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2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

MAY 30 CONCERT  7:00 PM START

An EARLY Start for this Concert!

All BAND members are to be IN THE AUDITORIUM at 7pm to listen to the Sting and Vocal Ensembles

SYMPHONC BAND will proceed to the warm-up room as soon as the Women's Chorus is on

WIND ENSEMBLE will proceed to the warm up room as soon as the Womens Chorus is done performing

Posted May 30, 2012  (Tom Davis)

 

CARMINA BURANA JUNE 4th and 5th (FULL DEPARTMENT)

REHEARSAL

  June 4th 6:30 to 8:30 pm with our conductor Dr. Floriano

PERFORMANCE

  June 5th 7:30 PM - This is also the Music Department Senior Night

Posted May 30, 2012  (Tom Davis)

 

CITRUS SALE

Saturday March 10^th Genneco Produce Warehouse

Posted March 8, 2012  (Tom Davis)

Pick-up for the citrus sale will be 10am to 11 Saturday March 10 at Genneco Produce

1850 Route 332, Canandaigua, NY 14424. We could use a few adults to help load cars and sort fruit. Please contact me at davist@canandaiguschools.org if you can help.

 

Remember that citrus MUST be picked up Saturday. It will not be available after the pickup date.

 

VIRGINIA BEACH TRIP UPDATE

Posted March 3, 2012 (Tom Davis)

 

1. FINAL TRIP STATEMENT

The Final trip statement will passed out on or about Monday March 5^th, it is critical that you make this payment as soon as possible. If you have questions about your ACCOUNT contact Anthony D’Agostino at dagostia@hotmail.com. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE that students who are paid up at the time of room sign ups and BUS SIGN UPS will have the FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO make roommate and bus selections.

 

2. MANDATORY PARENT MEETING

The will be a MANDATORY TRIP MEETING SCHEDULED THIS MONTH (TBD). All details about the trip will be discussed including school rules, Itinerary, luggage requirements, medical forms, etc, it is a school requirement that one parent (or a proxy) and each student attend this meeting.

 

ACADEMY BAND SEATING AND COURSE SCHEDULING ACTIVITEIS

Posted March 3, 2012 (Tom Davis)

 

Mrs. Drake, Mr. DelVillano, and I are currently listening to students and ranking each section for the purpose of re-seating and next year’s course recommendations. Each student will perform a page from their solo festival piece during the current lesson cycle. I will be going to the middle school Friday March 9 to listen to current 8^th graders. This audition will also serve as a Jazz Ensemble audition for interested students.

 

ACADEMY BAND CONCERT

Posted March 3, 2012 (Tom Davis)

Wednesday March 28^th is the Academy Band Concert featuring The Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, New Jazz and Jazz 1. The students have been hard at work improving daily. I am eager to have them perform for you!

 

SOLO FESTIVAL

Posted March 3, 2012 (Tom Davis)

NYSSMA solo festival is Friday and Saturday March 30 and 31^st. Individual Student Performance Times will be posted soon. There are a wide variety of parent tasks requested please review the list below and contact either Pam Martin or myself

 

CONCESSIONS – BAKED GOODS

Each year we sponsor a concession stand that supports the musicians and the program.  We are seeking the donation of baked goods to be sold at the stand. If you are willing to provide baked goods, please follow these guidelines:

• Wrap cookies 3 to a bag
• Wrap cake and brownies in single slice portions  
• Mark anything containing nuts clearly on the package
• Please deliver them on Friday afternoon (after 3:30) or Saturday morning to the cafeteria
• Please use containers that we can dispose of at the end of the day versus returning
• Please call or email me to let me know you are helping. 

CONCESSIONS – PARENT HELP

We are also still looking for people who can give their time to the stand on Friday afternoon and Saturday.  If you would be interested, please contact Pam Martin @ 394-6332 or spcdlvry@aol.com

 

TABULATIONS – PARENT HELP contact davist@canandaiguschools.org

I will need help with Solo Verification and tabulation in the Rose Room

The work shifts are as follows:

• Friday March 30^th                 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM
• Friday March 30^th                 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Saturday March 31^st            8:45 AM -12:00 PM
• Saturday March 31^st         12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
• Saturday March 31^st            2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

REGISTRATION – PARENT HELP contact davist@canandaiguschools.org

I will need Parents to help register students as they enter the building

The work shifts are as follows:

• Friday March 30^th                 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM
• Friday March 30^th                 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Saturday March 31^st            8:30 AM -12:00 PM
• Saturday March 31^st         12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
• Saturday March 31^st            2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

JAZZ GUEST ARTIST CONCERT

DAVE RIVELLO ENSEMBLE: Admission $5 at the door.

