Championship Trip Information
If you haven’t yet paid the Championship costs, now is the time.
The $250 amount covers your student’s transportation to/from Clovis, as well as while in Clovis; two nights hotel stay, and a group dinner on Saturday. This cost is not a fundraiser for the program, it only covers the expenses that are incurred.
The $250 amount covers your student’s transportation to/from Clovis, as well as while in Clovis; two nights hotel stay, and a group dinner on Saturday. This cost is not a fundraiser for the program, it only covers the expenses that are incurred.
Chaperones will be Needed
We still need at least two additional bus riders — Remember, they are charter buses, and the traveling is pretty nice. Please let Sandy Miller know if you are available and willing.
Hotel Info
ALL parent rooms at Homewood Suites have been reserved. Thank you!
Ms. Munday’s News & Notes…
As some of you may know, I had eye surgery this week on my left eye. I’m calling this process, “Adventures in Sight.” I am working closely with my surgeon as she has installed a new device in my eye that has the potential of really helping me. The students have been very patient with me as I go through the process of figuring out which glasses work the best for reading music. I really appreciate their kindness and I’m looking forward to more excellent vision!
It’s finally here — our first concert of the year! This Wednesday, October 25th at 7pm, in the LCHS Auditorium, will be the 7/8, 9-12, Fall Strings Concert. I invite the parents to come and see what getting your child to all those early morning practices have produced! They really sound great, and I am so looking forward to this performance! It really means a lot to your children that you to come to hear them. They may say otherwise, but I know from personal experience. It still makes me really happy when I know that my friends and family are in the audience for a performance. So please come and bring relatives and friends!
On Thursday morning, after the performance, we will have a special Halloween breakfast in the band room during 0 period for all the performers. Thank you to all the parents who are bringing food for us. No instruments that day. Friday, though, bring your instruments and we will begin rehearsing for the Winter Spectacular on December 8th.
Winter Retreat forms are now available to complete. Have your child go to Google Classroom and fill out the questionnaire about their food preference. There is a form for you to download and sign and have your child bring back to school. The cost for this trip is $185. If you haven’t already paid this, please do so now. The check should be made out to, “LCHS MPA.” Your child can bring that to school and put it in the black lock box. This is a required trip, so please complete these tasks as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact me. This s a really wonderful trip for the kids. They don’t miss any school, they have a fun weekend in the mountains, and the food is great!
Have a great week and see you on Wednesday night at the concert!
Last Home Football Game – Senior Night – October 27th
The last home game of the season is Senior Night. All senior students of the band and color guard will be recognized. We would ask that the parents of the seniors walk their student on the field when their name is announced. Please mark your calendars now so that you are able to attend.
All seniors and their parents will line up in front of the North Gym at 6pm on Friday, October 27th. FYI – High School office is asking that the senior parents first purchase a ticket to the game for $8 first.
All seniors and their parents will line up in front of the North Gym at 6pm on Friday, October 27th. FYI – High School office is asking that the senior parents first purchase a ticket to the game for $8 first.
7/8 Band Concert Update
The 7/8 band will NOT perform at the concert next Wednesday. They WILL perform at the Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 6th.
More Info on Saturday’s Competition
Lunch
We are still looking for monetary donations to cover the cost of the sandwiches we’re purchasing. Please contact Sheryl Madonna. if you’re available and willing to help in any way.
With the addition of some pretty amazing props, we would like additional manpower to help disassemble the castle tower at 10am and load it onto the truck. We will then need additional manpower at the competition to unload and assemble the tower in the warm-up area, and then disassemble and load onto the truck after the performance. You don’t have to commit to both sites!
We are still looking for monetary donations to cover the cost of the sandwiches we’re purchasing. Please contact Sheryl Madonna. if you’re available and willing to help in any way.
Volunteers!
With the addition of some pretty amazing props, we would like additional manpower to help disassemble the castle tower at 10am and load it onto the truck. We will then need additional manpower at the competition to unload and assemble the tower in the warm-up area, and then disassemble and load onto the truck after the performance. You don’t have to commit to both sites!
