Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Newsletter


CVHS Instrumental Music Email Newsletter	date 5-28-09 / issue #8.29
FALCON NOTES One more week until our "Americana" Pops Concert. Each class is frantically practicing to ensure a successful concert. To say that we've been busy is an understatement. We've been frantically busy this year with many projects, concerts, and activities. With everything going on I've been very proud of our students in that they have managed to stay focused on the music. Through STAR testing, AP's, Athletic competitions, and regular classroom tests, these kids have had very exhausting year. Please plan to come next Friday June 5th, to the last Instrumental Concert of the year as we celebrate "Americana." We're performing pieces that reflect American Culture and ideals. Many people associate America with particular foods, cultural icons, music and art. Next Friday we'll be performing everything from Route 66, to Superman. We'll even perform a musical version of the famous poem "Casey at the Bat," with "Uncle Joe" Benson from 95.5 KLOS reciting the poem. I look forward to seeing each and everyone of you next Friday!	In this issue: • falcon notes • cvim awards banquet • car wash cancelled • bring your pix • dates for marching band parents • graduation info • upcoming dates • quote of the week • charms info • escrip info Web Links - • CHARMS Website • Booster Page • Instrumental Calendar • Class Forms and Handouts • Music Department Website is www.falconmusic.org
CVIM END OF THE YEAR BANQUET The CVIM Foundation would like to invite all Instrumental students and families to attend an Awards Dinner and Dance on Friday, June 12, 6pm-11pm. ACT NOW! Tickets are now $35 per person, and Friday May 29 is the last day to purchase. Still a deal for a great evening!! Click here to download a TICKET ORDER FORM, or go to www.falconmusic.org.		CAR WASH CANCELED We are opting to CANCEL the Car Wash that was scheduled for Saturday, May 30th, in response to the city's urge to conserve water.
CALLING ALL PAPARAZZI IF YOU WANT YOUR END OF THE YEAR SLIDESHOW TO HAVE EVERY PICTURE LIKE THE ONE ON TO YOUR LEFT, THEN DON'T SEND IN PICTURES. IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A FUN AND CRAZY SLIDE SHOW, THEN I NEED YOUR PICTURES OR VIDEOS NOW!!! DON'T WAIT. THE LAST DAY I WILL ACCEPT PICTURES IS NEXT FRIDAY.
Incoming Freshman / Marching Band If you are going to be a Marching Band member this fall (or if you know someone who is), please note the following dates when planning your summer: MANDATORY Band Camp: August 17-29, M-F, 7am-3pm @ CV. (Drumline and Color Guard begin August 6-7, and continue Aug 12-14, then 17-29 with everyone else) OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADER CANDIDATES: There will be a Band Council overnight retreat August 10-11 in Big Bear.		GRADUATION INFO All NON-SENIOR Instrumental students from all classes will be playing for Graduation on Friday, June 19. Call time is ~3:30pm at CV in concert dress. We will bus down to Stengel Field for the ceremony, then bus back to CV, check in rental instruments, and dismiss at ~7:30. We need several parents to chaperone on the buses and help with crowd control at Graduation itself. Please contact Mr. Schick if you can help.
UPCOMING DATES May 30 - ~~Car Wash!~~ CANCELLED due to water use concerns June 2 - Pops Concert Rehearsal 1 - ALL (3:00 p.m.) June 3 - Pops Concert Rehearsal 2 - ALL (3:00 p.m.) June 5 - Instrumental Pops Concert - ALL (7:00 p.m.) June 19 - Graduation- ALL NON-SENIORS PLAY ~3:30-7 Rental Instrument Turn-In immediately after. • For detailed Information on dates click here		QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Music isn't just learning notes and playing them. You learn notes to play to the music of your soul." Katie Greenwood
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#.		eSCRIP for RALPHS and VONS If you haven't done so already, please sign up for Vons Scrip and Ralphs Scrip. Download instructions here or 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.
If you have questions regarding this newsletter email Mr. Schick at MSchick@gusd.net
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