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Honor Band
San Diego
All-County
9th Middle School Honor Band

CMEA
All County Honor Band

CONGRATULATIONS

To all the musicians who auditioned and were selected for the
All County Honor band.  Sarah Allen,
Kaitlyn Bell,
Shelby Blanton,
Ladd Carnessale,
Alicia Curtis,
Kate Gevanthor,
Carly Hines,
Austin Kluth,
Maygan Lightstone, Hannah Miller,
Loryn Posladek,
Janae Ruekberg,
Gumi Sethi,
Jeni Stiso,
Kelsey Whitaker.

 

Fireworks

Hillsdale Music Department Awards Banquet

A Night to Remember
Saturday June 7th, 2008
Hillsdale MPR

            Dinner 5:30pm-  Price $15 per person by June 2nd or $20 at the door
            Awards 6:30pm-  No Fee
An event for the entire family.
Come for dinner and awards or just the awards.  All music department students are recognized.
Evening attire so Dress to Impress in your Sunday Best!

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Please cut off, attach your check payable to HMDPA and return today.
No tickets issued.  Check-In at the door.

 

Student______________________   Number of Tickets ____@$15 ea.   Total $________


HILLSDALE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PARENT ASSOCIATION

A California Nonprofit 501c3 Corporation

Proposed
2008-2009 Officers/Chairs/Coordinators

Executive Officers:
President                                                        Sue Whitaker                                
Vice President                                                *Open*         
Treasurer                                                        *Open*                                 
Secretary                                                        *Open*

Administrative Officers:
Student Accounts                                             Rory O’Neill                       
Communications                                            Kim Lippa                                                 
Correspondence                                             Kathy Hayden                                  
Historian                                                         *OPEN*
Auditor                                                           Jane Sample
Parliamentarian                                              *OPEN*

Committee Chairs:
Concerts                                                          *OPEN*                  
Donations                                                       Tina Johnson                                              
Event/Travel                                                   Laura McCarthy                              
Fund Raising – General                                    Sandy Eulitt
                      – Student                                             Eva Gatus             
Hospitality                                                  *OPEN*                              
Newsletter                                                 *OPEN*
Public Relations                                      *OPEN*
Uniforms – Band                                     *OPEN*                              
                – Choir                                       *OPEN*                                          
Volunteers                                                 *OPEN*      
Year End Banquet                                    *OPEN*
                                                                       
Music Department Coordinators:
Drumline                                                        Joni Bell                             
Jazz Ensemble – Downtown                     *OPEN*
                        – Uptown                               *OPEN*

2008-2009 Board of Directors

President-Sue Whitaker
Treasurer- OPEN
Secretary- OPEN

Shelley Hernandez

CHECK OUT "MUSIC LINKS" FOR NEW! SUMMER CAMP LINKS

Welcome to the Hillsdale Middle School Instrumental and Vocal Music Department. The past 11 years we have seen the Music Department develop into a fine school for the arts.

I look forward to the year secure in the belief that it will be another banner year for Hillsdale and that you will receive the same rewarding experience as the previous years’. Hillsdale music students will not only learn to play a musical instrument or sing but will also learn the essential qualities of self-discipline, rehearsal conduct, performance deportment, instrument and vocal care, music theory, and an appreciation of the musical fine arts. There are four main components - Recording, Performance, Expert Evaluation, and Character Development. We will be producing a CD in the spring, perform for adjudicators and family, and be recognized for our outstanding behavior on and off any stage. Members of the Music Department can take pride in their ensemble.

Membership in these close-knit and active groups is a source of considerable pride. While music probably requires more time, year round, it is also true that these activities are more richly rewarding. The requirements of the class are demanding, yet entirely within reach of any student willing to work. These requirements are set forth in the packet they are provided, and need to be signed by both student and parent/guardian. This will need to be turned in for a grade.

Thank you for your participation, and I look forward to working with all of you.

Mr. Spencer Caldwell
Director of Music
619-441-6156
hmsmusicdept@yahoo.com
http://www.huskymusic.org

Emergency Phone number/Direct line to Room101 401-5963

Accomplishments:
Self produced 12 CD's sold thousands.

2 time awarded "Top 5 out of the Nation". Recording contest through Sony Music. Amongst 1200 High Schools and MS.
Featured on Local News with Larry Himmel for the Jazz Ensemble 
Featured on Local News with Rod Luck with Drum-Line.
Featured on a 6 month long 30 min. segment featuring "Jazz in San Diego".
2 time ITV selected Performance from KSDS 88.3 Jazz City College Jazz Festival
8 year host of the SCSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festival.
Over 90 students selected for All-County Honor Band since its inception.
11 All-State Honor Band Participants since its inception. Most of any school in San Diego County- Achieved numerous "Superior" ratings in local and regional Vocal and Instrumental Festivals. Community Performer for many events (Taste of East County, Policeman's Foundation Dinner, Movie Openings, Viejas Outlet Center, La Mesa Old Fashioned Xmas, etc.)
8 Earned Sweepstakes at Music in the Parks Festival , Every music ensemble has one it at least once…this means they beat all High Schools as well.
Two time "Espirit De Corp" Winner at Music in the Parks Festival  for best behavior award. This was the highest award given amongst 50 plus Schools from all over the west.
10 years in a row of being accepted to perform at Disneyland Park. 24 ensembles have earned $70,000 in tickets.
Hosted the San Diego County Middle School Honor Band for last 5 years .
Two time selected performer by music teachers for the California Music Educators Association "Administrators Dessert" show.
   

 

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