Elk Grove High School Wind Ensemble Concert Band Jazz I Jazz II Jazz Combo Winter Percussion Winter Guard January 28, 2019 NEWSLETTER 2019 GOALS & EVENTS Dear Students and Parents, Here we go 2019! The following calendar details helps us stay focus and informed with our winter and spring events. I am so proud of our talented students and I appreciate all of our EGHS music parent support. Thank you so much for all the wonderful gifts I received before winter break. I truly appreciate your generosity and I am blessed to direct the EGHS Music Department, where I get to work with such wonderful students and their families. I am keeping up with updated music teaching tools by attending professional development classes. I attended a Instrument Repair Workshop and Conducting Workshop. I am attending jazz classes, organization tools, and more workshops on February 15, 16, and 17 at the California Music Education Association CASMEC Conference. Thank you for supporting music at Elk Grove High School. A special thank you to Australian exchange student host for hosting. Reminder that All carpool drivers must have finger prints on file with EGUSD and must have a current Auto Usage Form on file with EGHS. Please contact the EGHS office for questions. All Auto Usage forms must be turned in to the school controller. Sincerely, - Mr. Sebastian CLASS UPDATES Disneyland 2019 Guest hoppers passes can be purchased at the EGHS Web Store from January 25 March 1 ST. They are on sale on the EGHS Web Store. They will be available for pick up the week before Spring Break. More pick up time details soon. The EGHS Performing Guest Hopper Passes are valid the first date of use and ONLY VALID ON APRIL 13, 14, & 15. Student Disney annual pass will not work to go back stage and perform with Disney Performing Arts. IMPORTANT DISNEY DATES: Monday April 8 th Disney Crew rehearsal 3:30pm 5pm 7pm Parent Meeting Friday April 12 th Disney Crew Rehearsal 4-6pm Parent Meeting 6pm 6:30pm Luggage Check 6:30pm All checked luggage will be locked in a safe room and will be available on departure day. April 13 16 DISNEYLAND - In the park 13-15 April 13 th Choir + RM + Theater + Drill Team + Cheer = Workshop April 14 th Band Movie Soundtrack April 15 th Main Street Performance Times provided by Disneyland Management 3 weeks prior to departure Winter Percussion & Winter Guard Update VERY IMPORTANT AS OF JANUARY 28 TH The routines are going very well. Thank you to our talented students and staff. Remember that this is not a mandatory or graded event. Payments can be made on the Web Store and at the student store during lunch. WPWG Financial update Out total production and staffing cost is $22,0000 Our snap raise profits is $1300 and divided by 50 students brought the total per student amount from $440 to $415. 14 students out of 50 have paid some amount and the $415 has been posted to student s ASB account so the balance posted is the amount owed. Total donation payments as of January 28 th = $2715. This is not enough to run the program or order any costumes, items, or props. We need everyone to make a payment of $200.00 (if you haven t yet) to order competition needs and to have after school staff. We need at least $100.00 payment by January 31 st (if you have not yet) to keep our staff to keep working with our students. We will revise the schedule for rehearsals to be led by one teacher Mr. Sebastian with section leaders. The plan B rehearsal will be Thursdays and Fridays 3:30pm 5pm. Australian Student Host UPDATE ** The EWT Australian program estimated $100 per host student per exchange student. Since there were some cancellations, they provide $75 per student towards student ASB support. This contribution will be transferred to the student host ASB this week. Please plan to deduct the contribution towards your WPWG and/or Disneyland cost.
