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"Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
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2013 Festival of the Arts - Fun for all ages!
May 18, 2013
Elementary, Junior High and High School music students will perform on the Skyway Campus in this fun, family day of music, dance, Una Mas, Togo's, donuts, coffee, sodas and water, bounce houses, photo booth, robotics experience, face painting, and balloon clowns
Free Admission
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The staff has kicked it into high gear with preparations for 2013 Competitive Field Show Season and our trip to Bands of America Nationals in November.
We continue to be on our hunt for more members 2013/14 OAE members. If you know of someone we should reach out to about being part of the OPEN AIR ENSEMBLE, send us their name and contact info, we are looking for more great kids like you!
2013-14 Open Air Ensemble Student Leaders
Drum Majors: Katelyn Dietz & Mark Muendelein
Guard Captain: Amy Hansen
Guard Tech Captain: Andre Phan
Student Life Leader: Aaron Roth
Brass Captain: Irvin Natt
Woodwind Captain: Jeff Tesik
Section Leaders:
Flute - Wicia Fang
Clarinet - Noelle Mindolovich
Alto Sax - Matthew Lundy
Tenor Sax - Carly Pritchett
Trumpet - Jordan Lief
Mellophone - Shane Ryan
Trombone - Sarah Chue
Tuba - Sam Acomb
Front Ensemble - MJ Watkins
Drum Line - Destiny Lee
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2013 End-of-Year Band BBQ
Tuesday, May 28, 5 pm to dusk
Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos
Family last name A-M: bring a side dish to share Last name N-Z: bring a dessert to share.
Band Boosters will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, fixin's and drinks.
Bring mitts, bats, frisbees, footballs, water balloons....anything else to have fun!
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PARENTS - Wondering if Marching Band & Guard is the place for your student?
Here's what an alumni family has to say, with a wonderful link - check it out.
Hello Maribeth, Troy and Jeff - wanted to pass this link on to you. You all should read it- we parents agree completely!
http://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/why-your-teen-should-join-school-marching-band/
I read it and realized that by the end, I had a few tears in my eyes. You people are heroes. Thank you.
Anna and Phil are nurturing more band & orchestra geeks now themselves. Phil leads the orchestras in 5 middle and high schools in Rowland Heights, CA. Anna teaches several flute students at a music school in Irvine. Most of her work hours are spent at the Music Conservatory at Biola University. She never tires of spending time with music people! Anna and Phil are both involved in performing. Phil fiddles a ton (check out The Show Ponies sometime) along with regular violin gigs. The both play in a band that performs Irish jigs, all styles of folk and classical music..any music that will make you smile, tap your toe and dance. They also play in their church band. Anna now owns 5 or 6 nice flutes of various sizes and materials. You people have left your mark!
Although Mark and I don't get up to Valley for concerts anymore, we always intend to do that! But everyday when I look up the hill in your direction I thank God for the influence you all have had in our lives. This is the truth- please be encouraged.
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Open Air Ensemble
All new students interested in the Open Air Ensemble (aka Marching Band & Color Guard), contact Mr. Jeff Wilson as soon as possible. And mark your calendar for the next Mini Band Camp at Valley Christian on Saturday, May 11, featuring motivational speaker Fran Kick.
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GOD BLESS THE BUTSKY FAMILY
From the Great Wall to the Golden Gate to Pasadena!
Latest News & Videos
Tournament of Roses Parade (video 1) - 1/1/13
Tournament of Roses Parade (video 2) - 1/1/13
Parade Performance at Disneyland - 12/30/12
ABC 7 News Coverage of practice at Gilroy Gardens - 12/27/12
San Jose Mercury News Article - 12/22/12
Photos, video and news also posted on the following Facebook pages:
2013 VCHS Tournament of Roses Parade Marching Band
https://www.facebook.com/2013vchstor
Valley Christian High School Marching Band & Color Guard
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2227622546/
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Photos & Videos - click on Photo/Video Gallery above
Thanks to the parents who have shared their galleries!
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What is BAND & GUARD all about? See this recent article about the Homestead HS band -
it gives a good description of how to be a band parent. ARTICLE
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Band & Guard Communications - Check the calendar for event details
We post all the details you need for coming events on the calendar. We may send short emails about special events and volunteer needs or to direct you to the calendar if changes are made. You are also able to print out information from the calendar.
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Don't Forget!
Check this website frequently for any changes to the rehearsal schedule and for other important information.
Parents: Make sure we have your current email address.
Students: Give your email address to the office if you want to be on the e-mail notification list for
important announcements.
Thanks to all who supported the VCHS Marching Band & Color Guard students on their trip to Beijing, China and to the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade! It was the experience of a lifetime!
Next, we're headed to Indianapolis in November for the Bands of America National Championships!
We appreciate your support!
