February 2008 Newsletter
In this Issue:
From the President
Winter Concert Kudos!
Congratulations to Our Students
Treasurer's Report
BSO Field Trip
CHS Band News
Summer Music Camps
Bravo! to Our Sponsors
From the President...
We are very grateful to the many parents who have donated to the Musical Note Club and volunteered for the winter concerts. Thank you very much!
Adjudication season will soon be here, so there will be a great need for parents to chaperone and to transport equipment. (Don't know what adjudications are? Check out our Guide to BMMS Annual Music Events in the November 2007 newsletter.) Please consider helping out. It is a great way to support your child's musical endeavors -- and to meet other parents.
We are beginning to look ahead to next year, and will be asking for nominations for Music Parents' leadership positions. It is not too early to be thinking about how you can become more involved. Please feel free to contact me or any of our board members to learn more about who we are and what we do. You can also visit us on the Web.
We look forward to hearing from you! -- Malinda Hughes
Winter Concert Kudos!
Many thanks to Music Parents' outstanding volunteer coordinators, Joan LeRoy (Band), Paula Grant (Choir) and Mary Lowe Kutt (Orchestra), for their hard work in preparing for the Winter Concerts, and to the wonderful parents who gave of their time: Jupin Bao, Lisa Bellor, Diane Bohr, Lynn Bowman, Susana Burell, Steve Ching-Lan, Kathy Davis, Renee Decker, Debbie Dettmer, Yan Guo, Edie Hoffheiser, Malinda Hughes, Evie Kawata, Steve Kramer, Raksha Mirchandani, Kate Moloney, Clotilde Mongoya-Sidikou, Noriko Mori, Tammy Lloyd, Michele Pelsinski, Katherine Rice, Ellen Sunde, Lillian Reichenthal, Kathy Smith, Franziska Stuber, Andrea Taylor, Karla Vea, Maureen Wallenhorst, Mari Watanabe and Julia Wen.
Special thanks, also, to Shama Akhtar for coordinating the content for the programs, and to Mark and Wanda Brodsky of Graphic Impressions for the design, layout and printing of the programs. They were beautiful keepsakes of two very special evenings.
Most of all, we applaud our music teachers, Jeff Brodie, Ellen Doring, Kathy Cammarata and Patrick McSwain for their dedication to our childrens' musical endeavors, and to Mr. Gibson and Mr. McIntosh for their support of music at BMMS!
Congratulations to Our Students!
The following students were selected to participate in Maryland's Junior All-State Ensembles:
Band
Kenneth B. - Trumpet
Ryan C. - French Horn
Erin D. - Oboe Alternate
Nick O.- Principal Tuba
Justin S. - Percussion
Jimmy W. - Alto Saxophone
Choir
Harsha N.
Orchestra
Joshua K. - Cello
Michele K. - Violin
Andrew K. - Bass
Austin S. - Viola
David Y. - Viola
Treasurer's Report
A big "Thank You" goes out to all of the parents who have supported the Burleigh Manor musical groups by making a tax-deductible donation to the Musical Note Club. An extra thank you goes out to those who have also been able to apply for a corporate match through their employers. Remember, it's never too late to donate to the Musical Note Club if you have not done so yet.
So far this school year, we have used our funds to purchase much needed percussion mallets, bring in guest conductors, pay for royalty and copyright fees, and cover basic needs such as printing and postage.
With your help, we are continuing to support our student musicians and their outstanding directors with what they need to maintain the great musical tradition at BMMS. -- Mark Richmond
BSO Field Trip
On Wednesday, February 20, some BMMS Music students will attend a BSO performance at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore. The groups going are the Sixth-Grade Chorus, Concert Bands I and II and the Wind Ensemble. Chaperones are needed for this very enjoyable outing, and can attend free-of-charge. Buses leave BMMS at 10:30 for an 11:30 performance, and will return in time for students to eat a bag lunch back at school (parents are dismissed once the students are at school). If you would like to chaperone, please e-mail Mr. Brodie if your student is in one of the bands or e-mail Ms. Doring if your child is in Sixth Grade Chorus.
CHS Band News
I enjoyed the opportunity to meet and audition many of the Burleigh Manor band members last month. I am looking forward to having great bands next year!
Congrats to our CHS Jazz students who performed their winter concert on Jan 22 and also at the Maryland State Jazz Conference held at Towson University. Jazz Ensemble has met as a CLASS this year and not after school, this means more in-depth study of jazz for our students. Thank you to CHS parent Todd McCagg for providing the professional audio PA system.
Did you know? Centennial has a Music Honor Society "Tri M" which offers students a chance to provide service in a myriad of ways. Students can help tutor middle school or other students, perform at nursing homes, and provide other service for the community. Special thanks to all the "behind the scenes" students and officers of Tri-M.
CHS Band invades Universal Studios April 23-27th. Wish us luck as our
CHS Band travels to Orlando to perform at the "Dynamic Music Festival" as well as performing in Universal Studios and "City Walk". Thank you to our parent chaperones: Chris Green, Richard and Sue Rain, Ms. LeRoy, and Mr. and Ms. Hirschmann.
-- Dr. Max VanDerBeek
Summer Music Camps
Now is the time to start thinking about summer music camps -- before they're all filled! Here are some good ones (click on the camp names to go to their websites):
Baltimore String Orchestra Camp
June 17-26
Garrison Forest School, Owings Mills
Audition dates: Sat. April 19 and Sun., April 27
410-944-4961
Howard County Clarinet Camp
Ann Quinn, Director
Mt. Hebron House
June 23-27, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
McDaniel College Summer Band Camp
June 22-28
McDaniel College, Westminster
410-857-2550
Monumental Brass Quintet Summer Brass Institute
June 22-27
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Highland
301-322-4582
Shenandoah Performs Performing Arts Camp
for Band, Chamber Music, Dance, Harp, Jazz, Piano, Orchestras and Vocal Performance
July 6-20 (can attend one or both weeks)
540-545-7210
Strings International Music Festival at Bryn Mawr College
June 14-27
Bryn Mawr, PA
856-875-6816
University of Maryland Youth Music Camp
July 20-25, vocal and strings
July 27-August 1, band
301-314-2490
Additional camps will be listed on the BMMP website. For camps outside of our area, check out the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras website.
Bravo to our business partners for their generosity!
Please support the people who support us.
Graphic Impressions, Inc.
8990 Route 108, Suite C
Columbia, MD 21045
410.730.4884 or 800.411.8448
Savin Sound
Located in Ellicott City, MD
Serving the Baltimore Metro area.
410.750.0272
Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant
8293 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410.465.4004