January 28 th February 2 nd Schedule Ensemble Rehearsal Times 0 Period Jazz I 1 st Period Guitar Ensemble Music Theory & Beginning Instruments 6 th Period EGHS Choir 7 th Period - Concert Band Focus Winged Victory Mt. Everest March 2019 The Big Red Machine Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song 8 th Period - Wind Ensemble Focus Cry of the Last Unicorn Abram s Pursuit March 2019 The Big Red Machine The Seal Lullaby **3:30pm 4:30pm - Jazz II (schedule will vary due to school meetings) Mondays & Thursdays 4:30pm 8pm - Winter Percussion Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30pm 8:30pm Parent Pick-Up Time 8:45pm Winter Guard **Mondays + Tuesdays + Wednesdays 4:30pm 5:30pm - Chicago (high school version) Musical Orchestra **Schedule will vary due to school meetings 28 0-Jazz 7 th -Concert B 8 th -Wind Ens 29 0-Jazz 7 th -Concert B 8 th -Wind Ens 30 0-Jazz 7 th Concert B 8 th Wind Ens 31 0-Jazz I 7 th -Concert B 8 th Wind Ens 1 0-Jazz I 7 th -Concert B 8 th Wind Ens 2 3 Lunch Leadership 3:30pm-4:30pm Jazz II 4:30pm 5:30pm Chicago 4:30pm-8pm WP 4:30pm-8:30pm WG 8:45pm Parent pick-up Lunch Captains, Office Managers Sound & Equipment Managers G3G4 Closed 3:30pm 4:30pm Jazz II 4:30pm 5:30pm Chicago Lunch Leadership 3:30-4 Jazz II 4:45pm-5:30pm Chicago 4:30pm-8:30pm WG 8:45pm Parent pick-up NON-WG Marching Band Pep Band Game Night Men s Basketball Jesuit VS EG 6:15pm Report 7pm leave halftime 3:30pm-4:30pm Jazz II Flute Testing 4:30pm 5:30pm 4:30pm-8pm WP 3:30pm-4:30pm Jazz II 4:30pm 6pm Leadership Pre-set-up Mega Band Marching Band Pep Band Game Night Marching Pep Band Men s Basketball Game FHS VS EG 6:15pm Report 7pm -1/2 time So you want to be in Leadership Fall 2019? If you are not feeling well What we are looking for? 1. Please as for a pass to go to the nurse. 1. Students who help with discipline and clean-up. 2. Try to set-up and work on fingerings with the ensemble 2. Students who set-up, warm-up, and ready to perform in class. and follow the rehearsal notes. This will you be on task 3. Students who show good leadership example. with the rehearsal notes. 4. Students who are humble, show respect, and stays away from drama. EGHS MEGA BAND INFO Leaders report at 6:30am ALL report at 7:30am Day attire: Wear dark blue polos Concert attire: Concert Black Attire 4:30pm ALL gather in G3 Student parent pick up 5pm Leadership parent pick up 6pm
February Jazz I & Jazz II FESTIVALS at a GLANCE We will use bus transportation going to these events. There will be form c s to get ready and load the bus. Parents must pick up students at the event. See Mr. Sebastian if you need help with carpool. Email him at msebasti@egusd.net WOOD CREEK We need parents at WCHS by Jazz II performance time so we can carpool to a dinner location, go back to WCHS for Jazz I, and carpool back home. ***** All carpool drivers must have finger prints on file with EGUSD and must have a current Auto Usage Form on file with EGHS. Please contact the EGHS office for questions. All Auto Usage forms must be turned in to the school controller.
