Wednesday, November 13, 2024

November 2024 

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Upcoming Performances

December Performance Calendar

December 8th: Centerpoint Church, 9:15am-10:30am All Guitar and Select Advanced Band

December 17th: Field Trip to District Office, Afternoon All Guitar and Select Advanced Band

December 19th: Winter Concert @ Eich, 7:00pm EVERYONE

December 20th: School Assembly @ Eich, 7th period assembly, EVERYONE


Spring Performance Calendar

February 11th: Eich IB Info Night, 5:30-8:00pm Advanced Band

March 8th: Golden Empire Music Festival @ American River College, Advanced Band Intermediate Band

March 15th: RCSD Music Festival @ TBD,   Guitar 

April 26th: Spring Trip, Guitar

May 3rd: Spring Trip, Advanced Band Intermediate Band



Centerpoint Church: Sunday, December 8th  

Date: Sunday, December 8th 
Time: 9:15am-10:30am (Performance begins at 9:50am)
Location: Centerpoint Church, 515 Sunrise Avenue, Roseville, CA 95661 MAP
Attire: Holiday! Wear your ugly sweater, cute sweater, warm sweater. Add a Santa hat or elf ears. Bonus points if you decorate your instrument with ornaments and/or lights.

We have been asked to perform at a special event on Sunday, December 8th. The Centerpoint Church recently made a donation to help fund our campus Kindness Center. In return, Mr. Brown has asked that we perform a "Thank you" concert, along with the Ballroom Dance program. 
We will perform at the church from 10:00-10:30am, in between their regular services. After the performance, families are invited to stay for breakfast and snacks if you would like.   

This is an optional performance opportunity and a chance for us to make community connections. The more musicians we have, the better we sound! Please RSVP with either a "yes, no, or maybe."
RSVP Here


Winter Concert: Thursday, December 19th

Date: Thursday, December 19th
Location: Eich Gym
Call Time for Musicians: 6:40pm in the music room
Concert Start Time: 7:00pm (Doors to the gym will open at 6:40pm)
Attire: "Holiday Best" or Disneyland All Black

On Thursday, December 19th we will present our annual Winter Concert in the gym at Eich. The concert will begin at 7pm and will feature our Bands, Guitar Ensemble, and the Ballroom Dance program. The concert is free to attend so please invite all of your family and friends! 

All Band and and Guitar musicians are expected to attend the concert. We rehearse together every day and come to depend on the sound of every musician. It is very important that musicians have the opportunity to perform the same way we have been rehearsing. 
The event itself is not graded, however, students will be completing a summative reflection paper after the concert. 

I am asking students to wear their "holiday best" for the performance OR your Disneyland attire from last year. 
  • "Holiday Best" means collared shirt or blouse, slacks or skirts, and nice shoes. Any color is fine. Holiday themed sweaters are acceptable as long as they are school appropriate.
  • The Disneyland attire is all black: Slacks or ankle length skirt and a long-sleeve button up shirt with black shoes and socks 
The concert is free to attend but we will accept donations at the door and will offer the option to reserve seats for $10 each. This is optional. Order forms will be sent out after fall break. 

T-Shirt and Sweatshirt Order

T-shirts/Sweatshirts from our first order have been handed out to students. At this time I do not have any extra shirts or sweatshirts available.   

Reeds (for Band musicians only)

If your musicians plays a reed instrument you will need to supply reeds. I am out of school budget money for reeds!!!!! Here are some Amazon links to suggested brands and strengths. You can also buy reeds at any of our local music stores. Musicians should have at least 3 working reeds at all times.

Clarinet:

Bass Clarinet

Oboe

Alto Saxophone

Tenor Saxophone

Bari Saxophone


Honor Band Opportunities

Honor Bands are a way of celebrating the top musicians in an area by putting them together for one time performance opportunity. There are two Honor Bands available in our area:

Middle School Honor Band: Open to advanced middle school musicians and requires an audition. Audition materials and information about the event can be found here: CMEA-CAP Section Honor Band

Director's Select Honor Band: Open to 7th grade intermediate musicians and is based on director nomination. Each school is allowed 5 nominations. I will be emailing families of nominated students this week. 

