WELCOME TO MIRA COSTA BANDS Joel Carlson, Band Director mchsbanddirector@gmail.com 3 JC
Band Program Offerings Ensemble Classes (1)(2) (1-year course) Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Wind Symphony Select students also practice with Symphony Orchestra Jazz Band Classes Jazz I (1-year course) (1)(2) Jazz II (Semester 2; after-school course) Percussion Competitive Concert Percussion (NEW, Semester 2; after-school course) Music Classes (1) AP Music Theory (11 th -12 th Grades) Music Theory Marching Band (after-school course) 9th Grade (1-year PE credit) 10th Grade (1 semester PE credit) 11th & 12th (1 semester PE credit OR extracurricular) Colorguard/Winterguard (1-year PE credit) 6th period plus after school (1) meets UC/CSU A-G Performing Arts Requirement (2) Student placement is based on assessment. UC Honors class 4 JC
Band Placement Process Concert Ensembles Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Wind Symphony Assessments (June 5-8) MCHS- in class MBMS- in class @ MBMS Non-MBUSD: 6/5 @ MCHS 3-5:30PM Jazz 1 Big Band Combos Assessments (June 8) for MCHS/ MBMS/ Non-MBUSD @ MCHS 3-4:30PM Placement Email sent end of June to the parents from the Band Director Band Director provides the placement info to the administrator for student class schedule 5 JC
Concert Ensemble/Jazz 1 Goals The Six Cs Creativity Collaboration Communication Cognition Character Commitment 6 JC
Concert Bands & Jazz 1 Recognized for Excellence 2017 Unanimous Superior Rating: Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band at SCSBOA Bands & Orchestra Festival at Redondo Union HS 2016 Carnegie Hall Performance Spring 2016 Concert Series of Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) 2014 GRAMMY Signature Schools GOLD 2017 2nd place (Large Ensemble Category) Boston Berklee College of Music- High School Jazz Festival, America s Oldest & Largest HS Jazz Festival 2017 2nd Place (Advanced Category) Fullerton College Jazz Festival, So Cal s Most Prestigious HS Jazz Festival 7 JC
Full-Year Band Courses: Expense Areas Concert Ensembles 160 Total Students 3 Concerts 2 Festivals 10 Jazz 1 30 Students 3 Concerts 2 Festivals CONCERTS Music Scores Music Licensing New Instruments/Cases Purchase Instrument Repairs & Maintenance Concert Programs & Posters Administrative Support Staff FESTIVALS Festival Fee IN-CLASS/OTHER Clinicians Adjudicators 8 JC
Boosters-supported Instruments in Ensemble Bands Xylophone Marimba piano Vibraphone tuba euphonium/ baritone Bb clarinet Snare Drum bass trombone French horn Bb clarinet Concert Toms contra alto bass clarinet bass clarinet trombone English horn Crash Cymbals bari saxophone bassoon oboe Suspended Cymbals piccolo trumpet tenor saxophone Accessory Percussion flute flute Timpani alto saxophone booster-supported instruments 9 JC
Key Program Events: 2017-2018 (1) Month CONCERT ENSEMBLES JAZZ 1 Dec Winter Concert (7th) Winter Concert (7th) MB Holiday Fireworks (TBA) Jan Feb Mar All District Band Festival (1st) Wind Ensemble/Wind Symphony Trip to Sonoma State Band Festival (7th-9th) (2) All District Band Festival (1st) April SCSBOA Festival (TBD) Fullerton College Jazz Festival (TBD) May Pops Concert (31st) Jazz Concert (24th) Jun Year-end Banquet Year-end Banquet (1) These are preliminary dates and can change. Please refer to the calendar on www.miracostaband.com for the most updated event dates. (2) Pending fund availability & participation level 10 JC
Thank You, Parent Volunteers Chaperones Percussion Concert Jazz Concert Graphic Artist for posters & programs Refreshments Ticket Sales Attire Publicity Instrument Repair & Maintenance Fundraising/Raffle Student Recognition & Awards Decoration Banquet Brochure Senior Survey Invitations Festivals Concerts Year-End Banquet 11 JC
Bands at Costa Three Outgoing Seniors Reflect on the Program. Sean Syed Heading to: USC Planned Area of Study: Computer Science and Physics Activities at or outside Costa: Marching Band, Orchestra, MUN Hira Shah Heading to: Duke University Planned Area of Study: Public Policy and Philosophy Activities at or outside Costa: Marching Band, Adrian Yu Heading to: UCLA Planned Major: Music Education & Bassoon Performance Activities at or outside Costa: Marching Band, Orchestra, Choir 12 JC
