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.
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday, November 5, 2012
November 5-9
Congratulations to the Jazz Band for their performance Friday at the West Valley College Jazz Festival. Thanks to Mrs. Canteenwala, Mrs. Kanga, Mrs. Abusaidi and Mr Carrillo for making our trip possible by driving students and equipment.
Join us on Thursday night at the Sandwich Mill for our next dinner partners night. No flier needed- just mention Pioneer when you order and we'll get a percentage of your order back as a donation! Take out is encouraged, but dine in works too!
The last regular season home football game is Friday night. We will be offering student dinners again this game. For $7, students and families can order a chili dinner. Thanks to Mrs Hubbard who is coordinating this week's efforts. If you'd like to help, email me. Students can pre-order their dinner with me in class through Wednesday. There will be a limited number of meals available to those who do not preorder.
We will begin our fall fundraiser this week, again this year with the We Care Coffee Company. This time, we will not only do a grab bags, but also online sales. Students can do either or both. The Grab Bag fundraiser is where a family gets an assortment of coffee, cookies & cocoa to sell. These items are all custom roasted and custom labeled for Pioneer Music and are the highest quality. The Gourmet Grab Bag contains 6 (12 oz.) bags of coffee, 2 bags (2 lbs.) of chocolate chip cookie mix and 2 bags of hot cocoa mix. These items sell for $13 each and bring in $130. Of that, each student earns $50 profit. The Mini Grab Bag contains 2 bags of coffee and 2 bags of cocoa. Items sell for $13 and bring in $52. Of that, $20 is credited to the student. Because the food items are fresh roasted and ground, students who wish to participate must return this informational form, indicating how many Grab Bags they would like. The Grab Bag forms are due next Friday 11/9 for delivery the first week of December- in time for holiday parties and gifts! Custom assortments of specific coffee/ cocoa are also possible if you let me know in advance. Online sales are easy to promote through facebook or you can email this link.
Join us on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30 in my classroom for our November Booster meeting. We will update our current activities as well as hear reports from the parents who are coordinating our Benefit Concert. This will be a very important meeting and I hope many parents will be able to attend.
Join us on Thursday night at the Sandwich Mill for our next dinner partners night. No flier needed- just mention Pioneer when you order and we'll get a percentage of your order back as a donation! Take out is encouraged, but dine in works too!
The last regular season home football game is Friday night. We will be offering student dinners again this game. For $7, students and families can order a chili dinner. Thanks to Mrs Hubbard who is coordinating this week's efforts. If you'd like to help, email me. Students can pre-order their dinner with me in class through Wednesday. There will be a limited number of meals available to those who do not preorder.
We will begin our fall fundraiser this week, again this year with the We Care Coffee Company. This time, we will not only do a grab bags, but also online sales. Students can do either or both. The Grab Bag fundraiser is where a family gets an assortment of coffee, cookies & cocoa to sell. These items are all custom roasted and custom labeled for Pioneer Music and are the highest quality. The Gourmet Grab Bag contains 6 (12 oz.) bags of coffee, 2 bags (2 lbs.) of chocolate chip cookie mix and 2 bags of hot cocoa mix. These items sell for $13 each and bring in $130. Of that, each student earns $50 profit. The Mini Grab Bag contains 2 bags of coffee and 2 bags of cocoa. Items sell for $13 and bring in $52. Of that, $20 is credited to the student. Because the food items are fresh roasted and ground, students who wish to participate must return this informational form, indicating how many Grab Bags they would like. The Grab Bag forms are due next Friday 11/9 for delivery the first week of December- in time for holiday parties and gifts! Custom assortments of specific coffee/ cocoa are also possible if you let me know in advance. Online sales are easy to promote through facebook or you can email this link.
Join us on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30 in my classroom for our November Booster meeting. We will update our current activities as well as hear reports from the parents who are coordinating our Benefit Concert. This will be a very important meeting and I hope many parents will be able to attend.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
September 24-28
We are now into the second grading period. I am a bit behind in posting grades for some students, but all will be accurate before Tuesday at 4:00pm. If you have grade questions, please hold off until that time so the grade will be accurate.
As you may have heard by now, we will not be taking a big music tour this spring because of low numbers. I am working to plan a short, inexpensive trip so that all students will be able to participate. This may be simply a day trip, or just one or two nights away. I will hold onto deposits until such time as I can announce what the revised plan will be. Thank you for your patience as I make these plans. I will continue to update the Tour 2013 page as details are worked out.
