FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Hello,

I have the first week of school music program schedule for you now.  This information will also be sent home in a flier with your child this week (please note attachment).  All students who want to participate in the music program this season should show up to their respective days (rookies and veterans).  

 

These will be informational classes for the rookies but students with experience should plan on bringing their instrument and prepare to do a demonstration on their instrument for a quick try-out.

 

Wednesday after school:

Drums, percussion,

drumline & drum set

 

Thursday after school:

Colorguard, letter carriers, drum major & majorette

 

Friday after school:

All other instruments, keyboard, guitar, sax, trumpet, flute, clarinet, trombone, French horn, baritone, tenor sax, bass clarinet, tuba, etc.

 

Open to all students.  This schedule will be the first week of school only.  The twice-a-week class schedule will start the second week of school.  Only students who have played their instrument for at least one school year need to bring their instruments and a prepared piece for a short try-out.

   

Please let me know this week if you can determine any time conflicts starting next week which you or your child might have. Please consider every week day from Monday through Friday, any time from 2:40 to 6:40 pm.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

MUSIC BOOSTER 2014/2015 STAFF POSITIONS

President(s):  OPEN

Vice President(s):  OPEN

Secretary:  Liza Gomez Daglio

Treasurer(s):  Rebecca Ybarra

Color Guard / Winter Comp Liaison(s):  OPEN

Grant Writer(s):  OPEN

Communications Director(s):  Maria Kasapalli / Nicole Fonda

Uniform Manager(s):  Liza Gomez Daglio

Water Manager(s):  Sylvain Masclin

Ongoing Fundraiser Coordinator(s):  OPEN

Band Booster Aides:  ALWAYS OPEN FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS
                   Anna Maria Vera
                   Nicole Fonda

BAND SCHEDULE FOR 2014/2015 (Tentative)

Tentative Calendar 2014-2015

ALL Dates Subject To Change
 

Underlined dates are confirmed

Non Underlined dates unconfirmed

 

2014

Aug 2014
Aug 07 -- Parent meeting introduction to the music program 6:30-8pm in band room

Sept 2014
Sept 02 -- First crazy early practice 6:45-7:45 am
Sept 04 -- MANDATORY parent meeting & uniform fitting 6:30-8:30 pm in band room
Sept 08-- Second crazy early practice 6:45-7:45 am
Sept 12 -- Merced Homecoming Parade 3pm line up 3:30-5:30 parade Main St. &
                    Calamyrna
Sept 12 -- New season band party immediately following parade??

Oct 2014
Oct 01 -- Fresno Fair Band Review

Nov 2014
Nov 07 -- Veterans Day Performance at OLM
Nov 08 -- Central Ca Band Review & Jazz, Merced (All Day)
Nov 11 -- Merced Veterans Day Parade

Dec 2014
Dec 06 -- Merced Christmas Parade
Dec 17 -- Christmas Performance @ St. Patrick's Church

Jan 2015
Jan 13-24 -- MMCMEA County Honor Band audition, practices & performance
Jan 31-Feb1 -- BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER - BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN BAND

Feb 2015
Mondays In Feb Electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)
Feb 04 -- Cherish luncheon performance
Feb 07 -- Drum Major L pattern competitions
   OR
Feb 27-28 -- Drum Major L pattern competitions
Feb 27 -- Winter competitions for color guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
   OR
Feb 28 -- Winter competitions for color guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno

March 2015
Mondays In March Electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)
March 07 -- Drum Major L pattern competitions 
   OR
March 21 -- Drum Major L pattern competitions

March 07-- Concert band & jazz band competitions, Turlock CSU Stanislaus
March 07 -- Winter competitions for color guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
   OR
March 13 -- Winter competitions for color guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
   OR
March 21 -- Winter competitions for color guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno

March 25-26 -- Concert band & jazz band competitions, Washington Union or CSU Fresno
March 26 -- Locals Only Winter Show - Golden Valley High School - Merced

April 2015
April 8-9 -- Concert band & jazz band competitions, Washington Union or CSU Fresno
   OR
April 12 -- Concert band & jazz band competitions, Washington Union or CSU Fresno
April 25 -- Relay for Life Parade,
May 2015
CONCERT BAND & JAZZ BAND COMPETITIONS May 01 -- Entertainment Grandparent's Day - AT OLM SCHOOL
May 02 -- Los Banos Spring Fair Parade, Los Banos
May 06 -- End of School Year Performance & Awards, At OLM School - 6:30 pm for parents
May 7-8 -- Talent show then Cap & Town performance
May 16 -- Chowchilla Spring Fair, Chowchilla, CA
May 22-23 -- End of school year band trip

June 2015
June 09 -- Practice for fair performance 10:30-12
June 11 -- Merced County Fair Performance

July 2015
July 02 -- Practice for 4th of July Parade
July 04 -- Atwater 4th of July Parade
 
SUMMER FUNDRAISER - looking for ideas, volunteers and someone to chair the events.

2014 - 2015 - SCHOOL YEAR STARTING

HELLO 2014/2015 MUSIC PROGRAM,

 

Well it seems like summer went by in a flash.  It's already time t start the new school year.

 

This Thursday, Aug 7th from 6:30-8pm is our first music booster meeting of the year in the band room. 

 

We have much to discuss including our budget for the year.

 

I would like as many veteran parents as possible at this meeting as there will be many questions from "rookies" and a lot to decide on for the year.

 

Don't forget, every adult in attendance will earn volunteer hours at this meeting.

 

I might have some "free dress" passes available as well (show up & find out).

 

Trusting Jesus,

BJ

Hello summer band,

 

If you haven't heard, the awesome drum line will be performing at the Merced County Fair this Wednesday June 11 at 5:30 pm.  

 

Since their show isn't a whole 30 minutes, I would like to invite all music program students to consider doing a performance also.  If any of you have been practicing like you should and you feel confident enough to do a song (any song either by yourself or as a group),

 

I will pay for your admission to the county fair after the performance on Wednesday.  

 

All I ask is that you let me know immediately and that you show up to our dress rehearsal on Tuesday at the school from 4 - 4:30 pm.  

 

If you can't make the dress rehearsal, that's okay, get in touch with me for a make-up practice.

 

We need to meet at the "G" street entrance at 4:55 pm on Wednesday to get ready for the performance.  

 

Please wear modest clothing appropriate for the warm weather but as nice as you can muster.

 

If you're not ready to perform a song by Tuesday, you should still plan on attending the Fair performance to cheer on your fellow classmates.

 

Parents remember, helping at performances like this one (even if it's just supervision) counts toward volunteer hours.

 

See you next week!

God Bless,   Bj