FEBRUARY 2019 Calendar at a Glance 2019 Schedule is subject to change FEBRUARY Ensemble Rehearsal Times 0 Period Jazz I 1 st Period Guitar Ensemble Music Theory & Beginning Instruments 6 th Period EGHS Choir 7 th Period - Concert Band Focus Winged Victory Mt. Everest March 2019 The Big Red Machine Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song 8 th Period - Wind Ensemble Focus Cry of the Last Unicorn Abram s Pursuit March 2019 The Big Red Machine The Seal Lullaby **3:30pm 4:30pm - Jazz II (schedule will vary due to school meetings) Mondays & Thursdays 4:30pm 8pm - Winter Percussion Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30pm 8:30pm Parent Pick-Up Time 8:45pm Winter Guard **Mondays + Tuesdays + Wednesdays 4:30pm 5:30pm - Chicago (high school version) Musical Orchestra **Schedule will vary due to school meetings FEBRUARY EVENTS Goals: Continue ALL ensemble repertoires towards competitions and performances. Inspire young musicians and performers to join our program through MEGA BAND Raise program funds by inviting family and friends to our Panda Express Dinner Night and Winter Dinner Fundraiser Raise program funds through Butter Braid Herd Winter Review PREP Assessment testing Friday February 1 st Leadership Lunch Marching Pep Band Men s Basketball Game FHS VS EG 6:15pm Report 7pm -1/2 time Saturday February 2 nd MEGA BAND DAY Thursday February 7 th Jazz I & Jazz II @ Pleasant Grove Jazz Festival Friday February 8 th Flute Clarinet Alto Sax Testing 4pm 6:00pm Marching Pep Band Women s Basketball Game Sheldon VS EG 6:15pm Report 7pm -1/2 time Saturday February 16 th Winter Percussion Rehearsal 9am 4pm Monday February 18 th Panda Express Dinner Night Out Fundraiser Thursday February 21 st Tenor Saxophone Bari Saxophone Bassoon Bass Clarinet Testing 4:30pm 5:30pm Friday February 22 nd Jazz I & Jazz II @ Woodcreek Jazz Festival Saturday February 23 rd NO WPWG CCGC SHOW Instead WP Rehearsal 9am 4pm Monday February 25 th LEADERSHIP LUNCH PLANNING Tuesday February 26 th NO JAZZ BAND II due to Kerr Visitation Dinner Fundraiser for WP WG Jazz Program 5pm Details in class Mandatory Parent Meeting Band, Color Guard, & Jazz Program 6:30pm Herd Winter Review 2019-2020 Plans - Music Room Thursday February 28 th Basketball Finals & Champs FORM C DAY for Chicago Cast & Orchestra Freshmen Orientation Night Jazz I & Select Choir Perform at Freshmen Orientation 5pm Report Jazz I perform at 5:30pm 6pm Select Choir 6:30pm We will support the basketball team if they make finals and championships if the school provides transportation funding. Students and parents will be notified.
March 2019 Calendar at a Glance 2019 Schedule is subject to change MARCH Ensemble Rehearsal Times 0 Period Jazz I 1 st Period Guitar Ensemble Music Theory & Beginning Instruments 6 th Period EGHS Choir 7 th Period - Concert Band Focus Winged Victory Mt. Everest March 2019 The Big Red Machine Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song 8 th Period - Wind Ensemble Focus Cry of the Last Unicorn Abram s Pursuit March 2019 The Big Red Machine The Seal Lullaby **3:30pm 4:30pm - Jazz II (schedule will vary due to school meetings) Mondays & Thursdays 4:30pm 8pm - Winter Percussion Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30pm 8:30pm Parent Pick-Up Time 8:45pm Winter Guard **Mondays + Tuesdays + Wednesdays 4:30pm 5:30pm - Chicago (high school version) Musical Orchestra **Schedule will vary due to school meetings March Events Goals: Continue ALL ensemble repertoires towards competitions and performances. Friday March 1 st Monday March 4 th Thursday March 7 th Saturday March 9 th Monday March 11 th Thursday March 14 th Friday March 15 th Saturday March 16 th March 18, 19, & 20 Friday March 22 nd Saturday March 23 rd March 27, 28, & 29 Saturday March 30 th WPWG @ Rosemont