THE LOS OSOS BAND & COLOR GUARD “WEEKLY” For April 13 - 19, 2015 “Success is the peace of mind that is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming” – Coach John Wooden General Announcements: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS – We cannot possibly overstate the value of a band student taking private lessons on his/her instrument. Aside from daily individual practice, obviously, there really is no other single way for a musician to improve their skills than to take individual lessons with a professional. These can be a simple half-hour a week, or an hour twice a month or (ideally) an hour a week. The band experience is a full group experience and does not contribute to individual growth of each player nearly as fast as private lessons can. Our master classes are like a group lesson, but individuals gain more from one-on-one attention. “Do you take private lessons on your instrument?” is one of the very first questions we ask students in any of our auditions; followed by, “How often?” and “With whom?” The following is a list of program-approved lessons teachers. Certainly there are other teachers in our area and many are fine people and well-qualified. THESE folks however have our highest endorsement. We will continue to add to and amend this list as best we can. GO FOR IT! DOUBLE REEDS FLUTE CLARINET SAXOPHONE TRUMPET FRENCH HORN Philip Nash Karmen Gould Paul Kane Troy Rausch David Evans Maureen McGuire Kerrie Pitts TROMBONE Eric Evans BARITONE/EUPH. Scott Sutherland [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] TUBA PERCUSSION PIANO Scott Sutherland Beth Mitchell Solomon Encina Dave Natal Pete Sapadin Robin Capalbo [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] “ALUMNI LEGACY CLUB” FOR 2015 – These gracious donors are helping to move our program forward! Ryan Chase (Trumpet) – Class of 2010 Casie Combs (Flute) – Class of 2014 Kirsten Combs (Baritone) – Class of 2011 Jack and Jean Cuellar – Grandparents of Jennifer Cuellar (Color Guard) – Class of 2009 Dominick DiCesare (Percussion) – Class of 2014 Brock Embleton (Trumpet) – Class of 2012 Paige Embleton (Color Guard) – Class of 2010 Isaac Garcia (Clarinet) – Class of 2015 Kiana Herrera (Bass Clarinet) – Class of 2015 Chris Lavallee (Tenor Sax) – Class of 2006 Andrew Lewis (Baritone) – Class of 2006 Megan Lewis (Percussion) – Class of 2008 Pamela Lewis (Booster Club Alum – Former Uniform Coordinator) Stephen Lewis (Former Booster Club President) Gary Miller (Percussion) – Class of 2006 Drew Mullins (Alto Sax & Drum Major) – Class of 2015 Adam Pacheco (Trumpet) – Class of 2015 Jason Reyes (Clarinet) – Class of 2015 Janie Sawyer – Parent of Anna Garcia (Percussion) – Class of 2013 Chris Stapler (Tuba) – Class of 2014 Nick Stapler (Trumpet) – Class of 2014 Tyler Stapler (Percussion) – Class of 2012 Cheyenne Tamondong (Tenor Sax) – Class of 2012 Anissa Vasquez (Color Guard) – Class of 2010 In memory of Robin Di Mario (Former Booster Club Officer) by the Di Mario Family and Angelo Di Mario (Tenor Sax & Tuba) – Class of 2011 NEW EUPHONIUM DONATIONS – Now in its 13th year, our program has some aging instruments. Like last year’s tenor saxophone fundraising drive (and the bass clarinet and Sousaphone one the year prior - THANKS for making these become a reality!) we are kicking off a drive to purchase three new concert euphoniums (baritones) at a cost of $1,700.00 each. Donors of $50.00 or more will have their names printed on next year’s Regiment t-shirt! We extend a HUGE thank you to the following donors thus far! Please help us make this a reality! Dr. Sam R. Andress (Program Founder/Director) Robert Bergeron (Clarinet) – Class of 2017 Ted Choi – Class of 2017 Xavier Herrera (Percussion) – Class of 2017 Emma Ochoa (Clarinet) – Class of 2018 Ashley Velasco (Color Guard) – Class of 2017 NEW TENOR SAXOPHONE DONATIONS – We did it! Thanks to the donors listed below, we have purchased two new tenor saxophones for our program, at a cost of $800.00 each! We want to extend a HUGE thank you to the following donors! Thank you for helping us make this a reality! Samantha Applebaum (Trombone) – Class of 2013 Ivy Childers (Color Guard) – Class of 2016 Nicole Choy (Clarinet) – Class of 2017 Daniel Cobo (Tenor Sax) – Class of 2017 Erica Crawford (Color Guard) – Class of 2017 Korey Dill (Percussion) – Class of 2015 Sunni Dill (Bari Sax) – Class of 2017 Anneleise Goetz (Clarinet) – Class of 2016 Emma Ochoa (Clarinet) – Class of 2018 Danielle Pente (Flute) – Class of 2016 Andrea Robles (Color Guard) – Class of 2018 Brenda Robles (Percussion) – Class of 2018 Cameron Tinker (Bassoon/Tenor Sax) – Class of 2016 STUDENT STAFF APPLICATIONS (for those seeking to serve on the Staff next year) are due to the Band Box by 3:15pm on Friday, May 8, 2015. Please understand that late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications are located below in this document. RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY BAND – The city of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Department invites you to join the 7 th Annual “Rancho Cucamonga Community Band,” conducted by Don Jaramillo and Sam Andress. Comprised of brass, woodwind, and percussion, this concert band is open to those with at least three years of playing experience. Participants will be given sheet music, use of music stands, tubas, and percussion instruments (all other instruments must be provided by participants). Six rehearsals culminate into one outdoor community concert. There is NO registration fee required to participate. Participants simply need to register with the City during the first rehearsal. Participants will have the option of purchasing a band polo shirt