CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HOMESTEAD CHOIRS!
MORE HOMESTAY HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
MESSAGE FROM MR. BURN – HAWAII 2011!
CONCERT SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY AND NEXT WEEK
Homestead Students – Need Community Service Hours?
Last Call for DVD orders….Order your DVD’s NOW
Music Boosters Scholarship Committee
Volunteers Needed! Music Boosters Open Positions for 2010-11
Need Senior Gift? Got Pillow!
Trailers from Fall Marching Show – Available for Sale $250
MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS BANQUET
Jazz Ensemble special guest performers with SJ Youth Symphony – DISCOUNT TICKETS!
Percussion Workshops and AUDITION DATES
Band Room Availability
Upcoming Music Department Activities
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HOMESTEAD CHOIRS!
Homestead’s Mixed Choir received a SUPERIOR at the CMEA Choir Festival held at Saratoga on Saturday, May 8th , and the Women’s Choir received a UNANIMOUS SUPERIOR!! That’s another CMEA plaque on the choir room wall.
Outstanding!
I NEED MORE HOMESTAY HOST FAMILIES! JUST A FEW MORE!
I still need a few more homes (thank you to all who have stepped up so far) to house members of the Eppings Boy High School from Sydney, Australia.
Do you, or have you had, or will you have, a Homestead student? Will you be home Saturday afternoon, June 12th thru Tuesday morning, June 15th? Do you have a couple of extra pillows, blankets, beds/couches/sleeping bags/foam pads? Do you have friends or family within quick and easy drive to Homestead? Then, boy, do I have a deal for you!
Having sons yourself is not a requirement.
I need some good ol’ American hospitality and a bit of your time to show these visitors life in Sunnyvale. You will provide the boys a unique opportunity to experience life in the Bay Area. Clueless on how to keep the boys occupied? No problem… we’ve done this before and have suggestions on activities and places to go.
Can you help, or know someone who can? If you are on distribution for this email and you have the space and time, we need you!
Please contact Vicki Feltman at vfeltman@pacbell.net if you can host students, or for more information.
MESSAGE FROM MR. BURN – HAWAII 2011!
Parents and students of the 2010-2011 Homestead Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and juniors and seniors in Symphonic Band,
The Homestead performing groups are well respected by music educators far and near. It is because of this respect that Homestead was invited to participate in the 26th annual Pacific Basin Music Festival March 19-24th, held in Honolulu, Hawaii!! The itinerary includes performances, workshops, and sightseeing in and around Honolulu!
Parents, if you did not attend the information meeting last night, please attend the meeting on Thursday, May 13th, at 6:45 pm, in the Homestead Auditorium, where World Projects, the tour group handling the details, will provide a presentation on the trip. Packets containing the itinerary, trip costs, and necessary forms will be distributed.
This trip is an opportunity of a lifetime. The cost is APPROXIMATELY $1500 per student for a 6-day tour. This price is only an estimate and also does not include spending money. The tour company will have a more accurate estimate at the meeting.
Be prepared to pay a non-refundable $150 deposit to secure space on this trip for the participant.
The school district has already approved this trip. Hopefully, by planning the trip now, we can make this trip happen.
I look forward to seeing you all at the meeting on May 13th! Please do not hesitate to call or email me with your questions and comments.
Sincerely,
John Burn
CONCERT SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY AND NEXT WEEK
All Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra students will perform in their end-of-year concert tonight!!
Thursday, May 13th
7:30 pm
HHS Auditorium
Orchestra, Wind Ensemble
with guest conductor Principal Graham Clark!
Tuesday, May 18th
7:30 pm
HHS Auditorium
Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, May 19th
7:30 pm
HHS Auditorium
All Choirs
Green and White awards will be presented as well as Music Department Senior Awards.
Admission is free, but the extra special Commemorative Spring Concert Program costs $5 each. It is chock-full of student photos, senior pictures and biographies. A must-have!!
Performers should arrive prepared and in concert attire as shown in the following schedule (jazz and choir students have been given their instructions already).
All concerts are mandatory and count towards your grade. Please contact your teacher immediately if you have issues.
Schedule for Thursday, May 13th
4-5:30 Full symphonic Orchestra on-stage
6:30 Wind Ensemble warm-up in band room
7:15 Wind Ensemble in auditorium with instruments
7:30 Concert Begins!
Homestead Students – Need Community Service Hours?
Cupertino Middle School will hold their spring concert in the Homestead Auditorium on Thursday, May 20th.
Mrs. Verissimo needs help from Homestead students in the following capacities:
1. stage set up
2. stage changes between groups
3. help lead CMS students to the band room, auditorium ("meeters and greeters").
4. be with kids in the band room prior to going on stage.
5. stage break down as per Mr. Burn's instructions.
Middle school students look up to you, and this is a great way to introduce them to the Homestead Family.
Please contact Vicki Feltman at vfeltman@pacbell.net if you can help or need more information.