Our first concert is coming up on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 in the PAC. The Castillero Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra will join the Pioneer Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and String Orchestra. This will be a great concert and I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Please remember that if you have not yet paid for your Entertainment Books, Pep Band attire or Dress, that money is past due. Please make payment as soon as possible. Checks can be made out to "Pioneer Performing Arts." If you have a question about money you owe or have paid, email and I'll give you details for your student.
Jazz Band students have been invited to perform at the Allen at Steinbeck walk-a-thon on Saturday, October 20. I don't have our performance time yet, but have asked that we be scheduled for the morning. Once I confirm these details, I'll let you know. This will be a great way for us to reach out to our community and support one of our SJUSD schools.
Finally, as September rolls to a close and October comes in, there will be many Live Review opportunities for you. Please take a moment and review the Live Music page so that you can understand this assignment. I have added details about some October concerts you may choose to attend.
As you may have heard by now, we will not be taking a big music tour this spring because of low numbers. I am working to plan a short, inexpensive trip so that all students will be able to participate. This may be simply a day trip, or just one or two nights away. I will hold onto deposits until such time as I can announce what the revised plan will be. Thank you for your patience as I make these plans. I will continue to update the Tour 2013 page as details are worked out.
Our first concert is coming up on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 in the PAC. The Castillero Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra will join the Pioneer Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and String Orchestra. This will be a great concert and I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Please remember that if you have not yet paid for your Entertainment Books, Pep Band attire or Dress, that money is past due. Please make payment as soon as possible. Checks can be made out to "Pioneer Performing Arts." If you have a question about money you owe or have paid, email and I'll give you details for your student.
Jazz Band students have been invited to perform at the Allen at Steinbeck walk-a-thon on Saturday, October 20. I don't have our performance time yet, but have asked that we be scheduled for the morning. Once I confirm these details, I'll let you know. This will be a great way for us to reach out to our community and support one of our SJUSD schools.
Finally, as September rolls to a close and October comes in, there will be many Live Review opportunities for you. Please take a moment and review the Live Music page so that you can understand this assignment. I have added details about some October concerts you may choose to attend.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
September 10-14
The Entertainment Book fundraiser wraps up Monday. Students can return all unsold books to me on Monday. Any unsold books not returned can still be sold and will still benefit the student. All money for the books ($30 each, checks to Pioneer Performing Arts) should be turned in this week.
Thank you to the Carrillo family for hosting dinner for our first football game. We were able to sell almost 50 burritos and raise some much needed funding for the band. This week, the Sandwich Mill will be hosting dinner. Students and families may pre-order a roast beef, turkey, ham or veggie sandwich through the end of school on Thursday. Dinner will be $7 each and include the sandwich, drink, chips and dessert.
The Tour 2013 Contract is due on Friday. Please take time to carefully consider your student's participation and your participation as a chaperone. It is so important that we have a great turnout in order to make for the most positive musical opportunity for all. I know that finances are a concern to some, but I want you to know that there are many students who have already raised a significant amount of money. We have also begun to put in place more effective fundraising and scholarship opportunities as well. I sincerely hope that these efforts will enable as many students to participate as possible.
On Wednesday, we will have our first dining partner dinner at Pizza My Heart on Blossom Hill (across from Oakridge). From 4-9 pm, just mention Pioneer Performing Arts when ordering, and we will get a 30% cut of your order- no fliers needed! Offer is valid on dine in, take out or delivery.
Finally, all students will receive a balance statement this week reflecting all the money paid, earned and charged so far this year. If you have already paid for your tuxedo, dress or pep band attire, thank you. If not, please send a check in to "Pioneer Performing Arts" this week. All students who have made a payment will get a receipt, and all future payments will get a receipt as soon as I receive them. For those of you who may be considering a donation, remember that all gifts are tax deductible and directly benefit our students. If you have questions about finances, please don't hesitate to email me.
Thank you to the Carrillo family for hosting dinner for our first football game. We were able to sell almost 50 burritos and raise some much needed funding for the band. This week, the Sandwich Mill will be hosting dinner. Students and families may pre-order a roast beef, turkey, ham or veggie sandwich through the end of school on Thursday. Dinner will be $7 each and include the sandwich, drink, chips and dessert.
