Musical Notes. OFMA s Mission:

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1 Musical Notes May 2016 Thank you to all who volunteered and donated for the Fill The Truck event. We did it again and filled a second truck. OFMA is planning another Fill The Truck event in the fall. Watch for details in Musical Notes this fall. Also, thanks to all who supported OFMA s fundraiser at Bob Evans. With these two fundraisers, OFMA raised close to $2500. OFMA S next meeting Wednesday, May 6:30 p.m. at the high school in room W1. OFMA s Mission: To support, encourage, advance, and cultivate, through volunteerism and fundraising, the musical education of all students in the Olmsted Falls City School District.

2 Thank you for supporting OFMA Support OFMA when visiting Olmsted Laserwash Corner of Cook & Fitch When prompted enter code $1 will be donated to OFMA This code is not valid with any other promotion or discount. This is not a discount code. You will pay the full price of the cash wash selected and $1 will be donated to OFMA.

3 The Choral Department Of Olmsted Falls High School Spring Pops Concerts May 4 th and 5 th Shows for both nights include: Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Golden Expressions, Chorale, and various special acts highlighting Pop music of the 20 th and 21 st centuries. Parents of Freshmen and Juniors are asked to attend the May 4th concert. Parents of Sophomores and Seniors are asked to attend the May 5 th concert. Donation Admission is $5 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. each night.

4 The Instrumental Music Department Of Olmsted Falls High School presents its Spring Pops Concert Thursday, May 12, p.m. OFHS Auditorium Featuring Jazz Band 1 & 2 Symphonic Band Symphonic Winds Wind Ensemble Wind Symphony

5 Olmsted Falls Middle School Spring Concerts Choirs & Bands 8th Grade Choir Concert Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m. 8th grade Men s Ensemble, Women s Ensemble, Concert Choir & Golden Harmonies 6th Grade Choir Concert Wednesday, May 11th at 6:30 p.m. 6th grade Choirs & Golden Harmonies 7th Grade Choir Concert Wednesday, May 11th at 8 p.m. 7th grade Men s Ensemble, Women s Ensemble & Golden Harmonies All concerts will be at the OFMS cafetorium Donation: $3 per person; $8 per family 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Band Concerts Tuesday, May 18th Concert I at 6:30 p.m. featuring: 2nd period 6th grade band 5th period 7th grade band 8th period 8th grade band Concert II at 8 p.m. featuring: 1st period 6th grade band 4th period 7th grade band 7th period 8th grade band Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble will perform at both concerts. Donation: $3 per person; $8 per family 5th Grade Band Concert Thursday, May 19th at 7 p.m. All concerts will be at the OFMS cafetorium

6 Congratulations Congratulations to the middle school choir students who participated in Solo and Ensemble contest at Tri-C West in April. Below is a listing of participants and their ratings. Bulldog Proud!!!!!!! Rating of Superior for Solo Giana Formica, Audrey Guildoo, Theo Humphrey, Lexy Jensen, Brianna Opheim & Kelly Shiltz. Rating of Superior for Ensemble Women s Ensemble: Tesa Edwards, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Audrey Guildoo & Maggie Lloyd Rating of Excellent for Solo Katrina Bongiovanni Rating of Excellent for Ensemble Men s Ensemble: Justin Bartholomew, Parker Bendycki, Theo Humphrey, Kyle Neckar, David Sladewski, Connor Sweeney & Thomas Vas Other Participants Toni Cirino & Cassie Moilov OMEA Middle School Large Group Contest Friday, May 13th at Lorain High School Four groups from OFMS will participate in contest. Here are the groups and the times of their performances. Parents and friends are welcome to come and support these groups. 7 th Grade Women s Choir 5:20 p.m. 7 th period 8 th Grade Band 5:45 p.m. 8 th Grade Concert Choir 6:40 p.m. 4 th period 7 th Grade Band 7:05 p.m. Best wishes to the students and directors on your performances!! (L to R): Elizabeth Gonzalez, Tesa Edwards, Audrey Guildoo, Maggie Lloyd 7th grade Men s Ensemble along with teacher Mr. Patterson Middle School Pit Orchestra The following students participated in the pit orchestra for OFMS performance of The Hobbit. Giana Formica, Nick Gaba, Connor Krucek, Jackson McKeigue, Harrison Graham, Michael Harb, Adam Kwan, Erin Bolton, Reilly Boro, Gabrielle Gosciewski, Mikayla Kosar, Maddey Zemaitis, Alexis Chrise, Maddey Kreitzer, Daisy Watts, Jared Allen, Johnathan Gaba, Evan Bolton, Lexy Jensen, Luke Lavelle, Andrew Schroth, Ty Werner, Sam Hubbard, Emma Barnard, Jacob Burdette, Keeley Patton, Angelo Ponticelli, Avi Rathod, Alex Rawlings, Isaac Spittal, Sanat Subhash & Luke Trupo.

