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What is Winter Percussion?
The Pleasant Grove High School Winter Percussion Ensemble is a competitive percussion group competing in the Northern California Band Association circuit. This past 2007-2008 school year, marked the beginning of this program. At our final competition, which took place at Las Plumas High School in Oroville on Saturday, April 12, the group took 5th place in a field of 13 competitors in the Novice Division; a very impressive result for a new team. This next year, our sites are set higher as we take on the challenging music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Music teacher, percussion instructor, and active NCBA judge Brian Aguilar has arranged this music for our group. This past year, three of Mr. Aguilar’s shows (out of the 3 he had a role in) won championships in their division. While this doesn’t guarantee anything to us, we know we are getting high quality music. Our 2009 music focuses on two of the groups most popular pieces (to be announced). The program requires at least 20 members in order to fulfill the needs of the music effectively. We have parts for mallets, keyboards, timpani, guitar, bass guitar, chimes, auxiliary, and of course marching drums. So, who can join? The program welcomes individuals from any background, even those without previous musical experience; the only requirement is that you attend PGHS. We ask that if you join this group, you dedicate yourself fully, as losing members over the course of a season has devastating consequences. If you are interested in finding out more about the program and the commitment it entails, contact Jake Tuttle by email at jt223@saclink.csus.edu. A sample schedule for a "performance weekend" is shown in the next column. 
UPCOMING EVENTS | | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | Winter Percussion practice session 5:00-6:30 p.m. Band Room. | Saturday, Nov. 29 | Parade of Lights - Old Town Elk Grove. Call time 4:30 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | Winter Percussion practice session 5:30-8:45 p.m. Band Room. | Saturday, Dec. 6 | Super Saturday rehearsal - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
For more information about the PGHS Drumline and to keep up with their latest news, check out their website and join the on-line group at www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/PGHS_Drumline
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| Percussion Fundraiser Magazine Subscriptions The Winter Percussion Ensemble has a new fundraiser that is very simple: magazine sales. If you are thinking of subscribing to a magazine, or renewing an existing one, all you have to do is go to www.magfundraising.com/pghsdrumline, pick your magazines, and buy. The drumline will receive 40% of the subscription! The prices are very competitive and you can help out a good cause at the same time! The drumline has huge fundraising goals for this year, so we are looking forward to this being a great step in the right direction. Thank you for supporting the Winter Percussion Ensemble! COMPETITION DAY PROGRAM
Finals, April 12, 2008
As a reminder, NO student will be allowed to leave this competition early. There are no exceptions. PARENTS: Help! We need drivers! Please let Jake know if you can drive.
We need help moving equipment on and off the floor for the competition. If you will be attending and can help, please come and meet with us prior to us moving to the gym.
Note: Parents who wish to watch other shows other than our performance are subject to the entrance fees the school imposes. These are fundraising events for each campus we visit so they make money any way they can. Admission is $10 for adults, $5.00 for students with their ID/seniors, and children under 5 are free. If you arrive in time to meet our group out in the parking lot, and you enter and exit the competition with the group, there is no charge; you are only charged if you stay to see other performers.
What to bring:
- $5-10 for food or a sack lunch (lunch will be about 1:10 PM) Note: T-shirts and sweatshirts for winter percussion are always available for sale at championship events; bring extra cash if you want to buy a souvenir.
- Winter Percussion t-shirt
- Winter Percussion costume: black long-sleeved button t-shirt, black slacks (not jeans!), black socks, and black close-toed shoes. We will only wear this for the competition.
- BATTERY ONLY: Bring your wristbands and cloaks
- Students need some sort of time telling device (watch or cell phone) to check in periodically throughout the day. These devices CANNOT be carried with them when we move to compete
The Day's Itinerary:
7:00 AM - Meet at PGHS. Be sure to come fully dressed in PROPER PERFORMANCE ATTIRE. Do not come in jeans!
7:10 AM - Leave PGHS.
9:00 AM - Arrive Las Plumas High School.
9:15 AM - Unload the trailer
9:30 AM - Battery warm up; pit begin setting up.
10:00 AM - Show run throughs and sectional time
11:20 AM - Last run through before competing (with cloaks)
10: 00 AM - Show run-throughs
11:25 AM - Pack up things to move to warm up gym.
11:40 AM - Warm up gym. Final words from instructors
11:50 AM - Standby
12:00 PM - Performance
12:10 PM - Return to the trailer, reflection.
12:20 PM - Load trailer. Steve begins BBQ
12:50 PM - Change and return to trailer for lunch
1:10 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - Free time
2:50 PM - Meet in West gym to watch advanced and scholastic groups. Students will not be required to stay to watch all groups but will need to check in at this time.
6:00 PM - Check in with Jake at West Gym; you will be required to stay for Elk Grove High's performance at 6:10 PM
7:00 PM - Dinner Break
8:00 PM - Meet in EAST gym to watch Open groups.
9:10 PM - Head back to WEST gym to grab spot for awards
10:20 PM - Championship Awards Ceremony
11:00 PM - Meet outside for final words.
11:10 PM - Depart for PGHS
1:00 AM - Arrive at PGHS
| General Guidelines for Competitions
1. Students are representative of PGHS and are expected to behave in a professional, courteous manner. We are guests on the campuses at which we compete.
2. Proper respect must be given to all groups. Any signs of unsportsmanlike conduct may result in penalties against our group, up to and including disqualification from the competition. We do not want to give PGHS a reputation for being a bad sport.
3. Students are NOT to leave the campus for any reason. Should a parent wish to take their son/daughter to lunch, they will need to sign their child out with the instructors prior to departing.
4. Absolutely no jewelry may be worn during the performance (including watches, rings, necklaces and bracelets) so that the ensemble may look uniform.
5. Have fun! It may be a long day, but it is truly amazing to see the various show concepts from novice level to open groups.
Comments and questions may be forwarded to Jake Tuttle. Thank you for your support this season. We are so proud of what the students have accomplished.
Jake Tuttle Ben Frechette Mike Hazelton
(916) 247-7323 (916) 502-3080 (916) 628-4946
(916) 869-2930 (competitions only)
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