Hi All,

Mr. Burn wanted to send final reminders to everyone regarding the schedule for this week:

Symphonic ORCHESTRA -

            You have rehearsal TUESDAY evening, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

            You also have rehearsal during tutorial on Wednesday and Friday

Symphonic BAND -

            You have rehearsal during tutorial on Thursday

STUDENTS, the band room will be LOCKED at 3:15 pm on Friday with no further access since everyone will be at Saratoga High School.  Make sure you have your instrument and music before then. 

Parents, there is no bus going to Saratoga.  Students need to meet at Saratoga in concert attire at the times specified below.  Transportation is on your own, please plan ahead.

It would be great if you could stay to hear your students perform!

Also, Mr. Burn would love to have a parent or two taking pictures of the performing groups when they go out for their group photos.  We are trying to get a few for the year book.  I will have my camera ready, but I’m not known for my photographic skills.  J

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.

Thank you!

Vicki Feltman  408-483-0861 (cell)

CMEA Band and Orchestra Festival 26-27mar10

Students are to meet at Saratoga High School, 20300 Herriman Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070-4950, on the corner of Herriman Ave and Sunnyvale-Saratoga.

Driving Directions:

            From Homestead High School, take 85 south.

            Exit onto De Anza Blvd, bearing right towards Saratoga.

            Keep on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd for 1.8 miles

            Turn left at the signal light on the corner of Sunnyvale-Saratoga and Herriman.

Parents, instead of dropping off your students and returning later, you are encouraged to join the audience to listen to our very talented performers.

Admission is free!

Formal Concert Attire

            At formal performances such as adjudicated festivals and formal concerts, students are to wear the following:

                        Boys:

                                    Black dress shoes, dark socks, black pants (no jeans),

                                    white button-up collared shirt, black tie and black sport coat.

                                    If a coat is unavailable, a black sweater is ok, but no sweatshirts

                                    or black shirts.

                        Girls:

                                    Required footwear: Black hose and black shoes.

                                    Preferred concert wear: Long black dress with shoulders covered.

                                    Ok: Long black pants or skirt knee length or longer, black top with

                                    shoulders covered.

                                    Rule of thumb for girls' formal concert attire: the less skin showing,

                                    The better.

            Not Ok for either group: T-shirts, sweatshirts, zoris/sandals, and tennis shoes.

Students are required to attend and perform at all concerts as part of their grade.  It is very important that performers be prompt for rehearsals.

Please notify Mr. Burn, Mr. Marra, or Dr. Morton IMMEDIATELY if you are going to be late or have other issues.

The following are the schedules for each group:

Schedule for Homestead Symphony Orchestra

            Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pm rehearsal

            Wednesday, March 24, tutorial rehearsal

            Friday, March 26

                        Tutorial                         Rehearsal

                                    3:00 p.m.                      Arrive at Saratoga HS

                                                            Note - students w/block 7th will miss it

3:15 p.m.                      Warm up

3:50 p.m.                      Perform!!

4:15 p.m.                      sight read (strings only)

4:40 p.m.                      photo - strings only (Wind Ensemble begin warm up!)

5:05 p.m.                      observe Homestead Wind Ensemble

Optional: come back after dinner to hear Saratoga Orchestra at 7:10!

Schedule for Homestead Wind Ensemble

Friday, March 26

            3:30 p.m.                      arrive at Saratoga HS

            3:50 p.m.                      observe Homestead Orchestra

            4:15 p.m.                      observe Moreland Middle School Orchestra

            4:40 p.m.                      warm up

            5:05 p.m.                      Perform!!

            5:30 p.m.                      sight read

            5:55 p.m.                      Picture

Optional: come back after dinner to hear Saratoga Orchestra at 7:10 p.m. Homestead Concert Band at 7:35 p.m.!!

Schedule for Homestead Concert Band

Friday, March 26

Optional: Arrive at 5:00 p.m. to see Homestead Wind Ensemble, then go have dinner.

            6:45 p.m.                      arrive at Saratoga High School

            7:00 p.m.                      warm up

            7:35 p.m.                      Perform!!

            8:00 p.m.                      sight read

            8:25 p.m.                      pictures

            9:00 p.m.                      observe Saratoga Wind Ensemble

            9:25 p.m.                      observe Homestead Symphonic Band

            10:00 p.m.                    dismissed

Schedule for Homestead Symphonic Band

Friday, March 26

Optional: Arrive at 5:00 to see Homestead Wind Ensemble, then go have dinner.

            7:15 p.m.                      Arrive at Saratoga High School

            7:30 p.m.                      observe Homestead Concert Band

            8:00 p.m.                      Go get picture taken!!

            8:25 p.m.                      observe Lynbrook Wind Ensemble

            8:50 p.m.                      warm up

            9:25 p.m.                      Perform!

            9:50 p.m.                      sight read

          10:15 p.m.                      dismissed

Schedule for Homestead Chamber Orchestra

Saturday, March 27

            9:00 a.m.                      Arrive at Saratoga HS

            9:15 a.m.                      Warm up

            9:40 a.m.                      Perform!!

            10:05 a.m.                    sight read

            10:30 a.m.                    photo

            10:45 a.m.                    observe SMS Orchestra

            11:10 a.m.                    observe Gunn HS Orchestra

            11:30 a.m.                    Dismissed