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Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters The Music Sheet

In This Issue...

Page 1 President/ upcoming events

Page 2 Notes from Mr King

Page 3 Notes from Mr Hire

Page 4 Middle School Notes

Page 5 ZOUP! Fundraising

Page 6 Basketball concessions

Page 7 Misc notes

Page 8 Hospitality & Social Committee

Page 9 Marching Band uniforms– final note

Page 10 Membership

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December 2016 SIMB REMIND: Text 81010 @smusicbo

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Holiday season is upon us and that means it's concert time, Please check the calendar for all dates! We wish everyone a Happy Holiday!

Please join us for our next SIMB meeting on Monday December 12th at 6PM, due to the Choir concert we will be in room 104.

I would like to thank our concessions team and the families that helped out on our new extended concession weekends. Having the new turf field means we can rent out the stadium to other schools. This has been a huge opportunity for extra income for SIMB and we couldn't have done it without your help! Thank you again and please consider helping out with indoor basketball concessions. We have a lot of opportunities indoors this winter with hosting contest and the ball games. We can't do it without you and your help, volunteering your time means so much to the program.

**Please remember we ask that each family help out at 2 events a year.** If you haven't yet, there's more opportunities ahead!

Mary Anne Messina, SIMB President Simbpresident@gmail.com

12/7 SMS band concert, 7pm

12/12 Choir Holiday concert w/ Symphony Orchestra

12/13 Holiday Orchestra concert, 7pm

12/14 Holiday band concert, 7pm

12/16 Forms and checks due for solo/ ensemble

12/20 All City Elementary Orchestra Concert

12/22– 1/2 No school

1/26 Kent State Jazz Concert, 7-8pm

1/9 Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal

1/12 String Orchestra Rehearsal

1/23 Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal

1/24 Wind Ensemble Rehearsal

1/26 String Orchestra Rehearsal

1/30 Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal

1/31 Symphonic Band Rehearsal

mailto:Simbpresident@gmail.com

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Band Notes

Mr. King

Join REMIND for SHS band!

Text @2c992 to 81010

The band has been very busy with holiday concerts fast approaching and the start of our winter/spring ensembles including Jazz

Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, and Pep Band. We have begun work on Solo/Ensemble Contest. We will be attending the Ohio Music

Education Association Contest this year. Please encourage your son or daughter to participate in this contest, as it will really

improve their musicianship.

Online Calendar:

The online music calendar is up to date. Please print and/or sync to your phone. Please plan ahead so that there are no conflicts

or unpleasant surprises.

Jazz Rehearsals are mandatory. Jazz Lab Band meets on Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. weekly. Jazz Ensemble meets Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 3-4:30 p.m. weekly.

Holiday Concert is Wednesday, December 14th @ 7 p.m. Students need to be here by 6:15 p.m. for warm up and lineup. Students are required to stay for the entire performance.

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal January 24th 6-8 p.m.

Kent State University Jazz Program Concert is on Thursday, January 26th at 7 p.m. here in the auditorium. This concert will feature the Kent State Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

O.M.E.A. Solo/Ensemble Contest is Saturday, February 11th. Times are t.b.a. but are usually in the morning and early afternoon. Money and forms are due back to me by Friday, December 16th.

Practicing:

It is a requirement (homework) that students practice at home for this class. The instrument should come home several nights a

week, and the weekend. Help them to find a quiet place with few distractions at home that has a wire music stand and chair so

they can sit with good posture. The exception should be when they don’t practice, not when they do. We will have playing exams

coming up so it’s best they stay on top of their music early.

Private Lessons:

I would like to see everyone take advantage of private lessons. Email me and I would be happy to assist you with finding a great

teacher. Private lessons allow your student to have a deeper experience in band, as they get better at their instrument.

Lockers:

Students are required to have locks on their lockers in the music department and they are required to provide the lock. Most

times when students’ items go missing, they were not using a lock on their locker.

Disney Registration:

I have a list of students who have not yet registered for the trip. If your student is planning on going but have not yet registered,

please do so promptly so we can get our exact numbers finalized. If you have any questions about the trip, please send me an

email. The cutoff is the Wednesday before break. Remember you cannot access your fundraising money if you have not joined

the Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters.

