​(10/8/18 update)
STRING ORCHESTRA HALLOWEEN CONCERT
The Stevenson String Orchestra and the Holmes MS Orchestra will present their first concert of the year on Thursday, October 25 at 7p in the Stevenson Performing Arts Center. Orchestra members are encouraged to wear their best Halloween attire. Remember you must be able to play properly in your costume and no masks or hats that block your vision or others in the ensemble. We hope you will join us for a hauntingly great concert on October 25.
 
 
DRIVE 4 UR SCHOOL – October 18, 2018 @ Blackwell Ford
The Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters are having a test drive event at Blackwell Ford. For every test drive done as part of the Drive 4 UR School event on October 18, the Music Boosters will receive $20. We are in need volunteers throughout the day to help the Blackwell Ford staff keep track of the program participants. If you have some time to help, please visit the link below to sign-up. No special skills are needed.
SIGN-UP

If you have any questions, please contact Erik Kuszynski at ekuszynski@bolognaagency.com.
Be sure to share the event with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Thank you again for supporting the music program at SHS!


Busch's Cash for Education
If you were previously enrolled in Busch’s Cash for Education, you must update your preferences every quarter to be sure the Music Boosters receive credit for your purchases. Individuals can link Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters to your MY WAY card through the Busch’s website - www.buschs.com/community. If you linked you’re my Way account last year, be sure to check your account again this year as you must re-assign a donation organization for each quarter of the year.
 
 
SOLO & ENSEMBLE – Saturday, February 2, 2019 (Livonia Franklin HS)
District 12 MSBOA Solo & Ensemble will be held at LIVONIA FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Please make note that Solo & Ensemble will again be held at Franklin and share the location with accompanists and private teachers. Be sure to plan ahead so you are able to prepare and follow through if you register to perform. Registration forms and payment MUST be turned in to Mrs. Wickman in a sealed envelope marked Solo & Ensemble by Wednesday, October 24, 2018. I encourage all students to consider participating in Solo and Ensemble. The Solo and Ensemble information pamphlet and registration form are now available on the music website.
SE PAMPHLET


GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
(week of 10/8/18)
SYMPHONY BAND: Note ID 1.0 (due 10/12 by 5p)


MARCHING BAND
SENIOR RECOGNITION
On Friday, October 19 we will recognize the senior members of the marching band and their parents. Individuals will be acknowledged as they walk the track with their parents before the game. If you are a senior marching band member, please complete the information the form in the link below to ensure you are included in this special event.
SENIOR RECOGNITION

​
(10/1/18 update)
FALL FUNDRAISER
The Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters organization will continue to accept donations through October 1 to support the music program at Stevenson. Donations can be made by check or through the Booster page on the shsmusic.org website (link below). Individuals who cannot donate during the fall donation fundraiser may donate to the music program at any time throughout the year by writing a check directly to the Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters, which is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
FUNDRAISER INFO LETTER
DONATION LINK

GOOGLE CLASSROOM – All Classes
Individuals in all band and orchestra classes need to enroll in their class through Google Classroom. Even if you were enrolled in a class last year, you must enroll in the 2018-19 class. Codes for each class can be found below.

Class Codes
Concert Band: ydxiisl
Symphony Band: ghr07pb
Wind Ensemble: pmktshw
Orchestra: w3c0be
Music Theory: nv6p69
 
ASSIGNMENTS
(week of 10/1/18)
ORCHESTRA: Chair Placements (due 10/5 by 5p)
CONCERT BAND: Note ID 1.0 (due 10/5 by 5p)


MARCHING BAND
 
MARCHING BAND HELP NEEDED (week of 10/1)
We are in need of 4-5 parent drivers to transport marching band leadership to Holmes for rehearsal Wednesday, October 3. If you are available from 9:45-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, please email Mrs. Wickman with the number of students you can transport. Be sure you have previously completed the district ICHAT required of all individuals who volunteer in the schools.
 
MARCHING BAND Practice 10/3/18
Since there are no lights on the practice field, we have moved the combined HMS/SHS practice up 30 minutes from the originally scheduled time. Practice on Wednesday, October 3 will run from 4:30-7:30p.
 
MSBOA MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL – Monday, October 8, 2018
The marching band will participate in MSBOA Marching Band Festival at John Glenn on Monday, October 8. Individuals need to arrive at Stevenson wearing complete uniform by 5:00p. Be sure to wear black socks, bring your gloves and your hat.
MSBOA MB FESTIVAL ITINERARY
 
Students must ride the bus to John Glenn, but may ride home with a parent. Students riding home with a parent must provide Mrs. Wickman with a note by 3 p.m. Monday, October 8 to verify they will not return to Stevenson on the bus. We hope friends and family will join us for our performance at John Glenn. There is a $6 gate charge for spectators.
 
SCHEDULE of BANDS PERFORMING
Divine Child HS         6:00
Chelsea HS              6:15
Dexter HS                6:30
Saline HS                 6:45
Churchill HS            7:00
BREAK                     7:15
Dearborn HS            7:30
Stevenson HS           7:45
John Glenn HS         8:00

Updated 9/9/18

MUSIC WEBSITE
Throughout the year there will be many opportunities to get involved in the music program for students and parents. Please visit the music website at http://www.shsmusic.org/ for updates and information.
 
 
MUSIC NOTES
Please encourage individuals of the music program to register for weekly Music Note updates by visiting the music website at http://www.shsmusic.org. If you signed up and are not receiveing the weekly music note, please check your spam folder and set up a filter to have the notes go to your inbox.
 
 
FACEBOOK & TWITTER
I also encourage our supporters to follow the Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MusicBoosterSHS/ to get more updates on the music program. If you prefer tweeting, the Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters can be found on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MusicBoosterSHS
 
 
2018-19 BAND and ORCHESTRA CALENDAR
The tentative Band and Orchestra calendar for the 2018-19 season is available on the music website and the link below.
CALENDAR PDF
GOOGLE CALENDAR
 
VOLUNTEERS: Parents who plan to volunteer throughout the year must complete an ICHAT form. This is a district requirement. The online form can be accessed through the link below.
ICHAT
 
 
GOOGLE CLASSROOM – All Classes
Individuals in all band and orchestra classes need to enroll in their class through Google Classroom. Even if you were enrolled in a class last year, you must enroll in the 2018-19 class. Codes for each class can be found below.

