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on the Web Posted February 16th, 2009 ....................................................................................................... 2009 Paragon of Percussion Award Something really special happened on Saturday, February 14th, at the Williams Field Show. The Paragon Competitive Arts began a "tradition of rewarding groups, not for their clean drumming or fancy footwork, but for their overall performance, on and off the floor. Throughout the day, Stuart Shulman, Paragon's program coordinator observed scholastic units as they conducted their normal, show day routine. He kept his eyes and ears open and was charged with the task of assessing each group based on how they carried themselves and interacted with the people around them. The word Paragon means ‘a model of excellence’. Stuart saw and heard many examples of excellence Saturday, but one group stood out from all the others.” Sabino High School Drumline! “Thank you for being a part of our event and for setting a great example for all indoor percussion units in the state of Arizona.” Congratulations to Sabino High School Drumline in being awarded the 2009 (first ever) Paragon of Percussion Award! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Posted November 22, 2008 ....................................................................................................... All-American Marching Band November 19th, at a special presentation in the Sabino High School Little Theatre, Danielle DePorter was honored for earning a spot on the U.S. Army All-American Band. Our very own Marching Band Drum Major was given an honorary jacket by U.S. Army representatives when the announcement was made. Dani will be given the opportunity to perform on her trumpet at the ninth-annual All-American Bowl, which will be played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on January 3, 2009. This event will be broadcast on national television by NBC. The All-American Band consists of 97 people, so she is one of 97 in the whole country to be chosen. Dani is the only musician from the state of Arizona to earn this honor! Please be sure to watch Channel 9 news this evening for her interview! There will also be a news article in the Arizona Daily Star. It may be in tomorrow’s paper or the “Foothills” section on Thursday. Check out the All-American Band website tomorrow for Dani's snapshot! Choose Dani's story from the bar on the right. http://usarmyallamericanbowl.com/selection_tour_band.php Way to go Dani!!
Posted November 12, 2008 ....................................................................................................... Marching Band Superior with Distinction!
Tax Credit Our tax credit funds are getting low! We use these funds to pay for such things as entrance fees, instruments, music and busses. If you are planning on taking advantage of this great opportunity to actually say where your tax dollars are being spent please click on this link http://www.tusd1.org/contents/distinfo/aztaxcredit/index.asp to donate online with your credit card, or see this link http://sabinoband.com/fund_taxcredit.shtml for more information from our website and to download a form. Please indicate either Instrumental Music, Band or Orchestra as the program that will benefit from your tax credit dollars! If you choose to donate your tax credit to Sabino Instrumental Music Program, we will apply half of the donated amount to defray the cost of your performer’s spring travel fees. Posted November 07, 2008 ....................................................................................................... Marching Band is Superior and Excellent! Congratulations to the Marching Band! They received a rating of Superior and all six caption awards at the Flowing Wells Marching Invitational! They then went on to Perform at the U of A Band Day and received a rating of Excellent! Great job! Two really tough competitions in one day, and the entire ensemble did it all with grace and style! We are so proud of them!
Posted October 13, 2008 ............................................................................................................ Marching Band Earns Third Place! Congratulations to the Marching Band: The Marching Band earned 3rd place at the Basha Marching Invitational at Basha High School this last Saturday! Way to go!! Posted October 5, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Marching Band Water Plan Dear Marching Band Members and Families, We are asking each family to donate a case of water this season for the band to have for the competitions. If you can not donate a case of water you are asked to donate $10.00 so water may be purchased.
Orchestra Earns Excellent! Congratulations to the Orchestra: The Orchestra received a rating of Excellent at the Highland Orchestra Fall Festival! Way to go!!
