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Music Boosters Minutes for September 12, 2005
Vice Pres Julie Walter opened the meeting.
Minutes from the previous meeting were not available because of the change over of secretaries.
The Treasurers report (attached) was presented by Marcia Bloom. She mentioned that the audit had been done at a cost of $500 and that everything is in order. The fruit sale will be held from mid-Oct. thru the end of Oct. Bob Dodge made a motion to accept the Treasurers report. Carol Fox made a second to the motion. Motion carried.
Instructor reports (attached) were given by Tom Bixler and Greg Fox. Greg Fox presents reports for Todd Peitz and Brian Stitak in their absence.
Old Business- Items are still needed for the Booster Auction. Items should have a value between $25-$100. Chris Harris asked for more volunteers to be at the auction. Some of the parents in attendance expressed interest and will contact Jan Wozinak.
New Business- Concession Stand-Chris also asked for volunteers for concessions. Jane Fleming was asked to make calls for volunteers. She asked for a master list of all the music program students. Marcia Bloom said she had a list and would get it to her. There was discussion on how we get volunteers. It was mentioned that there was a volunteer sheet sent with the Booster Membership letters in June. A suggestion was made that we send follow up letters at the beginning of the school year but it was said it was not warranted due to the response we have had in the past from such mailings.
A motion was made by Alice Root to Adjourn seconded by David Bloom. Meeting was adjourned
Music Booster Meeting Sept. 12, 2005 September 2005 Music Booster Meeting
High School Band Report
Things have been progressing smoothly with the band this fall, and this looks to be a very good group of musicians. We are performing a show entitled Oblivion, and it features music of a decidedly Spanish flair. New this year, we had the music custom arranged by Joel Miller, who helped out with last year’s camp, as well as summer band and camp this year. He has done an excellent job, and the students seem to really like the musical choices.
We will be competing during marching season again this year. The students were consulted about this decision, and over 95% of them wished to take part in the competition circuit. We will be performing at the Maumee Music in Motion competition on October 1st, the Northcoast Competition on October 15th, and Brunswick Sound Spectacular on October 22nd. Times have not been forwarded to me yet, but I will pass on the information as soon as I receive it.
We will be hosting an alumni band this year in conjunction with the 2nd annual alumni gathering during the weekend of October 14th, 15th, and 16th. Alumni band members are invited to participate in the pre-game festivities, which will include marching to the stadium from the high school, as well as the pre-game field show. We would like as many people as possible to participate, and think this could become a truly wonderful tradition within the band program.
I have called Stanbury several times concerning the new raincoats, and I have been informed that they are now scheduled for delivery during the first week of October. The information I have been provided by them explained the delay as a result of a fabric shortage and the manufacturing plant being moved to a new location. I expressed displeasure due to the fact that we ordered early, as well as pre-paid, but to no avail. I will keep you posted on any further developments.
The final payment for the Florida trip is due on October 1st. I should have a complete and finalized itinerary in the next week or so, and as soon as I have that information, I will forward a copy on to the participating students to bring home. This looks to be an exciting trip, and I think everyone going will really enjoy the experience.
Thanks to everyone for helping with snacks during band camp, as well as for helping with water and providing snacks after the halftime shows every week. You don’t hear it enough, but we do appreciate all that you do, and the other bands do as well. Thank you.
Director’s Report Tom Bixler
1. The 7th and 8th grade bands are progressing nicely. Numbers for the groups are as follows:
7th grade-21 plus 5 new players for a total of 26 8th grade-33 plus 1 new player for a total of 34
2. Concert Dates for the year. Nov. 10- Veteran’s Day Concert- 8th grade band Dec. 20- Holiday Concert- All Middle School music groups Mar. 2- Winter Concert- 7th and 8th grade band May 9- Spring Concert- All Middle School music groups
Tentative Dates March 25- Solo and Ensemble Contest @ TBA May 20- Large Group Contest @ Sandusky
3. New Concert- Pre-Veteran’s Day Concert a. Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. will follow Middle School conferences b. Only 8th grade band will be playing c. Inviting all area servicemen and veterans d. There will be 2 or 3 readings along with 5 to 6 musical selections e. Introducing all veterans at the concert- they will announce their name, what branch of the service, etc. f. Refreshments at the end- PCMS Mid-ship teachers
4. Thank-you to Music Boosters for this year’s budget. Director Report For Orchestra September 12, 2005
Orchestra at the high school and middle school is off to a very good start. Students in grade seven are 12 in number with those in grade eight numbering 14 for a total of 26.
High school orchestra student participation is up from last year by nearly 10 students with a total of 44 players. 26 high school orchestra students make up the string group that will be participating in this year’s Disney trip.
Our first performance is Thursday October 20, 2005 at 7:30 PM in the PAC. This is a correction to the district calendars that went home to many families. The performance will feature middle school and high school orchestras and of course is free to the public.
Recruitment of 6th grade string players will take place later this month.
On the orchestral side of this year’s OSU Performing Arts Festival, a doctoral candidate in violin will be giving a clinic/workshop on Saturday September 17, 2005 from 10 AM until noon at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Stitak PORT CLINTON MUSIC BOOSTERS CHOIR REPORT September 12, 2005
Carol and I are a host family for the Performing Arts Festival.
Touch of Class auditions will be completed this Thursday and this year’s personnel announced on Friday Morning.
Music department students will attend Student Night at the Opera at the Valentine Theatre in Toledo on Thursday September 29 at 7:00 P.M. Cost is $10.00 a person. The production is The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart. We will depart PCHS at 4:00 P.M. and return approximately by 11:00 P.M.
Touch of Class will perform before the dinner hour of the Republican Party Fall Dinner at the CIC on Thursday October 13, 2005.
The HS choirs will participate in the Alumni Gathering in the HS cafeteria on Saturday evening October 15, 2005
Respectfully Greg Fox
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