HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTER BLAST!

March 21, 2012

NEW NEWS:

-       Change to Thursday’s Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal

-       Notice to all Fall and Winter percussionists regarding end-of-season potluck – Wednesday, March 28^th  - applies to past, present and future percussionists

-       Schedule for this week’s CMEA Orchestra Festival – March 23^rd

-       Volunteers needed for March 30^th Payday Lunch

-       Change in time for March 29^th Exchange Concert – 6:30pm

-       CMEA Band Festival – March 30th

-       Important Information for all 2012/2013 Music Students and Families

o   Annual Membership Meeting – May 8, 2012

o   Open Parent Volunteer Positions

-       2011/2012 Annual Music Boosters’ Awards Banquet – May 19^th

-       Notice Regarding Physical Exam Slots for Marching Band

REMINDERS:

-       Before registering for next year’s music class, please see Mr. Burn

-       Scrip

-       Band Room availability – note closures

-       School year calendar, including tentative Marching Band dates for Fall 2012

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE:

Thursday, March 22^nd

               5:30 – Brass, Percussion & Bassoons (Symphony Orchestra) rehearsal

    6:30 – 8:30pm – Symphony Orchestra rehearsal

Friday, March 23^rd

               THE BAND ROOM WILL BE CLOSED AFTER 3PM

                WBA Concert Band Festival at Logan High School

                         12:30pm – HHS Wind Ensemble performance

               CMEA Band Festival at Saratoga High School

                          4:50pm – HHS Orchestra performance

                          6:55pm – HHS Symphony Orchestra performance

Saturday & Sunday, March 24^th & 25^th   

               Winter Percussion WGI Western Championship in San Bernadino

               Winter Guard WGI Western Championship in San Diego

Tuesday, March 27^th

               4:00-6:00pm – Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 28^th

               6:30- 8:30pm – Percussion Awards Potluck

NEW NEWS:

reminder – extra rehearsal for SYMPHONY orchestra – NOTE CHANGE

(Vicki Feltman)

Symphony Orchestra will have an extra rehearsal on Thursday March 22^nd, from 6:30-8:30 pm. Brass, Percussion and Bassoons begin at 5:30pm.  Rehearsals are mandatory. Please contact Mr. Burn if you have issues.

NOTICE TO ALL FALL AND WINTER PERCUSSION STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

(Elsie Mar)

Annual Percussion Awards Potluck
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
6:30 - 8:30 pm at the HHS Cafeteria

The 2011/2012 Percussion season is coming to an end this week.  Once again it’s time to celebrate another successful year of HHS Percussion.

This year, the End-of-season Party will be held on Wednesday, March 28 at the HHS Cafeteria from 6:30-8:30pm.

Percussionists from Fall Marching Band and Winter Percussion, as well as Alumni and incoming 8^thgrade percussionists are welcome.

RSVP

Please send Elsie Mar elsiemar2000@yahoo.com  your RSVPindicating how many people in your family will be attending the party so we can organize for adequate food and seating.

Volunteers for party set up and clean up

Set up help: 5:30pm

Clean up help: 8:30pm-9:30pm

Please email Elsie at elsiemar2000@yahoo.com if you can help.

Elsie will send out another email next week to let everyone know what kind of food each family can bring to the party.

Please feel free to contact Elsie Mar elsiemar2000@yahoo.com if you have any questions in regards to the party.

SHCHEDULE FOR CMEA ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL – MARCH 23^rd

(Vicki Feltman)

The following is the detailed schedule for Chamber and Symphony Orchestras for the CMEA Band and Orchestra festival, Friday, March 23^rd, located at Saratoga High School, 20300 Herriman Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070-4950

Students are required to attend and perform at all concerts as part of their grade. Please notify Mr. Burn IMMEDIATELY if you are going to be late or have other issues.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP YOUR INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC BEFORE 3:10 PM FRIDAY. THE BAND ROOM WILL NOT BE OPEN AFTER 7^TH PERIOD.

ARRIVE IN 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.

Please remember, parents must transport students and their instruments to this festival. There is no bus transportation.

Schedule for Homestead Chamber Orchestra

4:00pm           Chamber Orchestra meet on steps of theater at Saratoga High School

Wearing concert black with instrument and music.

4:25                Chamber Orchestra Warm Up

4:50                Chamber Orchestra Perform!

