Band

6th Grade

Concert

Symphonic

Chamber Orchestra

Chorus

Period 1 Advanced Band is also known as Symphonic Band

Band Members 2003-04

March 13, 2004 Moorpark Festival
March 27, 2004 Anaheim Festival
March 31, 2004 TOHS Festival
April 24, 2004 Conejo Valley Days
May 11, 2004 All-District Concert
May 14, 2004 Regional Band Festival
May 14, 2004 Colina Luau
May 27, 2004 Colina Band Concert

Ms. Anne Fruehling
Band Director
About Ms. Fruehling

In Symphonic Band, woodwinds and brass will learn more about proper breathing and tone production, more complicated fingerings, major scales in all keys, minor scales in some keys and chromatic, all scales two octaves if possible, good musicianship through dynamics, style, articulation and listening, more advanced sight reading skills, music interpretation, musical independence, more advanced technique, basic music theory, and advanced marching technique. Percussionists will learn all Percussive Arts Society International Rudiments, more advanced mallet instrument skills including all scales listed for woodwinds and brass and sight reading, more complicated mallet parts, more advanced tympani tuning and reading skills, and more advanced sight reading skills on all percussion instruments. The advanced band will participate in two or more concerts and public performances.

Spring 2004 Calendar
Recent Band Events...

Symphonic Band Earns 'Superior' at
Regional Festival, Friday, May 14, 2004, at T.O. High

Congratulations to the Symphonic Band on having earned a "Superior" rating Friday, May 14, 2004 at the Regional Band Festival, at Thousand Oaks High School.

With Optimal Weather, Band Marches
in Conejo Valley Days, April 24, 2004
Large, downloadable still pix...

Band Adds May 14, 2004, Regional Festival
to Performance Schedule

The Band has announced the addition of the Regional Festival to it's performance schedule; the event is scheduled for May 14, 2004.

Press Release for Thousand Oaks Acorn Newspaper:
Colina's Music Department Brings Home the Gold

Music students from Colina Middle School's Symphonic Band, Orchestra and Chorus participated in the "Music in the parks 2004" program, held at Disneyland. The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Ms. Ann Freuhling, was awarded a first place trophy in the middle school category as well as a first place trophy for best band overall. The orchestra, conducted by Ms. Anna Larson also received a first place trophy. The chorus also led by Ms. Larson brought home a first place trophy as well. The students were among young musicians from middle schools and high schools from as far away as Las Vegas and New Mexico. Their outstanding performances were attended by many parents and students celebrated at Disneyland and California Adventure that day. Principal Mike Waters said, "I'm very proud of this group. Even though I have a tin ear, I can tell this Cougar Band is atop notch group. They bring smiles to everyone's faces."

Symphonic Band Qualifies for Regionals, March 31, 2004

Congratulations to Colina's Symphonic Band for an outstanding performance at the TOHS Music Festival. The band received a unanimous Superior rating, qualifying them for a regional festival. Great job!

'Superior' Rating for Band
at Disneyland Festival, March 27, 2004

At the Disneyland Music Festival, March 27, 2004, the Colina Choir was rated "Excellent," with the Band and Orchestra achieving "Superior." Additionally, the Band took the overall trophy for all middle/junior high schools!!

Andrew Garvin Chosen 2003-04 Drum Major;
Christy Kim Is Assistant Drum Major

Jazz Band Performs at Borders, Jan. 2004

Winter Concert, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003

Rock-a-Thon Fundraiser,
Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Band Concert
Monday, June 2, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.

Advanced Band Rated 'Superior'
at Disneyland Festival, March 29, 2003

Congratulations to Colina's Advanced Band on coming in with the top rating, "Superior," one of only two bands so honored at the March 29, 2003 Disneyland Festival.

Colina Bands march in Conejo Valley Days Parade, May 2002. (Photo by Trevor Scheck)

Moorpark High School's Band Festival
Saturday morning, Mar. 8, 2003

Congratulations to Colina's Advanced Band on taking a superior rating at Moorpark High School's annual Band Festival.

