Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Newsletter 9/13/2012

It was great seeing so many of you at the first CVIM meeting. We had a great turnout and I look forward to working together this year to provide a wonderful musical experience for the Instrumental Music Students at CVHS.

One of the important issues we discussed was creative and various ways to support the music program such as Vons eScrip and Ralphs Rewards, the car wash on September 22nd, our CVIM support campaign and other upcoming events. On our website, we have an easy form which you can download, print and take to Ralphs for them to scan, which will automatically choose "CVIM Fund" as your Ralphs Rewards Community Contribution selection. If you shop at Ralphs, please go to www.falconmusic.org and click "CVIM" to download the form. You can even ask family and friends to use the Ralphs form and scanbar code to benefit the CVHS Music Department. We truly depend on support from parents and the community to help provide a positive musical experience for our students. Vons eScrip and Ralphs Rewards Community Contribution Programs are a wonderful way to support the music program by simply shopping for your family. [For additional information or help with either the Ralphs or Vons programs, check out the "Fundraising" section below.] Thank you in advance for signing up!

We have a few new developments for the New York trip. We need a few more students to go on the trip. Please read the "Spring Trip" section below for details.

As always, our website, www.falconmusic.org has calendar information and other resources for parents and students.

Musically Yours,

Mathew Schick

General Class News

Have you purchased your ASB Card yet?

If not, please consider purchasing an ASB card. It's only $35.00 and helps the entire school, plus it gives students discounts to dances, sporting events, and other on-campus events.

The Music Department could earn an additional $2,000 from ASB if we raise our membership to 60%. Currently, out of Marching Band and Jazz Band, we only have 13 students who have joined ASB. Due to low ASB membership this year, ASB has reduced the budgets to many groups, including Instrumental Music. We are receiving $2,000 less than last year.

Please help out and join ASB. You can order your cards at school in the student store, or online at: Join ASB

Once you get to the website, click "General" under "Products" and you will see the option to purchase an ASB Card.

Thank you!

Marching Band

Last Friday, the Band went to San Marino for the first time and, even though the Football game did not come out in our favor, we enjoyed seeing the San Marino Band suit-up and perform their half-time show.

This week we have spent many hours polishing up the first three songs of our field show. On Monday, we finished learning the new sets to "I See You" and every day this week we've been reviewing, analyzing, and building our "Pride" as a band in order to put on a great performance this Friday Night at the La Canada Game.

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This Friday, September 14, the Band will play as the CV football team takes on La Canada High School at Glendale High School's field.

Event: Home Football Game vs. La Canada High School
Location: Moyse Field -- Glendale High School, 1440 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205

Call Time: 4:30pm .... (Equipment Crew, Water Crew, Support Crew - 4:00pm)

Start Time: 7:00pm
End Time: 10:00pm @ at CVHS. Students are encouraged to call home once the bus is in La Crescenta.

Dress: Students will dress into their Marching Band Uniform at school. Students must bring their show t-shirt, gloves, black marching shoes, black socks and comfortable clothes (loose shorts, NO JEANS) to wear underneath their uniform.

Misc: We will meet at CV, take attendance and travel by bus to Glendale High School. We will play pep songs in the stands... and our half-time field show! Students will be fed a 3rd quarter snack and have the option of purchasing items at the food shack.

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Don't miss out!! Try out for the PCC TOR Band!

Tryouts for the Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band are Sunday, October 14th .

This is great experience for all! We had great representation last year and I hope to encourage more CV kids to try out and participate!

Get more information online at: PCC TOR Honor Band

Deadline for turning TOR applications is October 1st. It seems like a long way away... but don't miss out! Turn in the application NOW. They are already assigning audition slots.

Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble

Jazz Band

We are getting ready for this Saturday's "official" gig at the Oakmont Country Club! I don't think we've had a gig this early in the year!

Upcoming Dates:
September 15th - Oakmont Country Club - Full Jazz Band

Call Time: 5:00pm
Performance: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Outside Terrace

Dress: Concert Dress - YES Tie.

September 23rd - Pedrini's - Combo 1-2pm

September 28th - CV Weekly - Combo Gig 5-8pm
September 29th - quinceañera - Full Jazz Band AND Drumline

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Wind Ensemble

We are currently focusing on intonation and tuning. Breath control and support of air is essential to establish good tone and intonation.

Next week Wednesday, 9/19: Scale Quiz on D Major and b minor

Symphony and String Orchestra

String Orchestra

We started going over rhythm fundamentals this week. Students are clapping quarter notes and quarter rests to gain an understanding of beats and time.

Wednesday, 9/19: Scale Quiz on D Major and b minor

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Symphony Orchestra

This week, we've looked at "Russlan and Ludmilla" as well as looking at every movement of Beethoven's 6th Symphony. I want to remind the woodwind players that they have vastly exposed parts and that practicing daily at home is the only way to ensure accuracy of rhythm, notes, and tone.

