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May - June 2009 Calendar & Newsletter
Hidden Oaks Middle School Band Program
2801 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
772-219-1655 [Band Room] x 1-33426
gilbera@martin.k12.fl.us Booster President: Jeannie Ferrara jmfministry@aol.com
May/June 2009
1 Jazz Band Practice 4p-5:30p
2
3
4 MCHS SYMPHONIC BAND CD/TAPES AND DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS DUE!
5 JAZZ BAND PERFORMS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
INCOMING 6TH GRADE & FINAL BAND PARENT MEETING 08/09 – 7PM 6
*Practice sheets due
7
8 Jazz Band Practice 4p-5:30p
9
10
11
12 JAZZ BAND PERFORMS AT BCE & PINEWOOD *Practice sheets due
13
14
15 Jazz Band Practice 4p-5:30p
16 Hidden Oaks Jubilee Chorus performs with Treasure Coast Singers and SMS @ JBHS 3pm, call: 772-
691-1616 for ticket information.
17 Hidden Oaks Jubilee Chorus performs with Treasure Coast Singers and SMS @ JBHS 3pm, call: 772-
691-1616 for ticket information.
18 Beginning Band Concert @ 7 PM in the cafeteria.
19 *Practice sheets due
20 EARLY RELEASE CONCERT,
INTERMEDIATE, JAZZ & SYPHONIC BAND CONCERT IN GYMNASIUM 7:00 P.M. – Refreshments
needed
21
22
23
24
25 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day!
26 *Practice sheets due
27
28
29
30
31
JUNE 1
2
3
4
5 STUDENTS LAST DAY ~ GRADUATION CEREMONY IN A.M.
*Volunteer Hour Coordinator for HOMS Nancy Rush (front office) rushn@martin.k12.fl.us
Vice Pres.Kristina Hester tinar1@msn.com
HOMS May/June 2009 Newsletter
FINAL Parent Meeting MAY 5TH – 7:00p: Thank you so much parents for your support of the MPA and Orlando trips Your generosity has always been a source of inspiration for the entire school; no wonder we know that “Band Parents” are the best!!
HOMS Brings Home Gold!! On Friday, April 24, 2009, the Hidden Oaks Middle School Symphonic Band and Jazz Band Ambassadors, under the direction of Allen Gilbert, participated in the 2008 Spring Heritage Festival at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida. The event is held annually, and is sponsored by Heritage Festivals a division of World Strides, for more information about the festivals, please see: http://www.heritagefestivals.com/herita
Both Programs were awarded the coveted “Gold” for the superior score in their division. This year, we are also very proud of the Symphonic Band for being afforded the rare invitation to possibly compete in the Heritage Festivals’ exciting partnership with Field Studies, a unique performing organization that has been providing students with the chance to perform in Carnegie Hall since 1991. This partnership will now allow groups traveling with Heritage Festivals the opportunity to audition to perform at this celebrated venue.
We are proud to announce that the Hidden Oaks Middle School Symphonic Band is now eligible to participate in this Elite Performance Series that combines the Festival at Carnegie Hall with the Festival of Gold Series, a long-standing and successful Heritage Festivals elite opportunity. Participation in the Elite Performance Series is available to students who have attended a regular Heritage festival and achieved a Gold or Superior rating, or by audition. These prestigious festivals are designed to offer talented ensembles the chance to celebrate musical artistry in some of the premier performance venues across the nation
This year's festival was an international event, with over 15 different bands, orchestras, choirs and ensembles competing from several different states across the country. All of the members and parents of the Hidden Oaks Middle School Band programs would also like to extend their sincere appreciation for the students, Band Director and parents of the Valencia Community College Performing Arts Department for their assistance and hospitality.
Heritage Festivals was established in 1980 by a group of music educators and educational tour professionals who believed that bands, choirs, and orchestras deserved new performing opportunities. Thus began a 27-year partnership with music educators that continues to grow in strength and responsiveness as they help them achieve new standards of excellence in music performance. Today that tradition of excellence remains unmatched, and inspired our students to strive for excellence and watch their confidence and self esteem grow as we had taken them on the music education experience of a lifetime (taken in part from the Heritage Festival Web Site).
Students and parents may obtain the group photos as a momento of this event by contacting the event photographer, Jolesch Photography at www.jolesch.com {1.800.833.6769} WE WILL HAVE ORDER FORMS AT THE BAND PARENT MEETING.