www.miracostabands.com MC Bands Boosters 13
2017-2018 MCHS Band Booster Board Positions Co-Presidents Treasurer Secretary Vice President Marching Operations Vice President Colorguard/ Winterguard Co Vice Presidents Concerts & Banquet Vice President Fundraising Vice President Publicity Vice President Concert Ensembles Names Aeran Koch, Shirley Ritter Sue Hefner Lori Furth, Aeran Koch Barbara Randolph, Karni Syed Alicia Solis Vickie McCorkendale, Hildy Stern open Shirley Ritter Lilly Chang Immediate Past President: Christine Itano- Cosner 14
Band Boosters Responsibility Financial & Volunteer support for the MC Bands program Promote music education and appreciation throughout the community 2016-2017 Financial Support: Fair Share Donations Fundraising (ex. Candy Booth at Home Games, Booths @ Hometown Fair) Donations from Community Event Participation (ex. Hometown Fair Parade, Santa Parade, MB Fireworks, Little League Parade) Parent/Family Volunteer Support Goal: - 10+ hours per family - Concert Ensembles & Jazz 1-40+ hours per family - Marching Band & Colorguard Community Outreach Thru Music: - Free Concert Tickets to Seniors & Students - Drumline at Skecher s Pier-to-Pier Friendship Walk Fundraising 16% 2% 1% 81% FairShare Donations 15
Band Boosters Communication Monthly Band Boosters Meetings (7-9PM, Band Room) Sep to Nov: 1st Thur, Starting Dec: 1st Tue Monthly Email w/ Schedule & Information (starts Nov) Please check Promotion or Junk Folder if not received Website www.miracostaband.com Facebook MiraCostaBands Flickr Photos by Event MCHS Bands https://www.flickr.com/photos/ 127835744@N08/albums Email miracostaband@gmail.com 16
Full-Year Course Program Support by Band Boosters District Pays For Full-time Instrumental Music Teacher: Mr. Joel Carlson Part-time Instrumental Music Teacher Assistant: Mr. Jeremy Miller A small portion of Curricular Music Purchase and office supplies Band Parents Donations Pay For Majority of Music Scores needed by a large program for groups performing near or at college-level Instrument Repairs & Maintenance on school/booster-owned instruments New Instrument Purchase - to accommodate a growing program & to replace old instruments - up to $6,000 per instrument Registration Fees for Festivals up to (8) total: (2) festivals per ensemble grp Colorguard/Winterguard Coach & Assistant Director s Assistants (2) part-time interns with music education to help with class-related tasks Printing, Equipment & Supplies - posters, programs, amps, reeds, mouthpieces, office supplies Clinicians/Adjudicators 17 MBUSD Janitor Fee for Events..
We Need Parent Volunteers! # of volunteers needed 3+ Chaperones Percussion Concert Jazz Concert Refreshments Ticket Sales Publicity: Photos & Posters Graphic Artist for posters & programs Attire Instrument Repair & Maintenance Fundraising/Raffle Student Recognition & Awards Decoration Banquet Brochure Senior Survey Invitations Festival Concerts Year-End Banquet Lilly Chang lilly@vnsm.net 12-21 Vickie McCorkendale vickiemc@vipmail.com 12-15 Hildy Stern hildy.stern@gmail.com 19 JC
Concert Ensembles & Jazz 1 Attire Concert Ensembles same as Symphonic Band at MBMS Black Long Dress Black Tux Black Dress Shoes order info sent out via email in early October Jazz 1 Black Button-down Shirt Black Tie Black Dress Pants Black Dress Shoes 20
REMINDER to turn in the EMERGENCY FORM for STUDENT Students in - Concert Ensemble - Jazz 1 - Marching Band - Colorguard/Winterguard - Jazz 2 - Concert Percussion MUST have the form on file to participate in festivals, clinics, trainings, and field competitions. 21
Pre-Registered by June 5th? Turning in a Complete Packet? Take Home a Costa Band T-Shirt or Water Bottle! Tonight ONLY Complete Packet for Concert Ensemble/ Jazz 1 ONLY Pre-registration Confirmation Receipt Signed Parent Consent Form Any Donation Towards the Program is Much Appreciated! 22
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Concert Ensembles / Jazz QUESTION & ANSWERS Mr. Joel Carlson Christine Itano-Cosner Shirley Ritter Student Speakers 24
www.miracostabands.com Thank you for your time! End of Info Session: Concert Ensemble Band or Jazz 1 ONLY 25