to be worn at the performance. Rehearsal dates: June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 (Tuesdays/Thursdays) from 6:30-8:30pm at the Los Osos High School Band Hall (6001 Milliken Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA). Participants are permitted one (1) absence from rehearsal if needed for vacation plans, etc. Performance date: Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 6:00pm at the “Imagination Courtyard” at Victoria Gardens Outdoor Mall, in Rancho Cucamonga. Good musicians play their instruments year-round. Good band programs promote this. ALL Los Osos Band students are strongly encouraged to participate in this fun, lowpressure musical endeavor. Please plan your vacations around this! 2015-2016 Student Staff members will absolutely be required to participate. This will be FUN! CHAIR CHALLENGES – Wind band students wishing to gain advancement in their ensembles can send an email to Dr. Andress at [email protected] indicating their name and the name of the person who sits directly above them in the seating order, and which band the challenge is for (Symphonic Band, Concert Band or Wind Ensemble). Dr. Andress schedules challenges on Fridays for the upcoming week and puts the date of the challenge on the front white board in the Band Hall. Chair challenges consist of playing a chromatic scale and/or any major or minor scale, in the Grand Master scale pattern at a consistent tempo. The standard used to assess the challenge is the three T’s of music: In Tone, In Tune, In Time. SENIOR BAND STUDENTS ATTENDING U.C. RIVERSIDE NEXT YEAR – Join the UCR Concert Band with Dr. Andress! Enroll for MUS 165 (Monday and Wednesday nights from 7:10-8:30pm in ARTS room 157) and let’s continue the journey! Visit www.music.ucr.edu for more information about the program. JAZZ BAND DAY CREEK GIG RESCHEDULED – We recently had to cancel our Jazz Band performance at Day Creek Intermediate due to CAHSEE testing running later in the day than originally planned. Our performance has been rescheduled and will now be held on Thursday, April 30th. Jazz Band students, please take note of this important date and update your calendars at this time. Thank you! UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS: Pokorny Seminar Pre-College Program – June 28 – July 3, 2015 – Unlike many festival type opportunity, this is an intense workshop for low brass players to really engage a wide range of musical, stylistic, technical and professional issues in-depth with unprecedented access to some of the most respected low brass players. High school age brass players can now attend the pre-college low brass seminar. Directed by Scott Sutherland, the pre-college program includes many of the clinics and concert from the Pokorny Low Brass Seminar plus special workshops and ensemble for the high school age low brass players. The pre-college seminar cost is $600 including room and board or $375.00 for commuting students. Percussion Camp – June 28 – July 3, 2015 – University of Redlands Percussion Camp is designed for pre-college percussion students to perform, learn, and enhance their skills in all areas of percussion. This 6-day camp offers master classes, clinics, and performances by University percussion and drumset faculty Bill Schlitt, Yuri Inoo, and Joel Taylor, as well as world-class guest clinicians from all over California. Students will receive hands-on instruction on concert percussion (timpani, snare drum, 2 and 4 mallet percussion instruments, all accessory instrument, drumset and world/hand percussion. The camp will end with a final percussion ensemble concert presented by the participants. Registration forms for both camps are available at www.redlands.edu/music Contact 909.748.8700 for more information. These camps provide a GREAT opportunity for our LOHS Band students to grow their skills! FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY DRUM MAJOR/LEADERSHIP CAMP – July 8-11, 2015. Attending students will choose between the drum major curriculum, designed for all levels of conducting (which includes extensive leadership training) or the more immersive leadership curriculum, where students will learn effective team-building and instructional strategies to be impactful leaders in their program. Fresno State University very excited to host this innovative leadership program. Registration will take place online at http://www.studentsleading.org/enrollment_center/ and students will have the option of staying on campus in our dorms ($450...covers all costs and meals) or, for our local students, there is a commuter rate ($350...no meals or housing covered). NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY “CURRY SUMMER MUSIC CAMP” – Dr. A attended this camp during his junior high and high school years and served as a camp counselor there during his college years. This camp is absolutely awesome! The high school session runs from June 21 – July 4, 2015 in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona. Visit www.nau.edu/music/summercamp NEW CONCERT APPAREL FOR OUR BAND MEMBERS – Parents/Guardians, please note that you will want to be careful to remove black buttons from the tuxedo shirts prior to laundering. They can easily become lost in the wash. Those wearing the tuxedo shirts, vests, and ties are expected to wear black dress pants, black socks, and black Dinkles. Those wearing tuxedo shirts, vests, and ties are also asked to wear a black jacket. Dresses are to be altered with a 2 inch, turned up, blind stitch hem, for many are quite long on our girls. Dresses are to be floor length, and worn with appropriate shoes, closed toed, and heels two inches or less. We also ask that all girls