The Hidden Oaks Middle School Band Boosters cannot thank the students, parents, faculty and Administration enough for their support of wonderful programs such as these. We are very proud of our students, and very grateful for Mr. Gilbert's dedication and devotion, yet as even the Heritage Festival staff noted, successful programs such as these only happen with the support of parents. Our sincere appreciation to: Mr. and Mrs. Brackett, Mrs. Ferrara, Mrs. Hester, Mrs. Kusel, Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. Nealy, Mrs. Kalil (who helped us on Saturday), and Mrs. Haase, we are deeply indebted to you, as we could not have done this without you.
05/05/09 Jazz Band Performs at PCE, Citrus Grove, and CLE
05/12/09 Jazz Band Performs at BCE and Pinewood Elementary
05/18/09 Beginning Band Concert/Awards 7:00 p.m. Cafeteria (refreshments needed)
05/20/09 End of Year Concerts 7:00 p.m. HOMS Gym (refreshments needed)
06/05/09 8th Grade Awards/Promotion 10:00 a.m. Gym
• Nominations for 2009/2010 Chair positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Chaperone Coordinator, Jazz Band Coordinator, and “Room Parents” – incoming 6th Grade parents welcome.
A parting note from your Band Booster President…………”It truly has been my honor and pleasure to serve the students of Hidden Oaks Middle School for the past three years. As the parent of two Band students (and a Chorus student), I understand that children that participate in music programs are exceptional, and appreciate the parental involvement that is necessary to produce well-rounded students, and superior music programs. I have to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to each and every parent of a Band student at Hidden Oaks Middle School. Finally, my real gratitude lies in the social, emotional and lifelong relationships founded in music programs such as we have been blessed with here at Hidden Oaks Middle School. I know that students and parents alike, will cherish the intangible and invaluable life-lessons taught to each child participating in music. I will always hold dear that these programs are priceless and are the substance of wonderful memories. Just as the Director of the Heritage Festival and Orlando shared with me in 2008....."it is not necessarily the talent of the students, or the dedication of the Band Director, but in all of our experience, it has been the involvement of the parents that makes the difference!!" THANK YOU!
Jeannie Ferrara
HOMS Band Booster President
Hidden Oaks Middle School Band & Chorus Programs News & Events http://homsband.livejournal.com/
HTTP://www.homschorusmom.livejournal.com
The NEW Gardens Band & Indian River Pops Orchestra
The New Gardens Band, Eissey Campus performances: A Grateful Nation Remembers, May 23, 2009, @ 3:00p & 8:00p. www.NewGardensBand.com
For more info: 561-688-1330 or oseward@bellsouth.net.
Hidden Oaks Middle School Band Program
2801 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990
772-219-1655 [Band Room] x 1-33426
gilbera@martin.k12.fl.us Booster President: Jeannie Ferrara jmfministry@aol.com
May/June 2009
1 Jazz Band Practice 4p-5:30p
2
3
4 MCHS SYMPHONIC BAND CD/TAPES AND DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS DUE!
5 JAZZ BAND PERFORMS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
INCOMING 6TH GRADE & FINAL BAND PARENT MEETING 08/09 – 7PM 6
*Practice sheets due
7
8 Jazz Band Practice 4p-5:30p
9
10
11
12 JAZZ BAND PERFORMS AT BCE & PINEWOOD *Practice sheets due
13
14
15 Jazz Band Practice 4p-5:30p
16 Hidden Oaks Jubilee Chorus performs with Treasure Coast Singers and SMS @ JBHS 3pm, call: 772-
691-1616 for ticket information.
17 Hidden Oaks Jubilee Chorus performs with Treasure Coast Singers and SMS @ JBHS 3pm, call: 772-
691-1616 for ticket information.
18 Beginning Band Concert @ 7 PM in the cafeteria.
19 *Practice sheets due
20 EARLY RELEASE CONCERT,
INTERMEDIATE, JAZZ & SYPHONIC BAND CONCERT IN GYMNASIUM 7:00 P.M. – Refreshments
needed
21
22
23
24
25 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day!
26 *Practice sheets due
27
28
29
30
31
JUNE 1
2
3
4
5 STUDENTS LAST DAY ~ GRADUATION CEREMONY IN A.M.
*Volunteer Hour Coordinator for HOMS Nancy Rush (front office) rushn@martin.k12.fl.us
Vice Pres.Kristina Hester tinar1@msn.com
HOMS May/June 2009 Newsletter
FINAL Parent Meeting MAY 5TH – 7:00p: Thank you so much parents for your support of the MPA and Orlando trips Your generosity has always been a source of inspiration for the entire school; no wonder we know that “Band Parents” are the best!!