Posted September 30, 2008 ........................................................................................................ Correction - Fall Orchestra Festival at Highland High School Saturday, October 4th. Call time is 6:00 a.m. Performance time is 9:30 a.m. Musicians will need their tuxes, gowns, black closed toe shoes, black socks and money for lunch. If you have not been fitted for a tux or gown, please call Donna Bryson immediately at 733-0789 to make arrangements. Estimated return to Sabino High School is 3:00 p.m Posted September 28, 2008 ........................................................................................................ Orchestra Fittings Make up Day! On Monday, September 29th from 7-8 pm. Please meet Mrs. Bryson in the uniform room. Wear the shoes you are planning on wearing for performances. Tax Credit Our tax credit funds are getting low! We use these funds to pay for such things as entrance fees, instruments, music and busses. If you are planning on taking advantage of this great opportunity to actually say where your tax dollars are being spent please click on this link
http://www.tusd1.org/contents/distinfo/aztaxcredit/index.asp to donate online with your credit card, or see this link
http://sabinoband.com/fund_taxcredit.shtml for more information from our website and to download a form. Please indicate either Instrumental Music, Band or Orchestra as the program that will benefit from your tax credit dollars! If you choose to donate your tax credit to Sabino Instrumental Music Program, we will apply half of the donated amount to defray the cost of your performer’s spring travel fees. Posted September 01, 2008 ........................................................................................................ Hawaii Trip Canceled Dear SIMBA Families, Fry's Cards Available We have Fry's gift cards available once again! You simply purchase a $5.00 Fry's gift card, recharge it for whatever amount you choose before you shop and then a portion of the money you spend goes towards your student's account. As the balance on your card decreases you may recharge it again and again. What could be easier than earning money for your student's account while grocery shopping? If you have any questions please contact Ellen Lance at lance4636@aol.com . Posted August 18, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Orchestra Orientation Tuesday, August 19th, in the Instrumental Music room. Mandatory for all Orchestra Students. Packets were sent home with your musician. Please be sure to bring your completed packets and payment to this very important event. Payments The last $75.00 installment payment for the Marching Band packet is due September 5th. The next Hawaii trip installment $400.00 payment is due August 31st. The first Orchestra packet payment is due August 19. You may mail these to Donna Bryson, SIMBA President 6662 E. Crimson Sage Dr. Tucson AZ 85750 or you can put the payment in the drop box in the music room. Posted August 10, 2008 .............................................................................................................. If you are interested in participating in the U of A Souvenir Stands fundraiser, there will be a training session at the U of A main bookstore loading dock on Saturday, August 16th at 11:00am. The training session will familarize you with the equipment and procedures involved with working in the souvenir stands. It is a very important training if you are going to be involved in this fundraiser. Please contact Jim Fitzpatrick at jimfitzpatrick69@msn.com, he will send you the participation forms to fill out and bring with you to the training. You may also contact Jim if you have any questions or need more information about working the U of A games. The U of A Souvenir Stands fundraiser is a great opportunity to add to your student account. Please check out the calendar for dates. Posted August 3, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Uniform Fitting Schedule
For all of us planning our family
calendars, vacations, escapes from the Tucson heat this summer... These
are the dates you'll need to have your student back in town for Band
Camp.
Remember: Band Camp is MANDATORY for Band members! We would like to count on you, too, as we need lots of volunteers to make Camp run smoothly. Right now, all we have are the dates. Look for more details soon. If you already have a conflict or simply have a question or two, contact our director, Jeff Marchant, jeff@marchant.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Posted May 8, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Pops
Concert Join us for a thoroughly enjoyable outdoor concert by our orchestra, jazz and concert bands. Bring along your folding chairs and a picnic supper or just something to sip as we listen to our students play on the Sabino Courtyard! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hawaii
Trip Information Meeting Everyone
who plans to participate in the 2008-2009 instrumental music program
and their parents should plan to attend! We will welcome our incoming Freshman
musicians and their parents, too. Come hear all the details about our
2009 tour to Hawaii: what it's all about, the tour, the prices. fundraising
opportunities, sightseeing plans. Band members who are unable to attend
must let Mr. Marchant know in advance! Posted May 6, 2008 .............................................................................................................. And
a note of Thanks... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Posted May 3, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Orchestra
Trip! Performance venue at 12:35pm on Saturday, May 3rd: Western High School * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Spring
Instrumental Banquet We're having a Hawaiian Luau ! Tuesday,
May 13th Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and bring your favorite dish large enough to serve 8-10. (Maybe with a tropical theme..? Just an idea.) There are no food assignments. SIMBA will be providing table service and beverages. If you would like to come help set up, please arrive at 5:00 pm. All 2nd semester instrumental
groups are recognized at this evening program. All families are welcome
and expected. This is a wonderful evening for all our instrumental students,
especially our graduating Seniors! Posted April 29, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Orchestra
Trip! (New
Info!) Click here
for the Trip Information Flyer! (New Info!)
SIMBA
Board Meeting SIMBA Meetings are
open for parents to attend at any time. We welcome you to join us!