wear black nylons or tights. Girls may wear stud earrings in gold, silver, or black. No other jewelry is allowed. Questions regarding our new apparel can be directed to Betty Latimer at 909-559-8206, or via email, [email protected]. If you have not paid for your student’s apparel, please either place a check in the band box with your student’s name on it, or you may also use PAYPAL, see link below. The cost for the dress, or the vest, shirt, and tie, is only $65.00. Thank you https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UWGGV59GPCDHA 2015 REGIMENT CAMP DATES – Are now posted in the “Schedule of Events” area below. Please take note of these important dates as you begin to plan summer vacations. Only students who are able to commit to attending our camp in its entirety will be permitted at be a part of the 2015 Regiment. REGARDING TAs FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR – We do not assign TAs for next year’s band and color guard classes until after auditions for next year. This generally takes place in the last two weeks of the spring semester. So, after Regiment and Jazz Band auditions are completed we will post a sign-up sheet for students who are interested in serving as a TA for one of our classes. Please know that our TAs work hard and that while some days are busier than others, it isn’t a free study hall or easy “A.” Our TAs are workers, and often play in the ensemble in which they serve as a TA. HONOR BAND OPPORTUNITIES – Participation in an honor band provides a challenging, musically-rewarding opportunity for students and helps them to advance their musical knowledge and understanding beyond simply playing in their own high school groups. Honor group participation also looks great on college and university applications. Honor groups are “extra,” meaning that they are in addition to your first commitment, which is to your own program here at Los Osos. Dr. Andress does grant some schedule exceptions to honor band students when overlaps occur, but as always it is the student’s responsibility to work this out in advance. We encourage all of our band students to seek out an honor band experience this school year. The following opportunities are currently available: Riverside City College Department of Performing Arts presents the 2015 Tribute to King Karl King Honor Band (FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7, 8 AND 9 ONLY) – Kevin A. Mayse and Scott Nelson, conductors. Auditions = Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00-2:30pm Rehearsals = Saturday, May 16th from 10:00am – 4:00pm Sunday, May 17th from 1:00-3:00pm Concert = Sunday, May 17th at 4:00pm. To access audition materials or for more information go to www.rccwindensemble.com or contact Kevin Mayse at [email protected] COLLEGE BAND AUDITIONS & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – We encourage all of our Los Osos musicans to consider playing in college band, whether or not they plan to be music majors. College bands provide an excellent opportunity to meet other students from across the campus and from different majors. Different colleges offer different scholarship opportunities for incoming students, both music majors and non-majors. We encourage our seniors to research the music opportunities at the colleges of their choice and to continue furthering their musical experience! While our program does not endorse one college music program over another, we occasionally receive college band audition materials in the mail and offer this information to our students. The following college programs have sent us this information: Azusa Pacific University www.apu.edu/cma Audition dates: 2/6/15, 2/21/15, 3/27/15 Cal State Los Angeles Audition date: 3/7/15 www.calstatela.edu/mtd Pacific Lutheran University www.plu.edu/music Audition dates: 2/20/15, 2/21/15, 2/22/15 San Jose State University www.sjsu.edu/musicanddance Audition dates: 2/14/15, 2/28/15, 3/7/15 Sonoma State University www.sonoma.edu/music Audition dates: 11/8/14, 1/17/15, 3/28/15 Texas Christian University www.music.tcu.edu Audition dates: 1/31/15, 2/21/15, 2/28/15 The University of LaVerne www.laverne.edu/performance The University of Redlands www.redlands.edu/music Audition dates: 1/17/15, 2/7/15, 3/7/15 University of the Pacific www.go.pacific.edu/audition Audition dates: 1/24/15, 2/7/15, 2/14/15 N.H.S. TUTORING – The Los Osos Chapter of the National Honor Society is offering free tutoring in all core subjects in the LOHS Library every day during both lunches and after school on Monday-Thursday. Band & Color Guard students are encouraged to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity. FAIR SHARE FUNDRAISING – For those that would like to raise money toward their fair share, please contact Robin Lewis at [email protected] PAYPAL IS UP AND RUNNING – We are happy to announce we now have a PAYPAL account set up to make donations to our amazing band and color guard program easier than ever. Simply copy/paste the following link to your web browser: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UWGGV59GPCDHA The first screen is the donation and credit card information. The second screen allows you to confirm and to enter special instructions to the seller. This is where we need the student name and what the donation is for. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Deb Baker at [email protected] As always, donations can still be sent into the Band Hall and placed in the Band Box. Thank you for all your support! DONATIONS NEEDED – The band and color guard program is in immediate need of donations of the following items. The school budget does not provide for these items. If each student could commit to bring even one item throughout the semester, it would be greatly appreciated, and will help preserve our precious budget money for more urgent issues like instrument repair. Thanks so much to those who have already donated! 