Class Codes
Concert Band: ydxiisl
Symphony Band: ghr07pb
Wind Ensemble: pmktshw
Orchestra: w3c0be
Music Theory: nv6p69
 
ASSIGNMENTS
Individuals need to complete the Student Survey assigned through Google Classroom by Monday, September 10, 2018. 


​INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC HANDBOOK 2018-19
At the beginning of each new school year, students and parents are inundated with syllabi, classroom rules, and handbooks. New this year – the Instrumental Music Handbook will only be available on the music website. The handbook can be accessed HERE and downloaded from the music website for quick reference. If access to the internet is not readily available to you, a limited number of hard copies will be available in the music room.
 

MARCHING BAND

SCHOLASTIC CLINIC @ Wayne Memorial HS (9/15/18) - 3001 4th Street, Wayne, Michigan
The Marching Band will be performing at Wayne Memorial High School at 12:40p on Saturday, September 15. This clinic is an opportunity for the band to receive immediate feedback from a panel of judges in the areas of marching, music, and visual effect. Band members are responsible for their own transportation to and from Wayne Memorial HS. Large instruments will be transported on a truck. Individuals who play percussion, sousaphone, or an instrument too large to transport by car need to meet at SHS at 9:30a to load the truck. The Scholastic Clinic is open to the public. Tickets will be sold at the gate. Prices are $5 per person and children 5 and under are free. We hope family and friends will join us for our performance. An itinerary with details for the day can be found HERE.
 
CLINIC DAY REMINDERS:

• You are responsible for your own transportation.
• Large instruments will be loaded on the truck at 9:30 a.m. If your instrument is being transported on the truck, YOU are responsible for loading it at 9:30 a.m. and unloading it at SHS when we return to the school.
• Arrive at Wayne Memorial in full uniform – hat, gloves, black socks, jacket, and pants

 
MARCHING BAND PRACTICE REMINDERS
As we move forward with marching band season, please make every attempt possible to be at every practice for the scheduled time. Be sure to schedule appointments, work, and lessons outside of practice times as it is very difficult to learn and refine music and drill when individuals are missing. In addition, Mrs. Wickman should be notified in advance of any unavoidable conflicts to determine if the absence will effect the individual’s permission to perform that week. Absence due to sickness or emergency need to be communicated in a timely fashion.
 
This fall the marching band will practice Tuesday and Thursday 4-6p and Wednesdays 3-6p (guard practice on Wednesdays will be 3:30-7p). The marching band is scheduled to perform in a Scholastic clinic, Scholastic Invitational, and MSBOA Marching Band Festival. There will be additions for sectionals and rehearsals on the turf field as dates and times are determined and confirmed. For more details, the calendar can be viewed on the main page of the music website. Practice and performance dates can also be found on the music google calendar on the music website. 
 
Marching Band Practice Information:

• Planned absences must be cleared with Mrs. Wickman at least 24 hours in advance to be excused. Illnesses and emergencies should be communicated by a PARENT as soon as possible. Unexcused absences will result in a benching and/or removal from the band.
• Students enrolled in 7th hour during marching band must arrive within 10 minutes of the release of their class.
• Injuries, which necessitate rest, need to be communicated by a parent or doctor note in order for students to sit on the sideline during a practice. If a student needs to sit out for more than a day or two, a doctor note will be required.  
• Practice will conclude at 6:00p; however, students will need extra time after practice for announcements and cleanup. Parents should pick up students around 6:15p.  
• Please remember there are a number of activities throughout the school day and after school at Stevenson. As you wait for students at the end of practice, be sure not to block the driveway or handicapped parking areas so people can get in and out easily.
• Students need to be aware of the cleanup schedule. Students on cleanup duty will be responsible for cleaning the practice field, stacking chairs and stands in the music room, emptying trash, and moving personal items to the lost and found. Cleanup crew are not allowed to leave until released by Mrs. Wickman or a drum major.
• Since you will be going to practice after being in class all day, remember to bring appropriate clothes and shoes for marching. You may use the time between 6th hour and 3p to change clothes. 
• Students may gather in the band room or hallway after school while they wait for marching band, but all food and drink must be consumed in the cafeteria. Only water is allowed in the band room and music hallway. 
• Marching Band members be sure to bring instruments, music, dot books, poker chips, and pencils to all practices.

All instruments must be properly stored after each practice. Instruments must be stored in cases (closed and latched) in lockers or the storage room (only if assigned to store in the storage room). No instruments should be left on the floor or unsecured area. Drum line equipment must be in cases stored in the percussion room along with harnesses. Sousaphones must be stored in the percussion room on the sousa racks. It is important to be sure all valuables are secured in YOUR locker during marching band practice. Leaving items out in the hallway, in the band room, or in an unlocked locker is inviting theft. Please help remind each other to secure your items properly before heading to the practice field.
 
Marching Band members be sure to bring instruments, music, dot books/coordinate sheets, poker chips, and pencils to all practices. Since you will be going to practice after being in class all day, remember to bring appropriate clothes and tennis shoes for marching.
 
 
PAY-TO-PARTICIPATE FEE
The LPS Pay-to-Participate payment link is now active for 2018-19. All marching band members must pay the LPS $50 fee to participate in marching band. Individuals will not be able to take their uniform home if the LPS fee has not been paid. To access the site, click on the link below, or visit the Stevenson home page, hover over “Activities” and scroll down to Pay to Participate: Marching Band/All-School Play/All-School Musical.

August, 13, 2018

MUSIC NOTES
 
As we draw closer to the start of marching band season, please be sure to read through all information carefully and watch the calendar for important events. Today’s note contains a lot of time sensitive information such as chaperone and volunteer district clearance procedures, sign-ups for snack donations and pre-camp assistance and uniform fittings, district payment links, and camp dietary needs.
 