Solo/Ensemble:

Solo/Ensemble is required for Wind Ensemble but I encourage all band members to participate. Last year we had a very large

number of students participate and I am looking to build on that this year. Forms and money are due Friday, December 16th. This

years contest takes place at Tri C main campus on Saturday, February 11th. Times are to be announced but usually are in the

morning and early afternoon.

Pep Band:

Pep Band signups will be happening soon. Unfortunately due to our space in the gym I cannot take everyone. Seniority is given

priority but everyone is eligible to sign up. Please note we are not performing the two games over holiday break.

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Orchestra Notes

Mr. Hire

Join REMIND for SHS orchestra!

Text @shsorch to 81010

Over the next few months, we have numerous activities, performances, and of course our Disney trip planned. Please check the SHS Music Department calendar, and your orchestra remind texts for updates and other important information. Two-Hour Delay Policy: The Strongsville City Schools has implemented a new, two-hour delay schedule. Should a two-hour delay schedule occur the date of a concert or special rehearsal, the concert/rehearsal will STILL occur as planned. Holiday Choir Concert: The SHS Symphony Orchestra will be performing the Hallelujah Chorus with the SHS Choirs on Monday, December 12th. The concert is open to all, and begins at 7:00 pm in the SHS Auditorium Holiday Orchestra Concert: Our annual Holiday Orchestra Concert will take place on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 pm in the SHS Auditorium. Join us as you hear a variety of seasonal music including festive carols, the music of J.S. Bach, Elgar’s beautiful Nimrod from Enigma Variations and the annual singing of the Hallelujah Chorus. Solo and Ensemble Contest Registration Deadline: Solo and Ensemble Contest Registration forms and fees are Due Friday, December 16. Solos are $18 and Ensembles are $23 (divided amongst the members). Please make checks payable to SIMB. This deadline is a slight change from the date originally printed in earlier publications. We need to allow plenty of time to register all entry’s and make certain all information is accurate. Here are a few IMPORTANT considerations. Soloists must perform with an accompanist.

Students who are soloing should find a professional accompanist as soon as possible since they are in high demand. A list of accompanist is on the orchestra board in the orchestra room.

Soloists need to be familiar with the scale requirements for his or her instrument (found on the OMEA website). All soloists and ensembles MUST perform a piece of music that is on the approved contest list. Lists can be found at omea-

ohio.org. Everyone must have an ORIGINAL score for the judge with every measure numbered. Failure to do so will result in a lowered

rating.

Students should not wear their orchestra uniforms to solo and ensemble contest. Instead they should wear black dress pants, black dress shoes, and a white dress shirt with tie (boys), or white dress blouse.

Contest Rehearsal Schedule With the arrival of January, our orchestras will soon be immersed in State Orchestra Contest preparation which includes several evening rehearsals. Please check the orchestra schedule distributed in August, and/or the SHS Music Department website for these dates. The evening rehearsals provide the opportunity to focus our preparation without the daily distractions at school and to work with guest conductors. These rehearsals have also helped our preparation during those cold, snowy winters when we have lost numerous school days. OMEA Professional Conference Performance As you know, the SHS Symphony Orchestra was selected to perform at the 2017 OMEA Professional Development Conference at the Cleveland Convention Center. Our performance time is Saturday, February 4, at 9:15 am, in room CC26 at the Convention Center. This performance is free and open to anyone who wants to attend. We would love to have a nice crowd of Strongsville parents in attendance. We will also need orchestra parent chaperones to depart to and from SHS the morning of Feb. 4. It is a huge honor to be selected to perform at this prestigious event featuring the very best school performing ensembles. The students have been busy working on our musical selections for this premier event. An itinerary and chaperone information will be forthcoming. Cont next page

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cont...Mr Hire

State Orchestra Contest

We will be in need of parent volunteers to assist on Friday, February 24 since we will be hosting OMEA State Orchestra

Contest. Adult jobs include working contest headquarters, providing meals for the adjudicators, and helping with concessions.