1) Paper towels and silver polish. 2) AAA & 9 volt batteries for our instrument tuners and metronomes. MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 Zero period Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards in the Cafeteria or Gym. The Band Hall will be open today until 1:00pm. Please plan accordingly. Student Staff and volunteer stage crew duty at the Etiwanda Intermediate School Band concert tonight. Call time is 5:00pm and the concert begins at 6:00pm. Students should be finished by approximately 8:30pm tonight. Attire for tonight’s duty is business attire (long-sleeve dress shirts, slacks, ties, nice shoes for gentlemen and appropriate-length dresses or skirts/blouses and nice shoes for the ladies). EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (for all students) – Attend the Etiwanda Intermediate School Band concert tonight at 7:00pm in our LOHS Theatre and assist with clearing the stage after the concert. If you attend, please dress appropriately and serve as an exemplary audience member (no talking, cell phones, etc.). Only Student Staff members are permitted to be backstage during the concert. Volunteers will help clear the stage and return equipment to the Band Hall after the concert is over. See a Drum Major to be added to the extra credit list. Helpful students will earn ten (10) points for this current spring semester, for any band or color guard class in which they are enrolled. AS A REMINDER – 1) Success doesn’t come easily. 2) People work hard to earn success; it’s a part of life. 3) If you want something, you need to work to earn it. 4) You are not entitled to things you haven’t earned. 5) Practice compassion for others: think about third world problems, then put perspective on your first world ones. 6) Responsibility for actions: there are consequences and rewards for our behavior and choices. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 Zero period Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards in the Cafeteria or Gym. ASSIGNMENT (for all brass and woodwinds in all band classes) – Reed/slide check today for 25 points. Woodwinds will have five (5) good-quality reeds on their stand for inspection. These reeds need to be out of the wrappers and should be rotated each day so that each woodwind student has a minimum of five (5) working reeds at any good time. Brass players will be expected to completely disassemble and reassemble their horns (all slides and valves out and back in) in a reasonable timeframe. This demonstrates that all slides and valves are in good working order and can be manipulated for proper intonation. The music theory worksheet that is distributed today in periods 3 & 4 is due to the Band Box tomorrow at the beginning of those classes. Please follow the instructions carefully and ensure that your first/last name is on both sides of the paper. Study Hall today from 3:15-5:30pm inside the Band Hall. This time is designed for those students who are staying on campus between the end of school and the start of the evening rehearsals. Tables and chairs are set-up in the Band Hall for students to do their homework and the room is kept quiet during that time. Student Staff and volunteer stage crew duty at the Vineyard Junior High School Band & Choir concert tonight. Call time is 6:00pm and the concert begins at 7:00pm. Students should be finished by approximately 8:30pm tonight. Attire for tonight’s duty is business attire (long-sleeve dress shirts, slacks, ties, nice shoes for gentlemen and appropriate-length dresses or skirts/blouses and nice shoes for the ladies). EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (for all students) – Attend the Vineyard Junior High School Band & Choir concert tonight at 7:00pm in our LOHS Theatre and assist with clearing the stage after the concert. If you attend, please dress appropriately and serve as an exemplary audience member (no talking, cell phones, etc.). Only Student Staff members are permitted to be backstage during the concert. Volunteers will help clear the stage and return equipment to the Band Hall after the concert is over. See a Drum Major to be added to the extra credit list. Helpful students will earn ten (10) points for this current spring semester, for any band or color guard class in which they are enrolled. The evening rehearsal schedule for tonight is as follows: Concert Band Wind Ensemble Percussion #3 J.V. Winter Guard Varsity Guard = = = = = No rehearsal tonight per the VJH Concert. No rehearsal tonight per the VJH Concert. No rehearsal tonight per the VJH Concert. 4:00-7:00pm @ Vineyard Junior High School Gym 5:00-9:00pm @ Vineyard Junior High School Gym Just as Tuesday evening rehearsals were “open” rehearsals for the Regiment, Tuesday evening Winter Guard, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals are “open” rehearsals for parent/guardians, provided that they respect the work environment and are not disruptive to the rehearsal process. Please grab a chair in the back of the room if you wish. Come join us and watch us learn! We want to extend a HUGE thanks to Eric Evans and Vineyard Junior High School for making the arrangements for our winter guards to use the Vineyard Gym for our Tuesday evening rehearsals this semester. Because LOHS has three levels of boys and girls basketball and volleyball all competing for practice time in one gymnasium on our campus it has become impossible for our winter guards to get any gym time in the evening. This puts us at a disadvantage when we go to perform at WGASC events. Many other winter guards rehearse exclusively in gyms and much of our time is spent practicing outdoors where we are at the mercy of the elements and an unrealistic performance environment. Again, we want to extend our thanks to Mr. Evans and Vineyard Junior High School. Thanks for your support! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 No zero period rehearsals this morning. This is an excellent time for our students to schedule before-school make-up tests or tutoring sessions with their teachers. As a reminder, missing one class to make up work for another class is against school policy. Please schedule makeups and tutoring so that they do not interfere with our zero period rehearsals. Thank you! The music theory worksheet that was distributed yesterday in periods 3 & 4 is due to the Band Box today at the beginning of those classes. Please follow the instructions carefully and ensure that your first/last name is on both sides of the paper. Master Classes today from 3:15-4:15pm for ALL students in the program. Reminder that our Master Classes are a graded, mandatory requirement for participation in our program. Athletes are required to attend and may return to their athletic practices after our master class is over at 4:15pm. If there is a game conflict, athletes need to speak with Dr. A about this well in advance of the conflict. Consistent absences from Master Class may result in a student being dropped from the program. Student Staff and volunteer stage crew duty at the Day Creek Intermediate School Band concert tonight. Call time is 6:00pm and the concert begins at 7:00pm. Students should be finished by approximately 8:30pm tonight. Attire for tonight’s duty is business attire (long- sleeve dress shirts, slacks, ties, nice shoes for gentlemen and appropriate-length dresses or skirts/blouses and nice shoes for the ladies). EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (for all students) – Attend the Day Creek Intermediate School Band concert tonight at 7:00pm in our LOHS Theatre and assist with clearing the stage after the concert. If you attend, please dress appropriately and serve as an exemplary audience member (no talking, cell phones, etc.). Only Student Staff members are permitted to be backstage during the concert. Volunteers will help clear the stage and return equipment to the Band Hall after the concert is over. See a Drum Major to be added to the extra credit list. Helpful students will earn ten (10) points for this current spring semester, for any band or color guard class in which they are enrolled. TIPS TO BE STRESS FREE – Rehearsal schedules, performances and other commitments can make for an exceptionally stressful time of year, especially as the weather is cold and immune systems tend to be weaker. 1) Start the day right. Try to find a routine – get up a little earlier than you typically do. Eat something before you start your day. It’s important to set the tone for the rest of your day. 2) Relax. Finding moments of calm in our ever-busy lives and schedules is important when it comes to maintaining a balanced lifestyle. These moments can be anything that you find relaxing, such as running, listening to music, reading a book, playing your instruments for pure enjoyment, or just sitting and breathing – we often forget to truly let our bodies and minds relax. 3) Detox from digital devices. Managing stress has become more difficult as fear of missing out has become more and more a part of our digital lives. Digital detoxing has become increasingly important as far as stress management is concerned – try turning your phone off for one day a week or a month. You might be surprised at how liberating it feels. As we continue to be more invested and deeply concerned with the online versions of our lives we bring on more stress and a more confused identity. Making time to see friends and family in person has been linked to people reporting feeling more fulfilled and happy. 4. Get some sleep. Getting plenty of rest is also a key part of stress reduction. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, try some of these tips and tricks. Keep a pad of paper and a pen next to your bed to jot down any lingering thoughts that are keeping you awake. Also, eliminate digital light in the wee hours of the night and reserve your bed for only sleep. All in all, incorporating even just a few of these suggestions into your new health routine will have you feeling a little more at ease and stress-free. When in doubt, just take a few moments for yourself and/or a few deep calming breaths. It’s truly amazing what a few breaths with intention can do. (by Haley Greenwald-Gonella as published in the January/February 2014 edition of Halftime Magazine) THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 Zero period Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards in the Cafeteria or Gym. The Band Hall will be open today until 4:00pm. Today is an excellent day for after-school sectionals or private practice for the wind band or jazz band students! Work-out the trouble spots! ASSIGNMENT (for all Concert Band & Wind Ensemble Students) – Obtain the appropriate signatures on the San Diego Trip Contract (located below in the “Saturday” box of this document) and submit the completed contract to the Band Box by no later than the end of tonight’s booster club meeting at 8:00pm for a grade of 25 points. Late contracts will be accepted for half credit. Students who fail to return the contract before Saturday will be excluded from participation in the trip. Accountability is key! Booster Club General Membership Meeting (for all band & color guard