The Pioneer Jazz Band will perform in the CMEA Jazz Festival on Friday, February 4 at Santa Teresa High School. We must be at Santa Teresa by 7:45am for our warm-up. Because this is a school field trip, students are NOT permitted to drive themselves for this event. As such, all students are required to be at Pioneer, dressed and in the band room by 7:15am. We will need parent drivers who can drive us to Santa Teresa at that time, and who will be able to return us to Pioneer at about 10:00. Students will miss periods 1-3, but since Jazz Band is 3rd, they are only out of 2 classes. If you are able to drive, please contact me ASAP. I realize that many students normally drive themselves to school in the morning, but because this is a school field trip, student drivers are not allowed. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. It may also be possible for you to drive your student directly to STHS (arrive at 7:30) if I have a note stating that by Tuesday, February 1. They will ride back with us after the festival.
The CMEA Jazz festival is free and open to the public. There are many good bands performing Friday and Saturday, and I encourage students to take advantage of the opportunity and see some live jazz! Plus, watching 2 groups would make a good live review. I know it's Big Band Dance weekend, though, so many of you will be covering shifts working for that.
Contact me if you have any questions about this schedule.
Friday's Festival Schedule
Saturday's Festival Schedule
Santa Teresa Campus Map
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
January 18-21
Big Band Dance is coming up quickly! Be sure to invite your family and friends to this great event. Be sure you share our Facebook event with your friends and get the word out! Are you looking to raise money? Students who sell raffle tickets by February 1 will earn 80% of all funds directly to their account. This is a great way to get support from friends, family and neighbors who may not be able to attend or donate large amounts of money, but still want to support your student and our program. Not a member of our Facebook group? Join us!
We are also looking for parents of underclassmen who would like to be involved in leading and planning the event for next school year. We will have our last planning meeting for this year Thursday at 7:30 in my classroom. This is our most important fundraiser and we have a great team of parents to work with, and some of the jobs do not require a huge commitment of time or energy.
How would you like a fun filled trip to Disneyland? Join us as a chaperone on our music trip! We are looking for a few more parents to round out our list. Let me know ASAP if you are interested.
Did you attend the County Honor Band concert? You must turn in your Live Review this week in order to earn the double credit. Do not wait to submit your form and get your extra credit!
Do you plan to audition for the cast of 42nd Street? Plan to attend auditions Tuesday or Wednesday from 7-10 in the PAC. If you plan to play in the pit orchestra, plan to attend our first rehearsal on Monday the 24th from 7-9. More info is on my 42nd Street page.
Jazz Band has 2 events coming up. First, Jazz Band will play at the PHS recruitment night on Thursday next week (27th) at 6:45 in the gym for current 8th grade families looking into Pioneer. Our call time will be 6:15, dressed to perform. We will go right into 42nd Street rehearsal following the performance. Secondly, we will perform at CMEA Jazz festival on Friday, February 4 at Santa Teresa HS. We are second up, and so will be there early in the morning and return to school during 3rd period. Students will only miss their first and second period classes (Jazz Band is 3rd). I'll make a separate posting with more details soon.
I want to remind students who miss class that they will loose participation points. A student with an excused absence may makeup those points by coming in before school (6:45-7:15) or after school for 30 minutes and practicing or helping with the many projects going on. Also, students who miss a listening log on a Friday must make that up as well.
Finally, I will be out of school on Friday to attend a funeral. During this time, Jazz Band students will be working on their combos. There will not be a listening journal assignment this week.
We are also looking for parents of underclassmen who would like to be involved in leading and planning the event for next school year. We will have our last planning meeting for this year Thursday at 7:30 in my classroom. This is our most important fundraiser and we have a great team of parents to work with, and some of the jobs do not require a huge commitment of time or energy.
How would you like a fun filled trip to Disneyland? Join us as a chaperone on our music trip! We are looking for a few more parents to round out our list. Let me know ASAP if you are interested.
Did you attend the County Honor Band concert? You must turn in your Live Review this week in order to earn the double credit. Do not wait to submit your form and get your extra credit!
Do you plan to audition for the cast of 42nd Street? Plan to attend auditions Tuesday or Wednesday from 7-10 in the PAC. If you plan to play in the pit orchestra, plan to attend our first rehearsal on Monday the 24th from 7-9. More info is on my 42nd Street page.
Jazz Band has 2 events coming up. First, Jazz Band will play at the PHS recruitment night on Thursday next week (27th) at 6:45 in the gym for current 8th grade families looking into Pioneer. Our call time will be 6:15, dressed to perform. We will go right into 42nd Street rehearsal following the performance. Secondly, we will perform at CMEA Jazz festival on Friday, February 4 at Santa Teresa HS. We are second up, and so will be there early in the morning and return to school during 3rd period. Students will only miss their first and second period classes (Jazz Band is 3rd). I'll make a separate posting with more details soon.
I want to remind students who miss class that they will loose participation points. A student with an excused absence may makeup those points by coming in before school (6:45-7:15) or after school for 30 minutes and practicing or helping with the many projects going on. Also, students who miss a listening log on a Friday must make that up as well.
Finally, I will be out of school on Friday to attend a funeral. During this time, Jazz Band students will be working on their combos. There will not be a listening journal assignment this week.
