MCMS MUSIC Parent Night

Why is Music Important? As the emphasis on STEM education increases, and common core group work is embraced by the district, music education is a big advantage to students: Well documented link between Music and Math in the brain Music students learn to Work as a group Adjust and be flexible Feel emotion and be empathetic Work Hard - performance based test are very motivating! (This is why Colleges LOVE music students )

Supporting Music School Site Support District Support Parent Support OPUSD has made a commitment to Music in the District as part of their “STEAM” initiative. Hundreds of thousands of dollars over the last few years have been allocated to ensure music education is available to MCMS and OPHS Students. School Site Support Both school Principals (Brad Benioff and Kevin Buchannan) have committed PFA and Stipend money to help the music program. Parent Support As parents of music students we also need to support our students in their commitment to music . Time: Early Jazz Band, Practicing at night, Attendance at music events Money: $50 Donation / Polo Shirts ( Band) or T Shirts ( Choir)/ Funding Trips/ OPIMA School Site Support Parent Support District Support

Where do your donations go? Coaching $2000 Festival Fees and Transportion $2000 Sheet Music $2000 Repairs and Supplies $6000 Admin supplies and support $1000 $50 Donations Fundraising Instrument Rentals $13,000

Music Across the District Band Progression Choir Progression MCMS Beginning Band MCMS Intermediate Band MCMS Advanced Band MCMS Beg Choir MCMS Adv Choir MCMS Strings Club MCMS Jazz Band Honors credit for all Band music classes after freshman year OPHS Vocal Ensemble OPHS Chamber II Choir OPHS Chamber I Choir OPHS Strings OPHS Concert Band OPHS Wind Ensemble Marching Band Spring Musical Mens Choir Club Jazz Varsity Choir Spring Musical Orchestra OPHS Jazz Band

Classroom Policies Practice! Practice! Practice! But no practice records this year! Early is ON TIME , On Time is Late When bell rings Instrument ready, pencil ready, music ready Be respectful of your fellow musicians and your teacher Attire for All Events: Band: Polo shirts, black pants or skirts/tights Black socks and shoes. Choir: Black Dress Black Shoes Attendance: Required at all mandatory events Communication: Charms email is the official email. Please unjunk it!

Calendar of Events June   December S M T W F 1 2 3 12/4 Lab Band Concert (MCMS) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12/5 MCMS Int./Adv. Band Concert 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12/6 OPHS Band Concert 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 12/7 Jazz & MCMS Choir Concert 25 26 27 28 29 30 12/8 OPHS Choir Concert 31 12/22-29 Winter Break July January 1/1-5 Winter Break 1/8 Teacher Prep Day 1/14 LAZER TAG 1/15 MLK Day 1/25 Lab Band Disney Workshop August February 2/16 Staff Development 8/25 Middle School Band Night – 8th graders 2/19 Washington’s Birthday September March 9/4 Labor Day 3/9 Advanced Band Festival 9/21 Local Holiday 3/30 – Local Holiday October April 4/2-6 Spring Break 10/14 POPS concert at OPHS 4/15 OP Music Festival 4/30 MCMS Int./Adv. Band Concert November May 5/1 OPHS Band Concert 5/2 Jazz & MCMS Choir Concert 11/10 Veteran’s Day 5/3 OPHS Choir Concert 5/4 Lab Band Concert (MCMS) 11/20-22 Local Holiday 5/11 Festivals of Music – Knott’s - Choir 11/23- 24 Thanksgiving 5/12 Music In The Parks 5/25 Last Day of School # Denotes School Holiday / Teacher Prep Day, No School # Denotes Beginning and Ending of School # Denotes Band / Choir Activity

Administration All information is available at http://oakparkmusic.org Choir Dress can be ordered at: www.formalfashionsinc.com Band Polo and Choir T-Shirts can be ordered at: http://westpacdesigns.com/online-orders OPIMA Representatives for MCMS are: JoLynn Khordodi Amber Rudduck Marina Weisberg

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