Last Call for DVD orders….Order your DVD’s NOW
We can still accommodate your DVD order for the 2009-2010 season. Order your personal copies of the 2009-2010 Music Department performances and the Mighty Mustang Marching Band marching band season!! We can stillaccommodate your order. Hurry and get your forms in!! The cost and available DVD’s are detailed on the DVD order form. The form can be found on the Music Booster website at http://homestead.schoolloop.com/mbmain or in the band room. Contact Swati Gokhale at swati@gokhale.us for more info.
Music Boosters Scholarship Committee
JoAnn Fitzpatrick is still looking for a few more people to be on the Scholarship Committee. The meeting is on Monday, May 17th at 7:00pm at her home. If anyone who does not have a senior is willing to serve on the committee if would be appreciated. Contact JoAnn for more information and to volunteer.
Volunteers Needed! Music Boosters Open Positions for 2010-11
We need people to take over in a number of key positions for next year, as several of our senior parent volunteers will be leaving. We especially need individuals who can take the lead in the Concessions area (BBQ, Potatoes, and Snack Shack), which is a huge moneymaker for the music boosters. The commitment is only six home games during football season, and those who attend our home games really appreciate our concessions, especially those baked potatoes! If you are a new incoming band parent, you are more than welcomed to volunteer for any job listed below. We have a great group of volunteers who know the ropes and will answer any questions you may have to make your transition smoother. Please contact me, (Rene Watkins, randersonwatkins@mac.com), if you are interested in taking on any of the following. I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have, or I can direct you to the person who can fill you in on the details.
Volunteer Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Assistant Treasurer/Finance
Hardware Maintenance
BBQ Co-Chairs (two people desperately needed!)
Concessions Charcoal Starter
Water Coordinator
FUHSD Field Show Expo Coordinator
Home Show Coordinator
Public Relations
Special Print Projects
Band Camp 2011
And a huge thank you to those of you who have stepped forward to help out for next year:
Band Camp 2010—Barbara Edmonds
August Potluck—Jackie Browning
Gabbi Crum—Concessions Coordinator
Pre-Order Coordinator—Winnie Lo
Snack Shack Co-Chair—Gallia Porat
Snack Shack Co-Chair—Helen Choy
Potatoes Co-Chair—Dulce Monroy
Potatoes Co-Chair—Sharon Newton
Espresso Bar—Diane Cressler
Zarina Bhandari—Jamba Juice Coordinator
Bleachers—Lynn Marc Membreno
Home Show Refreshments Coordinator—Ana Regidor
Home Show Dinner Coordinator—Donna Brown
Nanette Baltazar Winnie Lo—Band Manual
Marc Membreno Shannon Taylor—Field Show T-Shirts
Deborah Smith—Lead Bus Chaperone
Food Coordinator—Pat Tomosada
Truck—Kevin Fitzpatrick
Pit Boss—Larry Barbano
Colorguard Liaisons—Ken Kristen Nelson
Away Communications—DeeDee Wong
Spring Banquet 2011—JoAnn Fitzpatrick DeeDee Wong
Nanette Baltazar—Spring Program 2011
Financial Assistant—Diane Cressler
Membership—Swati Gokhale
Webmaster—Scott Cressler
Entertainment Books—Kathy Ahearn
DVD Distribution—Swati Gokhale
Hornblower Editor—Connie Guglielmo
Colorguard Uniforms Coordinator—Kelly Giannini
Cell Ink Jet Recycling—Patty Oey
Need Senior Gift? Got Pillow!
Trying to find the perfect gift for a graduating Homestead Student or a graduating parent volunteer? How about a pillow made from a Homestead Marching Band jacket? Own a piece of Homestead history. Each pillow is unique and has its own one of a kind jacket number sewn inside.
The cost per pillow is $75. Every cent benefits the music program (the time and materials used to make these pillows has been donated by Jeanne Wong and Joan Gordon).
Please contact Vicki Feltman at vfeltman@pacbell.net if you would like one. Quantities are limited. Don’t miss out!
Trailers from Fall Marching Show – Available for Sale $250
We no longer need the 3 trailers used for the Fall Marching Show. They are heavy duty, all ready assembled for you and include the 1” plywood floor. They have a capacity of 1195 lbs, have a bed space of 48” x 98”. It uses as 1- 7/8” ball hitch.
For more information , you can check out www.harborfreight.com, item #90154
Price: $250
They frames originally cost $299.99 + plywood (and of course the time to assemble etc). If you are interested, we have levelers as well.
If you are interested or would like to see them, pls contact Barbara Edmonds, edmondsbarb@yahoo.com.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS BANQUET
When: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Time: 6:00pm appetizers, dinner will be served at 6:30pm
Where: Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Room, 10185 N. Stelling Rd., Cupertino
TICKET PURCHASE OPTIONS
1. Mail your payment of $15.00/person or $60.00/family by May 18th. Please send payment to JoAnn Fitzpatrick, 1442 Wright Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Please include the student’s name, total number of tickets and your phone number. Checks should be made out to “HHS Music Boosters”
2. Drop off your payment in the mail slot located in the bottom half of the front door of JoAnn’s home at 1442 Wright Avenue in Sunnyvale.