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.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
January 3-7
Happy New Year! Welcome to the Spring Semester
I hope that you and your family had a restful time together these two weeks off of school. The month of January will be a busy one as we are gearing up for our Big Band Dance in Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. I have created a page with all of the info you need here on my blog that includes information about tickets, auction items and anything else you may want to know. Please check out the info there and send it to your friends and family who may also want to attend. This month, there are free dance lessons offered to all Pioneer families to get ready for the BBD. Get all the info on the Big Band Dance page.
The next $100 payment for our LA Trip is due this week. All students and chaperones should have paid $250 to this point. I will make account statements to send home next week. The balance due for students will be $250 and chaperones $175. We are still looking for several chaperones, please contact me if you are interested.
Our January Music/Drama Booster meeting will be this Thursday, January 6 at 7:30 in the Faculty Dining Room. We had a better turnout at our December meeting, and I look forward to continuing that momentum as we continue to work on plans for various activities. There will be a Big Band Dance committee meeting immediately following the booster meeting in my room.
Looking to get a head start on your Live Review for this semester? All band students who review the Santa Clara County Honor Band concert on Sunday, January 16 at 2:00 at Evergreen Valley HS will get double credit (up to 50 extra credit points). Tickets can be purchased at the door for $8 students/ $10 adults.
I hope that you and your family had a restful time together these two weeks off of school. The month of January will be a busy one as we are gearing up for our Big Band Dance in Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. I have created a page with all of the info you need here on my blog that includes information about tickets, auction items and anything else you may want to know. Please check out the info there and send it to your friends and family who may also want to attend. This month, there are free dance lessons offered to all Pioneer families to get ready for the BBD. Get all the info on the Big Band Dance page.
The next $100 payment for our LA Trip is due this week. All students and chaperones should have paid $250 to this point. I will make account statements to send home next week. The balance due for students will be $250 and chaperones $175. We are still looking for several chaperones, please contact me if you are interested.
Our January Music/Drama Booster meeting will be this Thursday, January 6 at 7:30 in the Faculty Dining Room. We had a better turnout at our December meeting, and I look forward to continuing that momentum as we continue to work on plans for various activities. There will be a Big Band Dance committee meeting immediately following the booster meeting in my room.
Looking to get a head start on your Live Review for this semester? All band students who review the Santa Clara County Honor Band concert on Sunday, January 16 at 2:00 at Evergreen Valley HS will get double credit (up to 50 extra credit points). Tickets can be purchased at the door for $8 students/ $10 adults.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
December 6-10
Concert week!
Instrumental Winter Concert- Thursday, December 9, 7:00 PAC. More info here
Monday and Tuesday we will rehearse as normal. On Wednesday, we will move into the PAC and rehearse on the stage in all ensembles Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday, the call time for all students is 6:00. We will take our ensemble photos for the yearbook before the concert, so it is important for all students to arrive dressed in their performing attire on time. The PAC will be closed to audience members until the photos are all taken. I hope to open the PAC to audience members by 6:40.
Again, I want to stress to students and families the importance of academic success in all classes. Students must have a 2.0 GPA with not more than 2 F's to be eligible to perform. I will check grades on Wednesday morning and ineligible students will be pulled from rehearsal at that time. Ineligible students are required to attend the concert, dressed in their attire and will complete an alternate assignment to earn back credit. There is no excused absence for any student for any reason. A student who misses this concert is likely to earn an F for the semester. Check the Instrumental Music Handbook for more info.
A special thanks to those parents who came out to our December booster meeting! I want to stress again, we cannot be successful as a program without active parent involvement. Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 6 at 7:30 in the Faculty Dining Room. I've recently added new information, including past minutes so be sure to check out my Music/ Drama Booster page.
Students are now working toward their semester final. Orchestra students are required to perform two octave F, C, G, D, A & E major scale and arpeggio. Other students will perform selected scales and excerpts from their literature.
The Live Review form is due on Friday. Some students have asked to attend performances this upcoming weekend, so I will accept work on time until Monday, December 13. There have been many performances lately, and there are many this week and weekend. I hope you have been able to take advantage of these.
See you at the concert on Thursday at 7!
Instrumental Winter Concert- Thursday, December 9, 7:00 PAC. More info here
Monday and Tuesday we will rehearse as normal. On Wednesday, we will move into the PAC and rehearse on the stage in all ensembles Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday, the call time for all students is 6:00. We will take our ensemble photos for the yearbook before the concert, so it is important for all students to arrive dressed in their performing attire on time. The PAC will be closed to audience members until the photos are all taken. I hope to open the PAC to audience members by 6:40.
Again, I want to stress to students and families the importance of academic success in all classes. Students must have a 2.0 GPA with not more than 2 F's to be eligible to perform. I will check grades on Wednesday morning and ineligible students will be pulled from rehearsal at that time. Ineligible students are required to attend the concert, dressed in their attire and will complete an alternate assignment to earn back credit. There is no excused absence for any student for any reason. A student who misses this concert is likely to earn an F for the semester. Check the Instrumental Music Handbook for more info.
A special thanks to those parents who came out to our December booster meeting! I want to stress again, we cannot be successful as a program without active parent involvement. Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 6 at 7:30 in the Faculty Dining Room. I've recently added new information, including past minutes so be sure to check out my Music/ Drama Booster page.
Students are now working toward their semester final. Orchestra students are required to perform two octave F, C, G, D, A & E major scale and arpeggio. Other students will perform selected scales and excerpts from their literature.
The Live Review form is due on Friday. Some students have asked to attend performances this upcoming weekend, so I will accept work on time until Monday, December 13. There have been many performances lately, and there are many this week and weekend. I hope you have been able to take advantage of these.
See you at the concert on Thursday at 7!
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