Winter Percussion

Winter Percussion Ensemble

What is it?

The Pleasant Grove Winter Percussion Ensemble meets from late October to late March and learns a competitive marching, all-percussion piece (with exception to guitar and bass guitar) to compete against other schools in Northern California. Last year, the group placed in the top 3 of their division all season and took home the championship title for the novice division at the final competition (see this show on YouTube). In the upcoming 2010 season, the group looks to move up to the next division and compete at a whole new level.

What should I expect?

The instructional staff at PGHS expects you to make a full commitment to the ensemble; we do not rehearse as much as other NCBA groups and do our best to make the schedule accommodating to other activities. This means that ever minute of rehearsal counts. We meet twice per week for 3 hours each, with occasional Saturday rehearsals; and typically compete at 6 NCBA competitions. Music is a very personal thing and you should expect to experience growth as both a musician and an individual.

Why should I join?

Being a part of the winterline means you are part of a family, part of a new tradition at Pleasant Grove. Thanks to the efforts of the students over the last two years, the PGHS Winterline has developed an expectation in the NCBA for quality performances. You will learn new skills, meet new people, develop lifelong friendships and memories, and experience music in a whole new way. Being a part of the group has also brought students unique opportunities. For instance, this past season, the group was asked to play on Good Day Sacramento using only sandpaper (and it looks like it will be a yearly tradition).

What do I need to do to join?

We welcome everyone from every background. All we require is that you are a current student of Pleasant Grove High School, can maintain your academics, and will dedicate yourself to the ensemble. You may have never played any music in your life, but if you have passion to learn, we'll help you get to that next level. If you are interested in joining, please email Jake Tuttle at JT223@saclink.csus.edu. We hope to see you in the winter for a new and exciting season.

Click here for a tentative schedule for the entire season.

UPCOMING DRUMLINE EVENTS
March 9	Rehearsal 5:15-9:00 p.m. Listen to 4 judges tapes. Finish all remaining drill.
March 11	Rehearsal 6-9 p.m.
March 12	Show Day - 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. McClatchy High. Have Form C signed.
March 13	Show Day - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Elk Grove High. Meeting at Elk Grove High School.
March 16	Rehearsal 5:30-9:00 p.m.
March 19	Rehearsal 6:00-9:00 p.m.

2010 Competition Schedule
February 13	Rodriguez High School in Fairfield
February 27	Antioch High School
March 6	Fairfield High School and Armijo High School
March 12	McClatchy High School in Sacramento
March 13	Elk Grove High School
March 27	Championship at Foothill High School in Pleasanton

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

Click to join PGHS_Drumline

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!

McClatchy High Winter Review
& Elk Grove Herd Review
March 12-13, 2010

We are coming near the end of our 2010 season, just three competitions to go. The McClatchy show is our only non-NCBA competition and will be judged using a different scoring system. At this show, the full program template of the show will be performed. We’d love to have a nice

crowd for this show and the show following at EG the next day. We will also be given a clinic by the judges immediately following the performance.

What to bring:

-Winter Percussion T-shirt (this will be worn when not in costume/uniform)

-Winter Percussion Uniform –Be sure you have all elements of your costume (Black socks that cover your ankles, black shoes, uniform top and bottom). You’ll want to have something to change into after the

performance (i.e. your drumline t-shirt and pants, etc…).

Note, if you do not have your winter percussion t-shirt, you will be wearing your uniform top for the remainder of the day.

Note – most competitions charge a fee for entrance. Performers are admitted free, but parents will have to pay if they plan on watching shows other than ours. Those that do not plan on watching other shows need to enter and leave the floor with us. The fees for McClatchy are: adults - $8, students and adults over age 60 - $5, children under 5 are free. Also note that we will need help moving equipment on and off of the floor for the competition. If you will be attending the competition, please come and meet with us prior to us moving to the gym (this will also save you the cost of entrance if you are just coming to watch our group).

March 12th – Itinerary of Events

2:00 pm – Quick rehearsal before packing up.

3:15 – QUICKLY pack up trailer, everyone must help

3:45 – Depart for McClatchy High

4:15 – Arrive at McClatchy High, Unload and scout for spot; layout floor if room; change into uniform.

5:00pm – Game time, warm-up and sectional work

6:25pm – Begin prepping for move to warm-up area.

6:36pm – Warm up

6:48pm – Move to stand by area

7:00pm – PGHS FIFTH WINTER PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE

7:12pm – Clinic with judges

7:25pm – Return to trailer; LOAD BEFORE CHANGING, Steve is leaving after loading is done

(Begin dinner preparations). Jake/Jill go with CSUS.

8:00pm – DINNER

8:30pm – Free time; be either watching groups in the lot or watching groups inside

9:12pm – In gym for exhibition performances

10:15pm – AWARDS

10:45pm – Return to trailer site.

10:50pm – Depart for PGHS, Call parents as we leave to arrange transportation

11:15pm – Arrive at PGHS – see you tomorrow morning!

Please forward any concerns to Jake Tuttle. Thank you for your support this season.

Directions to McClatchy High

1 Merge onto CA-99 N toward SACRAMENTO. 10.2 mi

2 Take the 12TH AVE WEST exit, EXIT 297, toward SUTTERVILLE RD/SAC CITY COLLEGE. 0.2 mi

3 Turn LEFT onto 12TH AVE. 0.1 mi

4 12TH AVE becomes SUTTERVILLE RD. 0.9 mi

5 Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FREEPORT BLVD/CA-160. 0.8 mi

6 End at 3066 Freeport Blvd Sacramento, CA 95818-4349

B: 3066 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818-4349

March 13th - Itinerary for EGHS

8:50am – Meet at ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL, front parking lot, do not be late.

9:00am – Unload trailer and move quickly to claim site.

9:30am – Warmup/sectional time

10:00am – Ensemble Work with floor

10:45am – Break for snack, bathroom break, etc…

11:05am – Ensemble resume

11:30am – Begin preparing equipment for performance

11:45am – Warmup Gym

11:55am – Standby area

12:00pm – SIXTH PGHS WINTER PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE

12:10pm – Return to trailer, reflection.

12:20pm – Load Trailer

12:40pm – Dismissal for Junior prom members, remaining students head to gym to watch remaining percussion shows

1:30pm – Students may check out with Jake or stay on campus; all members (Except for prom members) must return by 6:00pm for the remainder of the performances and awards.

6:00pm – Report directly to gym (Ryan dressed for awards by 6:30).

6:35pm – Sac State performs

7:00pm – Awards

7:25pm – Reflection and dismissal; please have your rides pick you up at EGHS

Two weeks until championships…how do you want to end the season? Come with that mindset for the final 2 weeks of the season.

Note that the pricing for the event at EG is identical to McClatchy except the General Admission price is $7.

General Guidelines for Competitions

1. Students are representative of Pleasant Grove High School and are expected to behave in a professional, courteous manner. We are guests on this campus and all campuses we will visit during our season.

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. We ask that no students be taken out to lunch for championships

4. Absolutely no jewelry may be worn during the performance (including watches, rings, necklaces and bracelets) for uniformity purposes.

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 in these competitions.

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 in just a few short months.

Jake Tuttle Ben Frechette Mike Hazelton Kazoua Heu
(916) 247-7323 (916) 502-3080 (916) 628-4946 (916) 730-8690

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