Here's the weekly event schedule for all things CPMA Music:
Smart Muisic Make-Up Exams - Monday and Tuesday after school in Room 504. Students from the Concert Band will be able to take, or re-take the Essential Elements exam (#18 in the book). There is a late bus for Tuesday. If you would like to check the exam grades, please login here.
Music Booster Meeting
The meeting will begin at 6:00, and will cover a variety of topics. We need great parent turnout (this means you)!
We will be discussing, among other items: the Shanghai Symphony Field Trip on November 19th, music coaches for Jazz Band/Wind Ensemble/String Orchestra, the district's recent spending freeze, volunteer clearance procedures, and yes, the nomination of officers for 2009-10.
Viola Coaching with Thomas Morgan (San Diego Symphony)
Thomas Morgan, violist from the San Diego Symphony will be at CPMA on Tuesday afternoon to work with our beginning and intermediate viola players. He is generously offering his time, and we should all be thankful to have someone of his caliber working with our (very fortunate) students.
Orchestra Winds Rehearsal
The first orchestra winds rehearsal for Dvorak's New World Symphony will take place on Thursday, from 4:15 - 5:15.
ALL WIND PLAYERS WHO INTEND ON PERFORMING NEED TO ATTEND
CPMA has acquired 25 tickets to the November 19th Shanghai Symphony concert, at Copley Symphony Hall. Special thanks to our partner in education, the La Jolla Music Society (and Educational Director Hannes Kling) for their generosity.
Tickets will be offered on a first come, first serve basis - first to the intermediate/advanced orchestra, then to music students at large. To secure tickets, students should return the permission slip and attendance verification form (available this week).
San Diego Youth Symphony Concert - Sunday
The San Diego Youth Symphony will hold a concert on Sunday, November 8th. The concert will be held at the California Center for the Arts, and will begin at 4:00 (map and directions may be found here). A number of current and former CPMA students will be performing (i.e. Emily Sevendsen, Itzayana Ocampo, Tim Wagner, Taylor Carlson, Chenelle Barrett-McClain).
Again, please use the Calendar on the website to stay up to date. November and December will certainly prove to be very busy months. Finally, please enjoy the photos from Band Night at Madison High School. And yes, these
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 November 2009 22:00
Photos - Band Night at Madison
Written by Matt Mulvaney
Saturday, 24 October 2009 09:35
Enjoy the photos (cross-posted from the Photos section of the website)!
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 19:52
Weekly Update - Oct. 19-23
Written by Matt Mulvaney
Sunday, 18 October 2009 17:16
Here's the Weekly Update for all things CPMA Music:
Method Books
Method books should be purchased by this point in the year - Students need to be able to use them in class and at home for practice (Please get this done as soon as possible if you have not done so already)
Method books come with a variety of supplemental materials - plus, it's yours to keep!
Make Up Pictures - Monday for those who did not take pictures in September
After School Lessons
Tuesday - Low Brass help day, for Concert Band (Beginning Band) trombones, baritones, and tubas
Wednesday - Open for lessons; first come, first serve
Thursday - Reserved for Make Up Playing Exams (grades close Friday)
Band Night at Madison High School
Permission Slips are Due!
Friday after school - meet in 504, walk over together
Wind Ensemble students only
Detailed timeline handed out in class for Friday's event (i.e. dress code, schedule, etc)
Grades Close Friday the 23rd!
Preliminary progress reports handed out Monday in class (i.e. see if anything is missing)
Make Up Day - Thursday after school for playin exams. Binders - simply show Mr. Mulvaney during class
"Official" Progress Reports will be handed out Friday, October 30th
Finally, a few helpful websites (especially for purchases)...
Woodwind & Brasswind - Great deals on band related accessories (reeds, cork grease, valve oil)
Shar Music and Southwest Strings - Good deals on shoulder rests, rosin, claning cloths, and anything orchestra related
Gliga Violins - Great, and I mean g-r-e-a-t deals on Thomasik Doninant strings (you have to search the page a bit)
SmartMusic - The all in one practice tool. A great tool for EVERY student!
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Last Updated on Sunday, 18 October 2009 17:47
Pep Rally and Upcoming Playing Exams
Written by Matt Mulvaney
Thursday, 01 October 2009 20:23
Update: Madison High School Band Night Letter has now been attached. Permission slips went out Friday the 2nd.
Playing Exams
Many classes will be taking their first playing examination of the year on Monday, October 5th. Please check for specific assignments at the appropriate link below:
Every student can achieve if he or she so desires. Tim Gunn would simply say, "Make it work." Here's another, more detailed, perspective:
“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” Frank Lloyd Wright (1867 – 1959), American Architect
Panther Spirit Rally - Tuesday, October 6th
CPMA will be hosting a pep rally on October 6th to kick off the academic year! The Wind Ensemble and Intermediate Percussion students will be providing some of the music as our students arrive! Students will be dismissed from a portion of 1st Period, and will also be participants in the rally during 2nd, 4th, and 5th Periods.
This represents our first performance of the year, and I am looking forward to sharing our music and enthusiasm with the CPMA Community.
Panther Spirit Rally - Tuesday, October 6th
