Musical Notes November 2014 Our Mission: To support, encourage, advance, and cultivate, through volunteerism and fundraising, the musical education of students in the Olmsted Falls City Schools. The 2nd Grade Class Of Falls-Lenox Presents Patriotic and American Folk Songs Monday, November 3rd At the Olmsted Falls High School Auditorium The 2nd graders will sing a collection of patriotic and folk songs of North America. There are two show times. See list of times and classes scheduled for each show time. 6:15 p.m Gommel, Timura, Vormelker, Kemper, Mlady & Repicky Marching Band Concert & Banquet Tuesday, November 4th 7 p.m. Performance: TBA Banquet: OFHS Café Please see list below as to what each family is asked to bring to the banquet. Seniors/ Bullettes/ Twirlers: 2 bottles of pop, or a case of water bottles. (you may also bring a treat if you d like) Juniors: Treat or veggie/fruit and Plates Sophomores: Treat or Veggie and napkins Freshmen: Treat or veggie and plastic silverware 7:15 p.m. Ehlke, Mills, Statz, Chichester & Cieker OFMA s Next Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 5th @ 7 p.m. Olmsted Falls High School Choir Room Wing Night Fundraiser Saturday, November 8th At Tony K s in Berea 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Featuring a Music Trivia Contest Tickets are $20 each Advance tickets will be sold Friday, Oct. 31st football game vs. North Olmsted Tuesday, Nov. 4th at the Marching Band concert/banquet. See attached flyer for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities DONUT SALES OFMA sells donuts at all High School and Middle School band and choir concerts. High School and Middle School concerts: OFMA needs volunteers for the band and choir concerts to help with donut sales. Each event needs 1 volunteer to pick up donuts and 2 volunteers for High School concerts and 4 volunteers for Middle School concerts, split into 2 shifts. Please keep in mind that if you are attending the concert, this is an easy way to volunteer. You will arrive early, save your favorite seat, then sell donuts before and after the concert. Someone must stay with the donuts and cash box during the concert. How to Sign up to Volunteer: OFMA is utilizing Sign Up Genius as an easy way for volunteers to sign up. The sign up links are on OFMA S webpage. Here are the directions to access the links: Go to the district s website: www.ofcs.net and click on Band. Once on the Olmsted Falls Band s website, place the mouse over the more tab and a drop down menu will appear. Click on Olmsted Falls Music Association Click on Donut Sales to sign up to volunteer. Through fundraising, OFMA has been able to: Purchase band and choir uniforms Give scholarships to seniors Help purchase new and repair instruments for the middle school and high school. Volunteers help make these happen!! Christmas Tree Sale Coming in December Volunteers needed. Details will be given at next OFMA s meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 5th at 7 p.m. OFHS Choir Room Everyone is invited to be a member of OFMA. Fill out the membership form and send it in OR bring it with you to the next OFMA s meeting on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
It s Concert Season Fall Concerts Holiday Concerts November 12th @ 7:30 p.m. 7th Grade Choir & Golden Harmonies November 13th @ 6:30 p.m. 8th Grade Men s Ensemble, Concert Choir & Golden Harmonies November 13th @ 8 p.m. 8th Grade Women s Ensemble, Concert Choir & Golden Harmonies November 19th (time TBA) 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert December 2nd @ 7:30 p.m. 6th Grade Choir Concerts will be held at the Middle School Cafetorium. Calling all K-5th Grade Girls The Golden Bullettes will host a Mini-Bullette Clinic December 5th between the JV and Varsity Basketball games. Contact Coach Lisa Topolski at ltopolski@ofcs.net for details December 9th OFHS Choirs & Ensembles December 11th OFHS Bands & Ensembles December 16th 4th & 5th Grade Choirs Details of these concerts will be in December issue of Musical Notes. Pictures, Pictures, Pictures Have you been taking pictures of the band at the football games, band practices or festivals? If yes, we need copies of them for the slideshow that will be shown at the November 4th band banquet. Contact Tammy Schroth at Stanca13@yahoo.com for details on submitting the pictures. Olmsted Falls Marching Band is going to Disney World February 12-17, 2015 For information go to the Olmsted Falls Band s website which can be accessed from the District s website: www.ofcs.net and click on Band. Follow the High School band on twitter and join the Facebook group: Facebook: OFHS Marching band Twitter: @ofhsband Follow the Middle School band on Twitter: @ofmsband
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: 440-235-6722 (Olmsted Performing Arts) Amy Hanratty: a.hanratty@sbcglobal.net (Olmsted Falls resident) Shane O'Neill: 440-235-6722 (Olmsted Performing Arts) Norma Codispoti: 440-835-5543 (Baldwin Wallace University) Lynne Hoffman Engel: 440-826-2365 (Baldwin Wallace University) Private Piano and Voice Lessons: Lawrence Wallace: 216-379-9859 (Olmsted Falls Middle School) Private Piano Lessons: Lori Scheutzow - 440-235-8743 (Olmsted FAlls resident) Please contact Mrs. Judy Crandall with any questions or concerns at 440-427-6081 and jcrandall@ofcs.net. 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 440.427.6333 or mfeller@ofcs.net for more information or to setup lessons for your child. Olmsted Falls Music Staff Mrs. Julie Budd Mr. Brian Budd Mrs. Judy Crandall Mr. Paul Faulkner Mr. Michael Feller Mrs. Heidi Keppen Mrs. Joy Kiedrowski Mrs. Kelly McClellan Mr. Ryan Patterson Mrs. Eileen Wallace 2014-2015 OFMA s Officers Ellen Bertrand, President Paul Burkart, Vice-President Claudia Ferrini, Secretary Sherri Kovach, Treasurer Rob Webb, Past President
Marching Band & Golden Bullettes Senior Night Face Time connects Student & family Helena Placentino, an exchange student from Belgium, didn t let distance keep her and her family from sharing the experience of Senior Night. During the reception, Helena and her family in Belgium were connected thru Face Time. Helena was escorted by her host family during the ceremony. Class of 2015
8th Grade Band Students participated with the Marching Band in a Pregame show
Olmsted Falls High School Choirs started the Concert Season The Concert Choir The Treble Choir The Chorale
The Olmsted Falls High School Golden Expressions & Major Thompson & The Minors
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 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR! Your contribution is tax deductible, as allowed by law. OFMA is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. 2014-2015 OFMA Officers President: Ellen Bertrand Vice President: Paul Burkart Secretary: Claudia Ferrini Treasurer: Sherri Kovach Past President: Ron Webb 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. OFMA has assisted with funds for the following programs in the past help us meet this year s needs! Instruments (New and repairs) for High School, Middle School & Intermediate School Choir, Marching Band and Drill Team uniforms Scholarships for graduating Seniors Sound equipment at all buildings Middle and High School summer music camp scholarships Field trips, contests, concerts and events Student musical enrichment programs Related equipment; ladders, platforms, music stands, etc. In addition to your financial support, we would love to get you involved! Join us this year in supporting our music programs. The Olmsted Falls Music Association (OFMA) meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the OFHS Choir room. For more information contact Ellen Bertrand at 216.347.2474, email us at ellenbertrand@sbcglobal.net or OFMA11@groups.facebook.com, and Groups: 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 E-mail: 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 38023, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138, Attn: Sherri Kovach, Treasurer