 
 
MARCHING BAND
 
CAMP CHAPERONES NEEDED
We are in need of additional parents to chaperone Band Camp August 21st-25th. If you are available to cover 1, 2, 3, or 4 nights of camp, we can use your help! This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with supporting your Marching Spartans. Chaperones are a critical part of a smooth camp, but no specific skills or experience is needed. There is, however, a small charge for room and board for the week. For further information or to volunteer, please email Mrs. Wickman @ hwickman@livoniapublicschools.org or John Rae @ johnnyrae@gmail.com.
 
 
DISTRICT ICHAT for VOLUNTEERS
Parents who volunteer or chaperone band students must complete the district online iChat form (https://tinyurl.com/ichat2018). This form is updated by the LPS district each year. If you are chaperoning band camp or plan to help during pre-camp or uniform fittings, you must complete the online form ASAP to ensure you are cleared to volunteer. If you do not plan to volunteer for camp but want to help later in the year, you will need to complete and submit the form before you can be cleared to volunteer. The processing time the district requires for the iChat form is 2-3 weeks. If you are chaperoning band camp, it is imperative that the iChat form is processed prior to camp. Once you have been cleared for one Livonia Public Schools chaperone or volunteer activity, you will not need to fill out another iChat form until the following school year.
ICHAT
 
PRE-CAMP
Pre-camp begins WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 at 8 a.m. for all 1st and 2nd year marchers, guard, and drumline. All 3rd and 4th year members must report to camp Wednesday at 1p. Please be sure all forms and payments have been received by the start of pre-camp. Everyone should arrive early to ensure you are ready to start on time. We will meet at the marching band practice field behind the softball field (if it is raining, we will meet in the band room). Students need to park in the back lot. The front loop is for drop off and staff parking.
 
Below you will find detailed information regarding precamp activities.
 
WEDNESDAY, August 15

• 1st and 2nd year marchers and drumline (8a-3p).
  • Bring instruments, music, flipbooks, lyres, and pencil
  • If you have your poker chips from last year, return them to Alex or Jillian at pre-camp on Wednesday!!!

• ALL marching band members, including 3rd and 4th year members, report to the practice field by 1p.
  • Meet the Team (6:20-7p)
  • A pep band will be organized by the drum majors to perform outside the PAC for the athletic Meet the Team Night
  • Parent Meeting (7p)

At the PARENT MEETING, band camp activities and volunteer opportunities will be discussed.
 
THURSDAY, August 16

• Pre-Camp 8a-3p
• Music Assessment: Fight Song (memorization)
• Bowling at Woodland Lanes (7-8:30p) $10/person

 
FRIDAY, August 17

• Pre-Camp 8a-3p
• Music Assessment: Star Spangled Banner (memorization)

 
SATURDAY, August 18 (10a-2p)

• Uniform Fittings (more information below)
• Car Wash & Bottle Drive

The Marching Band will hold a car wash and bottle drive at Busch’s on Six Mile and Newburgh. A sign-up sheet will be available at pre-camp for students to volunteer to help. Come get your car washed to help the marching band raise funds for the coming year. Be sure to tell family and friends so they can save their car washing for the kids!
MONDAY, August 20

• Pre-Camp 8a-3p
• Potbelly Sandwich Fundraiser (6-8p)

 
 
 
IMPORTANT PRE-CAMP REMINDERS

• Snacks and water bottles will not be supplied. Individuals should bring a snack and water every day.
• Be sure your emergency information form is turned in by the first day of pre-camp - August 15.
• Be sure to watch weather forecasts to plan properly for the day. Rain showers do not stop marching practice outside – be prepared! In the event of lightning, we will move indoors.
• Be sure to wear appropriate clothing (tennis shoes, athletic shorts, school appropriate top, avoid black clothing, etc.). School dress code for shorts (mid-thigh) and tops (no tank-tops/spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, or under garments showing) apply to all school activities. Jeans, long pants, and boots are not acceptable as it makes it difficult to assess proper marching technique and restricts movement.
• Eat a good breakfast (including a protein in your breakfast will boost your energy). Limit the sugar you consume, as it will cause you to crash in the middle of the morning. Try to avoid dairy in the morning as it usually lays heavy and creates upset stomach.
• BRING WATER: Since you will be marching out in the sun and heat, it is important to drink lots of water. There will also be large containers of water on the field to refill water bottles. Water bottles will NOT be provided!
• Bring a snack for morning break. NO snacks will be provided!
• You will have 1 hour for lunch every day. Individuals may choose to bring a lunch and eat at school or leave campus for lunch.
• To protect yourself from the sun, be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
• ALL wind players will need a flipbook and lyre for their music. These items can be purchased at a local music store.
• Music, instrument, pencil, flipbook, lyre, poker chips (will be provided for setting drill), and dot books/drill are required at ALL rehearsals.

 
 
PARENT MEETING – Wednesday, August 15 (7p)
There will be a PARENT MEETING Wednesday, August 15 at 7p in the Stevenson Instrumental Music room (M-12). Information regarding band camp, marching band season, parent volunteer opportunities, and information on how to get involved through the Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters will be discussed. We look forward to meeting new families and catching up with returning families!
 
 
UNIFORM FITTINGS
Marching band uniform fittings will be held on Saturday, August 18 at Stevenson. Appointments to be fit for a uniform are available online. Click here to make an appointment. If you will be out of town, please contact me directly so I can make arrangements with the uniform moms.
 
Uniform fitting appointments will be 15 minutes in length; therefore, it is important you follow general guidelines to be fit properly. Please be sure the phone number you supply is a number where you can be contacted the day of your fitting.
 
Uniform Fitting Guidelines:

1. Sign-up for a time online. Complete all required fields. This will help us prepare for your appointment.
2. ALL camp fees must be paid in full to be fit and/or be allowed to take your assigned uniform home.
3. Individuals must wear a t-shirt, athletic shorts, and socks for the fitting (these are the items you will wear under your uniform for games and competitions).
4. Individuals are to be dressed as stated when appointment starts so you can be fit properly.

 
 
MARCHING BAND CAMP – Covenant Hills Camp, Otisville
Information regarding band camp at Covenant Hills can be found HERE.
 
