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| CVHS Instrumental Music Email Newsletter | date 11-19-06 / issue #5.15 | |||
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FALCON NOTES Thank you to all who went to Dominick's last Thursday to support CV Instrumental Music. This is a monthly tradition which helps raise much needed funds for the music program. Mark your calendar for our first ever Barnes and Noble Book Faire Dec. 4-Dec. 10. Read all about in this newsletter. I must say that I am extremely proud of our musicians. Every class is working extremely hard to improve their music skill in order to provide a wonderful concert on December 8th. The CV Jazz Band sent a combo to perform for the La Canada Chamber of Commerce on Thursday the 16th. They played to an audience of over 50 who thought our musicians were "awesome." The Symphony Orchestra performed their Fall Ensemble Concert on the November 14 to yet another packed and enthusiastic audience. Our CV Marching Band, Drumline and Colorguard ended their season last Saturday in Moorpark with their highest score of the year. If you haven't seen Marching Band yet, come to the Montrose Christmas Parade on December 2. Both String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble are having play quizzes every other day in preparation for our concert on the 8th. I'm getting excited and hope that you all will reserve December 8th at 7:00 (don't be late!) for an evening of delightful musical entertainment! |
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LAST CHANCE FOR POINSETTIA'S NOVEMBER 20 - LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER Poinsettia Orders - Pre-order a poinsettia for $10! These will be used to decorate the stage for the Instrumental Winter Concert on Dec. 8. The sale ends Nov. 20. Students were distributed order forms two weeks ago. Their was an error on the order form which was sent home and we made an attempt to have every student correct the dates in class. |
MOORPARK (11-18-06) RECAP What a wonderful way to end the season. We increased our
overall score by almost 20 points since our first competition in
October. I am very proud of the improvements in Colorguard, Band
and Drumline. We achieved our goal in increasing the effectiveness
of our performance and I can honestly say that we ended the season on an
extremely positive last performance.
 The crowd reacted to us at all the right moments. From when Esther turned around in her Wonka hat and Mike TV goggles, to the fun" "Welcome Song" and the last push in Violet, the crowd was supportive and enthusiastic. |
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CVIM BOOSTER MEETING CHANGE Tuesday, November 28 will be our last CVIM Booster meeting of 2006. All meetings are in the Instrumental Music Room from 7:00-8:00. Topics include the holiday concert (decorating, snacks, ticket sales, etc) and last minute fundraising opportunities. There will NOT be a meeting in December. Read the new message by CVIM President Susan Stanley by going to the Booster page. If you can't get to the page by clicking on the link above, go to www.falconmusic.org and click on the Instrumental Music boosters link. |
PIT ORCHESTRA AUDITION FORMS Musical auditions for both cast and pit have been postponed until the first week of January. Already assigned auditions will be changed to the Jan. 3-5, corresponding to the original time slots during Nov. 29-Dec. 1. If you are stsill interested in trying out for the pit orchestra for the spring musical, pick up a form from Mr. Schick for an audition time (an online version will be available to download soon). The earlier you turn in your form, the more chance you have at getting the time slot that you want. |
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ENSEMBLE CONCERT RECAP Even the Meningitis scare could not keep away the crowds at the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church last Tuesday. Our symphony students pulled off a wonderful Ensemble Concert filled with woodwind and string ensembles. Music written by composers from Vivaldi to Poulenc and even an original composition filled the hall in our annual Fall Ensemble Concert. Thank you to those who showed up to support our hard working talented musicians. |
FUNDRAISER UPDATE Barnes and Noble Book Fair: We all need to multi task during the Holidays!! Think of gift giving and donating to CVIM all at the same time! By downloading the voucher, purchase your holiday gift from Barnes & Noble during the time period indicated, provide the voucher at the time of payment to a cashier and step back; you’ve just exercised your time management and philanthropy ability all in one precision move! Even better, have your purchase wrapped by CV Music Boosters of every age! CVIM Gift Wrapping: Dec 4-7 & Dec 11-13, Mon – Fri 6-10pm Dec 9 or 16, Sat 10am-6pm Jazz Band Performs: Dec 5, Tuesday @ 6:00-7:00pm Afterwards you reward yourself with a pat on the back for being a successful multi-tasking wonder while being the envy of your friends because you were so “on top of it” during the holiday season! World's Finest Chocolate: Start selling Chocolate now! You can raise $25 for every box of 50 candy bars you sell toward Florida. Get forms from Mr. Schick. One student has already earned $150.00 towards Florida! Get your boxes now! Remember, you CAN NOT sell the candy bars on campus. |
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REHEARSAL UPDATE: Marching Band There is no after school rehearsal for Marching Band this week. The last rehearsal will be next Thursday, Nov. 30. This should be short and will be used to practice for the Montrose Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. |
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK Q: How many trumpeters does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: 5... One to screw it in and the other four to stand around and talk about how much better they could have done it! |
UPCOMING DATES November 28- Parent Booster Meeting December 2 - MB - Montrose Christmas Parade December 5 - JB - Barnes and Noble Performance 6:00-7:00 December 6 - Inst. Winter Concert Rehearsal 1, 3-5:30pm December 7 - Inst. Winter Concert Rehearsal 2, 3-5:30pm December 8 - Inst. Winter Concert, 7pm December 14 - Feast of Lights December 15 - Feast of Lights • For detailed Information on dates click here |
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If you have questions regarding this newsletter email Mr. Schick at mozmatt@charter.net |
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