Drum Major 2002-03


Susana Luis-Lopez Drum Major	Sam Kligman Assistant Drum Major

Advanced Band Concert
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, at 7 p.m., in Auditorium
Advanced Band
Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson arr. By James D. Ployhar
March of the Paratroopers Mark Williams
Lest We Forget James Swearingen
Newcastle March Johnnie Vinson

Intermediate Band
Alpine March Joseph Compello
Chorale from Jupiter Gustav Holst arr. by Paul Murtha
Bryce Canyon Overture Mark Williams
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Music by Jule Styne arr. by John
Edmondson

Beginning Band
Jingle Bells J. S. Pierpont arr. by Chuck Elledge
Regal March Bruce Pearson arr. by Chuck Elledge

Jazz Band
On Broadway Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Mike Stroller ad Jerry Leiber arr. by
Jerry Nowak

Winter Concert
Feb. 28, 2002
Explorations	Ed Huckeby
Kentucky 1800	Clare Grundman
In All Its Glory	James Swearingen
Medley From "Shrek"	Arranged by Paul Murtha

Symphonic Band entertains at Colina Gym Grand Opening
January 2002

Advanced Band 2002-03

Support Colina Band through www.schoolpop.com

Colina Band is registered with schoolpop.com, and fundraising for the band has never been easier! Just shop online through www.schoolpop.com and up to 20% of the price of your purchases—from more than 20 merchants, such as Dell, garden.com, Tower Records and OfficeMax.com—will be rebated to Colina Band. Why just for your registering the band receives $5. Online shoppers, check it out...

Band Fair-Share

As an alternative to numerous band fund-raisers, we will be collecting a fair-share donation of $50.00, for all Beginning, Intermediate and Concert Band members and a donation of $70.00 for all Symphonic Band members. If band fees are a problem for your family at this time, please make an appointment with Mr. Waters to discuss other ways to help the band. Please submit checks in an envelope to Mrs. Fruehling payable to Colina Middle School. Students participating in the Rock-A-Thon can apply all money raised to cover the cost of Fair-Share and band shoes.

The fair-share does not include the cost of band uniform shoes.

Scrip

Scrip is an ongoing fund-raiser at no cost to you. Certificates can be purchased in Colina’s main office. Mention you are with the band and we will receive part of the proceeds.

Uniforms

It’s time to start thinking about fitting the band for uniforms and shoes. This will take place sometime in November. If you are able to help out with the supervision of uniform fitting please contact Eve Oettinger at (805)373-9816 or Patti Stevens at (805)370-9231 to lend your support.

Volunteering

There are many ways to volunteer to help the band:
1) Work the Halloween Carnival booth
2) Make refreshments for a class activity or a concert
3) Help with uniforms
4) Chaperone a field trip
5) Sell lollipops
6) Organize a restaurant night
7) Play and instrument? Come in to class and help a student who needs a little one on one attention
We are currently taking names and numbers for some of the above activities. If you are interested, fill out the form in this newsletter or call 495-7429 ext. 1136 and let Mrs. Fruehling know how you can help.

Private Lessons

If you have a teacher that you would like to recommend for private lessons, send in their name and phone number and we will publish this information in an upcoming newsletter.
Don’t forget to ask them if it’s O.K. to publish their information!

Homework Hotline and Web site
Don’t forget that band is a class too and that their will be homework from time to time. You can double check if you have anything due by calling the Homework Hotline and dialing 1161 for the band extension. You can also find valuable information on our band program on the Colina school web site.

Halloween Carnival
The Halloween Carnival is coming up quickly. If you indicated that you are willing to help at this event you will be contacted shortly to set up your work times. We are looking for people willing to donate the following items to help make our event a profitable one:
tortilla chips, nacho cheese, hot dogs, hot dog buns, popcorn, condiments for the hot dogs, ice. If you are able to donate any of these items please contact Mrs. Fruehling at 495-7429 ext. 1136.

Old Band Shirts
Are you looking for a cheap way to show your support for the Cougar band? Do really love that logo from years past? Well, do we have a bargain for you! The old style band shirt is now available for just $5.00. Get yours while supplies last.

Storage, Room & Books...

Instrument Storage: All band students will be issued a cubbie to store their instruments. Most band students will have to share a cubbie.

The bandroom will be open from 7:55 am-8:05 am and from 8:55 am-9:05 am for students to put their instruments away. Students are not to interrupt the A Period class to put things away. They are to wait until the appropriate time to enter the classroom. Instruments should not be left unattended outside the classroom at any time. The bandroom will also be open after school for students to get their instruments for home practice.

Band Books: This year, we will be using the Standard of Excellence band method. The school district has purchased a set of books for each band level. These books will be checked out the first week of school. Any student interested in purchasing their own copy to keep, can do so at any of the local music stores. Make sure you
purchase the book that corresponds with your level:

Beginning Band - Red Book I
Intermediate Band - Blue Book II
Advanced Band - Green Book III
If you have any questions regarding band, please contact Mrs. Fruehling at 495-7429 ext. 1136.