Drumline Schedule

The drumline is now rehearsing on a regular basis. Please make sure your musician is at every rehearsal. Your musician may be removed from the group if they miss too many rehearsals. 

Schedule:
Tuesdays @ Lunch
Thursdays @ 7:00am in the music room

Winter Concerts in our Area

Roseville Community Concert Band: Sunday, December 15th @ Maidu, 2:00pm
**Come see Mrs. Aldridge play flute! Student admission is free. Adults will need to purchase a ticket at the door. 
www.rosevilleband.com/

Sacramento Saxophone Christmas: Saturday, December 7th @ Various locations
**100's of saxophones of all sizes get together to perform holiday favorites. You can participate too! See the website for details.
www.sjsaxmas.com

Tuba Christmas: Various days and locations
**100's of tubas and euphoniums get together to perform holdau favorites. You can participate too. See the website for details
www.tubachristmas.com





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Sunday, October 6, 2024

October 2024


October Events


There are no Guitar events this month


Oakmont Football Game: Friday, October 11th

Who: Advanced Band
Location: Oakmont Band Room/Stadium
Call Time: 6:00pm (Game begins @ 7:15pm)
Wear: Pink! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Viking are holding a "pink out."
Bring: Instrument, Music, Portable Music Stand (leave your case in the car)

We will be performing alongside the Oakmont Band for a High School football game. This is a chance for our musicians to make connections with the high school band students and director as well as get a taste of the high school band experience. We will be performing from the bleachers throughout the game. 

We will meet in the music room (first building/gate on the right as you enter the main parking lot) for a meet-n-greet and quick rehearsal. Then we will march with the high schoolers over to the stadium for the game. 

Students must remain with the Oakmont band for the entire time they are at the game, unless they are checked out by a parent.

Students may be picked up at the front gate after halftime (approximately 8:30pm) or may stay for the whole game. I will escort students to the main gate for pick-up after half-time

Students who remain for the whole game may be picked up near the music room approx. 15 min after the end of the game. 

Family wishing to attend the game will need to enter through the main gate and purchase a ticket.


Oakmont Field Show (National Anthem): Saturday, October 26th

Who: Advanced Band and select Intermediate Band
Location: Oakmont Stadium
Call Time: 2:30pm (SSB @ 2:55pm)
Wear: Eich Music Shirt if you have one or any Eich shirt
Bring: Instrument, Music, Portable Music Stand (leave your case in the car)

The Eich Band gets to be the opening act for the annual Oakmost High School Field Show Competition. This event brings together high school marching bands to perform their field shows in competition. Many of the top bands in the greater Sacramento area will be at this event. 

Intermediate Band musicians who are able to play the Star Spangled Banner are welcome to join us for this performance. 

We will meet in outside the front gate of the Oakmont Football Stadium. 

Parents who would like to watch our performance will need to enter the stadium with the band and watch from the sidelines. You will remain on the track/sidelines for the performance and then leave the stadium with band after the performance.

Musicians will be excused immediately after the Star Spangled Banner

Students who wish to stay for the band competition will get free admission. Parents will need to purchase a ticket. Students will not be supervised by Mrs. Aldridge after the performance. 


Department Spirit-Wear

Order your 2024/25 Eich Music T Shirt and/or Hoodie now. We will wear this design at several performances throughout the year. You are welcome to order extras for family and friends to show their support too!


Grading Updates

As you know, we are halfway through the 1st Trimester. All classes have now had at least one summative. 

Summative Retakes

Musicians may retake any performance summative for a higher grade. Retakes must be resubmitted in the trimester they were originally assigned. Retakes can be recorded at home or in the music room at lunch, before, or after school. 

Missing Assignments

Missing formative (practice) assignments are optional to make-up. These are practice assignments that lead up to our summates. If your student is a missing a formative it is up to them if they want to pursue completing and turning in the assignment. I do not grade make-up formatives after the corresponding summative has been given. 

