PUBLISHED BY THE DISTRICT 28 MUSIC PARENTS CLUB SUMMER 2010 Dear Music Parents, Musical Notes The President s Refrain I hope you ve had an enjoyable summer. Hopefully your summer was filled with beautiful music perhaps your child practiced their instrument several times or maybe you were fortunate to take in some concerts. I look forward to the start of another great year of music. For those parents just starting out in Beginning Band or Orchestra, your child is embarking on a beautiful musical journey which if you are lucky will last for many years. The Music Parents Club is comprised of parents of music students. Every music family is automatically a member of the Music Parents Club. We meet on the 2 nd Wednesday of the month at 11:45 a.m. and our meetings usually last an hour. Our meetings are listed in the district calendar. Included in this newsletter is the parent volunteer form. It takes a lot of work for the MPC to run smoothly. Please consider volunteering a little of your time - even if you can only spare an hour. Every little bit helps, plus you ll get the opportunity to meet other great music parents. Our Annual Fundraiser The Wreath & Coffee Sale, will begin on September 20th. The ever popular Spin the Wheel will be offered as a sales incentive. We hope you will encourage your child to participate in selling. This fundraiser pays for so many wonderful enrichment programs offered to all of our student musicians. It benefits ALL age levels of the co-curricular music programs of band, choir and orchestra. Our first meeting is on Wednesday, September 8 th at 11:45 a.m. in the Homer O. Harvey Room in the District 28 office. We invite you to check out what MPC is all about. All are welcome we d love for you to join us! Julie Mackin District 28 Music Parents Club jmackin1143@yahoo.com In this Issue: Letter from the MPC President Page 1 Volunteer Form Page 2 Choral News Page 3 Band News Page 4-5 Orchestra News Pages 6 Page 1
VOLUNTEER FORM MUSIC PARENTS CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP YES! I want to do my part to help the Music Parents Club run smoothly this year. Please sign me up for the following: Envelope Stuffing for Wreath & Coffee Sale @ NBJH Cafeteria on September 15 th from 7 9:00 p.m. (If you can t stay the whole time, that s o.k. any little bit helps) Distribute Order packets during Band/Orchestra rehearsals on September 20 th & September 21 st (This only takes about 15 minutes at before-school rehearsals) Help bag lollipops @ NBJH Cafeteria on Friday, November 19 th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Greenery unloading @ Chalet on Monday, November 22 nd from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Help with Early Wreath & Coffee Distribution on Monday, November 22 nd from Noon-2:30 p.m. Help with Wreath & Coffee Distribution on Tuesday, November 30 th (2-hour shift between 2:30-7:00 p.m. @ Chalet) Help with Wreath & Coffee Distribution on Wednesday, December 1 st (2-hour shift between 2:30-7:00 p.m. @ Chalet) I can t decide right now. Call me when you need help! Name: Phone Number: E-Mail Address: My child(ren) are in the following music groups: Please return this form to the MPC mailbox at NBJH, or to your child s Music Director, or email the information to Julie Mackin at jmackin1143@yahoo.com. If you have questions please call Julie @ 847-559-0780. Page 2
VOLUNTEER FORM CHORAL NOTES SUMMER/FALL ISSUE 2010 Fiddler Field Trip Many thanks go out to the Music Parents Club for providing such an inspiring and educational trip to see Fiddler on the Roof at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. Both choirs attended the show in April. CONCERT CHOIR AUDITIONS Auditions for the 2010-2011 Concert Choir were held in late May. Any students who missed auditions may audition at the beginning of the new school year during the first week of September. SIXTH GRADE CHORUS The Sixth Grade Chorus is a nonauditioned group that meets twice a week during the 6th grade lunch hour. The first rehearsal for the new school year will be on Wednesday, September 8th. All students interested in joining the choir should be in attendance at the first rehearsal. QUESTIONS? Please contact Mrs. Whitaker: (847)504-3534 cwhitaker@northbrook28.net IGSMA CONTEST 2010 Concert Choir members warm up for their March contest performance. The ensemble received a I rating from all three judges. CC students smile for the camera on our Tour of Schools in April. Congratulations, 8th Grade Singers! Diana Boyer Emily Koss James Hanley Maryanne Kuhn Sammi Heinz Amy Lakowski Bryn Helgeland Charlie Laughlin Kathryn Jancaus Danielle Levine Matthew Kabelitz Rachel Mintz 8TH GRADE GIRLS pose for a picture on the Concert Choir Tour of Schools in April. ROYAL TREATMENT! Sixth Grade Chorus members enjoy the surprise ride home from FIddler on the Roof in a nice coach bus!