TRANSPORTATION:

• All students will depart from Stevenson on Tuesday, August 21 by bus.
• ALL students must be picked up from Covenant Hills Camp on Saturday, August 25.
• A reminder that students CANNOT drive themselves to camp. You MUST ride the school provided bus (August 21) and be picked up by a parent or guardian from Covenant Hills Camp on August 25.
• Camp will end with a performance by the marching band at 11a Saturday, August 25 at Covenant Hills Camp.
• After the performance, Parents/Guardians will check students and their belongings out to depart camp.

 
BAND CAMP 2018 – Departure Day and Camp Pick-Up Schedule
 
TUESDAY, August 21
8:15 am   Leadership and Drumline at SHS for loading – meet in front parking lot
8:45 am   All wind players and guard at SHS for loading
9:45 am   Buses depart for Covenant Hills Camp
11:15 am  Arrive at camp – unload equipment, move in to cabins
11:45 am  LUNCH
12:30 pm Meeting – Camp expectations and rule reminders
12:45 pm Sectionals (Music)
 
 
SATURDAY, August 25
11:00 am Performance for family and friends at Covenant Hills Camp
11:20 am  Student check-out and departure from camp with their families
1:30 pm   Truck arrives at SHS for unloading
 
 
CAMP DIETARY NEEDS
Students and chaperones who have specific dietary needs should have include them in the online marching band registration. If you have a food allergy, are vegetarian, or must avoid certain foods, I must have record of your needs by Thursday, August 9 to be sure the camp can be informed properly. It is important individuals who do NOT require a special diet avoid suddenly becoming vegetarians at camp as food is prepped specifically for those who have a special dietary need.
 
 
MARCHING BAND CAMP DONATIONS
Students will be provided with 3 regular meals at Marching Band camp. Since we cannot have extra food in our cabins due to the critters it can attract, we plan to provide snacks each day to keep our musicians energized. If you would sign up HERE to donate snack items, it would be very much appreciated! Please bring all FOOD donations to the band room on August 20 before or after practice.
 
 
PAY-TO-PARTICIPATE FEE
The LPS Pay-to-Participate payment link is now active for 2018-19. All marching band members must pay the LPS $50 fee to participate in marching band. To access the site click on the link below, or visit the Stevenson home page (http://stevenson.livoniapublicschools.org/), hover over “Activities” and scroll down to Pay to Participate: Marching Band/All-School Play/All-School Musical.
LINK
https://parent.payschools.com/cat.asp?id=0AF2395D60284BA69EE3C0424739B15F&
 
 
CAMP REGISTRATION FEES
With camp right around the corner, all marching band camp fees ($375 camp fee and all uniform fees – shoes, gloves) should be completely paid or have a plan in place with Mrs. Wickman. If you mailed your forms and payment, but did not complete the online registration, please complete the registration so I can inform the camp of student dietary needs.
ONLINE MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION (click here)
MARCHING BAND FORMS PACKET (click here)
 
Mail completed forms/payments to:
 
Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters
P.O. Box 531081
Livonia, MI 48153



MARCHING BAND CALENDAR OVERVIEW - 2018
The tentative Marching Band 2018 dates are available in the link below.
CALENDAR

CONGRATULATIONS on your graduation, SENIORS! Please consider changing your music note status to alumni/community updates. By selecting this option, you will no longer receive the weekly update. However, you will continue to receive updates on music matters important to our music community (homecoming alumni opportunities, etc.). You can change your status by clicking the link at the bottom of this email.
 
MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION is well underway. Please be sure to complete the online registration to ensure an accurate count for our drill writer. Details on registration/payment can be found in the notes below.
 
 
DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL – Thursday, June 21, 2018
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Drum Corps International is kicking off its 2018 season on Thursday, June 21 at Ford Field in Detroit! Don't miss a great opportunity to see the Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Boston Crusaders, Carolina Crown, The Cavaliers, and Phantom Regiment. A limited number of tickets are available, so don't wait to reserve your seat! The ticket price includes bus transportation as well as admission to the event.
DCI FORM
Check out type of performance you will see – click below!
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
 
 
SPIRIT WEAR
Spirit wear items ordered online last month will be available for pick-up at the Marching Band Preseason event Wednesday night or in classes Thursday.
 
 
FINAL EXAMS
Individuals will take the written portion of the final exam on the exam day scheduled for each class. We will continue the scale performance section of the finals this week. All scales (final exams and card marking 4 scales) must be complete by Friday, June 8. Student owned instruments must go home Friday, June 8 (after school). It is important that all instruments go home Friday so your instrument does not get stored away with school equipment! All school owned instruments and equipment must be stored securely for the summer!
 
 
SCHOOL INSTRUMENTS AND MOUTHPIECES
Underclassmen may keep their school instruments and mouthpiece until completing the playing portion of the final exam. If you want to check out equipment for the summer, you may do so after your instrument has been assessed for summer repairs. Marching instruments (mellophones, bell front baritones, and sousaphones) will also be available for summer practice. Be sure to complete a summer instrument contract to expedite the check-out process.
 
Some of the mallet instruments will be available for percussionists to check out over the summer for home practice. Interested individuals should see me finals week for more information.
 
To avoid instrument maintenance issues and damage over the summer months, students will have the opportunity to take a school instrument home over the summer. I encourage individuals to consider taking a school instrument home for the summer so we can avoid temperature issues with our string instruments, valve issues with our brass, and other unfortunate summer damage. If you can house some of our new instruments (cellos, basses, tubas, sousaphones, horns, trombones, bassoons), please let me know by Friday, June 8.
 
 
 
2018 MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION
Online registration for Marching Band 2018 is now active! Students planning to participate in the 2018 Spartan Marching Band must:

1. Register online – Once your registration is submit online, you will receive a confirmation email containing payment information. (The email will be sent to the address entered in the Parent 1 email field of the registration.)
2. Download and complete the packet of forms (link below)
3. Return completed forms, invoice (email you will receive after completing the online registration), and payment (if paying by check) to Mrs. Wickman by Friday, June 15.