Posted October 3, 2011  (Tom Davis)
The first concert of the year is scheduled for October 14 at 7:30 PM in the CA Auditorium. Please see the press release below for more details.  If any parents have the ability to place posters it would be greatly appreciated. Advertising is often best done word of mouth and by passing this information along to people that you know who might be interested in this program.

 

For JAZZ MEMBERS - there will be a dress rehearsal THURSDAY EVENING October 13th in the Academy Band room from 6:30-8:30pm. At that rehearsal we will meet the members of the Dave Rivello Ensemble, work with the musicians, and have a chance to rehearse with Dave Rivello. This type of clinic/ rehearsal is always a VERY effective learning tool.

 

Finally if any parents are interested in helping with an intermission refreshment table please contact me at davist@canandaiguaschools.org. I could certainly use your help!

DOWNLOAD INFO ITEMS

CA JAZZ CONCERT PRESS RELEASE> CLICK HERE

PLEASE PASS IT ON

Dave Rivello Ensemble at CA posters ONE SHEET> CLICK HERE

Post the POSTER!

Dave Rivello Ensemble at CA posters TWO SHEET> CLICK HERE

Post the POSTER!

MUSIC DEPARTMENT TRIP TO VIRGINIA BEACH
Posted October 3, 2011  (Tom Davis)
I have presented information in band rehearsal about POTENTIAL trip to Virginia Beach that the music department is planning. The trip is designed to be a department-wide endeavor geared toward a final performance of a major work for band chorus and orchestra such as Carl Orff's Carmina Burana >>TO LISTEN CLICK HERE (Note from Mr. Davis: we performed this ENTIRE WORK in the past to a wildly appreciative audience!)

While in Virginia we would: work with members of the Virginia Symphony, rehearse at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Work with a notable conductor, attend a performance of the Virginia Symphony, as well as sight-see, spend some time on the beach, and enjoy the amenities of the hotel.

The dates of this trip will be between Wednesday afternoon and Sunday Morning of Spring Break (April). The cost of the trip will be approximately $500, which will include Hotel (4 per room), bust, two meals a day and all performance costs. In the past we spent one after noon at Bush Gardens before heading for home to provide for appropriate Bus Driver break time. We may do that again.

Because the planning and pricing of this trip is so closely tied to student participation numbers, we will need to have a solid count of students that intend to participate. Therefore, a commitment form and $100 down payment will be required by Friday, October 14. That down payment is NON REFUNDABLE unless it is determined after October14th that there is insufficient interest in this music/travel experience to continue planning.

It has been three years since our last trip. I had the good fortune of planning and participating in 17 consecutive CA MUSIC trips. They were ALWAYS the highlight of the year for so many of our students. We are doing our best to bring this experience back to the academy music department and I hope that you will all consider this worthwhile musical - educational experience. As always - for there are questions do not hesitate to contact me at davist@canandaiguaschools.org .

DOWNLOAD INFO ITEMS
TRIP COMMITMENT FORM> CLICK HERE
Download, Sign and Return to Mr. Davis by October 14
FUNDRAISERS 2011-2012 > CLICK HERE
Download, Sign and Return to Mr. Davis by October 14

MUSIC DEPARTMENT APPAREL SALE
Posted October 3, 2011  (Tom Davis)
We have designed and created some eye-catching CA Music Department Apparel that is meant to serve as a department-wide fundraiser- as well as a type of “Branding” for the music department. Please consider purchasing these “snazzy” outfits for your sportswear collection!

DOWNLOAD INFO ITEMS

CA MUSIC APPAREL SALE ORDER FORM > CLICK HERE
Download to Order - Orders due October 14

Fundraising Schedule for the Music Department 2011-12
Posted October 3, 2011  (Tom Davis)
The following is a schedule of fundraising events for the Virginia Beach trip - This can also be downloaded HERE

Sale #1

Merchandise Sale (Steveco Fundraising)/ Apparel Sale (Ludlow Embroidery)
Kickoff Date – Friday, September 16th

All Money and Order due – Friday , September 30th

Delivery Date – Saturday, October 21   10 am – 11 am

Products: Cakes, Pies, Cheesecakes (Signature Selection), Wrapping paper and candles (Wolfgang),  CA Music Department logo sweatshirts, T – shirts, pants, bags, etc….

