Apr 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
We have a number of open positions for the 2017-18 school year. Please see the list below of positions currently held by Senior parents.
Please consider accepting a position — it’s a fun way to share your time!
- Secretary (currently Su Potts)
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VP – Fundraising — can be a shared position (currently open)
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Database Coordinator (currently Mikaho Hara)
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Band Truck Driver — can be a shared position (currently Tom Huynh)
Or, you may be holding a position right now and are interested in changing to a new position…
If you are interested in any of these positions, please email Monica Bachner and Tom Reynolds, our current MPA presidents.
Apr 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last Wednesday evening, there was a wonderful string chamber music concert in the choir room. Under the tutelage of Stacy Wetzel, these students performed several string quartets. Thank you to those students who performed! You all have experienced first-hand the fun of playing chamber music! The performing students were:
- Claire C., Alice H., Alexis S., Elise W.: violin
- Cherlynn H., Michael S.: viola
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Jasmine G., Ana S.: cello
Bravo!!
Thank you to the students who came and listened to the performance. Also, many thanks to Mick Wetzel and Richard Allen, who performed with the students. I am already looking forward to the chamber music program for next year!
Speaking of string quartets and performances, the above groups volunteered to play at the Art Show opening last Tuesday. We also had a wonderful string quartet performing for open house, and they will also be playing for the Les Tupper awards at JPL on Monday. These students are:
- Claire C., Lisa T.: violin
- Cherlynn H.: viola
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Jared C.: cello
Apr 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to our Drum Line for an amazing season of performance, and above all, building musical skills while putting on a great show. You should all be proud of your season and hard work. On to the fall!
This Friday, probably my favorite gigs that the Instrumental Music Program puts on, Club LC will be happening. If you haven’t been, it’s a dinner dance with the Jazz Band and guest singers from the Chamber Singers. It’s a wonderful evening of fun and music. If you have been before, the venue has changed and we are now at La Cañada Presbyterian Church. Come one… Come all!
And if that’s not enough for you… next week the All-School Musical Guys and Dolls opens up on Thursday night.
April is a non-stop celebration of the arts at LCHS. Come join the party!
Apr 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Club LC
LCHS Jazz Band and Chamber Singers
Friday, April 14th at 7pm
La Canada Presbyterian Church
626 Foothill Blvd.
Enjoy listening and dancing to jazz at Club LC, the LCHS Jazz Band and Chamber Singers’ annual fundraiser, on Friday, April 14th at 7pm. This always-popular event has moved to a new location: La Canada Presbyterian Church at 626 Foothill Boulevard. Club LC combines Big Band instrumentals by the LCHS Jazz Band with a variety of vocal standards performed by some of the Chamber Singers for a memorable musical evening.
Ticket prices are $50 for adults and $25 for students. Sponsorships are available for $250 and include two adult tickets, reserved parking, 2 Club LC Mocktails in souvenir glasses, event recognition, and early admission to the venue (6:30pm). All tickets include a light dinner, catered by Columbo’s, and must be purchased in advance, to be held at the will call table.
For tickets, print out the order form or click on the link to order online.
Questions about Club LC can be directed to Sue Wright. Contact Mikaho Hara for questions about ticket orders.
Apr 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
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$100 Gift Certificate to Fast Frame (buy it now for $45)
- $60 Gift Certificate to Charles Music for music instruction (virtually any instrument) (buy it now for $25)
- $250 Gift Certificate to Revolution Prep (SAT prep course) (buy it now for $100)
- $170 Gift Certificate to Bronson Photography (included sitting AND 1 5×7 print) (buy it now for $75)
- $232 Gift Certificate for a Foursome for Golf at La Canada Country Club (buy it now for $100)
- $950 Gift Certificate for a Flint Canyon Membership (includes family initiation fee, first month membership fee, + +) (buy it now for $300)
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$50 Gift Certificate to Bertrand’s Old Town Music (buy it now for $25)
- $56 in passes to Pasadena Ice Skating Rink (two passes and each pass includes rental and skating for 2) (buy it now for $30)
- $68 in passes for two to the Hollywood Wax Museum/Guinness World Record (buy it now for $30)
- $50 gift card to Metzler Violin Shop (buy it now for $25)
Any questions? Please contact Gita Singh. Happy Shopping!
Apr 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
2017 Friends & Family Show
Friday, April 7th
6pm – LCHS, North Gym
Please join us and support our Winter Guard and Drumline in their 2017 season.
The Winter Guard will be performing their 2017 show, Native Spirits, and the Drumline will be performing their 2017 show, Mind Over Matter.
Admission is free, and refreshments will be served after the performances.
Apr 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ah, Spring Break! Always wonderful! After having the luxury of a lot of rain this winter, I was anxious to get into nature and enjoy! We went to the Poppy Reserve in the Antelope Valley, hiked in the San Gabriels, and walked around Descanso Gardens. Great!
I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow as we continue practicing for the Concerto Concert on Friday, May 5th.
Here are a few announcements about upcoming events:
- This Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm in the Choir Room, is the String Chamber Music Concert. These students have been working since January with Stacy Wetzel for this performance and I encourage everyone to come and hear them. Orchestra students will receive extra credit points for attending. Please come and bring your friends!
- There is a new date and time for the Dress Rehearsal of the Concerto Concert. Please change it in your calendars to Wednesday, May 3 from 5pm to 8pm. We are trying to be sensitive to the students studying for AP exams and not have a late rehearsal. Please check this time out with your student and let me know ASAP if they have a conflict.
- There will be an Art Show of student works this Tuesday, April 4th from 5pm to 8pm in the Auditorium Foyer. Many of the music students will be playing for this event. Come see and hear art!
Mar 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
With the Ireland trip next March, the MPA will be having a Fundraising Brainstorming Meeting. The purpose of this meeting will be to figure out what new and exciting ways the students can earn funds so they are able to go on the trip.
All interested parents and students are welcome! Hope to see you there!
Mar 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ms. Munday’s News & Notes…
We all had a very musical week last week with the Concert on Wednesday evening and Festival on Friday. Congratulations to the Orchestra for across the board Superiors and Bravo to all the students who played and did so well!
The Festival was run beautifully! Thank you to Jason Stone for the hours of organization. Thank you to all the instrumental students who volunteered to do all the necessary tasks! You were a credit to the program and to the school. Finally, a big thank you to the parents who came to run the snack bar and other activities. We could not do it without your help!
We have added a very special concert to our schedule. Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm in the Choir Room, orchestra students who have been in the Chamber Music program will give a concert of string quartets. You are invited to come and listen to beautiful music played beautifully!
Mar 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
My Mom never missed a concert in high school and on into undergrad and graduate school — At the time of graduate school at CSU Long Beach, she actually lived closer to campus than I did! — and I appreciated her support at every step of my musical journey.
Later my Mom told me she loved to see the progression of my learning. From hearing me practice in my room at home as a 4th grade saxophone beginner (Honk!Honk!Honk!) was not the musical virtuosity she was hoping to hear (she actually made me put a sock stuffed with other socks into the bell of my sax to mute it some). Later, hearing me at my Graduate recital was worth every moment in 4th grade and beyond, as she saw me play and perform as an accomplished musician.
Even now, my Mom comes to a few of the LCHS gigs just to see me conduct and lead a group. It still means a lot to me that she would want to come and see me conducting and developing the next generation of musicians. Everyone should support their children in that manner. Come to the concerts this Wednesday. You can’t imagine how impactful that will be for your children. I know it was for me. Thanks Mom!