Missing Summative (final) assignments can be completed up until the end of the trimester. 
Performance summatives can be recorded during class or at home.
Written summatives must be taken in class

Proficient and Mastery Criterion

A Proficient (5/6) grade means that your musician is performing at exactly the level that we have been practicing towards. 
A Mastery (7/8) grade means your musician is performing at a level beyond what we have been practicing in rehearsal. Meaning they are extending their skill and knowledge by seeking out advanced performance skills. Each assessment comes with a discussion about the difference between Proficient and Mastery skills. 

Drumline

All musicians in the music department are eligible to join our Eich Drumline!
The Drumline meets after school two days a week and plays on special marching percussion equipment. We perform several times a year at rallies, concerts, and other community events. 
Our Drumline is limited to 12 musicians. 
We will have an informational meeting for students at lunch on Tuesday, October 15th. 
Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-7:45am beginning October 22nd. 

If your musician is interested in Drumline, please complete this form


Reeds (for Band musicians only)

If your musicians plays a reed instrument you will need to supply reeds. Here are some Amazon links to suggested brands and strengths. You can also buy reeds at any of our local music stores. Musicians should have at least 3 working reeds at all times.

Clarinet:

Bass Clarinet

Oboe

Alto Saxophone

Tenor Saxophone

Bari Saxophone

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

September 2024

 Instrument Shortage

We are currently out of instruments to loan to students and do not have enough to cover our 6th grade beginning band class! Since the beginning band class is only 12 weeks long, these students use school instruments. 
If your musician is currently using one of the school-owned instruments listed below, I am once again asking and encouraging you to consider renting or purchasing an instrument for the school year. 

Instruments to consider renting/purchasing:
Flute
Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone

Rentals and Purchases
Our local music stores all offer great quality rental instruments beginning at $25/month. They also include a rent-to-own program. This is a short list of stores that I have personal experience with. There are many others in the greater Roseville area that also offer quality services. I encourage you to shop local when it comes to instruments as some larger chain stores do not offer the same quality. Please reach out of you have any questions or would like suggestions if considering purchasing an instrument. 

*Offers an online rental experience. If you choose the "delivery" option then the instrument will be dropped off at Eich or I will pick it up. 

*15% off coupon for accessories




Instrument Contract

Musicians with school instruments have been given an Instrument Contract for your signature. Please complete as much of the form as you can, and then sign and return it. We will complete the instrument information (serial number, brand etc) in class. 

We are asking for a voluntary $30 donation to help cover the maintenance costs for the instruments. This includes any minor repairs that may be needed throughout the school. 
Donations can be made in cash or check made out to "Eich Middle School."



Calendar Update

  • Saturday, October 26th @ afternoon(TBD): Oakmont Field Show 
    • Advanced Band will perform the National Anthem at the opening of the Field Show Competition at Oakmont High School. 

Reeds

If your musicians plays a reed instrument you will need to supply reeds. Here are some Amazon links to suggested brands and strengths. You can also buy reeds at any of our local music stores. Musicians should have at least 3 working reeds at all times.

Clarinet:

Bass Clarinet

Oboe

Alto Saxophone

Tenor Saxophone

Bari Saxophone

 


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Thursday, August 8, 2024

August 2024: Welcome Back!

 Welcome to the 2024/25 school year in the music room! In this blog you will find all of the start up information for the music department. This is the same information that was presented at Back to School Night (plus a little more). Please reach out if you have any questions! I look forward to making lots of music with your students this year!


Syllabus



Student Teacher

I am very excited to welcome Jacob Green to the Music Room. Mr. Green is currently an studying for his teaching credential at Sacramento State and will be student teaching with me this year. If you see him around, please give him a big Eich welcome!