parent/guardians) – In the Band Hall this evening from 7:00-8:00pm. We ask that each family in our program is represented at tonight’s meeting. Students with a parent/guardian present (students themselves don’t count) will earn extra credit. In addition to the booster club reports and announcements, we will have apparel items for sale and fundraising materials available for those who wish to have them. Parent/guardians please join us for this important one-hour meeting! FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015 Zero period Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards in the Cafeteria or Gym. The Band Hall will be open today until 4:00pm. Today is an excellent day for after-school sectionals or private practice for the wind band or jazz band students! Work-out the trouble spots! ASSIGNMENT (for all students) – All instruments, music, and equipment will go home for the weekend. Lockers should be completely empty and locked. Missing locks shall constitute a failed locker check. This assignment is worth 25 points. Concert Band & Wind Ensemble students may leave stuff until tomorrow for our trip. EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (for all students) – Attend the Pomona College Orchestra & Choir concert this evening at 8:00pm at Bridges Hall of Music on the campus of Pomona College (150 E. 4th Street, Claremont, CA 91711) and submit a conductorautographed concert program (also bearing your printed name) to the Band Box on Monday to receive ten (10) extra credit points for this current spring semester (for any band/guard classes that you are in). If you go, please dress appropriately and serve as an exemplary audience member (no cell phones or talking). Tonight’s concert is FREE! Please visit www.music.pomona.edu for more details. SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 – Happy Birthday, Danny Lopez! Concert Band & Wind Ensemble Tour to San Diego Saturday, April 18, 2015 7:30am and Call time @ LOHS (DO NOT BE LATE!). Students may begin loading instruments and equipment on the buses immediately upon arrival, but may not board the buses until the chaperones are ready at the bus doors. Throughout the duration of the trip, students will check in with their bus chaperone each every time they board the bus. If the chaperone is not yet present to do this, students form a line and wait. Bus Loading Procedure: Bus #1-2 – Band instruments and equipment, ONLY. Percussion section, and band equipment managers will oversee this loading process and ensure that equipment is packed properly, and that nothing is damaged. Music and small instruments go ON the bus, not UNDER. Bus #3-4 – Beach bags/duffel bags stacked neatly. Students are invited to bring their own personal beach gear (chairs/wakeboards, etc.). THIS STUFF MUST BE MARKED WITH YOUR NAME. Our equipment crew will oversee this loading process. 8:30am Depart from Los Osos. 10:30am Arrive at: San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 www.sdsu.edu Unload buses and walk to music building for the band clinics with SDSU band director Shannon Kitelinger. Wind Ensemble will take a campus tour while Concert Band is participating in the clinic, then the bands will switch places. 10:45am Concert Band clinic. 12noon Wind Ensemble clinic. 1:15pm Lunch at San Diego State Commons (All-you-can-eat buffet included in the price of the trip). 2:15pm Call time at the buses. Depart for Belmont Amusement Park & Mission Beach. 3:15pm Arrive at: Belmont Park 3146 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109 www.belmontpark.com Students will unload beach/duffel bags and equipment. At the buses students will be issued a wristband which grants them admittance to unlimited rides at the Belmont Amusement Park (roller coaster, etc.). There will be a designated “home base” area for our group on the beach for bags, etc. Students need to bring their own money for souvenirs, snack food, etc. Changing rooms are available to change into beach attire. Students will be expected to change back into the polo shirts/khaki shorts for the ride home. 5:00-6:00pm BBQ dinner available for all students and chaperones (included in the price of the trip). 6:30-7:15pm Dessert available! 8:00pm Call time @ buses to leave for Los Osos. Do not be late! Students will be expected to change back into the polo shirts/khaki shorts for the ride home. Allow plenty of time to change clothes and be on time to the bus! 10:30pm Arrival at Los Osos. Students unload all equipment and are dismissed. Guidelines Regarding Travel STUDENT PACKING CHECKLIST – WHAT TO BRING 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Music folder with all music and a sharpened pencil Instrument (Including all necessary accessories – valve oil, cork grease, extra reeds, polishing cloth, swabs, etc.) Performance attire – Navy blue polo shirt, khaki colored shorts/pants, white socks and tennis shoes. Bathing suits or casual clothing for the afternoon/evening at the beach. Regiment warm ups or sweatshirts for chilly evening weather. Reminder: You must change back into your performance attire to ride the bus home. You may not wear your bathing suit home! Spending money for souvenirs, gift shops or specialty snack food. iPod, books, magazines, games, HOMEWORK, for the bus rides. Snacks for the bus ride or beach, if you choose. (clean stuff that won’t spill, please). Towel, Sunblock, Hats, flip-flops or sandals, sunglasses & a PLASTIC BAG FOR WET CLOTHES. Any necessary medications. * Students, chaperones, and staff are to minimize their packing to one beach backpack or duffle, one instrument case, and one “carry-on” backpack/purse per person. Please understand that there is only a limited