The Tour 2013 Contract is due on Friday. Please take time to carefully consider your student's participation and your participation as a chaperone. It is so important that we have a great turnout in order to make for the most positive musical opportunity for all. I know that finances are a concern to some, but I want you to know that there are many students who have already raised a significant amount of money. We have also begun to put in place more effective fundraising and scholarship opportunities as well. I sincerely hope that these efforts will enable as many students to participate as possible.
On Wednesday, we will have our first dining partner dinner at Pizza My Heart on Blossom Hill (across from Oakridge). From 4-9 pm, just mention Pioneer Performing Arts when ordering, and we will get a 30% cut of your order- no fliers needed! Offer is valid on dine in, take out or delivery.
Finally, all students will receive a balance statement this week reflecting all the money paid, earned and charged so far this year. If you have already paid for your tuxedo, dress or pep band attire, thank you. If not, please send a check in to "Pioneer Performing Arts" this week. All students who have made a payment will get a receipt, and all future payments will get a receipt as soon as I receive them. For those of you who may be considering a donation, remember that all gifts are tax deductible and directly benefit our students. If you have questions about finances, please don't hesitate to email me.
Monday, September 3, 2012
September 4-7
Football Week! All of the information is here for food, call time and more. Additionally, in the likely event that our pep band polos do not come in before this game, I have asked students to wear some blue Pioneer shirt (their pride package shirt is a good choice) instead.
Back to School night is this Thursday! I will offer extra credit to all Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band members who can play a few pep band tunes in the quad from 5:30 to 5:45 (5:15 call, blue jeans & Pioneer blue shirts). I know it's short notice, but it would work the same way is it did last year. Plus, you get to start the year with extra credit :) I hope to see all parents there as we go over our start of year information and, most importantly, Tour 2013 information.
The Entertainment Book fundraiser is going on now! Click here for all the info.
Fittings will be this Wednesday during class! Boys who need a tux and girls who need a dress will be measured in class on Wednesday. For girls, the dress will be $65-$75 depending on sizing and shipping costs and is payable when the dresses arrive. For boys, the tux cost went up a bit this year. Prices are as follows for parts of the tux- poly coat $72, poly pants $27, shirt $18, vest $20, bowtie $8 and the studs and cuff links are included on a complete package. That makes a package this year $145. Shoes will be $45. While the prices are up, all tuxes will be furnished new rather than rental return. If a student needs a discount on shoes please contact me so that we can arrange to have you buy rental return (used) shoes.
Checks for dresses and tuxes should be made payable to Pioneer Performing Arts. Students who are participating in fundraising may use that to help with these costs. Students who plan to use fundraising to cover tour costs should pay for these directly.
Playing tests and seating changes will begin this week in all ensembles but Beginning Band. Students should be prepared to play scales and any of the music that I give them in class.
Beginning Band students will select instruments on Tuesday. There will be a small quiz to cover some of the information we have gone over these few weeks and that will play in to the instrument assignments. Ultimately, instrumentation is at my sole discretion. With 35 students in class, it will be something like 6 flutes, 6 clarinets, 5 saxophones, 6 trumpets, 6 trombones and 5 percussion. There is also the option for oboe or bassoon (must be rented through a local shop), baritone, tuba and French horn as well. We do not have enough saxophones to give, even to 5 students. Sax players will likely be asked to rent or purchase an instrument on their own. We do have instruments to check out for students playing any of the rest. There is a $50 Instrument Donation that we ask for all students who use school instruments.
Back to School night is this Thursday! I will offer extra credit to all Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band members who can play a few pep band tunes in the quad from 5:30 to 5:45 (5:15 call, blue jeans & Pioneer blue shirts). I know it's short notice, but it would work the same way is it did last year. Plus, you get to start the year with extra credit :) I hope to see all parents there as we go over our start of year information and, most importantly, Tour 2013 information.
The Entertainment Book fundraiser is going on now! Click here for all the info.
Fittings will be this Wednesday during class! Boys who need a tux and girls who need a dress will be measured in class on Wednesday. For girls, the dress will be $65-$75 depending on sizing and shipping costs and is payable when the dresses arrive. For boys, the tux cost went up a bit this year. Prices are as follows for parts of the tux- poly coat $72, poly pants $27, shirt $18, vest $20, bowtie $8 and the studs and cuff links are included on a complete package. That makes a package this year $145. Shoes will be $45. While the prices are up, all tuxes will be furnished new rather than rental return. If a student needs a discount on shoes please contact me so that we can arrange to have you buy rental return (used) shoes.
