Port Clinton Music Boosters

Minutes for Dec. 12, 2005

 

President Chris Harris opened the meeting.

 

Minutes from the Nov. meeting were accepted.

 

Treasurers Report (attached)- Marcia reported $3500 profit from the fruit sale. Todd Peitz motioned to accept the Treasurers report, seconded by Brenda Fisher. Motion carried.

 

Instructor Reports (attached)- were given by Greg Fox, Brian Stitak, Todd Peitz, and Chris Harris presented a report from Tom Bixler in his absence.

 

New Business- Jan Storr asked the boosters to consider purchasing phones for the director’s offices. It was stated that it was more of a school issue but it can be looked into, however the matter was tabled because this year’s money has already been allocated.

 

Old Business-Discussion on the District II Festival- We need a volunteer to make calls for help and baking for the concession.

 

Fund Raiser- We need to look into the time-table of and types of fund raisers we can do. Marcia was sent information from Ship Shape Marine Canvas about a fundraiser consisting of selling bleacher bags and spirit mats for us to consider.

 

A motion was made by Carol Fox to adjourn. Seconded by David Bloom. Meeting was adjourned.

 

Submitted by Joy Allen


 

Director Report

12-12-05

 

On the orchestra side of the music department, District II festival is well underway with Port Clinton High School being well represented in this year’s festival orchestra. Thos students who will be participating include Rose Huskey, Andrea De Leon, Samantha Rider, Beau Hamann, Brenton Millinger, Emily Rounds, Nick Passabet, Cory Smith, and Molly Taylor. The orchestra is 80 people strong and it needs to be noted that Rose Huskey made 2nd chair violin II, Beau Hamann made 2nd chair viola, and Cory Smith made 1st chair bass. Congratulations to these students who have committed their time and talents to this group.

 

In closing, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy New Year.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Brian Stitak


 

Due to the college financial aide meeting, I am unable to attend tonight’s Music Booster meeting. There is not a lot in my report this evening.

 

  1. Seventh and Eighth Grade Bands are working out the final details for the Holiday Concert. Each ensemble has worked hard and is looking forward to the December 20th concert. The concert is at the middle school.
  2. Both bands have also started to sight-read new music for the Winter Band Concert to be held on March 2.
  3. The new bell set has arrived and is being used. Thank-you Music Boosters! (The bill should be arriving soon from Rettig Music Store).
  4. A concern- Due to a major schedule change at the middle school, I will no longer be able to teach lessons during last period of the day (band students have a study hall). I have been assigned to teach another general music class that is scheduled the same time as the band study hall. Last year, students were able to come to the band room for extra help. This attributed greatly to the success of the middle school band program. I was also able to combine the 7th and 8th graders for solo and ensemble contest; this will not be the case this year. In the long run, this schedule will hurt the program.

 

Music Booster Report – December 2005

Todd Peitz, High School/Elementary Band

 

The high school band will be performing in concert with the orchestra and choirs this Wednesday night as part of the annual holiday concert. The concert begins at 7:30 pm in the PAC.

 

Several students from the high school have auditioned for honor bands throughout the state of Ohio throughout the past few months. David Root has been accepted to participate as a member of the Ohio University Honors Band from January 6-8 in Athens, Ohio. He has also been accepted to participate in the Ohio State University Honors Band during the weekend of January 14th, 2005. Today, I received notification that he, as well as Lauren Higgins and Alexis Dunfee have been accepted to participate in the Bowling Green State University Honors Band as part of the 48th Annual New Band Music Reading Clinic during the weekend of January 21st. Congratulations to these students for their efforts.

 

David Root was also accepted to participate in the annual District II Honors Festival being held here at Port Clinton High School on the weekend of January 14th. Due to the conflict with the Ohio State Honors Band, he has elected to perform at OSU.

 

Several students have been traveling throughout the community the past few weeks and performing for various holiday functions as a small brass ensemble. These students are Jason Drusbacky, Alexis Dunfee, Melissa Dodge, and Ben Jones. Some of the more notable performances have included the Kiwanis Club luncheon, the O.E. Meyer Christmas party at the CIC Club, and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Sandusky.

 

The jazz band has started rehearsing every Wednesday night. There are 30 students signed up for jazz band, and it looks to be an exciting group again this year. The students will be preparing for a concert in the spring, as well as will be working with a guest artist, Mr. Jay Miglia, who has toured with groups such as Manhattan Transfer and the Four Tops in March.

 

The 6th grade band has ben working very hard in class each morning to continue learning how to play their instruments. The students have a very posititve outlook on class and come into class each morning excited to play.

 

No word yet on the raincoats. I have called Midwest band, which is the company we have ordered them through, and I am waiting for a call back. Dwight, our sales representative is in Chicago all of this week for the Midwest convention, so I am not sure when he will call. Hopefully I will get a response soon.

 

Thank you very much for the refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 3rd. They were much appreciated by us and the other directors of District II.

 

Thus concludes my report. Respectfully submitted,

 

Todd Peitz, High School/Elementary Bands


 

PORT CLINTON MUSIC BOOSTERS

CHOIR REPORT

 

December 12, 2005

 

Touch of Class performed last Saturday December 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the lobby of Great Wolf Lodge and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the CIC club for the Children’s Christmas Party.

Tonight we are performing for the WSOS Christmas dinner at the Oak Harbor Inn at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday we will perform for the Port Clinton Christian women’s Club at noon at the CIC.

The High School Holiday Concert is Wednesday in the PAC at 7:30 p.m.

Members of the choirs will make a visit to the Ruth Ann House the afternoon of December 14 to present holiday presents to the residents and perform some of the music of the concert.

Thursday December 15 Touch of Class performs at 7:30 p.m. for the Port Clinton Lions Club at 7:30 p.m. Friday December 16 we are at the Vineyard at 6:30 p.m. for 80 guests, and Saturday December 17 at the Mon Ami at 8:00 p.m. for the 50th anniversary dinner of the Port Clinton Power Squadron. The group is then invited to the home of Dave & Marti Nighswander after the Mon Ami for music and food. Monday December 19 Touch performs at Portland House in Sandusky at 6:00 p.m. – followed by ice cream at Toft’s Dairy afterward.

The Middle School Holiday Concert is Tuesday December 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the MS auditorium.

Breakfast with the Arts is scheduled for Wednesday morning December 21.

Touch of Class performs their last holiday community concert for the Member’s Dinner at the CIC on Wednesday December 21 at 6:00 .m.

District Festival auditions were held Saturday December 3. The Port Clinton choir members are Amanda Blankenbeker, Jenni Yates, Zachary Smith, Jose Pizana, and Tristan Nighswander.

For the festival we will need concessions all day Saturday January 14 as last year. The ladies of Faith Methodist church will again prepare an evening meal for the visiting directors of District II and the guest clinicians. Festival registration fee is $10.00 per students payable at the rehearsal on January 9 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

I need a check to DECA from my music account for three sweatshirts. The shirts are $23.00 each. See Carol for details.

I also have a receipt for TOC necklaces to replace lost/broken ones.

 

Respectfully,

 

D. Gregory Fox, choirs