If all fees are paid by June 6, you will receive a $25 discount.

****NEW this year****
Paypal payment option
Marching Band fees may be paid online through Paypal. The confirmation received after completing the online registration will have a link to pay your fees through Paypal. Please note there is a Paypal fee if you select this option. 
ONLINE REGISTRATION
PACKET
 
 
MARCHING BAND PRE-SEASON – Wednesday, June 6 (6-7:30p)
The Marching Band Pre-Season Session will be held at Stevenson Wednesday, June 6 from 6-7:30p. All 2018 marching band members should plan to attend. Individuals should drop instruments off in the band room and meet in the south cafeteria.
 
Parents of new marching band members are encouraged to attend a meeting in the choir room Wednesday, June 6 at 6:15 p.m.
 
 
TENTATIVE 2018 MARCHING BAND DATES:
Drumline Camp:
June 25, 26, 27, July 17 (3-6p), July 20, 31, August 1, 3 (9-3p)
SHS music room M-12
 
Color Guard Clinics:
Wednesdays: June 13, 20, 27 (5-8p)
Additional Summer Practices TBD


PreCamp @ SHS
August 15, 16, 17, 20
 
MB Camp @ Covenant Hills
August 21-25
 
MB Practice
August 28, 29 (4-6p)
 
 
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Underclassmen who would like an alternative to taking PE and/or Health during the school year, summer school is an excellent way to take classes over the summer, which opens your schedule during the school year for other classes. More information is available through the Stevenson counselors.
 
Summer music camps, clinics, and workshops are a great way to stay involved with music over the summer. As I learn of opportunities, I will post information on the LSMB Facebook page.

CALENDAR UPDATE
There has been a change in the music calendar to which I would like to bring your attention.
 
The Spring Orchestra Concert has been moved to Tuesday, May 15 at 7p. The String Orchestra will join the bands for a combined concert on May 15.
 
 
WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS 2018-19 – WEEK of April 23
Individuals who are interested in performing in the Wind Ensemble next year must audition for admittance. Wind Ensemble auditions will be held in band classes for brass (April 24), woodwinds (April 25), and after school for percussion (April 25). Students will sign up for an audition and must be present on the scheduled date. Adjudicators are brought in for these auditions and they are difficult if not impossible to fairly make up if a student is absent. Individuals will be expected to perform the prepared etude, a 2-octave major scale of their choice, a 2-octave melodic minor scale of their choice, a full range chromatic scale, and sight-read. All audition expectations can be found in the link below. I encourage Wind Ensemble members who would like to continue to perform in the ensemble and all Symphony Band students to audition. Auditions are open to all students who play a concert band instrument. You won’t know if you don’t try!
WE AUDITIONS
 
 
HUNGRY HOWIES FUNDRAISER
The Music Department spring fundraiser started last week with students receiving information about the Hungry Howie’s ‘Dough’Raiser fundraiser in their classes Monday. Hungry Howie certificates can be purchased for $7 a piece or 3 for $18. All certificates must be paid in full when the order is placed. To make money collection more efficient, the boosters are asking families to collect money for the certificates they have sold and write ONE check to the Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters. While students are not required to participate in fundraising, we hope you will consider sharing this fundraiser with friends and family to support the Music Program at Stevenson. Orders and payment are due in all classes Thursday, April 26. The certificates will be available for pick-up at the May concerts. Individuals who would like to donate in lieu of buying pizza certificates may write a check directly to the Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters, which is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
 
Please continue to support the music program by shopping at Bushes, Meijer, and Kroger. More information can be found on the music website on the Music Boosters page.
 
 
ASSISTANT DRUM MAJOR AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held Wednesday, May 2 from 3-6 p.m. in the instrumental music room. Sophomores who have marched in the marching band for 2 years are eligible for Assistant Drum Major. Individuals must complete an essay and resume and turn it in to Mrs. Wickman by Friday, April 27 at 7:30 a.m. to be considered for continuation on to the audition May 2. Qualifications and audition requirements are available on the music website at:
ASSISTANT DRUM MAJOR
 
From the essays/resumes submitted on April 27, 3-5 students will be invited to audition on May 2. Individuals who move on to the audition must conduct the National Anthem and fight song, demonstrate proper marching technique, demonstrate voice commands, teach a non-marching band member a specific marching command, and complete an interview. I encourage all sophomore 2nd year members to consider applying. You will never know your potential if you do not try! We need marching band members from 2:45-3:30 p.m. the day of auditions to play SSB and fight song. See Olivia Muench or Alex Chartier to sign-up to participate in the conducting band.
 
Olivia Muench will be holding drum major prep sessions prior to drum major auditions on May 2. Individuals interested in auditioning for assistant drum major should consider attending to learn conducting patterns and practice calling commands.
 
 
DRUMLINE AUDITIONS - Thursday, May 25
Auditions will be held in the SHS band room at 4p. To access audition materials click here.


To prepare for auditions and start learning battery fundamentals, the Stevenson drumline coach will hold clinics on Fridays beginning this week. Below are the dates, times, and locations of upcoming clinics. The clinics are for incoming and returning members. We hope all will participate in this great opportunity.
 
DRUMLINE CLINICS: Fridays (4-5:30p)
April 27 - Holmes MS
May 4 – Stevenson HS
May 11 – Stevenson HS
May 18 – Stevenson HS
 
 
CALLING ALL SENIORS! It’s that time of year again. I need your assistance by emailing a childhood and senior picture to hwickman@livoniapublicschools.org for the awards banquet. Remember, if you do not get to the pictures first, mom or dad may pick an embarrassing photo for you! If you do not have the ability to scan, bring the original in a clearly marked envelope with your name so pictures can be returned to you. I would like to keep a hard copy of your senior picture.
                                                         
I am also looking for any pictures from the 2017-18 band and orchestra concerts, marching band camp, football games, Solo and Ensemble, competitions, etc. for the awards ceremony on May 18. Please send any photos you can share to Mrs. Wickman on a CD or as email attachments by April 9. The more photos I receive, the better chance I have to represent all the students throughout the year. We hope you will consider sharing your memories with us.
 