Wednesday, 9/19: Scale Quiz on D Major and b minor

CVIM Corner

Thank you for coming to the CVIM Meeting on Tuesday. It was a pleasure to see so many new faces. Attending the CVIM Meeting makes you an active member of the foundation which helps the foundation support our children and accomplish its mission. The activities, projects, and fundraising are easy when many are involved. Thank you very much. ------- Ken Lehmann, CVIM President

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, October 9th at 7pm in the Music Room. Please join us!

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*FOOTBALL SNACK REQUEST*

Football season is in full swing and our Marching Band needs "3rd Quarter Snacks!" If you can help, please bring snacks to the Music Room Office and label the donations "FOOTBALL."

What's Needed:

· Water Cups (7 oz Paper Cups)

· Fruit Snacks

· Individual Chip

· Carrot & Celery Sticks

· Apple Slices

· Cheese

· Salami Slices

*Please contact Karen Lee (Celina's mom) with questions: karen.lee@jpl.nasa.gov. Thank you!

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CVIM is the non-profit foundation that supports the CVHS instrumental music program. Every parent of our CV instrumental music students is automatically a part of CVIM.

Fundraising

CAR WASH ~ Saturday, September 22nd

Tickets for the Car Wash have been distributed to all music classes... and each student is asked to sell five tickets ($5 each). Of course, they can request more to sell!

Each $5 ticket has two "bonus coupons" on the back from Los Gringos Locos (free Guacamole) and The Tickle Tree Cafe (Buy One, Get One Cookie)... a $10.95 value!

Consider buying tickets for yourself as well as using some as gifts for a favorite teacher, hairdresser, etc. ... or just have your students ask friends, neighbors, or relatives to buy a car wash ticket to support their music program!

~~> CAR WASH PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

18 parents are needed on September 22 to supervise money & tickets, spray washing stations & safety, drying stations. Three shifts with 6 parents each shift: 8:30-9:40, 9:30-10:40 & 10:30-2:40. Click here to sign up: Car Wash PARENT SIGN-UP

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Do you shop at RALPHS or VONS?

If you do, you can get Ralphs and Vons to donate to CVIM every time you shop. It costs you NOTHING... but can bring a lot to CVIM and our children!

Just register your Ralphs & Vons Rewards Cards online and choose "Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Fund" as your Community Contribution organization. --- Or, go to www.falconmusic.org and click "CVIM" to download our form and use the scanbar code on your next shopping trip to Ralphs!

For assistance with sign-up, please contact...

Carolilne Novak (Vons Club Cards) Leah Castellana-Gould (Ralphs Rewards)

818-249-0762 818-248-2894

novakceem@yahoo.com missleahc@earthlink.net

Thank you!

Upcoming Dates

9/13/12: MB - Marching practice: 4:00pm-6:30pm

9/14/12: MB - Football game (Home) vs. La Canada at GHS: Call Time 4:30pm

9/19/12: MB - Music practice: 3:15pm-4:30pm

9/20/12: MB - Marching practice: 4:00pm-6:30pm

9/21/12: MB - Football game (away) at Muir: Call Time 5:30pm

9/22/12: CAR WASH!

Check the online calendar at www.falconmusic.org for more dates and detailed information.

Concert Corner

American Youth Symphony
A great concert for violinists... Featuring: Dooley, Point Blank; Paganini, Violin Concerto No. 1 (being played by 16-year-old Simone Porter); Mahler, Symphony No. 1. AYS

Sunday, Sept 30, 2012

6:00pm Pre-Concert Talk

7:00pm Performance
At...

Royce Hall, UCLA

Tickets are FREE.

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The Brandenburg Project: J.S. Bach
All six of the Bach Brandenburg concertos featuring a unique arrangement of instruments, which include antique recorders, harpsichord and piccolo trumpet.

Friday, October 5, 2012

6:00 p.m. Pre-Concert Lecture by Princeton University professor
7:00 p.m. Performance (Come early to get good seats)
At...
Lake Avenue Church
393 North Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
BACH@LakeAveChurch

Tickets are FREE, and voluntary donations will be accepted.

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This section is for upcoming community concerts and local concerts. If you know of any, please e-mail me at Mschick@gusd.net.

Thank you.

Spring Trip

We passed out New York information last week, which was due Monday, but decided to extend the deadline in an attempt to get more participants. Please consider allowing your child to travel with us to New York. It'll be a worthwhile experience full of memories and musical activities. In order for our groups to perform successfully, we depend on ideal instrumentation and, as of Wednesday, September 12th, we have 86 students signed up out of the entire Music Program. We need about 20 more to ensure a great performance. The price has been reduced by $50.00 to $1,399.00 since we now only need 2 buses.

Here are the details...

Dates: Thursday, March 14th - Monday, March 18th

Total cost: $1,399.00
Chaperones are $699.00

Payment Schedule:

Sept. 10th* - $150
Oct. 15th - $250
Nov. 15th - $250
Dec. 15th - $250
Jan. 10th - $250
Feb. 10th - $249

Checks must be made out to "New Horizon Tours."

Each student received a form in class, but you can go to www.falconmusic.org and download an informational flier with a tear-off form if you are interested.

GLOSSARY

Kindlich - Childlike

Kit - Small 3 string 16 inch violin used by dancing masters. Tuned to c-g-d.