CVHS Instrumental Music Email Newsletter date 11-26-06 / issue #5.16
FALCON NOTES

I hope all of you had time over the Thanksgiving break to spend with family, friends and loved ones.  It was a nice way to take a breath for the stretch before the Winter Break.

Now that our "breather" is over, we have a full plate ahead of us.  Our Jazz Band is playing this Wednesday for the opening of Cal National Bank from 11:30-12:00.  The Marching Band will be performing at the annual "Montrose Christmas Parade" this Saturday.  Mickey Rooney will be the grand marshal. The call time for marching band is 4:00 and the parade kicks off at 6:00pm.
We need parent driversfor both Jazz Band and Marching Band events.  If you are available, please contact Mr. Schick at Mschick@gusd.net
I can't believe that next week is our Winter Concert!  I hope to see you all there.  Have a great week!
 

In this issue:

falcon notes
booster meeting change
pit orchestra audition forms
winter concert rehearsals
rehearsal update
fundraising update
quote of the week
upcoming dates
web links

Web Links -

Booster - Foundation-Support Page
Instrumental Calendar
Photos
Class Forms and Handouts

Music Department Website

 CVIM BOOSTER MEETING CHANGE

THIS 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 still 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. 

 WINTER CONCERT REHEARSALS

In preparation for the Instrumental Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 8, ALL GROUPS have mandatory rehearsals on Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 6 & 7.

Rehearsals are from 3-5:30pm.  Each group is only rehearsing for 15 minutes during those hours.  Students are allowed to bring homework to work on during the "dead" time.

Specific rehearsal times will be announced next week.

 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.
 REHEARSAL UPDATE: Marching Band

There will be rehearsal THIS Thursday, Nov. 30.  It will be the last rehearsal for Marching Band.  This should be short (4:00 - 5:30) and will be used to practice for the Montrose Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. 
QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Q: How do you tell when your lead singer is at the door?

A: He can't find the key and doesn't know when to come in!

UPCOMING DATES

November 28- Parent Booster Meeting
November 29 - Jazz Band Gig - 10:30-1:30
December 2 - MB - Montrose Christmas Parade Call time 4:00
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 - Jazz Band Gig - Noon TBA.
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