Supplies

Everyone 

  • Binder - black, 1" with "clearview" front and inside pockets
  • Sheet protectors x 25
  • Dividers x 5
  • Binder Paper
  • Pencil

Instrument Specific Supplies

  • Clarinet/Saxophone
    • Reeds: Size 3 for your specific instrument (ex, size 3 for Tenor Saxophone)
      • Brands: Rico, Rico Royal, Vandoran
      • Please have 2-3 working reeds at all times
  • Oboe/Bassoon
    • Reeds: Medium or Medium Soft strength for your instrument
      • Brands: Jones, Forrest
      • Please have at least 2 working reeds at all times
  • Brass (Tumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba)
    • Valve Oil
      • Preferred Brands: Yamaha, Al Cass, Blue Juice
  • Percussion/Drums
    • Sticks: size 5A or 5B
  • Guitar
    • Picks: Any style or strength
    • Capo
    • Clip on tuner


Instruments 

Guitar
Each student will have access to a school guitar to use in class. 
Students may choose to use a personal guitar as long as it is an acoustic (non-electric) model.
Students may store personal guitars in the music room. The music room is open at 7:45am every morning for instrument drop-off and until 2:30pm each day for pick-up. 

Band

Instrument Choice
If your student played a band instrument last year they are encouraged to continue playing the same instrument this year. The exceptions are for our less common instruments that may not have been available last year OR in the case that we have too many musicians on the same instrument. 

If your student is new to band then we will be exploring the available instrument options in class. Expect them to be assigned an instrument by the end of next week. 

My goal is to get every student on an instrument that excites them, fits their physical features, and is readily available to them.  We also need a "balanced" ensemble with representation from all of the instrument voices. With all of this in mind, it may be possible that your student's best option is their 2nd or 3rd choice instrument. I encourage students to keep an open mind and give the instrument 3-4 weeks of effort before we discuss making a change.  


Inventory
The school has a limited instrument inventory to loan to students. 
Most of our smaller, more common instruments, are reserved for our 6th grade Beginning Band students. 
Musicians in our yearlong band classes are asked to consider renting or purchasing their own instrument. The larger, less common (and more expensive!) instruments are generally available to loan to our yearlong students. 
This table lists the instruments on the Rental vs Loan list. 

Family Rental/Purchase**

School Loan 

Flute

Oboe

Bb Clarinet

Bassoon

Eb Alto Saxophone

Bass Clarinet

Trumpet

Bb Tenor Saxophone

Trombone

Eb Bari Saxophone

Percussion Kit (Snare/Xylophone)

F Horn


Euphonium/Baritone


Tuba

**If your student plays one of these instruments and needs to loan one from the school, please reach out and I will make every effort to have one available. If the instrument is not available then we will look at other instrument options.  

Rentals and Purchases
Our local music stores all offer great quality rental instruments beginning at $25/month. They also include a rent-to-own program. This is a short list of stores that I have personal experience with. There are many others in the greater Roseville area that also offer quality services. I encourage you to shop local when it comes to instruments as some larger chain stores do not offer the same quality. Please reach out of you have any questions or would like suggestions if considering purchasing an instrument. 

*Offers an online rental experience. If you choose the "delivery" option then the instrument will be dropped off at Eich or I will pick it up. 

*15% off coupon for accessories

*Had a limited inventory remaining as of last week



Performance Calendar

This is the calendar for all four of our performance groups. But, not all groups perform at every event. Be sure to look for your student's class before adding the event to your calendar. 
I will send details and reminders for each event as we get closer to the date. 
  • Friday, October 11th, evening @ Oakmont Stadium: Oakmont Football Game w/OHS Band
    • Advanced Band will perform alongside the Oakmont High School Band in the stands for the football game

  • Sunday, December 8th, morning @ Centerpoint Church
    • Guitar Ensemble will perform our annual "thank you" concert for the Centerpoint Church community along with the Ballroom Dance program

  • Thursday, December 19th, 7pm @ Eich Gym: Winter Showcase 
    • Advanced Band Intermediate Band Guitar Ensemble will perform a combined concert along with the Ballroom dance program. 

  • Saturday March 15th: RCSD Music Festival
    • Guitar Ensemble will participate in the music festival. We will be evaluated and rated by judges (non-competitive).
    • Usually the first Saturday in March. I will update you once the schedule is released

  • Saturday TBD March: American River College Music Festival
    • Advanced Band Intermediate Band will participate in the music festival. We will be evaluated and rated by judges (non-competitive).
    • Usually the second or third Saturday in March. I will update you once the schedule is released

  • Saturday, May 3rd: Six Flags Spring Trip
    • Advanced Band Intermediate Band a one day trip to compete in the Music in the Parks festival and celebrate at the Six Flags theme park

  • Thursday, May 22nd, 7pm @ Eich Gym: Spring Concert
    • Advanced Band Intermediate Band Guitar Ensemble will perform a combined concert along with the Ballroom dance program. 