 
DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL – Thursday, June 21, 2018
Drum Corps International is kicking off its 2018 season on Thursday, June 21 at Ford Field in Detroit! Don't miss a great opportunity to see the Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Boston Crusaders, Carolina Crown, The Cavaliers, and Phantom Regiment. A limited number of tickets are available, so don't wait to reserve your seat! The ticket price includes bus transportation as well as admission to the event.
DCI FORM
 
 
MICHIGAN MARCHING BAND
If you are interested in joining the Michigan Marching Band, either next year or in the future, text the word MMB to 734-203-7107 for more information! Feel free to also see Ms. Kirven with any questions you may have.
 
 
 
FUNDRAISERS
 
FUTURE RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS
Our May restaurant fundraiser will be on Wednesday, May 16 at MOD Pizza, 18821 Traditions Dr, Northville, MI 48168, just west of Haggerty near 7 Mile Rd.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the instrumentalists who participated in the MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble Festival at South Lyon High School this weekend. To qualify for State Solo Ensemble, events had to receive a 1 at district competition in January. Not only is it outstanding that 28 events participated, but 22 of the events received a 1. We will be watching the MSBOA website for possible Michigan Youth Arts Festival nominations. The Michigan Youth Arts Festival is held at Western Michigan University in May. Congratulations to each and every participant; I am extremely proud of your accomplishments. I hope those that did not participate in Solo and Ensemble this year will consider participating in this outstanding opportunity in the future.
 
 
MUSICAL: Mary Poppins – Tech and Musical Week: March 19-24
The Stevenson MUSICAL Mary Poppins will be presented to the public March 22, 23, and 24 in the Stevenson Performing Arts Center. To prepare for the performances the actors, musicians, and stage crew will have dress rehearsals March 19-21 from 2:45p until approximately 10p.
 
TECH WEEK DINNERS – WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
We are arranging for tech week dinners Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday around 5:00 PM in the South Cafeteria. Currently we do not have enough donations to feed the cast, crew, and pit orchestra. Please visit the sign-up genius HERE to help us provide meals for our hard working groups of students. Wednesday we are asking students to bring in $2 each to cover the cost of pizza. Please contact Jason Nesler by phone call, text, or email at 248-247-9032 or jason.nesler@brixmor.com with any questions.
 
PREVIEW ASSEMBLIES
The Mary Poppins cast and pit orchestra will present assemblies Wednesday, March 21 during hours 3, 5, and 6. Pit members will be school businessed for the assemblies. Pit orchestra dress for musical performances is all black. Orchestra call-time for the evening performances will be 6:15p Thursday and 6:30p Friday and Saturday. We hope friends and family will come out to support our musicians, actors, and behind the scenes crew in all the hard work they have dedicated to bringing this musical gem to life.
 
 
STRING FLING – Wednesday, March 28, 2018
The district-wide String Fling Concert will be held in the Stevenson High School gymnasium on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Over 400 Livonia Public School string students grades 6-12 will perform in this concert. The combined high school string orchestra will have a rehearsal on March 28 in the Stevenson gymnasium from 4-5:45 p.m. Our guest conductor, Mr. Jed Fritzemeier, will rehearse the pieces to be performed by the mass high school orchestra for the String Fling concert. This is an outstanding opportunity for our students to work with a professional string specialist and will be the only time all 3 high schools will rehearse together before the concert. High school musicians need to be in the gym, in their seat, tuned, and ready to rehearse at 4 p.m.
 
 
DISNEY 2018 – Orlando, FL (April 2-7, 2018)
All Disney travelers need to have their completed forms, copy of ID, and copy of insurance card turned in to Mrs. Wickman by Monday, March 26.
 
The Disney band and the combined choir/orchestra have upcoming combined rehearsals to prepare for performance. Dates and times are listed below. Most of the rehearsals will begin after 7th hour, but sectionals may be held starting at 2:30p. Be sure to mark the dates on your calendars, as we are very limited in our preparation time for our performance.
 
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
MONDAY, March 26 (6-8p)
TUESDAY, March 27 (3:30-5p)
MONDAY, April 2 (7-7:45a)
 
 
WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS 2018-19 – Dates TBA
Individuals who are interested in performing in the Wind Ensemble next year must audition for admittance. Wind Ensemble auditions will be held in band classes (in late March or mid-April). Students will sign up for an audition during their regular class time and must be present on the scheduled date. Adjudicators are brought in for these auditions and they are difficult if not impossible to fairly make up if a student is absent. Individuals will be expected to perform the prepared etude, a 2-octave major scale of their choice, a 2-octave melodic minor scale of their choice, a full range chromatic scale, and sight-read. All audition expectations can be found in the link below. I encourage Wind Ensemble members who would like to continue to perform in the ensemble and all Symphony Band students to audition. Auditions are open to all students who play a concert band instrument. You won’t know if you don’t try!
WE AUDITIONS
 
 
DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL – Thursday, June 21, 2018
Drum Corps International is kicking off its 2018 season on Thursday, June 21 at Ford Field in Detroit! Don't miss a great opportunity to see the Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Boston Crusaders, Carolina Crown, The Cavaliers, and Phantom Regiment. A limited number of tickets are available, so don't wait to reserve your seat! The ticket price includes bus transportation as well as admission to the event.
DCI FORM
 
 
MICHIGAN MARCHING BAND
If you are interested in joining the Michigan Marching Band, either next year or in the future, text the word MMB to 734-203-7107 for more information! Feel free to also see Ms. Kirven with any questions you may have.

DISNEY 2018 – Orlando, FL (April 2-7, 2018)
 
DISNEY TOUR PARENT/STUDENT MEETING – March 14, 2018 at 7p
(Attendance at the meeting is REQUIRED by ALL travelers)
Students must attend the meeting WITH a parent to be eligible to travel with the music department to Disney over spring break. Medical forms, expectations, itinerary, and important travel information will be presented at the meeting.
 
The Disney band will have 4 combined rehearsals to prepare for performance. Dates and times are listed below. The rehearsals will begin after 7th hour, but sectionals may be held starting at 2:30p. Be sure to mark the dates on your calendars, as we are very limited in our preparation time for our performance.
 