Checks for dresses and tuxes should be made payable to Pioneer Performing Arts. Students who are participating in fundraising may use that to help with these costs. Students who plan to use fundraising to cover tour costs should pay for these directly.
Playing tests and seating changes will begin this week in all ensembles but Beginning Band. Students should be prepared to play scales and any of the music that I give them in class.
Beginning Band students will select instruments on Tuesday. There will be a small quiz to cover some of the information we have gone over these few weeks and that will play in to the instrument assignments. Ultimately, instrumentation is at my sole discretion. With 35 students in class, it will be something like 6 flutes, 6 clarinets, 5 saxophones, 6 trumpets, 6 trombones and 5 percussion. There is also the option for oboe or bassoon (must be rented through a local shop), baritone, tuba and French horn as well. We do not have enough saxophones to give, even to 5 students. Sax players will likely be asked to rent or purchase an instrument on their own. We do have instruments to check out for students playing any of the rest. There is a $50 Instrument Donation that we ask for all students who use school instruments.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
5/7-5/11
Are you looking for the personnel list? Check the post below
Congratulations to the Orchestra for a very strong performance on Friday night at the CMEA festival!
All band and orchestra families for next year are invited to an informational meeting about the spring 2013 tour on Wednesday night at 7:00 in the PAC. Please join us as I share my vision for our possible spring music trip.
Finale Concerts are coming up next week! Beginning Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform Wednesday night while Orchestra and Jazz Band will perform Thursday night. Both concerts are at 7:00 in the PAC. Both nights will feature some great music making so please invite your friends & family, arrive on time and plan to stay for the duration of the concert. I will also have the opportunity to recognize outstanding members of the ensembles for their contributions throughout the year. I hope to see you there!
Graduation is Thursday, May 31. All current members of Wind Ensemble are required to perform, and those moving into Wind Ensemble next year are invited to join us. We will depart PHS for the Rose Garden at about 3:30 and return following the ceremony. Students may leave after the ceremony with family members with written permission in advance. The bus should return to PHS at about 7:45. Students are dismissed once they check their school instrument in with me or take a personal instrument home.
School instruments will be available for summer check-out to those students continuing in music at PHS in the fall. Students must return a signed Summer Instrument contract after the Finale Concerts before they are permitted to take any instrument home. Once the student has performed next week, all instruments are to stay at the school.
There are many live performances this week and next. If you have yet to do your Live Review, get out to one of these concerts and get the assignment turned in. All the info is on the Live Music page!
Finally, there are currently 34 students who owe the program money totaling about $2,414. Families need to get any balance paid as students can not end the year with a negative balance! Students who end the year with a positive balance, though, are able to keep that credit and start the year off with a credit!
Congratulations to the Orchestra for a very strong performance on Friday night at the CMEA festival!
All band and orchestra families for next year are invited to an informational meeting about the spring 2013 tour on Wednesday night at 7:00 in the PAC. Please join us as I share my vision for our possible spring music trip.
Finale Concerts are coming up next week! Beginning Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform Wednesday night while Orchestra and Jazz Band will perform Thursday night. Both concerts are at 7:00 in the PAC. Both nights will feature some great music making so please invite your friends & family, arrive on time and plan to stay for the duration of the concert. I will also have the opportunity to recognize outstanding members of the ensembles for their contributions throughout the year. I hope to see you there!
Graduation is Thursday, May 31. All current members of Wind Ensemble are required to perform, and those moving into Wind Ensemble next year are invited to join us. We will depart PHS for the Rose Garden at about 3:30 and return following the ceremony. Students may leave after the ceremony with family members with written permission in advance. The bus should return to PHS at about 7:45. Students are dismissed once they check their school instrument in with me or take a personal instrument home.
School instruments will be available for summer check-out to those students continuing in music at PHS in the fall. Students must return a signed Summer Instrument contract after the Finale Concerts before they are permitted to take any instrument home. Once the student has performed next week, all instruments are to stay at the school.
There are many live performances this week and next. If you have yet to do your Live Review, get out to one of these concerts and get the assignment turned in. All the info is on the Live Music page!
Finally, there are currently 34 students who owe the program money totaling about $2,414. Families need to get any balance paid as students can not end the year with a negative balance! Students who end the year with a positive balance, though, are able to keep that credit and start the year off with a credit!
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.
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!
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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