More information will be forthcoming. We can expect between 10-12 high school orchestras to be performing, including our

own!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email me ahire@scsmustangs.org, Other important information can

be found on the SHS Music Department website or the SHS Orchestra website through strongnet.org.

Musically, Andrew Hire Director of Orchestras

’Tis the season for many concerts! We are extremely excited for the upcoming performances this December, and the band kicks off the concert series on December 7th at 7 pm. The students have been working really hard and have had their first experiences rehearsing on the new stage! The band concert features the 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade bands as well as the 8th grade Jazz Band Green.

The 7th grade jazz band white just began rehearsing this week. This is exciting to have

enough interest in two different jazz bands. This group is learning about the

fundamentals of jazz and will be featured on upcoming concerts in 2017.

The middle school Featured Winds group is a volunteer honors band that is new this

year. They are working on music that will stretch their musicianship and give them

different performance opportunities throughout the year.

Looking ahead - At the beginning of May, we will be hosting the OMEA Large Group

Adjudicated Event for Middle School at SMS. We will need plenty of help both from our

middle school families, but also high school students. This is an excellent opportunity

for service hours!

Mr. Chidsey, Mrs. Roblee, Mrs. Strong

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Exciting Fundraiser with ZOUP!

Our local ZOUP! will be available before

band (12/13) and orchestra concerts (12/14)

selling cups of ZOUP! Soup for $2 a cup. All profits will

go directly to SIMB. They also will be available at the

choir concert (12/12).

The owner of ZOUP! in Strongsville is a former

Strongsville graduate and member of SHS choir. Let’s

show our support for local business and SIMB by coming

to the concerts hungry for some hot and delicious

ZOUP!

ZOUP! Is also hosting a spirit night on December 16th.

25% of proceeds from that night will donated to SIMB.

Again, please support your student, SIMB, and local

business.

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HEY, Musical Mustang Supporters!!!

BASKETBALL CONCESSIONS WILL BE STARTING SOON!

We need your help! Boys Basketball season will start in mid December, there are lots

of jobs at our concession stands that need to be filled by both adults and students.

Please consider volunteering once or twice during the season. You are helping ALL

Strongsville Band and Orchestra Students. We have indoor facilities, good food,

training for new volunteers and great fun! Most of this year's games will be well

attended and we need many hands to share the work.

And just think....if all of the slots were filled, we would not need to continually ask for

volunteers!

Please remember that I am trying to reach many volunteers. Some people take

the whole schedule and write it in their calendars the first time they see it and there

are others who decide to sign up the week or day of an event. Therefore, we will

continue to publish the schedule multiple times to get all of the slots full, to try and

reach everyone. We do not expect anyone to work all of the events, but please work

one or two in a season.

The actual list of games and links will be posted on the SIMB Website under

Volunteer Opportunities.

If you have any questions you can contact either:

Sharon Alley at 216-410-2251 (no texting)

or SIMBConcessions@gmail.com or

Patty Bischof at 216-404-9706 or SIMBMembership@gmail.com .

Have a Joyful Holiday Season!

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A HOLIDAY “PROGRAM”

NOTE...

Congratulations to all of the

students who have a symbol after

their name in the Holiday Programs!

In “Music speak” (not Comic Strip

Speak) “#&@!!%” is a good thing. It

means they have worked very hard

to earn the chance to perform with

an advanced group.

I am very honored to know and get

to see so many of the gifted

students from Strongsville High

School perform at community

concerts!

Congratulations to all of SHS

students who perform in many of the

area's Advanced Ensembles. You

sound amazing.

Sincerely,

Sharon Alley

DVDs are $20 Blu-Rays are $25

Last day for orders is December 10th

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to SIMB

Pre-Orders for the 2016 Marching Mustangs Video are now being accepted! See SIMB website or follow link below for ordering information. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PN5Z9MR

Also will be available on Dec 14 before the concert

Order Marching

Band DVD’s here!!