HOMS Brings Home Gold!! On Friday, April 24, 2009, the Hidden Oaks Middle School Symphonic Band and Jazz Band Ambassadors, under the direction of Allen Gilbert, participated in the 2008 Spring Heritage Festival at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida. The event is held annually, and is sponsored by Heritage Festivals a division of World Strides, for more information about the festivals, please see: http://www.heritagefestivals.com/herita
Both Programs were awarded the coveted “Gold” for the superior score in their division. This year, we are also very proud of the Symphonic Band for being afforded the rare invitation to possibly compete in the Heritage Festivals’ exciting partnership with Field Studies, a unique performing organization that has been providing students with the chance to perform in Carnegie Hall since 1991. This partnership will now allow groups traveling with Heritage Festivals the opportunity to audition to perform at this celebrated venue.
We are proud to announce that the Hidden Oaks Middle School Symphonic Band is now eligible to participate in this Elite Performance Series that combines the Festival at Carnegie Hall with the Festival of Gold Series, a long-standing and successful Heritage Festivals elite opportunity. Participation in the Elite Performance Series is available to students who have attended a regular Heritage festival and achieved a Gold or Superior rating, or by audition. These prestigious festivals are designed to offer talented ensembles the chance to celebrate musical artistry in some of the premier performance venues across the nation
This year's festival was an international event, with over 15 different bands, orchestras, choirs and ensembles competing from several different states across the country. All of the members and parents of the Hidden Oaks Middle School Band programs would also like to extend their sincere appreciation for the students, Band Director and parents of the Valencia Community College Performing Arts Department for their assistance and hospitality.
Heritage Festivals was established in 1980 by a group of music educators and educational tour professionals who believed that bands, choirs, and orchestras deserved new performing opportunities. Thus began a 27-year partnership with music educators that continues to grow in strength and responsiveness as they help them achieve new standards of excellence in music performance. Today that tradition of excellence remains unmatched, and inspired our students to strive for excellence and watch their confidence and self esteem grow as we had taken them on the music education experience of a lifetime (taken in part from the Heritage Festival Web Site).
Students and parents may obtain the group photos as a momento of this event by contacting the event photographer, Jolesch Photography at www.jolesch.com {1.800.833.6769} WE WILL HAVE ORDER FORMS AT THE BAND PARENT MEETING.
The Hidden Oaks Middle School Band Boosters cannot thank the students, parents, faculty and Administration enough for their support of wonderful programs such as these. We are very proud of our students, and very grateful for Mr. Gilbert's dedication and devotion, yet as even the Heritage Festival staff noted, successful programs such as these only happen with the support of parents. Our sincere appreciation to: Mr. and Mrs. Brackett, Mrs. Ferrara, Mrs. Hester, Mrs. Kusel, Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. Nealy, Mrs. Kalil (who helped us on Saturday), and Mrs. Haase, we are deeply indebted to you, as we could not have done this without you.
05/05/09 Jazz Band Performs at PCE, Citrus Grove, and CLE
05/12/09 Jazz Band Performs at BCE and Pinewood Elementary
05/18/09 Beginning Band Concert/Awards 7:00 p.m. Cafeteria (refreshments needed)
05/20/09 End of Year Concerts 7:00 p.m. HOMS Gym (refreshments needed)
06/05/09 8th Grade Awards/Promotion 10:00 a.m. Gym
• Nominations for 2009/2010 Chair positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Chaperone Coordinator, Jazz Band Coordinator, and “Room Parents” – incoming 6th Grade parents welcome.
A parting note from your Band Booster President…………”It truly has been my honor and pleasure to serve the students of Hidden Oaks Middle School for the past three years. As the parent of two Band students (and a Chorus student), I understand that children that participate in music programs are exceptional, and appreciate the parental involvement that is necessary to produce well-rounded students, and superior music programs. I have to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to each and every parent of a Band student at Hidden Oaks Middle School. Finally, my real gratitude lies in the social, emotional and lifelong relationships founded in music programs such as we have been blessed with here at Hidden Oaks Middle School. I know that students and parents alike, will cherish the intangible and invaluable life-lessons taught to each child participating in music. I will always hold dear that these programs are priceless and are the substance of wonderful memories. Just as the Director of the Heritage Festival and Orlando shared with me in 2008....."it is not necessarily the talent of the students, or the dedication of the Band Director, but in all of our experience, it has been the involvement of the parents that makes the difference!!" THANK YOU!
Jeannie Ferrara
HOMS Band Booster President
Hidden Oaks Middle School Band & Chorus Programs News & Events http://homsband.livejournal.com/
HTTP://www.homschorusmom.livejournal.com
The NEW Gardens Band & Indian River Pops Orchestra
The New Gardens Band, Eissey Campus performances: A Grateful Nation Remembers, May 23, 2009, @ 3:00p & 8:00p. www.NewGardensBand.com
For more info: 561-688-1330 or oseward@bellsouth.net.