Performance Uniform

Families are responsible for providing a performance uniform for their musician. 

Formal Uniform - for concerts and festivals/competition

  • All Black "from toes to elbows"
    • Black, closed toed shoes
    • Black pants or skirt/dress with tights
    • Black shirt with full length or 3/4 length sleeves

Informal Uniform - for school rallies, field trips or other community events

  • Optional music department T-shirt - available for purchase soon
  • Eich branded shirts 


Week-at-a-Glance

The Week-at-a-Glance (WAG) document will be updated each Monday to include the weekly activities, assignments, and practice goals. The WAG is posted in OTUS and Clever. We will access and view this document daily in class. If a student is absent for any reason, they should access the WAG to keep up with the class. 


Assignments

All assignments will be posted and graded in OTUS. Parents can view the description and rubric for each assignment. You will not be able to view the student work if you are logged in as a parent. 
There are three types of assignments in music class:
  1. Performance Tests - video recorded in OTUS
  2. Written Assignments - written analysis of the music we are exploring and composition assignments.
  3. Reflections - Written reflections on our process and progress
Assignments and assessments fall under the four IB Objectives for Visual and Performing Arts: 
A: Investigating
i. investigate a movement or genre in their chosen arts discipline, related to the statement of inquiry
ii. critique an artwork or performance from the chosen movement or genre.
B: Developing Skills
i. practically explore ideas to inform development of a final artwork or performance
ii. present a clear artistic intention for the final artwork or performance in line with the statement of
inquiry.
C: Creating and Performing
i. create or perform an artwork.
D: Evaluating
i. appraise their own artwork or performance
ii. reflect on their development as an artist.

Assignment names will include the Criterion and strands that are being assessed. Students will get a grade for each criterion assessed. Some assignments may have 1-2 grades, other may have 5-6 grades. OTUS will calculate an overall grade for each assignment. 

Example assignment name: "Ai, Bii, Ci, Cii, Diii - What's in a Name Composition"

Each Objective strand will be graded twice per year (not per trimester). 


Grading

All assignments are graded on the school-wide 8 Point Rubric. 
  • 7-8 Mastery = going above and beyond the expected 
  • 5-6 Proficient = grade level work
  • 3-4 Approaching = approaching grade level work
  • 1-2 Beginning = below grade level work
  • IE Insufficient Evidence = missing or incomplete assignment
Students may revise and resubmit any assignment for a higher score
Late or missing assignments are accepted until the end of the current trimester


About Me!

I began playing the flute in 4th grade and never stopped! Currently I am the principal flute player in the Roseville Community Concert Band where I also play piccolo and the occasional Bassoon. You can also find me in various pit orchestras for local theater groups. 

My Alma Maters include Yuba Community College (AA in Music), The University of Southern California (BA in Music Education, California Teaching Credential), and Sam Houston State University (MM in Music Pedagogy and Instrumental Conducting). 

The 2024/25 school year will be my 19th year teaching! I have taught every grade level from Kindergarten to the Community College level. Middle school remains my favorite age group to teach. 

I have had the opportunity to perform all over the world including Canada, France, Italy, Japan,  and China. And with many celebrity musicians such as Earth, Wind and Fire, System of a Down, the Offspring, KC and the Sunshine Band. 
My favorite performance of all time was at the 2004 Rosebowl Game where USC beat Michigan (Fight On!) and the USC band got to perform the National Anthem with John Williams conducting (he composed the music for Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and many other blockbusters). Here's the video and if you pause at 0:24 you will see me playing flute in the left hand corner!

