Note from the Booster President -

Term/Instrument/Phrase/Quote - for the Week

Updated 8/10/10---
This Week's Musical Term - SONATA
SONATA-Music of a particular form consisting of four movements. Each of the movements differ in tempo, rhythm, and melody; but are held together by subject and style.

Updated 8/10/10---
THIS WEEK'S INSTRUMENT HIGHLIGHT:
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
A musical instrument is constructed or used for the purpose of making the sounds of music. In principle, anything that produces sound can serve as a musical instrument. The history of musical instruments dates back to the beginnings of human culture. The academic study of musical instruments is called organology. The date and origin of the first device of disputed status as a musical instrument dates back as far as 67,000 years old; artifacts commonly accepted to be early flutes date back as far as about 37,000 years old. However, most historians believe determining a specific time of musical instrument invention to be impossible due to the subjectivity of the definition. Musical instruments developed independently in many populated regions of the world. However, contact among civilizations resulted in the rapid spread and adaptation of most instruments in places far from their origin. By the Middle Ages, instruments from Mesopotamia could be found in the Malay Archipelago and Europeans were playing instruments from North Africa. Development in the Americas occurred at a slower pace, but cultures of North, Central, and South America shared musical instruments.

Updated 8/10/10---
QUOTE of the Week-
"... “Music is what life sounds like. ...”
- ~Eric Olson -

Thoughts From Mr.Otis

Updated 7/13/10---
The All-State Band Music is posted - Start Practicing!
Brass and Woodwind Students - Congratulations on a fantastic Mini Music Camp!
Remember to review 4th production and start learning 1st! Have a great summer!

REMEMBER-There are many ways to get involved in the Titan band Program:
Color Guard / Jazz band / Symphonic Band / Concert Band / Marching Band / Pep Band / Wind Ensemble / Musical Pit Orchestra / All-State Band / Continental League / Western State, CU or CSU Honor Band / CCJA / Colorado Honor Band and there are others. Set your Goals HIGH!

STUDENTS: A recent survey of professional Classical and Jazz musicians stated that one of the most important components for success on your instrument - was scale proficiency. LEARN YOUR SCALES!

PARENTS: I have had several of you ask "How can I get involved"? The answer is quite simple, just do something / anything... Everyone brings different strengths and abilities to the organization. A great way to start is just by coming to a booster meeting. Come meet the parents of kids your kids are friend with. Who knows? They may be just like you and you might even make some new friends. The meetings usually last for 90 minutes once a month. See you at the next meeting!

PARENTS: The following are ways to get involved-
1/Come to a meeting(s) 2/Double Angel 3/Garage Sale 4/Run for a band Officer position 5/Help w/the MANY jobs during summer band camp and the fall season 6/Pit Crew 7/Driving the Truck 8/Marching Festival 9/Craft Fair 10/Jazz Festival 11/Spring Concert Hospitality 12/Silent Auction 13/Golf Tournament 14/Band banquet 15/web site management 16/Fundraising 17/Quartermaster assistance or maybe you have a unique business, service or contact that can help the band. As you can see - THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!

PARENTS:If you want your child to have a musical edge or they want a musical edge or they simply want to get better on their instrument and you are interested in your student taking PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS, please contact Mr. Otis for suggestions.

2010 Marching Band Field Show Theme
"MINIMAL REFLECTIONS" the music of Richard Saucedo