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The Pleasant Grove High Band Boosters is an association organized to create interest in and give moral and financial support to the music and related programs of Pleasant Grove High School and Katherine Albiani Middle School, both located in Elk Grove, CA.  At Pleasant Grove High School, these programs include Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Band, Color Guard, and Winter Percussion; at Albiani, Concert and Beginning Bands.

 

 

BAND NEWS - July-August 2010

 

 

Mr. Jay DeWald Retires from EGUSD

Our Music Director here at Pleasant Grove High School and Katherine Albiani Middle School retired as of the end of last school year.  Mr. DeWald has been teaching in the Elk Grove Unified School District for the past 31 years, with the first 26 years at Elk Grove High School.  He started the music program at Pleasant Grove and Albiani when the campuses opened five years ago.  During these five years, the marching band, concert bands, jazz band and jazz combo grew and thrived under the direction of Mr. DeWald.  All groups have won numerous awards and have built a reputation for Pleasant Grove and Albiani.  Mayor Sophia Scherman presented Mr. DeWald with a proclamation from the City Council of Elk Grove, recognizing him for his 31 years of service and for his personal contributions as maestro, musician, and teacher.  The students will miss Mr. DeWald at the schools, but he will not be a total stranger.  Mr. DeWald will continue to perform with the DeWald Taylor Jazztet and conduct the Strauss Festival Orchestra, so stop by and say hello.

 

To Contact Us:

Pleasant Grove High Band Boosters

c/o Pleasant Grove High School

9531 Bond Road

Elk Grove, CA 95624

 

www.pghsbandboosters.org


Mr. Mike Souliere, Director

Giselle Koford, Booster Club President 

Joseph Jacobs, Webmaster

 

We need your help!  Do you have pictures of band activities you'd like to share?  We'd love to post them on the website.  Digital photos can be sent to the webmaster.

 

 BAND LINKS

          PGHS Home Page

          Schoolloop Band Page

          PGHS Drumline Group

          Band Videos 
        Community Service Prior Approval Form

          Student Account Reimbursement Form

 

 

 

Chevy's Night to Support the Winter Percussion Ensemble

You don't have to do any cooking or cleaning on Tuesday, July 27th!  Come out to eat at Chevy's on Laguna Blvd. (next to Borders) between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. and 25% of the proceeds from food and non-alcoholic drinks will go to supporting the Winter Percussion Ensemble!  Please print out a flyer and bring it with you.  Invite your friends and family and come join the fun.  Thank you for supporting the PGHS Winter Percussion Ensemble!
   

Band Camp -- SAVE THE DATE!

If you will be in the Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Band, Winter Percussion, or Colorguard next year, please plan on attending Band Camp from August 9th through 13th in the PGHS Band Room from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.  More details to come later.  Please email our secretary Michele O'Donnell and give her your contact information, so that we can send you the latest updates.

 

In Band Camp, students will be getting a headstart on learning music and technique, marching basics, and sectional rehearsals.  Marching members will be fitted for their uniforms and T-shirt orders will be taken.  Wear cool, comfortable clothes.  No sandals!!!  Bring a snack and water and sunscreen.

 

Parent Orientation/Open House 

The PGHS Band Boosters will host a Parent Orientation Night from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9th in the Choir Room (HE-18).  Important information will be handed out at this orientation.  Come check out what is being planned this year and see what you can do to support your band student.  Drop in any time between 3 and 7 p.m.  

 

Disneyland Photos and Video

A Yahoo Group has been set up for people to share their pictures from the trip.  Go to the following link to see pictures of the whole weekend.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PGHS_Disneyland/ 

 

If anyone is interested in seeing the photos on the Disney Photo Pass, please contact Mrs. Koford. 

 

A video of the Disneyland parade is now up on our YouTube site.  Go see our awesome band, colorguard and dance company march on Main Street USA! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEt8bvweX7I

 

The DeWald Taylor Jazztet Corner

Mr. DeWald's jazz quintet will be playing at a number of local venues where you can enjoy some live jazz with great food.  They will be playing at Palermo Ristorante on Saturday, July 31st, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.  The restaurant is located at 9632 Emerald Oak Drive off Elk Grove Blvd. behind Taco Bell.  On Saturdays, August 14th and 28th, they will be playing at Paesano's Restaurant on Bond Rd. and E. Stockton 6:30-9:30 p.m.  On Thursday, September 16th, the Jazztet will be performing at Spotlight Elk Grove at the SES Hall at 5:30 p.m.  Hope to see you there!