amount of storage space on the buses. GENERAL INFORMATION 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) All guidelines regarding student behavior which are outlined in the Los Osos High School Student Handbook are in effect for out-of-town and overnight trips. Chaffey District “Authorization to Consent to Treatment of Minor” cards will be maintained by the Directors in the event of a medical need Chaffey District policies regarding the number of chaperones per student will be observed. Students and adult chaperones are expected to participate in all scheduled activities. The Director and chaperones will check to see that participants are present for all activities and at any special meetings. Students and chaperones must be ready for all scheduled departures and activities at the times listed on the official itinerary. Dress standards require modest and appropriate attire at all times. School dress code policy is still in effect on out-of-town and overnight trips. Drinking of alcoholic beverages, the use of illegal drugs, and the smoking of tobacco products are strictly prohibited. Any student who violates this policy will be sent home immediately at the expense of their parent/guardian (including forfeit of the cost of the trip) and will face disciplinary action which may include but not be limited to removal from the band or choir program. All school policies and consequences regarding this topic are in effect on out-of-town and overnight trips. Inappropriate language is not acceptable at any time. Impromptu informational meetings may be called occasionally. Attendance by all students and chaperones is required at these meetings. Questions? Email Dr. Andress at: [email protected] Los Osos Fine Arts Dept. ~ Where Excellence Is a Habit ~ 2015 San Diego Tour Contract – LOHS Concert Band & Wind Ensemble STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO RETURN THIS SIGNED CONTRACT MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE TRIP, WITHOUT FINANCIAL REFUND. I have read the Guidelines Regarding Travel, and fully understand that infractions or violations of these guidelines will impact my availability to participate in such events in the future. I will do my very best to conduct myself in a manner which reflects the policies and good character of Los Osos High School throughout the entire duration of this trip. I understand that while I am expected to enjoy my time on this trip, I am also serving as an ambassador of my school, community, and Director. _____________________________________ Student Name (PRINTED PLEASE) _____________________________________ Student Signature ______________________ Date _____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________ Date THIS COMPLETED CONTRACT IS DUE TO THE BAND BOX BY 4:00PM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 FOR A GRADE OF 25 POINTS. LATE CONTRACTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ONLY HALF CREDIT. ACCOUNTABILITY IS KEY! SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 No events today. Relax! Do your homework! Study for your tests! EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (for all students) – Attend the Pomona College Orchestra & Choir concert this afternoon at 3:00pm at Bridges Hall of Music on the campus of Pomona College (150 E. 4th Street, Claremont, CA 91711) and submit a conductor-autographed concert program (also bearing your printed name) to the Band Box on Monday to receive ten (10) extra credit points for this current spring semester (for any band/guard classes that you are in). If you go, please dress appropriately and serve as an exemplary audience member (no cell phones or talking). Today’s concert is FREE! Please visit www.music.pomona.edu for more details. Upcoming Schedule of Events: UPDATES are listed in bold type! Please do not prioritize this list! All events listed here carry equal weight and importance in our minds and for our program. A parade performance is as important as a football game, as a booster club meeting, as a concert festival, as a jazz band event at the junior high school, as field show championships. If it’s on this list, it’s required, and it’s important. Please know this! In addition to the school-day class-time rehearsals and the events listed below, Regiment (band and guard) students also participate in weekly marching band rehearsal every Tuesday evening from 5:008:30pm in the football stadium, beginning on the first week of school through until winter break. In addition to the school-day class-time rehearsal and the events listed below, all band and color guard students also participate in a weekly master class rehearsal every Wednesday afternoon from 3:154:15pm at the band hall and quad area, beginning the first week of school through until the last week of school. In addition to the school-day class-time rehearsals and the events listed below, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Winter Guard students also participate in weekly rehearsals every Tuesday evening, beginning in January and extending through until the last week of school. “Call Time Sheets” which give specific details (when and where to arrive, what to wear, what to bring with you, etc.) will be posted on this “Weekly” page approximately ONE week prior to the scheduled event. Date: Who: What: Where: 4/13 Student Staff Stage Crew Duty @ EIS Band Concert LO Theatre 4/14 Student Staff Stage Crew Duty @ VJH Band/Choir Concert LO Theatre 4/15 Student Staff Stage Crew Duty @ DCI Band Concert LO Theatre 4/16 Parent/Guardians Booster Club General Membership Meeting Band Hall 4/17 – 4/19 Con. Band & Wind Ensemble Overnight Concert Tour – Location TBA When: TBA-Evening TBA-Evening