CVHS Instrumental Music Email Newsletter date 3-5-09 / issue #8.21
FALCON NOTES

Tomorrow is a student free day, yet I'm very proud of the fact that we have almost 90 students attending a free performance by the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra at Disney Hall.  Coming to school on a day off to see classical music shows great maturity and love of music.  We should all be proud.
Tomorrow is also the opening of "The Sound of Music."  Don't miss out!  The Pit Orchestra, Cast and Crew have worked hard to bring you a wonderful show.  Show starts at 7:30pm.
Last weekend, String Orchestra, Symphony and Concert Band performed at the GUSD festival at Glendale High School.  Each group did a wonderful job and we all learned what we need to do in order to succeed at our other festivals this year.
It's just another week with the instrumental musical department.  With so many activities going on, we need more volunteers.  Come next week to the CVIM Parent meeting to get involved.

In this issue:
falcon notes
see's fundraiser
spring trip update
spring festivals
sound of music
quote of the week
upcoming dates
escrip
web links

Web Links -
CHARMS
Booster Page
Instrumental Calendar
Class Forms and Handouts

Music Department Website is
            
 www.falconmusic.org

 SEE'S CANDY FUNDRAISER

Everyone loves SEE'S candy! Chocolate, nuts, gift certificates!!  Wonderful gifts for friends, family, business...  or yourself! 
Every student received a See's Packet:  forms and money are due back next week on Thurs., March 12.  Pick up items you ordered on Wednesday, April 1st  

 SPRING MUSICAL: SOUND OF MUSIC

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! -
Reserved Front Orchestra - $15,
Rear Orchestra - $10,  Student Balcony - $5
Visit falcontheater.org for more information

Performance dates are March 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th at 7:30pm & Sun. 8th 2:00pm matinee. McDonald Auditorium at CVHS, 4400 Ramsdell Ave., La Crescenta.

  SPRING TRIP: SAN FRANCISCO UPDATE

All payments and paperwork for the Spring Trip should be already turned in!  Watch for DATES FOR THE MANDATORY MASS MEETING coming soon!

IMPORTANT:
Both the Glendale School District and the tour company require that EVERY trip participant MUST have medical insurance.  If you do not have insurance already, you need to purchase Trip Insurance through Access America. See Mr. Schick for an info flyer.

Purchase this inexpensive insurance by phone at 1-800-284-8300 or online at www.accessamerica.com .  Request package "Classic - Comprehensive", price should be ~$39.  Please PRINT OUT the online receipt /confirmation page and turn it in to Mr. Schick as your "insurance card".

 FESTIVAL NEEDS

Festival season is upon us and we still need chaperones for some performances.  If you can help us, please contact Cathy Biagini at labiagini@aol.com

March 11 - Whittier Festival @California HS
April 2 - Santa Monica
 UPCOMING DATES

Mar. 6,7,8 - Sound of Music - Pit Orch
Mar. 10 - CVIM Meeting - all invited! 7:00pm
Mar. 12 - DATE CHANGE! Whittier Festival - Sym
Mar. 13, 14 - Sound of Music - Pit Orch
Mar. 14 - Esperanza Jazz Festival - JB
Mar. 25 - Baldwin Park Festival - CB & WE
Mar. 27 - La Caņada Festival - SO

For detailed Information on dates click here
 eSCRIP for RALPHS and VONS

If you haven't done so already, please sign up for Vons Scrip and Ralphs Scrip.  Instructions on how to do this online can be download here.  If you can't download from this email, please visit www.falconmusic.org and click the link on the front page, or pick up a handout from the classroom.
  
This is a very painless way to raise funds for our music department.  In 2007, we received $9,500 from eScrip alone!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK


"Make a list of the music you love, then learn it by heart."

Nadia Boulanger

 CHARMS
Student's basic assignments are being entered into CHARMS.  (sectionals, scales tests, and event attendance). No Extra Credit.

To access CHARMS online, click here or type https://www.charmsoffice.com. Once you are on then Log In to Parent's Area, our school log in is: crescentav .  To see your student's personal information, enter their GUSD ID#
If you have questions regarding this newsletter email Mr. Schick at MSchick@gusd.net

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