PCHS Bands Newsletter JANUARY 2011
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Transcript of PCHS Bands Newsletter JANUARY 2011
New York, New YorkWind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Varsity Jazz Ensemble on their way to the Big Apple
The PCHS Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Varsity Jazz Ensemble will be traveling to NYC in April to Compete in a National Competition. The students will be departing on April 7 and returning on April 12. The highlights and speciHics of the trip are listed on the next page.
Student and chaperone packages must be paid in full by March 1. If you need to know the remaining balance on a student or chaperone account, please contact Mr. Hughes at [email protected] Students will be bringing home more information regarding this tour over the next 3-‐4 weeks.
Mark your calendars now to attend the 3rd annual Bandapalooza on Thrusday, February 17. The concert will feature the EHIMS 6th and 7th grade bands, the TMIS 8th grade band, the Symphonic Band, the
Wind Ensemble , and the Percussion Ensemble.
The 2011 edition of Bandapalooza is dedicated to the m e m o r y a n d contributions of Jim Santy. Jim served this community in many capacit ies throughout his life. S o m e o f h i s highlights include
his time spent as a Band Director in the Park City School District, as well as serving on the PCSD School Board. After retirement, Jim remained an advocate for the PC Bands and PCSD through his i nvo l vemen t , s u ppo r t , a n d continued attendance at different events.
The Park City Marching Band honored the legacy of Jim Santy by performing for him and his wife,
Carol, in their front yard during the summer of 2010. The honoring of Jim’s legacy will continue at Bandapalooza with the world premier of The Unfailing Heart. The piece was commissioned by the PC Bands in memory of Jim, and was composed by Dana Gress. Dana is a graduate of Pa rk C i t y H igh School. He spent a p o r t i o n o f h i s professional career teaching music within the Park City School District, a n d i s c u r r e n t l y t h e L e a d Performing Arts Teacher at Winans Academy for the Performing Arts in Detroit. The Unfailing Heart was written to provide a musical journey through Jim’s life. The composer, Mr. Gress, will be in attendance at Bandapalooza to be a part of the premier.
Admission to Bandapalooza is free, and open to everyone. Please help us honor the legacy of Jim Santy through your attendance on February 17th.
BANDAPALOOZA!!
PC BANDSNEWSLETTER OF THE PARK CITY HIGH SCHOOL BANDS
Upcoming Events
February 8 BBall vs. Wasatch (Pep Band)February 11 Big Band Sweetheart GalaFebruary 17 Bandapalooza!March 10 Region Jazz and Jazz ConcertMarch 19 Region Solo/EnsembleMarch 25/26 State JazzMarch 30 Region Band/Perc. and Band ConcertApril 28 The Drum ShowApril 30 State Solo/EnsembleMay 6/7 State BandMay 25 JazzapaloozaMay 26 Band ConcertJune 10 Graduation
Solo and Ensemble Festival is rapidly approaching. If your student is intending on participating in Solo/Ensemble, they need to be working on their music now. Make sure you are asking about their preparation; and if they need help choosing literature, have them talk to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hughes, or their private lesson teacher. Whatever piece they are preparing for Solo/Ensemble will also be a very useful audition piece as auditions for next years ensemble will take place very quickly after we return from February break.
James (Jim) Santy
The 3rd Annual Bandapalooza will pay honor to the legacy and life of James (Jim) Santy
Dana Gress
Big Band Sweetheart GalaPEP BAND The PCHS Pep Band has performed at two sets of basketball games this season. Our final chance to support our basketball teams will on Tuesday, February 8th against Wasatch. Mr. Hughes and Mr. Taylor have set a goal to create the loudes t g ym in Utah , spearheaded, of course, by the greatest and largest pep band in the region! Come support the Miners as they take down the Wasps starting at 5:00 PM.
JR. MINERS
The Jr. Miners Percussion Program is now three weeks o ld , and the s tudents i n v o l v e d a r e a l r e a d y ‘swinging for the fences’. The group is made up of percussionists from 7th and 8th grade and is instructed by B re t H u g h e s , S a m Santistevan, and individuals f r o m t h e P e r c u s s i o n Ensemble. This group is allowing these 7th and 8th grade percussionists that opportunity to get a step ahead in percussion, and learn the e lements of percussion that they cannot get in a normal classroom setting. The group will per form a longs ide the Percussion Ensemble on April 28th at the Drum Show! This group is sponsored by Vic Firth Sticks, Remo Drumheads, Pearl Drums, and Zildjian Cymbals.
Support the Sweetheart Gala Opportunity Drawing!
Did you know there is an opportunity drawing at the Sweetheart Gala? Did you know the monies raised from the opportunity drawing help offset expenses the band incurs when traveling for national competition, replaces broken cases and allows for instrument and music library purchases? Did you know cooler stuff to win in the drawing = more tickets sold = more money raised? We'd love to have you help by donating some of the cool stuff to the drawing. If you have season tickets to sports or cultural events or a business that could donate items or gift certiHicates, we'd be thrilled to have your item donated. If it something you think would be fun to win, we'd love to have it! It's not just good for the band, it's good for your business too! The opportunity drawing is a long standing tradition at our event and people look forward to the array of prizes they may receive from their ticket purchases. We are grateful to our donors! We verbally thank them at the event and through inclusion in our program and thank you sign at the event. We'd like to have all items in our hands by Friday, Feb. 4. We'd be more than happy to pick your item up. Please call or email Jennifer Barber at 435-‐640-‐6920 or [email protected]. Thanks!
THE BIG BAND SWEETHEART GALA IS ON FEBRUARY 11
The Big Band Sweetheart G a l a i s r a p i d l y approaching. This event is going to be one for the scrapbook as the band plays music to take you through the different time periods of big band history. In addition to the wonderful music, g r e a t f o o d , a n d opportunity drawing
prizes, we will be helping a very special couple celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary. There are still ten premium (next to dance Hloor) tickets left. If you would like to purchase tickets for the event, please contact Mickey Palomaki at 901-‐8421. The tickets are $60 each with a minimum purchase of two tickets. Thank you to the Gala organizing committee under the leadership of Nancy Taylor for all of their hard work in preparing this event. Also a huge thank you to all of the student and adult volunteers that will be working the evening of the event.
Band Parent and Family
PC BANDSPark City High School
1750 Kearns BlvdPark City, UT 84060
Flights: JetBlue Airlines
Depart: April 7-‐11:30 PM (JB#92) Return: April 12-‐11:54 PM (JB#87)Hotel: Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn Times Square 851 8th Ave, 51st. NYC, NY 10019 (212) 581-‐4100Competition: Heritage Festivals
Saturday, April 9 Riverside Church Upper West Side More Details to Follow
The Details of the NYC Tour• • •
Show: Phantom of the Opera
Sunday, April 10th The Majestic TheatreTours: Statue of Liberty
Friday, April 8th Upon arrival in NYCTours: Financial District
Friday, April 8th Guided Walking Tour Includes Ground ZeroTours: Midtown
Central Park Met Art Museum
Tours: Fifth Avenue
St. Patricks Trump Tower FAO SchwartzOptional Activity: Baseball
Monday, April 11th Mets vs. RockiesPossible Activity: Clinics
Master Classes Local University Professors All Ensembles And Tons More...
New York, New York...The Schedule