5:15                Sight Read

5:40                Picture Taken

Schedule for Homestead symphony Orchestra

6:00pm           Symphony Orchestra meet in the Quad at Saratoga HS dressed in

concert black with instrument and music. (Chamber Orchestra bring

some food to eat at this time.)

6:30                Symphony Orchestra Warm up

6:55                Symphony Orchestra Perform!

7:20                String Orchestra Sight Read (Winds and Percussion wait for us at

                        pictures)

7:45                Symphony Orchestra photo

8:15                Dismissed

Information for all students and parents:

1)    The band room will be LOCKED at 3:15 pm on Friday with no further access until Monday. Make sure you have your instrument and music before then.

2)    There is no bus going to Saratoga HS. Students need to meet at Saratoga’s McAfee Performing Arts Center in formal concert attire at the times specified above. Parents, transportation is on your own; please plan accordingly.

3)    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!

4)    Driving Directions to Saratoga High School, 20300 Herriman Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070-4950, on the corner of Herriman Ave and Sunnyvale-Saratoga:

-       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.

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Emergency contact - Vicki Feltman 408-483-0861 (cell)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MARCH 30^th PAYDAY LUNCH

(Barb Edmonds and Eileen Chun)

The HHS Music Department is hosting the March Payday lunch on March 30 for HHS employees (each department takes turns hosting it once a month). We are BBQing our traditional tri-tip sandwiches and serving it with salads and baked goods. We need volunteers to help prep (cut veggies the night before), bake cookies and serve/clean up.

To sign up, please go to:
http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/962345632561568076

Baked Goods (cookies, brownies, breads, cakes etc):

14 volunteers - 2 dozen baked good servings

Please deliver on a ready to serve platter (labeled with your name) to either:

- Edmonds House, 1719 Chitamook Ct, Sunnyvale, Thurs, March 29, anytime. Leave on front porch;

- The Teacher's Lounge, Friday, March 30 between 9 - 10:30am

Veggie Prep:

2 volunteers - slice onions and bell peppers on Thurs night, March 29. We'll arrange delivery of veggies to your house. You can deliver cut veggies, same as baked goods above.

Set Up/Serve/Clean Up:

3 volunteers - Set Up/Early serving, 9am - 11am

3 volunteers - Serve/Clean Up, 11am - 1:30pm

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Barbara Edmonds (edmondsbarb@yahoo.com).

CHANGE IN CONCERT TIME FOR MARCH 29^th EXCHANGE CONCERT

(Vicki Feltman)

Please note, the exchange concert with the Ventura High School Wind Ensemble and Orchestra will begin at 6:30 PM on March 29^th.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DETAILS ON THE CMEA BAND FESTIVAL NEXT FRIDAY, MARCH 30^th

(Vicki Feltman)

We will have bus transportation to the band festival. Details will be sent home during concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble classes this week.

EXTRA REHEARSAL FOR SYMPHONIC BAND

(Vicki Feltman)

Symphonic Band will have a special rehearsal next Tuesday, March 27^th from 4-6 pm. Rehearsals are mandatory and affect your grade. Please contact Mr. Weingartner if you have issues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL 2012/2013 HHS MUSIC STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Annual Membership Meeting

(JoAnn Fitzpatrick)

For all parents and guardians of Homestead High School students thinking about or signed up for a Music Department class during the 2012/2013 school year, including Marching Band, Winter Percussion and Color Guard/Winter Guard, THE ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING FOR HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 FROM 7:00 – 7:30PM IN THE CHOIR ROOM AND WILL INCLUDE THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOR THE 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR, A FINANCIAL REPORT, AND A BRIEF SPEECH BY MR. BURN.

Open HHSMB Parent Volunteer Positions for the 2012/2013 School Year

(Eileen Chun)

The following is a list of OPEN parent volunteer positions for 2012/2013.  Many relate solely to the fall Marching Band season.  Please think about volunteering for one of these jobs, or even sharing a job with a friend: the success of our students’ experience depends upon your participation. 

