle must return their tickets and money on Tuesday by the end of school. All raffle tickets sold after that date will be directed to the ensemble account. All Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band students will be required to work one shift Friday afternoon/ evening, Saturday morning or for cleanup after. Seniors can sign up Monday after school, Juniors Tuesday, Sophomores Wednesday and Freshmen on Thursday.
Jazz Band will be performing in the CMEA Jazz Festival on Friday morning. Students and parent drivers are to meet at PHS at 7:15. Students may not drive themselves to this performance. Thanks to Mrs. Linvill and Mrs. Higa who have volunteered to drive. We are looking for 2-3 more drivers. All the info is here.
This Thursday is our February Booster meeting at 7:30 in the Faculty Dining Room. Come out and work with these parents as they strive to support the Music/ Drama programs at Pioneer. Plus, you'll know what's going on without your student intercepting the message. The final Big Band Dance meeting will follow this at about 8:05.
Rehearsals have begun for 42nd Street! We are working hard and trying to get all of our music ready by opening night. Students involved are reminded that they must be practicing their music so that we can have the most productive rehearsals possible.
This week, students participating in our tour will have the opportunity to sign up for rooms. All rooms are to be 4 students, and students may share with students from other ensembles. The final payment will be due next Friday, February 11. This will give students a chance to review their final fundraising profits. We are still looking for a few more parent chaperones. Interested parents should contact me as soon as possible or send in their $250 deposit. Complete tour details, as we know them, are on my blog.
Big Band Dance is this Saturday night! Make sure you get your tickets and bring your checkbook- we've got an outstanding silent auction lined up! Students who want to profit on the raffle must return their tickets and money on Tuesday by the end of school. All raffle tickets sold after that date will be directed to the ensemble account. All Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band students will be required to work one shift Friday afternoon/ evening, Saturday morning or for cleanup after. Seniors can sign up Monday after school, Juniors Tuesday, Sophomores Wednesday and Freshmen on Thursday.
Jazz Band will be performing in the CMEA Jazz Festival on Friday morning. Students and parent drivers are to meet at PHS at 7:15. Students may not drive themselves to this performance. Thanks to Mrs. Linvill and Mrs. Higa who have volunteered to drive. We are looking for 2-3 more drivers. All the info is here.
This Thursday is our February Booster meeting at 7:30 in the Faculty Dining Room. Come out and work with these parents as they strive to support the Music/ Drama programs at Pioneer. Plus, you'll know what's going on without your student intercepting the message. The final Big Band Dance meeting will follow this at about 8:05.
Rehearsals have begun for 42nd Street! We are working hard and trying to get all of our music ready by opening night. Students involved are reminded that they must be practicing their music so that we can have the most productive rehearsals possible.
This week, students participating in our tour will have the opportunity to sign up for rooms. All rooms are to be 4 students, and students may share with students from other ensembles. The final payment will be due next Friday, February 11. This will give students a chance to review their final fundraising profits. We are still looking for a few more parent chaperones. Interested parents should contact me as soon as possible or send in their $250 deposit. Complete tour details, as we know them, are on my blog.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
January 24-28
The countdown has begun! Just 2 weeks until Big Band Dance! Get all the *updated* details on the Big Band Dance page on my blog and use our Facebook event to invite friends and family! Students can continue to sell raffle tickets this week earning 80% of the proceeds directly into their student account! Make sure your student takes home some raffle tickets this week as all proceeds or unsold tickets must be returned by Tuesday, February 1. Be sure to get your ticket order form in to avoid waiting in line at the event. In addition to great music, dancing and snacks, we have a great set of silent auction prizes lined up this year! Whatever your interest- sports, arts, hotels, meals out, you will find a package that interests you! Bring your checkbook and get a great prize while supporting your Pioneer Instrumental Music program!
Jazz Band will participate in CMEA Jazz Festival on Friday, February 4. Get all the details at my previous post. Jazz Band students will also perform on this Thursday, January 27 at 6:45 in the gym for the Pioneer recruitment night. Students are to be dressed in their formal performing attire at 6:15 and will be done at 7:00, just in time to head back to the band room for 42nd Street rehearsal. This is a required performance, and a great chance to showcase the ensemble and program to prospective Pioneer families.