d28 bands BAND CALENDAR VOLUNTEER AUGUST FORM 19 6 th Grade Orientation (all incoming 5 th graders) 25 First Day of School 27 Wind Ensemble Auditions for 10-11 7:45am 30 Wind Ensemble and Concert Band rehearsals begin 30 Beginning Band Parent Night - 7pm - NBJH 31 Junior Band Rehearsals Begin - 7:45am NBJH Rm 401 SEPTEMBER 2 Beginning Band Rehearsals Begin - 7:45am - NBJH Rm 406 14 Jazz Warehouse and Percussion Ensemble rehearsals begin 3:45-5pm 15 Jazz Factory and Woodwind Choir rehearsals begin 3:45-5pm Thank you to all of the band parents who offered their time and support in chaperoning all of our events - your help is appreciated! Thank you to Mr. Gary Tipps, for so professionally, kindly, and wholeheartedly dedicating himself to the D28 Band Program in Mr. Schuler s absence this year. Thank you to Mrs. Joanie Gilbert, for all of her organization, time, and efforts in managing the Wind Ensemble uniform inventory throughout the year. You are nothing short of amazing! Presenting...!! 2010-2011 Wind Ensemble Carmen Alvarez, flute Isabella Andrews, flute Kathryn Berkey, trumpet John Buell, tuba Emily Burnham, flute Reed Cawley, oboe Derek Culbertson, percussion Lucy Davis, clarinet Kevin Du, saxophone AJ Forchetti, trombone Christian Frese, saxophone Tymon Geslicki, clarinet Daniel Gessner, percussion Sam Harkey, trombone Peter Hinsa, trombone Natalia Janusz, trombone Jacob Karb, baritone Hyunjee Kim, clarinet Toby Klein, tuba Aaron Kreiner, baritone Dana Lee, flute Marie Luc, french horn Keira McCarthy, percussion Michael Michalak, saxophone Kyle Mitter, trombone Teagan Murray, saxophone Konrad Plasota, tuba Charlie Price, tuba Anna Satek, clarinet Mitch Schermerhorn, trumpet Kate Seno, clarinet John-Michael Van Treeck, baritone Peter Witty, percussion MIchael Zhang, trumpet Paula Zurowska, flute The next opportunity to audition for the 2010-2011 Wind Ensemble will be at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year. Contact your lesson teacher for details on how you can be eligible to audition! Page 4
10-11 Extra-curricular groups Below are the students who performed an audition for the following extra-curricular groups. Congratulations on your hard work! We look forward to working with you this year! The Class of 2010 Best of luck to you as you move on to the next chapters of your lives! Thank you for your contributions, talents and dedication to the Northbrook School District 28 Band Program! b a n d s c o n t.... Jazz Warehouse 10-11 sax Sophie Aber Will Congbalay Lucas Prizant Josh Strelitz Elsie Wechsler trumpet Tommy Dahlke Jacob Fishman Connor Hayes Joey Jancaus Michael Weller Jazz Factory 10-11 sax Christian Frese* Michael Michalak Jimmy Alcorn Matt Burdick Kate Seno trumpet Kathryn Berkey* Mitch Schermerhorn Nigel Gary Nick Abbott Michael Zhang Jake Mitchell Robert Ritz Woodwind Choir 10-11 flute Rick An Bella Andrews Allie Beagles Katherine Doyle Sarah Jones oboe Reed Cawley Paige Cawley horn Katrina DelGenio Martine Fulling Tyler Gatz trombone Mateo D Agaro Josh Fritz Paul Korniczky Gerri Luc Jeffrey VanSpankeren Thomas Weller rhythm Chloe Bilig Andrew Cariola Michael Weller Thomas Weller trombone Peter Hinsa* Sam Harkey* Kyle Mitter Andy Ahlborn Jacob Karb rhythm Daniel Gessner Derek Culbertson Eric Von Holst* Allyson Bondy Isabella Andrews * = section leader clarinet Rachael Berkey Lucy Davis Tymon Geslicki Hyunjee Kim Carly Mitchell Anna Satek Kate Seno Elsie Wechsler Marielle Billig*+ Samantha Crowe* James Hanley*+ Ryan Hultman Kathryn Jancaus^ Mitchell Kasselman Danielle Levine Kevin Mackin* David Pfeifer* Claire Pugh* Michael Pugh* Christian Schuman^ Will Spears* David Walsh* Questions? Comments? Need to reach us? Mrs. Colsen 504.3400 x8410 kcolsen@northbrook28.net Mr. Kyrouac 504.3532 bkyrouac@northbrook28.net Mr. Scapillato 504.3530 gscapillato@northbrook28.net Mr. Schuler 504.3531 dschuler@northbrook28.net Ms. Stone 504.3533 kstone@northbrook28.net Directors Award Marielle Billig Samantha Crowe Claire Pugh Outstanding Jazz Musician Award David Pfeifer Michael Pugh David Walsh * = Jazz Bands ^ = Woodwind Choir + = Percussion Ensemble check out our website at http://www.northbrook28.net/band
ORCHESTRA NEWS National School Orchestra Award Congratulations to the 2010 NSOA award recipient, violinist Ethan Matlin! Welcome to our 2010-11 Beginning Orchestra Students! The Beginning Orchestra parent meeting will be held on August 30 th at 7:00 PM at Northbrook Junior High in Room 410 (this is where registration was held in June). Information packets including rehearsal schedules and upcoming concerts and events will be given out. All parents of beginning students should plan to attend. We ve Got The Beat! Mark your calendars for the start of another exciting year of orchestra! The first rehearsal for each orchestra will be: Cadet Orchestra Tuesday, August 31 NBJH Room 404 String Orchestra Monday, August 30 NBJH Room 404 Chamber Orchestra Monday, August 30 NBJH Room 410 Beginning Orchestra Rehearsals Start in October Rehearsal and performance schedules for these orchestras will be passed out at these first rehearsals. Please refer to your orchestra placement letter for specific details for each orchestra. Beginning Orchestra parents will receive a rehearsal schedule at the August 30 th parent meeting. Meet the Orchestra Staff Beginning Orchestra Mike Govert 504-3526 Cadet Orchestra Angie Glueckert 504-3527 String Orchestra Sarah Stanley 504-3528 Chamber Orchestra Deb Peterson 504-3529 Orchestra Information on District 28 Website Information on each of the District 28 orchestras, as well as lesson information can be found on the District 28 website. Letters and permission slips given to students are all available to print here as well. Check it out at: http://w1.northbrook28.net/orchestra/index.html Page 6
Here comes the band, all dressed in blue and white! Northbrook Junior High School s Wind Ensemble marched in the Memorial Day Parade. Page 7
MUSICAL NOTES SUMMER 2010 NORTHBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 28 1475 MAPLE AVENUE NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 Musical Notes Editor: Beth Congbalay dpcepc@comcast.net Layout Assistant: Will Congbalay