Congrats to the 2019 Music Dept. Seniors!
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Huge thanks to everyone who had a part in the CHS Area Concert! Considering all the logistical craziness that was involved, the night went fairly smooth.
Visual & Performing Arts Academy Senior Showcase - Thursday 5/30 - 5 pm - Free! Join us this Thursday for the VAPA Senior Showcase at the CHS 500 building! Seniors from all departments of VAPA will be showcasing their work via live performances, live art creations, fine art and ceramics galleries, and film presentations. The CHS administration will even be grilling hot dogs! The VAPA Academy is growing in quality and quantity; come see these awesome seniors in action! Banquet Help Needed! We're in need of helpers for banquet set-up and clean-up. Please email Annie Prajak if you can kindly spare some time <annie.prajak@gmail.com>. Shifts Needed: - 1:00-3:00 pm: Set-Up - End of Banquet + One Hour: Clean-Up 2019/2020 Athletic Packets Due Friday, 5/31! Please take the time to complete this packet in full to save yourself the headache of a returned packet later. Furthermore, these packets must be submitted to Mrs. Acosta in the main office (not to me)! If you don't have a primary care physician, the Athletic Office recommends Dr. Ken Iwaki for sports physicals; information below. Dr. Ken Iwaki 11700 E. Artesia Blvd. Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 865-0569 Firework Fundraiser! We will continue to host a Firework Stand on the corner of South and Norwalk (7-11 Parking Lot) to raise money for our student's contributions. Keep an eye out for a detailed email about volunteering to earn money in-kind to the booster program. Today students will bring home Pre-Sale Vouchers to raise funds for themselves! In the past there have been students who raise their entire Fall contribution using only the Firework Pre-Sale Vouchers! It's a great opportunity! Regiment of Gold Fall Contributions Speaking of fundraising for Fall... very soon I will be releasing the donation amounts and due dates for the 2019 Marching Band season! These contributions go towards paying our elite Staff, show design, competition fees, transportation fees, costume purchases, Finals Weekend in Fresno, and much more! If you know you're going to be financially strained, please take advantage of the Fireworks Fundraiser opportunity! Also coming soon, the Summer & Fall 2019 Event Calendar! Thanks for reading and I'll see you this Sunday at banquet! - Mr. Reider
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Congratulations to all of the students who completed AP Exams last week. As for the Music Department... May Madness continues! This is a long update; please stay on top ofdeadlines, rehearsals, and fundraisers!
Rehearsals & Area Concert - Week of 5/20 to 5/24 - Monday: 3:00-4:30 pm - Rehearsal for all students, including all percussionists. 3:30-6:00 pm - Color Guard Practice. - Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 pm - Percussion Ensemble. 3:00-6:00 pm - Leadership Interviews. - Wednesday: 3:00 pm - Set-Up in West Gym. Warm-Up & Rehearse. 4:00 pm - 30 minute Break; change, bring food to eat (there won't be time to leave campus). 5:00 pm - Area Concert Begins! 5:50 pm - Move Band to East Gym. 6:00 pm - Perform at Premios Awards! 6:15 pm - Clean Up West Gym & Put Away Equipment! Dismissed once all clear. - Thursday: No Rehearsal! The students have been working diligently. I'll give them Thursday off considering Wednesday was such a long day. - Friday: 3:00-4:30 pm - Jazz Band! Area Concert & Concession Assignments! Please turn in your section's concession assignment as soon as possible! The list is attached. Arrive early and park in the lot off 183rd Street! Parking is going to be strongly impacted. Banquet Stuff... I'm looking forward to a fantastic event! We're going to have a large CHS music community in attendance! - Seniors, please submit your photo ASAP! - Late payments for Banquet will be accepted until Wednesday 5/22. If you missed the deadline, you have a few days to pay for tickets! Order Form attached. New Booster Board Elected! On Tuesday, May 14th the CHS Music Boosters held their 2nd annual board election. A huge thank you to our departing board members: Kirit Chauhan (President), Annie Prajak (VP Outreach), and Romy Galicia (VP Percussion) for their time, dedication, and support of our students. Congratulations to the board's newest members: Raj Chevvuri (VP Band), Donna Garcia (VP Outreach), and Tim Ventura (VP Percussion). Also, congratulations to our returning board members, some with new positions: Jonathan Barcelos (President), Jennifer Arballo (Treasurer), Lisa Sollecito (Secretary), Kristal Huerta (VP Color Guard), Sandra Mendoza (VP Fundraising), Andrea Ellison (VP Hospitality), Peri Rasko (VP Jazz), Shirley Tai (VP Uniforms). Running a music department is far more work than one person can handle. The parents listed above have been instrumental to the program this year. A sincere thank you to everyone involved. I encourage you to volunteer some time, get involved with a planning committee, and see what being a booster is all about! Every year booster parents thank me for the opportunity to be involved with their children's lives. My response is always the same... "It couldn't happen without you!" Banquet Help Needed! We're in need of helpers for banquet set-up and clean-up. Please email Annie Prajak if you can kindly spare some time <annie.prajak@gmail.com>. Shifts Needed: - 1:00-3:00 pm: Set-Up - End of Banquet + One Hour: Clean-Up Firework Fundraiser! We will continue to host a Firework Stand on the corner of