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Final 2023/24 Music Blog

Disneyland Accounting

A couple of weeks ago I sent out email reminders to those families who still had a balance left on their musician's Disneyland trip. Friday will be the last day that we are able to collect money before we close out our financial books for the year. I will be on campus until 3pm each day this week and the office will be open as well. You can also use our online store:
Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Promotion Ceremony and Performance

The 7th graders will be performing in the Promotion Ceremony on Thursday morning, during the school day. Please wear nice clothes (does not have to be Disneyland/Forma black). You can also bring a change of clothes for after the ceremony

8th graders will join the band to play The Star Spangled Banner at the opening of the ceremony.


Instruments

School owned instruments will be turned in after the Promotion Ceremony tomorrow morning.

Personal instruments should be taken home on Thursday. If you forget your instrument, I will be in the music room Friday for you to swing by and get it. After that, I won't be back until the fall.


Summer Band Camps

If you are looking for something fun and musical to do over the summer, check out all of the music camps happening in our area. I will be working at the Roseville Band Camp the week of June 10th. :)







Looking Ahead to 2024/25

I am already looking forward to another amazing year coming up and starting the planning process for some unforgettable performance experiences:

Performing the National Anthem at a major sporting event (Kings, Rivercats, or A's game)

Performance at the California Music Educator Association (CMEA) State Music Festival at Sonoma State University (by invitation only!).

Venmo Refunds

If you were in band last year and used our school Venmo link to make a digital payment for the spring trip or to reserved seats for the Spring Concert, you may have recently received a refund to your Venmo account. When our school site closed the Venmo account earlier this year, we did not realize there was still money being held in the account. Our only option was to refund. 

Thank you

This has been an exceptionally successful year for our music program. The 8th grade class includes some of the most talented and dedicated musicians that I have the pleasure of working with in my 18 years of teaching. No matter what my mood I was in at 8am, by the end of 1st period I was always smiling and filled with love for my job. 
Our 7th grade musicians are proving to live up to the high standards that have been set before them. Based on our performance at the Golden Empire Music Festival and our unanimous Superior scores, we have been invited to perform for the State Music Festival next April! 

I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of the musicians and their families for how much you have done to support the music program. I keep every thank you note and personal letter that I receive and read through them regularly. Your thoughtful gifts and kind words mean so much. 

You can't be teacher of the year without the students of the year!




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Monday, February 5, 2024

February Band Blog

 Performance Calendar

Date

Event

Time

Location

February 28th

Disney Rehearsal w/dinner


MANDATORY Parent Meeting

4:30-6:30pm


7:00pm

Music Room


MPR

March 3rd

Disney Benefit Concert

3:00pm

Centerpoint Church

March 6th

Advanced Band Concert w/Oakmont HS Band

7:00pm

Oakmont Theater

March 13th-16th

Disneyland Trip!

1:00pm Departure

5:00pm Arrival Home

So Cal

April 27th

Golden Empire Festival


Drumline @ Tommy Apolstolos Dinner

TBD


TBD

Sac State


@TheGrounds

May 9th

Spring Concert

7:00pm

Gym

May 30th

Promotion Ceremony 

(7th Grade Performance Only)

9:00am

Eich Field


Performance Details

February 28th 

Disney Rehearsal (Musicians Only)

The purpose of this rehearsal is to combine both the Intermediate and Advanced Bands together for an intense rehearsal before our concerts begin. We will rehearse from 4:30-6:30pm. A pizza dinner will be provided at 6:30pm. 

MANDATORY Parent Meeting (Musicians and Parent/Guardian)

Parents will join us in the MPR at 7:00pm for our MANDATORY pre-trip meeting. Each musician attending the trip will need to attend this meeting with at least one parent/guardian. during the meeting we will go over the final itinerary for the trip and behavior expectations. Parent/Guardians will be signing the district permission slip, behavior contract, and medications form. If you have medications to check-in for the trip, you can also do that after the meeting (more info on medications below)


March 3rd Disney Benefit Concert

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Centerpoint Church for a benefit concert on Sunday, March 3rd. This concert is an amazing opportunity for everyone involved!

The Band and Ballroom programs will be presenting our entire Disneyland performances. This gives us the chance to gain performance experience for a local audience before we travel to Southern California. 