If you have any questions or are a Board member unable to attend,
please contact SIMBA President, Donna Bryson, 733-0789 or kydoco@aol.com
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Marching Night All returning Marching Band members are expected to participate in this evening rehearsal/orientation program for our 2008/9 Show. We will welcome our incoming Freshman members. Band members who are unable to attend must let Mr. Marchant know in advance! Mark
your calendars! Band Season's coming! Instrumental
Workday Yes, the day after graduation....Join
us in cleaning up the Band Room from the 2007-8 school year and preparing
for our 2008-9 season! The more hands we have pitch in, the quicker
the work and the more fun we all have! All-State
Festival Congratulations! Congratulations to our participating ensembles! Their results are, in order or performance date/time: Concert Band, Excellent; Jazz, Good; Orchestra, Superior. Congratulations! Volunteer Time Report Can you believe our year in nearly over?
Many thanks to all who helped with the Gaslight Theater Night
and Winter Guard/Drumline Season! Tell us the hours you volunteered! Let us know how many hours you've put in April! Many thanks to all who help make this program great for our students! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Posted April 17, 2008 ..............................................................................................................
State
Concert Band Festival - Concert Band Paradise
Valley High School, 3950 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix, 85032
Parents are always welcome to come hear our students perform at this Festival. It's FREE! If you would like to make a day of it, follow the bands from Paradise Valley to Deer Valley and hear both our Concert and Jazz Bands! (Click Here for directions between the performances!) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * State
Jazz Festival Deer
Valley
High School, 18424 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, 85308
Parents are always welcome to come hear our students perform at this Festival. It's FREE! If you would like to make a day of it, follow the bands from Paradise Valley to Deer Valley and hear both our Concert and Jazz Bands! (Click Here for directions between the performances!) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * State
Concert Band Festival - Orchestra Ironwood
Ridge
High School, 2475 W. Naranja Rd., Oro Valley, 85742
Parents are always welcome to come hear our students perform at this Festival. It's FREE and the Orchestra is performing in town! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Spring
Instrumental Banquet Posted April 15, 2008 .............................................................................................................. 2008-2009 SIMBA Board Members Congratulations! We welcome the following new members to the SIMBA Board:
Many thanks to our returning SIMBA Board Members (in continuing and new positions!):
With these Board positions filled,
we still need committee members who are willing to do specific tasks
during the year. We are beginning to put together some VERY exciting
plans for next year and want you to be a part of them. Do
you have a talent in one of the areas we volunteer: fundraising, community
contacts (businesses), volunteer recruiting/coordination, web design,
sewing / mending uniforms (to name only a few...), or simply are willing
to put in a few hours toward our instrumental program? No one joins
us already knowing the task they take on. We train on the job! Just
a thought... If you are interested or have questions
about volunteering, please contact SIMBA President, Donna Bryson, 733-0789
or kydoco@aol.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Posted April 14, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Gaslight
Theater Night Fundraiser...A Success! SIMBA
Board Meeting SIMBA
Meetings are open for parents to attend at any time.
We welcome you to join us! If you have any questions
or are a Board member unable to attend, please contact
SIMBA President, Donna Bryson, 733-0789 or kydoco@aol.com
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Concert Join us for a thoroughly enjoyable outdoor concert by our orchestra, jazz and concert bands. Bring along your folding chairs and a picnic supper or just something to sip as we listen to our students play on the Sabino Courtyard! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Spring
Instrumental Banquet All 2nd semester instrumental groups
are recognized at this evening program. More details later on what dinner
will be: potluck, catered, dessert... Families are welcome and expected.
This is a wonderful evening for all our instrumental students, especially
our graduating Seniors! Posted April 9, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Gaslight
Theater Night Fundraiser Sunday
April 13th ARIZONA
SMITH AND THE RELIC OF DOOM or “Safari so Good!” Parents - Now's the time for us to get a jump on fundraising for next year. We have a BIG trip planned for our students next year. This Theater Night will be a great headstart on preparing for that trip and be a FUN night out, too! Questions? Event
Coordinators Peggy and Jan WGAZ
Preview
of
Champions
Saturday, April 12th Mesquite High School, 500 S. McQueen Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85233
Note:
this
is
a
Winter
Guard
only
competition.
More
details
will
be
posted
in
the
Band
Room.
If
you
have
any
questions,
contact
Director:
Jeff
Marchant,
jeff@marchant.net *
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Posted March 25, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Gaslight
Theater Night Fundraiser * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Winter Guard performance time changed from previous
posting. Guard now performs at: 3:31pm.