7 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! OFHS Jazz Band & Golden Expressions Received Superior Ratings At ProMusic Festival at Tiffin University in April. Congratulations to Chorale & Wind Symphony For rating of Excellent at State contest in April. Bulldog Proud!!!!!!

8 The Music Man Thank you all so much for helping to make The Music Man one of the premiere productions Masquers has presented in the past few decades. Our attendance was the best in over ten years, and donations were equally impressive. I think you will agree, however, that the most impressive work was done by our students on stage, backstage, and in the pit. Thank you for your support, for attending the show, and your willingness to be Bulldogs. It has been a real pleasure working with our performing arts students over the years, especially this year. John Mercer, director The Cast, Crew & Pit Orchestra The Pit Orchestra The Crew

9 The Cast of The Music Man

10 Scenes from The Music Man

11 The dancing in The Music Man

12 Social Media BE IN THE KNOW Check out the links and make sure you re in the know about the happenings in the music programs. Middle School websites and twitter Click here to access 6th Grade Choirs webpage. Click here to access 7th Grade Choirs webpage. Click here to access 8th Grade Choirs webpage. Click here to access Golden Harmonies webpage. Click here to access OFMS Choir website. Click here to access Mrs. Riley's twitter and instagram Click here to access Mr. Patterson's twitter and instagram High School Band & Choir on twitter Click here to access OF Band Click here to access OF Choir Click here to access GE's Join the OFHS Band facebook page Click here to access OFHS Marching Band's facebook page. High School Choirs website: Click here to access Olmsted Falls High School choirs website. The Middle School and High School music teachers are using a communication tool call Remind to send information to students and parents via text. Find your group(s) and subscribe: For all groups enter this number: Groups Text this message 6th grade choir 6th grade choir 7th grade 7th grade men s 8th grade concert 8th grade women s 8th grade men s Golden High School

13 Private Lessons Private Lessons are a great way to fast forward your child's progress. Lessons are taught one to one, dealing with just your child's skills. Here are some excellent area teachers: Private Voice Lessons: Julia Wallace: (Olmsted Performing Arts) Amy Hanratty: a.hanratty@sbcglobal.net (Olmsted Falls resident) Shane O'Neill: (Olmsted Performing Arts) Norma Codispoti: (Baldwin Wallace University) Lynne Hoffman Engel: (Baldwin Wallace University) Private Piano and Voice Lessons: Lawrence Wallace: (Olmsted Falls Middle School) Private Piano Lessons: Lori Scheutzow (Olmsted Falls resident) For more information, contact members of the Olmsted Falls Music Staff. Instrumental Lessons Private lessons will be offered this year on flute, clarinet, saxophone, cornet, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion, voice, and maybe, depending on the amount of interest, French horn, oboe and bassoon. (Availability of lessons will depend on the number of responses for each instrument.) This is an excellent opportunity to help your child enjoy band and choir more by being able to participate at a higher level than before. All students can greatly benefit from lessons. The advanced player will gain a greater depth of understanding and solo performance while the less experienced player will get a chance to practice the fundamentals they need. Fee is $14.00 for each once a week private lesson. Contact Mr. Feller at or mfeller@ofcs.net for more information or to setup lessons for your child. Olmsted Falls Music Staff Mrs. Julie Budd Mr. Brian Budd Mr. Michael Feller Mrs. Joy Kiedrowski Mr. Joe LaFlamme Mrs. Kelly McClellan Mr. Ryan Patterson Mrs. Kelly Riley Mr. Louis Rispoli Mrs. Eileen Wallace OFMA s Officers Ellen Bertrand, President Paul Burkart, Vice-President Claudia Ferrini, Secretary Sherri Kovach, Interim Treasurer

14 Our Mission: To support, encourage, advance, and cultivate, through volunteerism and fundraising, the musical education of students in the Olmsted Falls City Schools. YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR! Membership contributions and fund raising moneys are used to provide additional equipment, extra support, and new learning experiences for all music programs in the Olmsted Falls School District. Your contribution is tax deductible, as allowed by law. OFMA is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. Many employers match contributions. See if yours does. For more information contact Ellen Bertrand at or at ellenbertrand@sbcglobal.net. Olmsted Falls Music Association (OFMA) Detach and Return I (we) wish to help provide support for our talented young music students in the Olmsted Falls Schools! Name(s)*: *as you wish it to appear in printed recognition, including school programs Address: Phone Membership/Donation Level (Please make your check payable to OFMA) $250+ Leadership Patron $150 Diamond Patron $100 Platinum Patron $50 Gold Patron $25 Silver Patron $10 Patron $5 Student/Friend YES! I want to volunteer. Please contact me. Please make check payable and return to: OFMA, PO Box Olmsted Falls, OH Attn: Ellen Bertrand