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, March 8 (3:30-4:30p)
MONDAY, March 12 (3:30-4:30p)
FRIDAY, March 16 (3:30-4:30p)
MONDAY, March 26 (6-8p)
 
 
STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE - Saturday, March 17 at South Lyon HS
The State Solo and Ensemble schedule can be found HERE and has been posted on the music website (shsmusic.org). If you find you have a conflict with your time that CANNOT be resolved, please let me know as soon as possible. MSBOA will NOT change a time because you do not like to perform early, or your accompanist has several events. Unless there is an unavoidable conflict, your time will not be changed. If you know you will NOT be participating in State S/E let me know so I can "scratch" your event and MSBOA can put someone else in your time slot.
 
Students in grades 10-12 who registered to perform a solo at State Solo & Ensemble are required to perform a proficiency, which includes scales and sight-reading in addition to the prepared solo. Please read the proficiency information in the link below to be sure you are preparing the correct scale proficiencies. All scales must be performed in the “in tempo” rhythm pattern we use in class. The judge will specify tongued or slurred before you play each scale so be sure you can perform scales with both articulations. Be sure you are preparing the melodic form of minor. 
 
I cannot stress enough how important it is to be practicing your scales and sight reading daily! Individuals who play transposing instruments (i.e. clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, horn, etc.), the scales indicated for proficiency are listed in your key. If the scale is G2, the scale you perform will start on your G (do not transpose!). If you are looking for a way to practice sight reading, a good resource is https://www.sightreadingfactory.com. You can generate exercises at varying levels, keys, and time signatures. Record yourself and listen back to evaluate your performance accuracy. The only way to improve your sight-reading skills is to practice sight-reading regularly. In the Proficiency Requirement document below, you will find scale requirements and all extra requirements for piano and percussion. Proficiencies are for SOLOS grades 10-12.
PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
 
BE SURE TO READ THE SOLO & ENSEMBLE INFORMATION PAMPHLET COMPLETELY. This will help you abide by MSBOA’s rules and assist you in having a positive experience.
SE PAMPHLET
 
REMINDER - Percussion, string bass, and large instrument musicians:
You are responsible for the transportation of your instrument to and from South Lyon HS. South Lyon will NOT provide any instruments or mallets at State Solo and Ensemble. Large instruments must be picked-up from Stevenson by 3:00p on Friday.
 
Events that do not abide by the MSBOA rules and regulations will be disqualified and will not receive a rating or a medal.
 
 
WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS 2018-19 – Dates TBA
Individuals who are interested in performing in the Wind Ensemble next year must audition for admittance. Wind Ensemble auditions will be held in band classes (in late March or mid-April). Students will sign up for an audition during their regular class time and must be present on the scheduled date. Adjudicators are brought in for these auditions and they are difficult if not impossible to fairly make up if a student is absent. Individuals will be expected to perform the prepared etude, a 2-octave major scale of their choice, a 2-octave melodic minor scale of their choice, a full range chromatic scale, and sight-read. All audition expectations can be found in the link below. I encourage Wind Ensemble members who would like to continue to perform in the ensemble and all Symphony Band students to audition. Auditions are open to all students who play a concert band instrument. You won’t know if you don’t try!
WE AUDITIONS
 
 
MUSICAL: Mary Poppins – Tech and Musical Week: March 19-24
The Stevenson MUSICAL Mary Poppins will be presented to the public March 22, 23, and 24 in the Stevenson Performing Arts Center. To prepare for the performances the actors, musicians, and stage crew will have dress rehearsals March 19-21 from 2:45p until approximately 9p.
 
The Mary Poppins cast and pit orchestra will present assemblies Wednesday, March 21 during hours 3, 5, and 6. Pit members will be school businessed for the assemblies. Pit orchestra dress for musical performances is all black. Orchestra call-time for the evening performances will be 6:15p Thursday and 6:30p Friday and Saturday. We hope friends and family will come out to support our musicians, actors, and behind the scenes crew in all the hard work they have dedicated to bringing this musical gem to life.
 
Tech Week Dinner Message from Mr. Nesler:
 
Good Afternoon SHS Musical Families,
 
We are arranging for the Tech week dinners next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (around 5:00 PM on March 19, 20, and 21) in the South Cafeteria. Please see the sign-up genius below to help. We will ask students to bring in $2 each for the Wednesday dinner to cover the cost of pizza.
 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4aa4ac29a57-tech3
 
Please feel free to call, text, or email me with any questions!
 
Thanks,
Jason
248-247-9032
 
 
GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
New assignments will be posted IN CLASS this week. Each class theory topic is listed below.
SYMPHONY BAND: Half-Steps
ORCHESTRA: Clefs
CONCERT BAND: Writing in treble and bass clefs
WIND ENSEMBLE: Whole step, Half step, Enharmonic
 
 
 
FUNDRAISERS
 
FUTURE RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS
This Thursday the 15th is our March Restaurant Fundraiser at Leo’s Coney Island at College Park (Haggerty Rd. between 6 Mile Rd. and 7 Mile Rd.)  Leo’s will be donating a percentage of all sales that day the music program.  No flyer necessary.  But don’t forget to mention to your server that you’re there to support the music program and let them know that we appreciate their support!  
 
Next month’s fundraiser will be on Wednesday, April 18th at the Rusty Bucket, 18785 Traditions Dr., just west of Haggerty near 7 Mile Rd.