 

Sale #2

Poinsettia Sale (Hines Horticulture)/ Recyclable Gift Bags

Kickoff Date – Monday, November 14th 

All Money and Order due – Monday, November 21st

Delivery Date – Saturday, December 10th   10 am – 11 am

Product:  Poinsettia Plants in red, pink and white/ Various Gift Bags

 

  

Sale #3

Merchandise Sale (Steveco Fundraising)

Kickoff Date – Tuesday, January 17th

All Money and Order due – Tuesday, January 24th

Delivery Date – Saturday, February 11th

Products: Zap-a-Snack (Pizza, cookie dough, pretzels, etc….)

 

Sale #4

Citrus Sale (Genecco Produce Distributors)

Kickoff Date – Tuersday, February 28th

All Money and Order due – Thursday, March 8th

Delivery Date – Saturday, March 17th   10-11 at Genecco’s Warehouse on Rt. 332

Products: oranges and grapefruits

 

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BAND LESSON BEGIN NOW!
Posted September 9, 2011 (Posted by Tom Davis)
DeBand Lessons begin the week of September 12. Important information, schedules, rubric and hint for success are HERE. (also be clickiing on the LESSONS tab at the left of the Web Page).
REMEMBER: YOU MUST BRING YOUR BOOK IN ADDITION TO YOUR AUDITION MATERIALS

WELCOME TO BAND -GOING GREEN!
Posted August 31, 2011 (Posted by Tom Davis)
Dear Students and Band Members. Below you will find a link to the Welcome back letter emailed today. Attached to that is the schedule of events for 2011-2012 and the CA BAND HANDBOOK 2011-2012. As always, you will be able to keep up to date on news and events by going to www.caband.info for band related messages.

A few things to keep in mind:

• Download the informational letter, schedule and handbook at the bottom of the web page or by clicking>>> HERE.
  • If you have any trouble downloading the document please contact me right away at davist@canandaiguaschools.org  and I will send you a copy
• Email any new email addresses for your family right away so that we can keep in touch.
• Be sure to sign and return to school the last page of the handbook right away!

FINALLY
I have set a goal to PLAY THE FIRST DAY so.....

• Make sure that your instrument is PERFORMANCE READY.
  
• Practice ...ENOUGH
  
• Get a NEW REED
• Make sure all slides and valves are in good shape and are functioning
• BRING YOUR MOUTHPIECE (if you have a school instrument).
• EMAIL ME IF YOU NEED SOMETHING TO PLAY THE FIRST DAY AND I'LL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE IT!
  
• SEND THIS TO ALL OF YOUR FELLOW BAND MEMBERS - GO VIRAL - MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE SEES THIS EMAIL!
  

WELCOME TO BAND!
Mr D.

SEPTEMBER 1 2011 LETTER SCHEDULE AND HANDBOOK GOING GREEN (pdf file - 523 KB)
SEPTEMBER 1 2011 LETTER SCHEDULE AND HANDBOOK GOING GREEN
Back to School Letter 2010 (pdf file - n/a)
File ElGato_RolandBarrett_rolloff.mp3 (mp3 file - n/a)
Homecoming Schedule (pdf file - n/a)
Ingrid Jensen Poster (pdf file - n/a)
Jensen Rehearsal Schedule (pdf file - n/a)
All-County Permission Slip (pdf file - n/a)
CitrusSale2011 (pdf file - n/a)
EdLiskMemo (pdf file - n/a)
PerformanceClassMemo (pdf file - n/a)
Memorial Day Letter (pdf file - 108 KB)
DAVE RIVELLO POSTERS TWO PER SHEET (pdf file - 260 KB)
DAVE RIVELLO POSTERS TWO PER SHEET
DAVE RIVELLO POSTERS ONE PER SHEET (pdf file - 260 KB)
DAVE RIVELLO POSTERS ONE PER SHEET
March of America (mp3 file - 1.75 MB)
DAVE RIVELLO ENSEMBLE PRESS RELEASE (pdf file - 1.02 MB)
DAVE RIVELLO ENSEMBLE PRESS RELEASE
El Gato - Roland Barrett (mp3 file - n/a)
CA MUSIC APPAREL SALE ORDER FORM (pdf file - 18 KB)
CA MUSIC APPAREL SALE ORDER FORM
Music Department Fundraisers 2011 2012 (pdf file - 14 KB)
Music Department Fundraisers 2011 2012
Virginia beach Committment Form 2011 2012 (pdf file - 17 KB)
Virginia beach Committment Form 2011 2012

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