1. MCMS MUSIC
Parent Night

2. 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 )

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 is the official Please unjunk it!

7. 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/ 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

8. Administration
All information is available at Choir Dress can be ordered at: Band Polo and Choir T-Shirts can be ordered at: OPIMA Representatives for MCMS are: JoLynn Khordodi Amber Rudduck Marina Weisberg

9. Don’t forget to mention:
Restaurant Nights
Lazer Tag
Website