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Posted May 8, 2008 ..............................................................................................................

Pops Concert
Friday, May 9th
7:00PM . . . . Sabino Courtyard
(6:30pm Call Time for Student Musicians)

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!

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Hawaii Trip Information Meeting
(formerly "Spring Marching Night")
Monday, May 12th
7:00PM - 8:30PM

Everyone who plans to participate in the 2008-2009 instrumental music program and their parents should plan to attend!
All Ensembles will be included: Orchestra, Jazz, Guard, Concert and Marching Bands.

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!

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Posted May 6, 2008 ..............................................................................................................

And a note of Thanks...
to all those who have given their time and talents to this year's program as a Board member, volunteer, staff member or, most especially, band parent! YOU are the backbone of our program. Without you our program simply does not function nearly in the way we all expect. Those expectations are high in our Sabino music program. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do!

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Posted May 3, 2008 ..............................................................................................................

Orchestra Trip!
Friday, May 2nd - Sunday, May 4th

Performance venue at 12:35pm on Saturday, May 3rd:

Western High School
501 South Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804

If you have any questions, contact Donna Bryson, kydoco@aol.com

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Spring Instrumental Banquet

We're having a Hawaiian Luau !

Tuesday, May 13th
6:00PM . . . . Sabino Cafeteria

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!

If you have questions about this event, please contact Susan Monroe.

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Posted April 29, 2008 ..............................................................................................................

Orchestra Trip!
Friday, May 2nd - Sunday, May 4th

(New Info!) Click here for the Trip Information Flyer! (New Info!)


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 this trip. Make certain your fees are paid to date. If you have any questions, contact Donna Bryson, kydoco@aol.com


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SIMBA Board Meeting
Thursday, May 8th
7:00 pm
Bryson Home, 6662 E. Crimson Sage Dr. (New location)

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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Spring Marching Night
Monday, May 12th
7:00PM - 8:30PM

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!

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Instrumental Workday
Friday, May 23rd
10:00AM - 5:00PM

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!
See you there!

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All-State Festival Congratulations!
Thursday and Friday, April 24-25

Congratulations to our participating ensembles! Their results are, in order or performance date/time: Concert Band, Excellent; Jazz, Good; Orchestra, Superior.

Congratulations!

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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!
We make it very easy for you to do.
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 April!

Many thanks to all who help make this program great for our students!

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Posted April 17, 2008 ..............................................................................................................

 

State Concert Band Festival - Concert Band
Thursday, April 24th

Paradise Valley High School, 3950 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix, 85032
(Click Here for a map!)

Call Time
7:15 AM
Performance Time
11:15 AM
Expected Return to Sabino
7:30 PM
Details

Concert and Jazz Bands will travel together.
Bring money for 1-2 meals.

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!)

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State Jazz Festival
Thursday, April 24th

Deer Valley High School, 18424 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, 85308
(Click Here for a map!)

Call Time
7:15 AM
Performance Time
2:30 PM
Expected Return to Sabino
7:30 PM
Details

Concert and Jazz Bands will travel together.
Bring money for 1-2 meals.

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!)

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State Concert Band Festival - Orchestra
Friday, April 25th

Ironwood Ridge High School, 2475 W. Naranja Rd., Oro Valley, 85742
(Click Here for a map!)

Call Time
2:00 PM
Performance Time
4:15 PM
Expected Return to Sabino
6:30 PM

Parents are always welcome to come hear our students perform at this Festival. It's FREE and the Orchestra is performing in town!

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Spring Instrumental Banquet
Tuesday, MAY 13th
Date Correction...OOPS! (Thanks, Carol!)

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Posted April 15, 2008 ..............................................................................................................

2008-2009 SIMBA Board Members

Congratulations!

We welcome the following new members to the SIMBA Board:

Carla Carpentier
Vice-President
Ellen Lance
Secretary
Jim Fitzpatrick
Treasurer
Jan Rudolph
Board Member-at-Large

Many thanks to our returning SIMBA Board Members (in continuing and new positions!):

Donna Bryson
President
Susan Monroe
WebMistress
Valerie Earl
Charms Coordinator
Pam Grimwood
Board Member-at-Large

Heather Smith
Board Member-at-Large
Espi Saucedo
Board Member-at-Large

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...
Don't you just hate getting a phone call asking you to take on a volunteer job? Save us the time to make those calls and save yourself from receiving them. Consider taking a position with SIMBA next year; not just any job, but one you would like to have (or share with a fellow parent or friend in our group).... and then contact us yourself!

If you are interested or have questions about volunteering, please contact SIMBA President, Donna Bryson, 733-0789 or kydoco@aol.com

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Posted April 14, 2008 ..............................................................................................................


Gaslight Theater Night Fundraiser...A Success!
Sunday April 13th

Many thanks to Peggy Rau and Jan Rudolph for all their efforts to put this event together. They put as much energy into this event as the actors did on stage! THANK YOU!
This was a wonderful evening for all, most especially for our students who will benefit through SIMBA's General Fund!

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SIMBA Board Meeting
Thursday, May 8th
6:30 pm
Sabino's Little Theater

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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Pops Concert
Friday, May 9th
7:00PM . . . . Sabino Courtyard

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!

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Spring Instrumental Banquet
Tuesday, April 13th
6:00PM . . . . Sabino Cafeteria

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!

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Posted April 9, 2008 ..............................................................................................................

Gaslight Theater Night Fundraiser
Ticket still available! For all the details, click here!

Sunday April 13th
7pm Show . . . . Doors Open at 6:15pm
7010 E. Broadway Blvd.

ARIZONA SMITH AND THE RELIC OF DOOM or “Safari so Good!”

Students - There will be prizes of pizza and ice cream at the show for students selling their allotted 3 tickets and more! How many entries have you earned?
Wouldn't a free pizza or ice cream be great at the show?

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

See you at the Play!

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