TBA-Evening 7pm 4/18 4/21 4/22 4/24 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/28 4/30 TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR (NON-ZERO PERIOD BAND) STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ACT TEST 8th Graders Jumpstart Marching Session LOHS Quad Area 6:30-8pm All Band Students Master Class (Informal) Recital LOHS Cafeteria 3:15pm Wind Ensemble TBA Performance at UCR Concert Band Festival UC Riverside TBA-Evening JV & Varsity Winter Guards WGASC Championships Performance TBA TBA-All Day LOHS Prom (We will work out the Winter Guard conflict!) Varsity Winter Guard WGASC Championships (Finals) Performance TBA TBA-All Day th 8 Graders Jumpstart Marching Session LOHS Quad Area 6:30-8pm Jazz Band Lunchtime Performance Day Creek Inter. TBA-Lunch 5/1 All Students LOHS Jazz Night LOHS Cafeteria 5/2 TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE SAT TEST 5/5 Student Staff Stage Crew Duty @ ALSD Elementary Band Concert LO Theatre th 5/5 8 Graders Jumpstart Marching Session LOHS Quad Area 5/7 Booster Club Officers Executive Board Meeting Band Hall 5/8 All Students Spring Concert & Program Awards Night LO Theatre 5/9 Jazz Band Riverside City College Jazz Festival RCC 5/11 – 5/15 2015-2016 Regiment Auditions 5/12 8th Graders Jumpstart Marching Session LOHS Quad Area 5/18 2015-2016 Jazz Band Auditions 5/19 2015-2016 Student Staff Interviews 5/21 Seniors Senior Breakfast Band Hall 5/21 All (Non-Senior) Band Students Perf. @ LOHS Grad. Ceremony Grizzly Field 5/22 Regiment Marching Band Camp & Registration Day LOHS Campus 5/25 Memorial Day Holiday 5/26 LOHS Summer School Starts 6/6 6/9 6/11 6/13 6/16 6/18 6/23 6/25 6/26 6/28 TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE SAT TEST RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ACT TEST RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall LOHS Summer School Ends Today RC Community Band Performance Victoria Gardens TBA-Evening 6:30-8pm 7pm 7pm TBA-All Day 6:30-8pm 6:30am TBA-Evening 10am-10pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6pm 7/22 Student Staff 7/23 Rookies & Student Staff 7/24 Rookies & Student Staff 7/27 – 7/31 Regiment 7/31 Regiment Leadership Training Session Rookie Band Camp Rookie Band Camp Full Band Camp! Preview Performance 8/3 8/5 8/15 Back To School Performance for Teachers Chaffey HS TBA-Morning 1st Day of 2015-2016 School Year (LOHS Year #14!) Car Wash Fundraiser! Chick-Fil-A TBA-One Shift Regiment Drumline All Students All Students Band Hall LOHS Campus LOHS Campus LOHS Campus Grizzly Field TBA-Evening TBA-All Day 5-8pm 5-8pm 10am-8:30pm TBA-Evening FALL SEMESTER 2015 DATES WILL BE POSTED HERE IN LATE MAY – STAY TUNED! * Please make note of these important dates as you plan your schedules – students who are absent from the activities listed above may be dropped from the program. Please do not prioritize this list! All events listed here carry equal weight and importance in our minds and for our program. A parade performance is as important as a football game, as a booster club meeting, as a concert festival, as a jazz band event at the junior high school, as field show championships. If it’s on this list, it’s required, and it’s important. Please know this! Advanced-planning and accountability are very crucial to the success of our program! GO OSOS! LOS OSOS BAND & COLOR GUARD 6001 Milliken Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 909.477.6900 Fax: 909.460.5871 2015 – 2016 Student Staff Application Name: _________________________________________________ Year In School Next Fall: ________ What is your current (as of today) grade point average? _____________ Are you in honors/AP? ___________ Instrument: _______________________ For how long have you played this instrument? _______________ Do you take private lessons on this instrument? (YES) ____________ (NO) ____________ If so, with whom to you study? __________________________________ How often do you take lessons? (i.e. weekly, bi-monthly, etc.) ________________________ Which position(s) are you applying for? __________ ____________ ____________ ____________ _______ ___________ Drum Major Section Leader Guard Captain Equip. Manager Librarian Secretary Returning staff members, please list which two Winter Guard shows you attended this past spring: 1) _______________ 2) _______________ Are you involved in athletics or other activities on our campus? ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever held a leadership position on our campus or elsewhere? ________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever quit or dropped-out of an activity or commitment in junior high or high school? __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you for any reason ever been suspended from junior high or high school? _________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you want to be on our Student Staff? ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ How will your leadership positively impact this organization? _______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Discuss your leadership style: ________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ * This application is due to the band box by no later than 3:15pm on Friday, May 8, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. No attachments to this application, please. There will be NO Drum Major mace audition this year. We are going to focus on leadership qualities for all positions. Student Staff members will be REQUIRED to participate in the “Rancho Cucamonga Community Band” this summer. Please sign-up on the sheet near the Band Office when it becomes available. Thanks!
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