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Amber
Reed has been named
as a member of the 2008 All-State Orchestra on her viola.
The All-State Festival, April 10-12, will take place at Arizona
State University. Amber auditioned along with several other
Sabino instrumentalists March 7-8 at Gilbert HS. Congratulations!
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Remember
that
final
payments
for
orchestra
participation
were
due
March
15th.
Orchestra
members
who
have
NOT
paid
their
fees
in
total
will
not
be
allowed
to
go
on
the
trip
in
May.
Make certain your fees are paid to date. If you have any questions, contact Donna Bryson, kydoco@aol.com
Volunteer
Time
Report
Many
thanks
to
our
MANY
volunteers
at
the
Indoor
Classic!
Tell
us
the
hours
you
volunteered!
Sabino's
Administration
and
Site
Council
ask
that
we
report
the
number
of
hours
our
volunteers
donate
monthly
to
help
provide
our
programs.
By
keeping
track
of
the
many
organizations'
volunteer
hours,
they
are
able
to
verify
just
how
supportive
and
involved
our
community
is
with
our
students.
This
is
one
of
the
tools
used
to
determine
if
our
school
is
an
"Excelling
School"
each
year.
Let's let them know we're here for our kids! Many
thanks
to
all
who
help
make
this
program
great
for
our
students!
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Posted March 17, 2008 .............................................................................................................. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WG/DL Thursday Practice Cancelled Thursday, March 20th . . . Enjoy Spring Break! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WG/DL
Casa Grande Show
More details for this event
will be posted in the Band Room. If you have any questions,
contact Director: Jeff Marchant, jeff@marchant.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Posted March 12, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Gaslight
Theater Night Fundraiser ARIZONA SMITH AND THE RELIC OF DOOM or “Safari so Good!” Ticket
orders being taken NOW! For
all the details, click here! This
is our BIG Spring Fundraiser.
For those of us who have labored these past years at the Rummage Sale,
this should be a snap! We are having an enjoyable night at the Gaslight
Theater
INSTEAD OF the Rummage Sale this year! Every instrumental
student is expected to sell 3 tickets. Posted March 9, 2008 .............................................................................................................. WG/DL
Mesquite Show
More details for this event
will be posted in the Band Room. If you have any questions,
contact Director: Jeff Marchant, jeff@marchant.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Posted March 3, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Sabino
Indoor Classic
Posted February 27, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Sabino
Indoor Classic In the link below, you will see the times and tasks where we need help. Our volunteer needs are in specific areas: judge runners, concessions, admissions, parking.... Sign up early for the time slot that fits your best! Make certain you reserve plenty of time so you can watch the groups perform, too. This truly is an amazing event. One not to be missed! If you already know just what you want to do or have a specific time you can help out, email our coordinators NOW!
Current Volunteer Schedule ... Check when we need your help (or when/where
you have already been scheduled to work!) * * * * Volunteer
Training / Walk Through We are asking all our volunteers to come for a short walk through training session this Friday evening, the night before the Indoor Classic. Please meet outside the front of the Sabino Gymnasium. If you cannot come to the Walk Through, please let Carla Carpentier know by sending her an email, cjcarpentier@aol.com * * * * Questions?
Carla Carpentier, cjcarpentier@aol.com WG/DL
Sabino Indoor Classic Participation
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Concert Festival - Orchestra Sorry...had the wrong
day... Magee
Instrumental Concert Join us in hosting the Magee Middle
School Instrumental Music Program's Winter Concert in the Sabino Auditorium.
This growing program will be providing many of Sabino's future musicians.
Come for a very pleasant evening encouraging these families and students
while listening to the music perfomed by these young musicians! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WG/DL
Casa Grande Show This event was just added to
our calendar! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Posted February 26, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Winter
Instrumental Concert Orchestra, Jazz and Concert
Band will perform. Join us for an evening of wonderful music provided
by our students! Posted February 18, 2008 .............................................................................................................. Sabino
Indoor Classic Sabino will host a Winter Guard Arizona (WGAZ)qualifying competition on March 1st. This is a HUGE event requiring LOTS of volunteer help. The good news is that it's LOTS of FUN, too! Next week, we will be posting our volunteer needs in specific areas: judge runners, concessions, admissions, parking.... Sign up early for the time slot that fits your schedule best! Make certain you reserve plenty of time so you can watch the groups perform, too. This truly is an amazing event. One not to be missed! If you already know just what you want to do or have a specific time you can help out, email our coordinators NOW! * * * * We, also, need the following items.
