Most high school music programs have a music booster program to support the music students. All music parents here at RHS are automatically members. One booster group in our district supports only SOME of their music students, but our Music Booster board has been busy finding ways to support our ENTIRE music program. Last year they paid to clean tuxedo jackets and made sure our instruments got safely down to Disneyland. This year they have already paid for marching band competition entry fees and our wonderful percussion and guard instructors. They also maintain our trailer, which supports all classes when we travel.
February 9th is our next Music booster fundraiser at Family Pizza on La Riviera Drive. It is on Thursday, February 9th from 5 – 9 pm. The music boosters get a percentage of all sales during that time. Bring your family for a fun night out, enjoy delicious food and support our music program!
One of our color/winter guard students, Kayla Converse, is planning a pancake breakfast to benefit the RHS music department as her senior project. The date is February 25th at Rosemont. I hope to have flyers available from her soon.
The student-led music council is deciding on our reward trip for this year. Since we got testing dates late, they are looking at a scaled-backed trip this year to allow plenty of time to fundraise for a full Disney trip in spring 2013. All students can bank money for trips within their portion of the school’s music club account.
Next month our students have a chance to earn serious trip money. It’s time for our annual Festa di Vino on March 31st from 4 to 11pm at Scottish Rite Temple. It is an event sponsored by Rotary where our students can earn $10.00 an hour for up to 7 hours of service. Our veteran students can vouch for the fun time they have earning money while helping the community. The sign-up form is on the chalk tray in the music room. Spots will go fast. Please make sure you can attend before signing up. We must fill all spots.
The music boosters are also sponsoring an e-waste collection on April 21st. The times are 8am to 1pm. We are looking to add a pick-up service with a U-Haul truck. If you are over 25 and can drive the truck for a short time Friday evening or that Saturday morning, please let us know. We can use your help!
Our students have the opportunity to retake their scales test. For some, it was a new experience and they were not prepared. As before, the order is random. Taping begins February 16th. Each student can receive a list of necessary scales and/or arpeggios to replay. Students should continue working on ALL major scales. The third quarter playing final will be playing all 12 major scales, memorization receiving extra credit.
It is crucial that all juniors that signed up to take AP Music Theory next year sign up when filling out next year’s courses. We need each and every one of you to make it possible!
Spring is a busy music season. Look for quick information on our website: www.rhsmusic.net. Thank you for your support! Mrs. Wilmer