South and Norwalk (7-11 Parking Lot) to raise money for our student's contributions. Keep an eye out for a detailed email about volunteering to earn money in-kind to the booster program. Today students will bring home Pre-Sale Vouchers to raise funds for themselves! In the past there have been students who raise their entire Fall contribution using only the Firework Pre-Sale Vouchers! It's a great opportunity! Fall Regiment of Gold Contributions Speaking of fundraising for Fall... very soon I will be releasing the donation amounts and due dates for the 2019 Marching Band season! These contributions go towards paying our elite Staff, show design, competition fees, transportation fees, costume purchases, Finals Weekend in Fresno, and much more! If you know you're going to be financially strained, please take advantage of the Fireworks Fundraiser opportunity! 2019/2020 Athletic Packets Due Friday, 5/31! Please take the time to complete this packet in full to save yourself the headache of a returned packet later. Furthermore, these packets must be submitted to Mrs. Acosta in the main office (not to me)! If you don't have a primary care physician, the Athletic Office recommends Dr. Ken Iwaki for sports physicals; information below. Dr. Ken Iwaki 11700 E. Artesia Blvd. Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 865-0569 Phew... that was a long one. Thanks for reading and I'll see you Wednesday at the Area Concert! - Mr. Reider Area Concert Concession Assignments We will be having a simple concession stand for the Area Concert and Premios next Wednesday, 5/22. We need everyone's help to maximize this fundraiser as we prepare for the 2019 marching band season! Please View the attached PDF for section assignments. Note that all items must be store bought and pre-packaged. Cerritos Area Concert & Premios Del Oros Performances - Wednesday, 5/22 - 5:00 pm This year we get to have two performances in one day due to logistical challenges with facilities. At least that is one less evening that students need to be at school... Students will need to remain at CHS from the end of 6th period until we're done packing up equipment after the Premios Awards (roughly 6:30-7 pm). Attire is Concert Black with plain black ties for men and formal shoes for all. If a student is receiving a Premios Award they may wear different attire, but they must speak with me about it first to make sure it is concert appropriate. ***Parking*** Please park in the North Lot off 183rd Street! We will have the blacktop open for close parking spots and extra space. Banquet Orders Due! It's going to be a great time and I hope to see everyone there to celebrate a year of musical excellence. Get your banquet orders submitted to the lockbox by this Friday, 5/17! Check with your students to make sure they actually submitted the money (many times it gets forgotten in their backpacks...). Seniors, get your photos submitted to me for the dedications! Banquet Help Needed! The program is in need of helpers for banquet set-up and clean-up. Please email Annie Prajak if you can kindly spare some extra time <annie.prajak@gmail.com>. Shifts Needed: - 1:00-3:00 pm: Set-Up - End of Banquet + One Hour: Clean-Up Percussion Ensemble & Jazz Band Branch Out Our students continue to impress audiences around Southern California with performances from our smaller ensembles. The Jazz Band performed their 'gig' repertoire at last week's District Office Employee Breakfast. Rumors of their excellent rendition of The Beatle's Yesterday with Katelyn Robinson singing are spreading quickly... The Percussion Ensemble traveled to San Marcos HS to perform in the annual San Diego Percussion Festival. Adjudicators from the San Diego Symphony were present and gave the students very positive feedback; especially for their first year focusing on concert percussion. Thank you to all the parents who attended! I look forward to developing our percussion program in future years for both the battery and percussion ensemble. 2019/2020 Athletic Packets Due Friday, 5/31! Please take the time to complete this packet in full to save yourself the headache of a returned packet later. Furthermore, these packets must be submitted to Mrs. Acosta in the main office (not to me)! If you don't have a primary care physician, the Athletic Office recommends Dr. Ken Iwaki for sports physicals; information below. Dr. Ken Iwaki 11700 E. Artesia Blvd. Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 865-0569 Thanks for reading and see you next week! - Mr. Reider 2019/2020 Athletic Packets Due Friday, 5/31!
The updated packet came home with students last week. Please take the time to complete this packet in full to save yourself the headache of a returned packet later. Furthermore, these packets must be submitted to Mrs. Acosta in the main office (not to me)! If you don't have a primary care physician, the Athletic Office recommends Dr. Ken Iwaki for sports physicals; information below. Dr. Ken Iwaki 11700 E. Artesia Blvd. Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 865-0569 Banquet Orders Due by Next Week - Friday 5/17! The due date for banquet tickets is coming up quick! Don't wait, reserve your seats today! Order forms attached to last weeks email titled CHS Music Update - The Home Stretch! Nomination Slate for the 2019-20 Booster Board Attached is the slate from the Nomination Committee of recommendations for next years booster board! We will be voting on this slate at next week's booster meeting on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Band Room, CHS 503. Thanks for reading! - Mr. Reider |
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