            Board Positions:

o   Vice President

o   Director and financial auditor

o   Color Guard Liaison(s)

HHSMB Committee Positions

o   Assistant Treasurer

o   Band Calendar

o   Band Manual (2 of 2)

o   Cell & Ink Jet Recycling

o   DVD Distribution

o   DVD Production

o   Financial Assistance

o   Holiday Party Host

o   Membership

o   Photography

Committee Positions for Fall Marching Band Season

o   CONCESSIONS MANAGER (2 of 2)

o   Bleachers

o   Home Show Coordinator

o   Pit Boss (Percussion)

o   Potatoes Coordinator (2 of 2)

o   Concessions Pre-Order Coordinator

o   Recycling Advocate

o   Saturday practice water and ice coordinator

o   Equipment Manager

o   Snack Shack Coordinator (2 of 2)

If interested, or if you need further information, please contact Eileen Chun at HHSMBvolunteer@gmail.com, or follow this special link to the sign-up on volunteerspot: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/9823456353357400123.

2011/2012 ANNUAL MUSIC BOOSTERS AWARDS BANQUET

(JoAnn Fitzpatrick)

The 2011/2012 Annual HHSMB Awards Banquet is scheduled for May 19, 2012 at the Quinlan Center in Cupertino.  EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN A MUSIC DEPARTMENT CLASS, INCLUDING MARCHING BAND, WINTER PERCUSSION, COLOR GUARD/WINTER GUARD, CHOIRS, ORCHESTRAS, CONCERT BANDS, SYMPHONIC BANDS, JAZZ BANDS AND/OR WIND ENSEMBLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND WITH THEIR FAMILY.  There will be fantastic food, awesome awards, Block H distribution, Scholarships, entertainment, highlights and memories from another unforgettable year!  All Senior Music Department Students will be honored.

NOTICE REGARDING PHYSICAL EXAM SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR MARCHING BAND

(Vicki Feltman)

Interesting…. Only 4 slots out of the four days have been completed.

I am getting the impression no one wants to take advantage of these physical exams on campus.

I don’t want to waste Dr. Shahab’s time, so if I don’t get at least 8 sign ups per hour, I will start cancelling dates and times.

Please take time to schedule an appointment now. I will make a decision next Monday, March 26^th, and notify everyone via blast next week if we decide to cancel the whole thing. This will give those who scheduled a slot a chance to make appointments with their own doctors.

Just a reminder, we are offering ALL marching/guard families, including incoming Freshmen, the opportunity to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shahab, who does the physical exams for Athletics. The cost of an exam is $20. We have arranged for Dr. Shahab to be in the band room on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, July 10 4-6 pm

Thursday, July 12 4-6 pm

Tuesday, July 17 4-6 pm

Thursday, July 19 4-6 pm

Please note - we will not be able to add slots. We could only arrange 50 appointment slots available on each of those days posted in our volunteer website, which is not enough for every band and guard student. This is first come, first served. Once they are gone, you will have to contact your own doctor to arrange a physical. We advise you to either snag one of the exam slots offered or call your doctors NOW to schedule your appointments in the summer. The form must be returned to me with all band camp forms in July, so please make sure your doctor’s appointments are scheduled no later than July 19^th.

Use THIS NEW URL to gain access to the exam schedule:

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/492345634573066069

Please note: the only thing we really need is your doctor’s signature on the form. If your doctor will sign the form without needing a physical, that’s between you and your doctor.

Please make sure you call your doctor to find out.

The band packet, which includes the medical form, will be distributed at the end of May.

Please contact Vicki Feltman at Vicki.feltman@gmail.comfor more information or if you need the form before band camp packets are distributed at the beginning of June.

REMINDERS:

BEFORE YOU REGISTER FOR HHS CLASSES

(Mr. Burn)

If you or someone you know is interested in being in a band class, orchestra, or jazz ensemble next school year, please see Mr. Burn during brunch, lunch or after school before signing up for a class.

SCRIP NEWS

(Carrie Adelman)

To download an order form, go to: https://homestead.schoolloop.com/mbfund#SCRIP.  Your student, including seniors, continues to receive scrip credit year-round. Scrip credit can be carried over to next year or can be used as reimbursement for this year's band expenses. Consult the band manual.

Contact any scrip sales team member:
Carrie Adelman - carrie.a@comcast.net
Jenny Haight – TheHaights@aol.com
Nicolle Sidovar - sidovar_nicolle@yahoo.com
Cora Ustaris - ust_family@yahoo.com

BAND ROOM AVAILABILITY

(Vicki Feltman)

The band room will be open after school until 6 pm except for the following days in March:

   Friday, March 23rd

   Friday, March 30^th

Contact Vicki Feltman at Vicki.feltman@gmail.comfor additional band room availability.

SCHOOL-YEAR CALENDAR:

(Changes to last week’s calendar are in red)