Rehearsals for 42nd street begin today! This is a fun show with a great jazz style book. Students interested should come to the first rehearsal tonight- Monday, January 24 from 7-9. More info on the 42nd Street page here.
Next week will be our February Boosters meeting as well as our final Big Band Dance planning meeting. Boosters starts at 7:30 and the BBD meeting will follow that immediately at about 8:00. Do you have experience with accounting or bookkeeping? We are looking for a new parent to serve as treasurer in the coming year, and it will make the transition much smoother to observe for a short while. This is a critical job and does require some time, but is by no means too much to handle for the right person. If you are interested in this, or just in finding out more about how you can take an active role supporting your student's music education, join us!
Jazz Band will participate in CMEA Jazz Festival on Friday, February 4. Get all the details at my previous post. Jazz Band students will also perform on this Thursday, January 27 at 6:45 in the gym for the Pioneer recruitment night. Students are to be dressed in their formal performing attire at 6:15 and will be done at 7:00, just in time to head back to the band room for 42nd Street rehearsal. This is a required performance, and a great chance to showcase the ensemble and program to prospective Pioneer families.
Rehearsals for 42nd street begin today! This is a fun show with a great jazz style book. Students interested should come to the first rehearsal tonight- Monday, January 24 from 7-9. More info on the 42nd Street page here.
Next week will be our February Boosters meeting as well as our final Big Band Dance planning meeting. Boosters starts at 7:30 and the BBD meeting will follow that immediately at about 8:00. Do you have experience with accounting or bookkeeping? We are looking for a new parent to serve as treasurer in the coming year, and it will make the transition much smoother to observe for a short while. This is a critical job and does require some time, but is by no means too much to handle for the right person. If you are interested in this, or just in finding out more about how you can take an active role supporting your student's music education, join us!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
January 10-14
Looking for a way to start the semester with some extra credit? All band students who choose to review this Sunday's Santa Clara County Honor Band concert will earn up to one full review worth of extra credit points! The performance features some of the best high school band musicians from across the county on Sunday, January 16 at 2:00 at Evergreen Valley High School. You can get tickets in advance or at the door- $8 students $10 adults. Map it here
During S Period on Monday 1/10, students who are interested in being in the cast of our spring musical 42nd Street should attend an audition workshop in the PAC. Students interested in performing in the pit orchestra should contact me, and check out the pit info page on the blog. Pit rehearsals will start Monday, January 24 from 7-9.
Students who missed last Friday will need to make up the listening assignment. We will also be doing our listening journals this Friday as well. During the first semester, there were almost 20 students with grades between 88% and 89.9%. Most of those students were missing either one or more listening journal entries or the Live Review.
Big Band Dance is coming upon us quickly! Please submit your ticket order form and payment soon. Invite your friends, neighbors and anyone else who would like to have a fun time with live music, snacks and a great silent auction. Get all the info on the Big Band Dance page.
Jazz Band students and families should also should be aware that we have CMEA Jazz Festival on Friday, February 4 at Santa Teresa HS. I don't have the times yet, but will share those with you as soon. We'll need parent drivers. Let me know if you would be able to drive for us.
During S Period on Monday 1/10, students who are interested in being in the cast of our spring musical 42nd Street should attend an audition workshop in the PAC. Students interested in performing in the pit orchestra should contact me, and check out the pit info page on the blog. Pit rehearsals will start Monday, January 24 from 7-9.
Students who missed last Friday will need to make up the listening assignment. We will also be doing our listening journals this Friday as well. During the first semester, there were almost 20 students with grades between 88% and 89.9%. Most of those students were missing either one or more listening journal entries or the Live Review.
Big Band Dance is coming upon us quickly! Please submit your ticket order form and payment soon. Invite your friends, neighbors and anyone else who would like to have a fun time with live music, snacks and a great silent auction. Get all the info on the Big Band Dance page.
Jazz Band students and families should also should be aware that we have CMEA Jazz Festival on Friday, February 4 at Santa Teresa HS. I don't have the times yet, but will share those with you as soon. We'll need parent drivers. Let me know if you would be able to drive for us.
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