Thank you for supporting our Pizza Fire fundraiser last month. Not only did we support a new business in the community but with your

help SIMB earned $161.25.

Thank you, concession volunteers! You are a….

We had a great football season because we each did our part toward a great goal!

Sincerely,

The SIMB Concessions Committee

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The Fundraiser items have arrived!!

Thank you to everyone who sold items from our Candle/Fudge Fundraiser. All items were available to take home on 11/30. With this fundraiser the money is to be collected when delivered. PLEASE HAVE ALL MONIES IN BY NEXT WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7th!! There will be a box in the music room, please put monies in a sealed envelope with your name.

Any questions please contact Katie Dula at simbfundraising@gmail.com.

Hospitality/Social Committee The Hospitality Committee wrapped up Fall with the SHS Marching Mustangs Sounds of the

Stadium Post Season Concert and Potluck Banquet on Tuesday, November 1st. The celebration

concert was performed in the main gymnasium in full uniform and included all the music and

dance routines from our 2016 pregame and halftime programs.

Superintendent Ryba, once a high school marching band trumpeter himself, gave inspiring and

encouraging remarks to close the concert portion. A delicious potluck dinner shared by 500+

band members, families, and friends, followed in the cafeteria and then concluded with

awards/recognition and a slide show of season highlights.

Many thanks to the steadfast volunteers who helped that evening:

Connie Barefield, Hitomi Boardman, Angela Hamper, Marlene Kinney, Lori & Bob

Kovatich, Diane Lichtenberg, Dana Mayo, Mary Anne Messina, Pam Mullen, Hollie &

Mark Rasnick, Tamara Reik, Sonja Simul, Ron Trepke, Trisha Weaver, Laura Wolford.

It was an energized evening and I greatly appreciate your dedicated efforts to making it special

and exciting... Let's Go 'Stangs!

ATTENTION BAND/ORCHESTRA FAMILIES - LAST CALL for serveware

Now that the big Thanksgiving dinners are behind us, you may have noticed there were missing

servingware pieces from your kitchens. Everything that was labeled with identification should

have been returned by now, but there are still many items left behind from both band and

orchestra potlucks. They have been removed from the band room but if you are missing

anything, big or small, please contact me (trepke1@aim.com/440-773-4806, text ok). All

unclaimed items will be either discarded or donated after the Winter break.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday, Faye Trepke

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Thank You to Our Wonderful Friday night Marching Uniform Volunteers

A big Thank You to those who assisted our marching band students during the season: Jean Moffit, Margaret Brown,

Beth Reik, Jenn Kovach, Katie Dula, Caroline + Michelle Kennat, and Mandi Wyler. We couldn't have done it

without you!

NEW VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR NEXT YEAR. Come and join us for one game or all of them, get to know the

students, see the game up close and personal, view the pregame and 1/2 time shows every time, and develop

great friendships with other band parents....no experience necessary.

A Heartfelt THANKS to those who served Our students every uniform need,

From shoes, to gloves, to hats not found, A parent to respond with items and speed.

Some have 'worked' all four years

While others just one night, we'll deeply miss our devoted senior parents Jean Moffit, Margaret Brown, and Beth Reik.

And THANKS to those who took

Lots of action pictures of the band...some quite fancy. From the stands to the field and all around,

Thanks to Michelle and Melissa Pavlik, Sandy Treudler, and Stephen Polansky. CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

FOR SENIORS ONLY....Green and/or White Marching Band Uniform Cords just $10 each. Contact Sandy

Treudler for information. Will also be available for purchase at the holiday band concerts.

View and print great photos and gifts of our Marching Band:

www.shsmarchingmustangs.shutterfly.com password: MYmustangs

WANTED: ALL MARCHING UNIFORMS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE UNIFORM ROOM...if you see a green

garment bag with uniform at your house, please return ASAP.

Uniform Dry Cleaning issues: We understand many of you experienced issues this year with the recommended dry

cleaner. We have rarely experienced such issues in year's past and attribute them to the unavailable constant presence of

the owner who travelled for several weeks out of the country for the passing of his mother. Anyone who owns a small

business will understand that substitute employees may not know all of the normal procedures which keep things moving

smoothly. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the owner and look forward to smoother returns in the future.