Championship Room Signups
Students need to complete roommate sign-ups for the Championship trip no later than Thursday, October 19th. Please have your student use the link sent to them by Mr. Stone.
Mr. Stone’s Thought of the Week…
We had our first Marching Competition this Saturday (the band and color guard did amazing), and as I went through the day (8am rehearsal until the last student left around 10pm), I couldn’t help think that there is no way that I could ever do this on my own. I can’t even imagine it. I love seeing everyone’s hand involved in the show’s success. From my staff who works harder than any other staff to push the students to new levels of achievement. To the parents who show up on that day to push equipment, plume and gauntlet, drive a 62′ truck and trailer combo (thanks Robert!), provide a lunch and community before we depart, and those brave parents who ride the bus. To Jim Stilson and his amazing creativity and design of our props. And finally, to each student who gave their best on Saturday and every day we get to perform our show in competition and in rehearsal. Everyone has contributed to the show’s ability to thrill an audience and stun judges (one judge stopped talking mid-sentence when we revealed the 55′ of Rapunzel’s hair). It was a great day of community and I look forward to more fun and connections as we continue through our season. Thank you all for getting involved and supporting our program at all levels. Have a great week!
Advanced Orchestra – Winter Retreat
From after school on Friday, January 19th, until early afternoon on Sunday, January 21st, we will be at our 2018 Winter Retreat at the Angeles Crest Christian Camp, about 45 minutes up Angeles Crest Highway. It’s a fun time of rehearsing and having fun playing games and hanging out! This is a group activity and everyone in orchestra should go.
The camp also requires a participation form that can be downloaded here, printed out, signed and taken to school and put in the black box. The cost is $185. Super Fun!
Gin & Jazz – Fundraising for our Music Program
Exciting music department news, and we need your help for BoosterFest on Saturday, October 21st!
The Spartan Boosters Club is working hard to raise funds to update the LCHS Music / Band Room area to include recording studio equipment, and converting one of the small practice rooms into recording mix room… as well as new carpeting and new paint. This is a HUGE help to our own MPA fundraising for this! The Spartan Boosters and the Music Parents Association working together for the Instrumental Music Program.
Currently, all musicians are taught performance, however a huge part of job opportunities in music are actually in recording. By adding recording studio equipment, students would be exposed to how to perform for recording, how to record music, microphone placements, arrangements for recordings, music composition, music mixing, and post production music for film and television.
Students can learn how to lay down music tracks for them to play along with at home. Students can learn how to work with the LCHS TV class and theater arts departments recording and scoring music for student / school productions. This would allow our music department to grow and be contemporary with how music is performed today and the music industry. It is very exciting!
We’re hoping to raise enough to install the recording equipment that will help our kids learn practical music skills beyond music performance. However, we won’t be able to reach our goals without your help.
PLEASE come to “BoosterFest – Gin and Jazz” on Saturday, October 21st, starting at 5:30pm at the La Canada Country Club. In addition to a dedicated Music Room fundraiser, there will be delicious food, cocktails, dancing, great auction values, and GREAT FUN.
We need MUSIC Parents to be at BoosterFest. Unfortunately, the Marching Band Field Competition at Mission Viejo High School is earlier the same day. If you are not going to the Marching Band event, please come to BoosterFest (or maybe Mom goes to one event, and Dad goes to the other). Please tell your friends to attend as well.
Keep in mind, there are two ways to get tickets to BoosterFest.
1. The easiest way to get tickets (and best value) is to join Boosters at the “Spartan Club Level” ($350) or higher and get 2 free tickets (2 tickets by themselves are $135 x 2=$270). Join Boosters Now
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2. You can purchase individual tickets using the link for $135 each. Purchase your tickets now!
Please support this event that has earmarked specific fundraising and auction items to our mission to improve and update the Music Program facilities, and increase the music educational and creative offerings to our students.
If you have any items to donate to the auction, or any other questions, please contact Wayne Page.