3. Contact JoAnn for other options at 408 736-0565, or joa.fitz@yahoo.com.
4. Bring a check to the Band Spring Concert this week and give to Vicki Feltman at the front desk in the auditorium.
Once your tickets are purchased, your name and the number of tickets purchased will be on a guest list at the banquet. When you arrive, check in and enjoy the evening.
No tickets will be sold after May 18th and no tickets will be sold at the door. If you would like to attend the banquet festivities and were not able to purchase a ticket you are welcome to arrive after dinner at 7:30pm to enjoy the banquet program. The price covers the cost of food, hall rental, decorations, table service and awards – the event is not a fundraiser. There will be fantastic food, awesome awards, scholarships, entertainment, highlights and memories from another unforgettable year! All Senior Music Department Students will be honored.
A FEW REMINDERS….
In keeping with banquet tradition, we would appreciate if all Freshman and Sophomore parents could bring an appetizer to share. It is also traditional for Sophomores to help serve dinner and dessert, and for Freshman to help with clean up. Junior’s are responsible for transporting trophies from HHS to the Banquet.
BANQUET HELP IS NEEDED
If you would like to help with the banquet, please contact JoAnn Fitzpatrick at
408 736-0565, joa.fitz@yahoo.com .
Available Jobs are: door greeters, appetizer table monitor, cake pick-up and delivery, serving runners, Unload and set-up, Kitchen prep and Clean up.
Jazz Ensemble special guest performers with SJ Youth Symphony – DISCOUNT TICKETS!
On Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 2:30 pm, the Homestead Jazz Ensemble will be performing with the San Jose Youth Symphony, in the California Theater, 345 South First Street, San Jose.
Our Jazz Ensemble was invited to be the special guest performers collaborating on a jazz piece with the youth symphony. Pretty awesome sound!
Tickets would normally cost $15 for adults, $10 for students. HOWEVER, Homestead was given a block of tickets to sell, with all proceeds going to our program. We are selling these tickets for $5 each!
Please contact Vicki Feltman at vfeltman@pacbell.net if you would like to purchase tickets, or have questions.
Mark Your Calendars for these upcoming concerts!
5/13 (Thu) Spring Concert, Wind Ensemble/Orchestra @ 7:30 HHS
5/18 (Tue) Spring Concert, Jazz Ensemble Jazz Choir @ 7:30 HHS
5/19 (Wed) Spring Concert, Choirs @ 7:30 HHS
Percussion Workshops and AUDITION DATES
The final percussion workshop is Monday, May 17th, 4-6 pm. It doesn’t matter if you didn’t attend the other sessions, you are still welcome to come on the 17th. INCOMING FRESHMEN are especially invited to attend. Each workshop will cost $5 each time you attend. This fee goes directly to the staff members teaching that week.
The following are MANDATORY audition dates for the 2010-11 Homestead Percussion Ensemble. You only need to attend for those instruments you are auditioning for.
Mon 5/24, 4-6pm Snare Quad Auditions
Wed 5/26, 4-6pm Bass Auditions
Wed 6/2, 4-6pm Cymbal/Pit Auditions
Contact any of these percussion instructors if you have questions:
Dave Sankus – Percussion Director / Front Ensemble Head
408.234.8640
Lane Armey – Battery Percussion Head / Quads
617.966.6753
Jason Frietas – Snares
925.550.8539
Alec Swink – Bass
408.431.3697
Dave Medina – Cymbals
408.230.2508
Reminders, additional schedule highlights –
Memorial Day no school May 31st
Percussion auditions see above
Music Department Banquet May 22nd
Make your doctor’s appointments for band camp!!!
Band Room Availability
The band room will be open during the following days after school until 6:30 pm:
Mon May 17th
Mon-Fri May 24-28
Contact Vicki Feltman at vfeltman@pacbell.net for additional band room availability.
Upcoming Music Department Activities
Below is a list of performances and activities for the coming school year. Performances are shown in bold italics. The dates and times listed below were accurate at the time of printing, but things can change! Please be sure to read your e-mail to keep up with any last minute changes.
| Date | Time | Activity |
| May 18 | 7:30 pm | Jazz Spring Concert at HHS |
| May 19 | 7:30 pm | Spring Choir Concert at HHS |
| May 20 | 7:30 pm | Cupertino Middle School Spring Concert at HHS |
| June 5 | 2:30 pm | Jazz Concert California Theater in San Jose |
| June 8 | TBD | Baccalaureate |
| June 10 | 3 pm | Graduation at De Anza |
| June 14 | Epping Boys School Band and Homestead Orchestra exchange concert @ HHS Auditorium |