HS Competition Form C Leadership Lunch Meeting March Goals Overview 4:30pm 5:30pm Trumpet Testing WPWG @ Woodcreek HS Competition (afternoon performance times due to Junior Prom) 3:30pm 4:30pm Trombone & French Horn Testing Jazz I & Jazz II at Academic Awards report at 4:30pm for set up Perform 30 minutes prior to Awards Ceremony Concert Black attire 4:30pm 5:30pm Euphonium & Tuba Testing WPWG @ Del Oro HS Competition - Form C WP 10am 2pm Chicago Orchestra Rehearsal 5pm 9:00pm HERD WINTER REVIEW SET-UP DAY 7am 10pm Selected Leadership ALL DAY FORM C HERD WINTER REVIEW 2019 35 WG + 35 WP + 110 DM CHICAGO High School Edition Evening Performance NCBA WPWG CHAMPS Senior Ball
April 2019 Calendar at a Glance 2019 Schedule is subject to change APRIL Ensemble Rehearsal Times 0 Period Jazz I 1 st Period Guitar Ensemble Music Theory & Beginning Instruments 6 th Period EGHS Choir 7 th Period - Concert Band Focus Winged Victory Mt. Everest March 2019 The Big Red Machine Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song 8 th Period - Wind Ensemble Focus Cry of the Last Unicorn Abram s Pursuit March 2019 The Big Red Machine The Seal Lullaby AFTER APRIL 6 th Marching Band & Color Guard Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm 5:30pm (parent pick up time 5:45pm) **3:30pm 4:30pm - Jazz II (schedule will vary due to school meetings) **Schedule will vary due to school meetings April Events The class focus will segue into marching band Spring Training after the April 6 th Chicago production and NCBA Golden Empire performance and sight reading assessment. After school rehearsals will be: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm 5:30pm Parade color guard will have an additional design clinic camp with former Benicia s color guard instructor, Mr. Wilkinson. Goals after April 6 th Prepare for May 9 th Capitol Performance for California Music Education Association s Stand Up for Music with the Wind Ensemble and WP. Prepare for Spring Concert Movie scores, parade march, and possible 1 st movement of the field show 2019. Leadership training towards interviews and auditions. All leadership applicants (except for color guard) will have an instrument playing test using honor band materials 2020. Leaders should be the best musicians in the ensemble and can also show superior leadership skills. Jazz I + Jazz II work on Reno Jazz Festival April Events April 4 th, 5 th, & 6 th Saturday April 6 th Rosemont HS Free Admission NCBA Golden Empire Monday April 8 th Friday April 12 th CHICAGO High School Edition Evening Performance Jazz I + Jazz II + Concert Band + Wind Ensemble Final Points #1 Performance & Sight Reading Assessment Formal Attire Concert Band & Jazz Band All Black formal Wind Ensemble Long Black Dresses / Black Jacket+White Dress Shirt+Black Bow Tie+ Black Dress Shoes (marching shoes are ok) + Black dress pants (Tuxedo look) See Mr. Sebastian for concert attire assistance. Disney Crew rehearsal 3:30pm 5pm 7pm Parent Meeting Disney Crew Rehearsal 4-6pm Parent Meeting 6pm 6:30pm Luggage Check 6:30pm All checked luggage will be locked in a safe room and will be available on departure day. April 13 16 DISNEYLAND - In the park 13-15 April 13 th Choir + RM + Theater + Drill Team + Cheer = Workshop April 14 th Band Movie Soundtrack April 15 th Main Street Performance Times provided by Disneyland Management 3 weeks prior to departure April 26 th & 27 th Jazz I + Jazz II + Jazz Combo at RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL
May 2019 Calendar at a Glance 2019 Schedule is subject to change MAY EVENTS Goals Prepare for Fall 2019 Planning Meetings Leadership Auditions & Interview Spring Concert Capitol Performance Music Folders 2019 distribution MEGA JAZZ I JAZZ II JAZZ COMBO Spring Concert Thursday May 9 th Wind Ensemble + Percussion Ensemble + Color Guard (Big Flag) at CMEA Stand Up 4 Music @ State Capitol Performance Friday May 10 th SPRING CONCERT Wind Ensemble Concert Band Percussion Ensemble Jazz I Jazz II Jazz Combo Color Guard Cartwright Gym Friday May 24 th Choir & Guitar Spring Concert Theater Monday May 13 th 4pm 6pm Leadership Woodwinds & Percussion instrument skills audition & interviews CMEA Capitol Section 2020 Materials Tuesday May 14 th 4pm 6pm Leadership Brass & Drum Majors instrument skills audition & interviews CMEA Capitol Section 2020 Materials Wednesday 15 th Kerr Spring Concert 6pm Thursday May 16 th Jazz Auditions for Jazz I & Jazz II 2019 2020 Jazz I & Jazz III Zero Period (We will have a Freshmen Jazz III if we have another music teacher) Jazz II After School 3:30pm 4:30pm *Scales *Improvisation Skills *Sight Reading Friday May 17 th 7 th & 8 th - Class Speeches Drum Major Office Managers Equipment Managers Sound Manager 4pm 5pm Interviews Office Managers Equipment Managers Sound Manager 5pm 6pm Drum Major Auditions Interview L Pattern (Mace or Military) Conducting TEST Monday May 20 th Tuesday May 21 st MANDATORY MEETING MUSIC ROOM To Be Announced Friday May 31 st Graduation and Last Day of School Freshmen Orientation 6pm Registration + Volunteer Sign-up 6:45pm INFORMATION MEETING Blue & Gold Regiment 101 Sophomores + Juniors + Seniors Blue & Gold Regiment & Jazz Band Parent Meeting Planning and Accomplishing 2019-2020 Hawaii Information Meeting Graduation Performance 2019 Load Busses 11:30am Depart 12:30pm 1:30pm Set-up Sound Check 3:00pm Graduation 5:30pm Load busses 6:00pm Depart 7:30pm Arrive at EGHS CHECK- Out Procedures Parent Pick up- 8:30pm Concert Formal Attire
Elk Grove High School Wind Ensemble Concert Band Jazz I Jazz II Jazz Combo Winter Percussion Winter Guard January 28, 2019 NEWSLETTER 2019 GOALS & EVENTS PARENT & STUDENT CONFIRMATION PAGE DUE TUESDAY JANAURY 29 TH 100 points The confirmation page reassures Mr. Sebastian that students are sharing their class event responsibilities to their parents. Student Name: ID#: Cell #: Parent Name: Parent Cell# Email: Parent Name: Parent Cell# Email: Winter / Spring Class Donations Check the following you can donate (THANK YOU!! )_ Now - Paper AA Batteries 9Volt Batteries Black Duct Tape Painters Tape After School Rehearsal Snacks The week of February 26 th Dinner Fundraiser Items Raffle Price Items Pasta Dinner Rolls Dessert Pasta Sauce Salad Dressing Sponsor Contact me! My business or family can sponsor a winter percussion / winter guard student or sponsor a student for Disneyland. Businesses can earn AD space on our website and concert programs. We have read the update and understand that the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band & Color Guard, and Jazz Events are Graded Events. We understand that parents have to be present at the mandatory parent meetings: Tuesday February 26 th Mandatory Parent Meeting Band, Color Guard, & Jazz Program 6:30pm Herd Winter Review 2019-2020 Plans - Music Room Tuesday May 21 st MANDATORY MEETING MUSIC ROOM Sophomores + Juniors + Seniors Blue & Gold Regiment & Jazz Band Parent Meeting Planning and Accomplishing 2019-2020 Parent Signature Parent Signature Student Signature 9 th 10 th 11 th Questionnaire Are you planning to continue in band class next year? Are you planning to audition for jazz band? Are you planning to join parade color guard? Are you planning to join field color guard? CARPOOL VOLUNTEER We plan to help carpool for WPWG. We plan to help carpool for Jazz Band All carpool drivers must have finger prints on file with EGUSD and must have a current Auto Usage Form on file with EGHS. Please contact the EGHS office for questions. All Auto Usage forms must be turned in to the school controller. What instrument are you playing next year? Parade Field