Wishing all the best to our Senior Marching Mustangs,

Sandy Treudler and Debbie Kustra

Marching Uniform Chairpersons

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SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

PLEASE JOIN SIMB!

Your yearly SIMB membership helps our band and orchestra students in many ways. This includes purchasing sheet music, purchasing instruments, repairing instruments, contest entrance fees, awards, and much more. To the 208 SIMB members -- thank you for your support! If you are not a member, please consider joining SIMB. Your membership dues help to

support our students. Also, you must be a SIMB member in order for your student to access any funds they have in their music account. The directors, students, and the Strongsville Community appreciate your support! Included in this newsletter is the list of SIMB members as of 10/24/16. For those who wish to join – please complete the Membership form in this newsletter. The form can either be mailed to my home address listed on the membership form, or given to the directors at school. Feel free to contact me at simbmembership@gmail.com with any questions.

Patty Bischof, SIMB Membership Chair

STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS 2016-2017 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

SUPPORTING HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

DUES: $20.00 per family for membership from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Please make checks payable to SIMB or Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters

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SIMB 2016– 2017 Directors, Board, and Committee Members

Board of Directors Email phone

President MaryAnn Messina SIMBPresident@gmail.com Mamessina84@gmail.com

440 539 1974

Vice President Wendy Donahue itsmewendylee@gmail.com 440 572 4888

Treasurer Hitomi Boardman Simbtreasurer@gmail.com 440 212 3377

Secretary Renee Kennedy Simbsecretary@gmail.com 216 832 2352

Band Directors Brian King (SHS) Bking@scsmustangs.org 440 268 5561

Chris Chidsey (SMS)

Rene Roblee (SMS)

cchidsey@scsmustangs.org

Rroblee@scsmustangs.org

440 268 5272

Orchestra Director Andrew Hire (SHS) Ahire@scsmustangs.org 440 572 7105

Jordan Lawson (SMS) jlawson@scsmustangs.org

Tonya Rogers (SMS) trogers@scsmustangs.org 440 268-5670

Committee Chairs Member Email phone

Band uniforms Debbie Kustra Sandy Treudler

gypsyten@aol.com Simbuniforms@gmail.com

440 636 3353 440 821 0693

Chaperones Mary Ann Messina SIMBchaperones@gmail.com 440 539 1974

Concert Uniforms Laura Wolford Debra Tulloch

SIMBconcertuniforms@gmail.com 440 665 5833 440 463 0428

Membership Patty Bischof SIMBmembership@gmail.com 216 404 9706

Music Accounts Patty Bischof SIMBmembership@gmail.com 216 404 9706

Newsletter Karen Maddox klmaddox@wowway.com

Orchestra Liaison Nicole Vigh Donna Rozman

Ncvigh@yahoo.com Drozman@weismanlaw.com

440 227 6070

Publicity/ Webmaster Andy Hartman simbwebmaster@gmail.com

Social/ Hospitality Faye Trepke trepke1@aim.com 440 846 9128

Fundraising and Spirit Member Email phone

Fundraising chair Katie Dula SIMBfundraising@gmail.com 216 313 0582

Concessions-Football Sharon Alley SIMBconcessions@gmail.com 216 410 2251 (no texts)

Concessions– Basketball Rick Mcintosh rmcintosh@ameritech.net 330 810 8485

Candy Sales Tracy Joniak Tjoniak71@yahoo.com

Donut Sales Tonya Farran Tfarran6@gmail.com 216 235 3659

Golf Outing Michelle Marasigan Marasiganmichelle27@yahoo.com 440 391 2458

Hoagie Chair OPEN

Mall Work OPEN

Photo Buttons Susan Foley Renee Kennedy

Fabulousfoleys@gmail.com Simbsecretary@gmail.com

440 897 7003 216 832 2352

Yard Signs Marlene Kinney Marlene.kinney@att.net

Spirit Apparel Sue Walick Strongsville Rec Spirit Shop