Family and friends are invited to attend. If you are unable to to come to Disneyland, you will still have an opportunity to hear and see our performers. 

The Centerpoint community will be making a donation to our scholarship fund to help ensure that every dancer and musicians who wants to go, gets to attend the trip. 


March 6th Advanced Band Concert with Oakmont HS Band

Traditionally at this time of year we collaborate with the Oakmont Band to present a concert in their theater. This gives our middle school musicians a chance to make connections with the high school program and reconnect with former Eich musicians. I know the timing is very tight with the Disneyland trip, but I think this event is well worth the time and energy. 


April 27th Golden Empire Festival

The Golden Empire Festival is an opportunity for us to be judged and evaluated on a concert performance. We will travel to Sacramento State University to perform a short concert for several judges. They will critique us and give us a rating. Our goal is to earn a Superior! After our performance, one of the judges will come onstage and give our bands a clinic. I do not have the times for this event yet so I will update you at a later date. 


Medication Authorization Form - Disneyland Trip

All Parent/Guardian will need to complete the Medication Authorization Form. 

All medications, including over the counter medications such as Tylenol and antacids etc, must be approved by your child's primary care physician. 

All medications must be checked in with, and administered by, the trip leaders unless otherwise notated by your child's doctor. 

If your child WILL NOT be taking any medications then you will only need to complete the first two sections of page 2 and sign at the bottom. You do not require a doctor's signature.

If your child WILL be taking any type of medications you must take the entire packet to your child's physician for them to complete, sign, and validate. 
You will need to drop off your child'd medications at school according to the directions on page 1. You can drop off at the front office or directly to one of the trip leaders (Aldridge, Larsen, Peragine)
Trip leaders will administer the medications according to your Doctor's directions. 

Hard copies of the packet are available from your child's teacher or you can print your own copy



February Trip Donations

The next trip donation is due by February 20th. Donations are credited directly to your musician's trip account. 

If you have been planning on making one payment in full, please do so by this date. 

The link to the store for credit card payments is: 

You can view instructions for creating an account and making a payment Here



Performance Outfit

We will wear our ALL BLACK concert outfits for all of our remaining performances this year
Please have your musician's concert black outfit ready to go for our March 3rd concert. 

All musicians must have a "Disney approved" outfit to perform in. 
This includes:
  • Black slacks/dress pants - no jeans or leggings! An ankle length black skirt is also acceptable.
  • Black long sleeve, button up shirt
  • Black socks
  • Black closed toed shoes - no sneakers or sandals
  • I will provide the accessories (Bow tie and cummerbund)
If you need assistance purchasing any of these items, please reach out. 

Here are some examples:
 


Fundraisning Tool

For those of you looking for a fundraising opportunity, we have a tool that you can use to help offset the expenses of this trip.

This fundraising tool is for individual families to use if they choose. It is not a district or school sponsored fundraiser.

Here is how it works:

1. Print the "Fill the Calendar" fundraiser sheet
2. Share it with your family and friends in person, via email, or on social media.
3. Collect donations.** 
**Checks and mobile payments (e.g. Venmo) should be made payable directly to the family participating in the fundraiser, not EICH or RCSD.
4. Mark off the dates on your calendar as you collect donations. If you complete the entire calendar, you have the potential to raise $496.
5. Use the donations to cover the cost of the trip or expenses for food.

Here's how to advertise and share this tool:

(insert student’s name)  has an opportunity to perform with Eich Middle School Band at Disneyland this Spring. We are doing a personal fundraiser and hope to raise money for related fees, travel expenses, and other miscellaneous costs that come with this trip.  

 

FILL THE CALENDAR FUNDRAISER

1. Pick any date(s) on the calendar to sponsor (insert student’s name). Pay the amount of that date.

For example, if you pick the 5th, you pay $5. If you pick the 8th, it’s $8. And if you did both, it’s $13.

2. Pick as many dates as you like.

3. Pay through (insert payment options; Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, cash.  However you’d like to collect money.)

4. Please include (insert student’s name) and selected dates in your payment notes.

This is an amazing opportunity for (insert student’s name) and every donation helps!

Thank you for your support!


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