If you can loan them to us for the event, please contact our coordinators,
Peggy or Carla, ASAP!
Questions?
Peggy Rau, pegmetals@yahoo.com
or Carla Carpentier, cjcarpentier@aol.com
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Winter Drumline / Guard Fees Reevaluated Winter Drumline / Guard fees have
been reevaluated. Due to the cancellation of this year's trip, the fees
are now $50 plus the cost of the uniform. Families having already paid
more than the $50 will be mailed a reimbursement for the additional paid
fees. We thank you for your consideration and patience at this time. Checks
will be mailed promptly. If there are any questions, please contact SIMBA
Treasurer Hank Dittmer
or Director Jeff Marchant.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2008-2009 SIMBA Board Nominations We Need You! The SIMBA Board is now
accepting nominations for the 2008-2009 school year. We welcome you to
join us! We are beginning to put together some
VERY exciting plans for next year and want you to be a part of them. Do
you have a talent in one of the areas we volunteer: fundraising, community
contacts (businesses), volunteer recruiting/coordination, web design,
sewing / mending uniforms (to name only a few...), or simply are willing
to put in a few hours toward our instrumental program? No one joins us
already knowing the task they take on. We train on the job! Just
a thought... If you are interested
or have questions about becoming a member of the Board, please contact
SIMBA President, Donna Bryson, 733-0789 or kydoco@aol.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SIMBA
Board Meeting SIMBA Meetings are open
for parents to attend at any time. We welcome you to join us! If you have
any questions or are a Board member unable to attend, please contact SIMBA
President, Donna Bryson, 733-0789 or kydoco@aol.com
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Peoria Show Use the link from the WG/DL show to
find out the results! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Posted February 7, 2008 .............................................................................................................. WG/DL
Peoria Show Note: the performance times in table below are different than we emailed you! They have been changing during the past week! If you plan to come watch the performances, we recommend you check the schedule before you leave home!
More details for this event
will be posted in the Band Room. If you have any questions,
contact Director: Jeff Marchant, jeff@marchant.net *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * Auditions were held: Saturday, January 26th; University of Arizona, School of Music Congratulations to our participants!
All total, there are 31 Sabino students participating in the Regional ensembles. There are, also, 8 Choir members in the Regional Choir. Bravo! We are very proud that all these Sabino instrumental students have been named to participate in the Regional Festival, both as part of the Band and Orchestra. Participating students already know if they are in the ensembles and need to make arrangements with their teachers to miss classes on Friday, Feb. 15th. Parents are welcome to attend the closing concert on Sat., Feb. 16th. A packet with audition results, official information including concert dress expectations and additional advance rehearsal dates has already been distributed to participating students. A flyer with all participation information was, also, sent home with these students on Thursday, Feb. 7th. Just in case you need another copy: Click here for the Regional Event Flyer! Click here to print out the map to the Regional Event! Just
a
reminder
:
Students
must
complete
and
return
the
blue
participation
card
to
Mr.
Marchant
ASAP!
Area
Concert Festival Concert Band Performance Time: 12:30pm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Orchestra
Trip!
Friday, May 2nd - Sunday, May 4th Watch this space for more details as soon as we know them! This will be a fun, exciting trip for our Orchestra! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Volunteer Time Report Many thanks to our MANY volunteers! Sabino's
Administration and Site Council ask that we report the number of
hours our volunteers donate monthly to help provide our programs.
By keeping track of the many organizations' volunteer hours, they
are able to verify just how supportive and involved our community
is with our students. This is one of the tools used to determine
if our school is an "Excelling School" each year. Just take a moment to send us an email noting
how many hours you've donated to get our year started! Click below
for all the details. Let us know how many hours you've put in January! Many thanks to all who help make this program great for our students! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
See's Candy sale is now closed. Please turn in all money collected at this time to Mary Ann Keller. Please contact Mary Ann Keller for more information and questions at momsark@q.com *
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Regional Festival
Results Auditions were held: Saturday, January 26th; University of Arizona, School of Music Congratulations to our participants! We are very proud that a number of our Sabino instrumental students have been named to participate in the Regional Festival, both as part of the Band and Orchestra. As soon as we have access to the roster (it is not posted on-line yet), we will make it available to you here! In the meantime, hold these dates. Participating students already know if they are in the ensembles and need to make arrangements with their teachers to miss |