Suggestions to Parents to Help Students Succeed

Most parents think that if they know little or nothing about music, they cannot help their child who is in Band. Here are a few things you CAN do, even if your greatest talent is playing the radio.

1. LISTEN. I realize this may not be easy. However, it is important that the student practices a few minutes EVERY day to build confidence and coordination. The recommended time is 15 minutes for beginners, 30 minutes for second year students increasing as needed for more advanced students.

2. WATCH. Make sure your child is sitting with correct posture and hand position. There are excellent pictures of this in your child’s method book.

3. ENCOURAGE. A good word from you every now and then will go a long way. If your child is improving, you will hear it. Let them know you hear it.

4. CHANGE THE STATION. Your child should be working on a variety of things from class. If you hear only the same thing over and over ask him what he is working on in class. Chances are he is playing only what he is already good at, instead of working on the things with which he has trouble.

5. BRUSH OFF THE TARNISH. After the students get over the newness of their instrument, sometimes it takes a little motivation to keep at it. See your child through the hills, the valley, and the dreaded plateaus (when they would rather even clean their room than practice!) Let them clean the room…but also insist that they put in at least a few minutes practicing. They may not thank you later but how many times have you thought, " I wish my parents had made me do…"

6. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. When you child performs in concert, no matter how many hundred of people are there, they are playing their very best just for you. Be there.

Why is Music in Our Schools?
Music is a Science
It is exact, specific, and it demands exact acoustics. A conductor’s score is a chart, a graph which indicates frequencies, intensities, volume changes, melody, and harmony all at once and with the most exact control of time.

Music is Mathematical
It is rhythmically based on the subdivisions of time into fractions, which must be done instantaneously, not worked out on paper.

Music is a Foreign Language
Most of the terms are in Italian, German, or French, and the notation is certainly not English, but a highly developed kind of shorthand that uses symbols to represent ideas. The semantics of music is the most complete and universal language.

Music is History
Music usually reflects the environment and times of its creation.

Music is Physical Education
It requires exact coordination of finger, hand and arm, lip, cheek, and facial muscles, in addition to extraordinary control of the diaphragm, back, stomach, and chest muscles, which respond instantly to the sound the ear hears and the mind interprets.

Music is ALL of these things, but most of all…Music is Art
It allows human beings to take all accumulated knowledge and skill and use ti to create emotion. That is one thing science cannot duplicate: humanism, feeling, emotion.

That is Why We Teach Music
Not because we expect you to major in music
Not because we expect you to play or sing for the rest of your life,
Not so you can relax
Not so you can have fun

But…
So you will be more human
So you will recognize beauty
So you will be more sensitive
So you will have something to cling to
So you will have more love, more compassion, more gentleness, more good,
In short, more life.

Of what value will it be to make a prosperous living unless you know how to live?

Symphonic Band 2003-04

Aidukas Erik 08
Alkazian Lauren Sarah 07
Attkisson Michael 07
Attkisson Paul 07
Begusch Peter Michael 07
Berliner Morgan 08
Chan Elizabeth 07
Cook Garrett 08
Eschrich Alexander 08
Faltemier Matthew Pedro 07
Garvin Andrew 08
Gohmann Mary Alice 07
Goodwin Trevor 07
Hinds Sara 08
Hu James 08
Insogna Dominic 08
Jacobson Jaclyn 07
Jones Stephanie 08
Kim Christy 08
Kirk Arielle 08
Le Fevre Jonathan 08
Lim Brian 08
Magee Christine 07
Matra Nicholas 07
Moore Haeley 07
Newlin Rebekah 07
Pang Tim 07
Pelleg Michael 07
Richardson David 08
Rickelmann Abbey 07
Ross Alexander 07
Ross Jeffrey 07
Roth Rachel 08
Rothschild Nicole 07
Rudin Aaron Jack 07
Schaefer Christopher 07
Schurtz Marshall 07
Schwartz Rachel 07
Siazon Mel - Gerard 08
Smith Trevor 07
Sternlight Taryn 07
Williamson Brendin 08
Wilton Conrad 07
Wong Thomas 07
Woodward Lia 08
Zhou Kelly 08
Zucherman Hannah 07

About Band Director Ms. Fruehling

Ms. Fruehling received her Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Quincy University in Quincy, Il. This is her 11th year of teaching (6th at Colina). Before coming to Colina, she taught at Sequoia Intermediate and Jeff Davis Middle School in Jacksonville, Florida. In her spare time Ms. Fruehling enjoys playing the flute, scrapbooking, reading and seeing movies.