DISNEY 2018 – Orlando, FL (April 2-7, 2018)
Calling all Stevenson musicians and adults who would like to spend spring break 2018 with Mickey Mouse! There are still seats available and not much time left to register for the Music Department Orlando trip scheduled for April 2-7, 2018. If you are still interested in traveling to Disney with the music department, please register ASAP as registration will be closing by the middle of February. We are still in need of CHAPERONES! We hope you will consider joining us! We are looking forward to another great music experience for our musicians and families.
REGISTRATION
 
 
MSBOA FESTIVAL – WOODHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, March 2 – String Orchestra
Saturday, March 3 – Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Symphony Band will perform at MSBOA Band and Orchestra Festival at Woodhaven High School. The schedule and location is VERY different from years past! Since Churchill is under construction, they will not be hosting this year. Therefore, we will perform at Woodhaven HS on Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3. Performance dates and times for each group are listed below. An itinerary with details for each group can be found on the music website and in the link below. Individuals will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Woodhaven. If you anticipate a problem with transportation, please let me know and I will help connect you with a family for carpooling. We hope many of you will be able to join us for our Festival performances at Woodhaven HS. Admission is free!
FESTIVAL ITINERARY
 
FRIDAY, March 2
String Orchestra   7:10p
 
SATURDAY, March 3
Symphony Band    1:55p
Wind Ensemble    4:10p
 
 
FESTIVAL PREVIEW CONCERT – Wednesday, February 28
To prepare for MSBOA Festival Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Symphony Band will perform a Festival Preview Concert on Wednesday, February 28 at 7p in the Stevenson auditorium. The concert is open to the public. Please invite friends and family to come support our musicians as they prepare for Festival.
 
 
STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE - Saturday, March 17 at South Lyon HS
Students in grades 10-12 who registered to perform a solo at State Solo & Ensemble are required to perform a proficiency, which includes scales and sight-reading in addition to the prepared solo. Please read the proficiency information in the link below to be sure you are preparing the correct proficiency materials. In the document you will find scale requirements and all extra requirements for piano and percussion. Proficiencies are for SOLOS grades 10-12.
PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
 
 
GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Concert Band – Notation (EXTENDED due date 2/14/18)
 
 
 
FUNDRAISERS
 
RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS
Our February Restaurant Fundraiser runs throughout the month of February at the Grand Tavern in Laurel Park Place. You pick the day and time that’s most convenient for you! 
When you go, just remember to tell your server that you’re with the Livonia Stevenson Music Department and give them our frequent diner number, which is 100090 and a portion of your bill donated to the music department. That’s all there is to it. No flyer necessary. Visit as many times as you would like, including their Saturday and Sunday brunch. And you don’t need to be a music family to participate. Tell your friends and family they can participate too! http://grandtavernlivonia.com/

SOLO & ENSEMBLE PREVIEW CLINIC – January 31, 2018
On Wednesday, January 31 individuals who are participating in Solo and Ensemble will have the opportunity to perform for musician mentors. Students who choose to participate in the clinic will select a 10-minute performance time between 6p and 9p for EACH event performing. Performance will be a mock setting of the actual Solo & Ensemble event. Therefore, individuals need to bring their original score for the mentor. If your accompanist is available to perform, this is a great opportunity to get one last run through in before Solo and Ensemble. Events planning to participate need to register online by completing the TWO steps below.
 
CLINIC REGISTRATION STEPS:

1. Complete the Google Form for EACH event performing. Access the GOOGLE FORM here.
2. Sign-up for a performance time by clicking here. 

 
 
Friends and family are encouraged to come out to hear these wonderful young musicians perform. There will be events in the instrumental music room, choir room, and auditorium throughout the 3-hour clinic. Solo and Ensemble events that do not perform for the clinic must perform for their class before attending Solo and Ensemble.
 
 
SOLO & ENSEMBLE
DISTRICT SOLO & ENSEMBLE is this Saturday! The schedule is available in the link below and on the music web. Be sure you have shared this information with your ensemble members and accompanist. Remind accompanists the event will be held at Livonia Franklin HS this year. If you have a conflict with your time that CANNOT be resolved, please let me know as soon as possible. MSBOA will NOT change a time because you do not like to perform early or your accompanist has several events. Unless there is an unavoidable conflict, your time will not be changed. If you know you will NOT be participating in S&E, let me know so I can "scratch" your event and MSBOA can put someone else in your time slot. This also helps me avoid waiting around FHS at the end of a very long day waiting for your rating sheet to arrive.
DISTRICT SCHEDULE
 
BE SURE TO READ THE SOLO & ENSEMBLE INFORMATION PAMPHLET COMPLETELY. This will help you abide by MSBOA’s rules and assist you in having a positive experience. Remember pieces must be a MINIMUM of 2 minutes in length and you must have an ORIGINAL SCORE. Below are some of the most commonly missed rules. Solo and Ensemble will be held at FRANKLIN HS on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
SE PAMPHLET
 
REMINDER - Percussion, string bass, and large instrument musicians:
You are responsible for the transportation of your instrument to and from Franklin HS. Franklin will NOT provide any instruments or mallets at Solo and Ensemble. Large instruments must be picked-up from Stevenson by 3:30p on Friday, February 2.
 
Events that do not abide by the following rules and regulations will be disqualified and will not receive a rating or a medal.
      
1. Time Limits: An event will not receive a rating if the minimum time limit is not reached. Repeats or any other markings may not be added to lengthen a piece. However, you may play more than one piece to meet the time requirement. High school events must be a minimum of 2 minutes (timing your piece to be a minimum of 2 1/2 minutes to allow for faster tempos the day of the performance is a good idea) with a maximum of 6 minutes. Chamber ensemble events (9-20 member groups) must be a minimum of 3 minutes with a maximum of 12 minutes.  There is no penalty if a longer event is stopped after reaching the maximum time limit.
 
2. Accompaniment: If a written accompaniment is published for your piece, whether a solo or an ensemble, it must be played. No rating will be given if the accompaniment is not played. While you may think your solo does not have an accompaniment, many times the accompaniment is published in a separate book. Most high school solos are written with a piano accompaniment. A good place to double check is on the internet (www.jwpepper.com is a good site to check).
 
3. Ensemble Parts: All ensemble parts must be played with one to a part.  For example, a trio must have three players; not two, not four.  Instrument substitutions are allowed.
 
4. Original Full Score: An original full score showing all parts (solo accompaniment does not have to be shown), with each measure numbered must be provided to the judge (you should also number the measures in your music for when the judge talks to you about your performance).  No rating will be given if an original, numbered score is not provided.  If a score is not published, it is the responsibility of the performers to make one in which all parts are aligned. When a handwritten or computer-generated score is presented, the performers must play from original parts.
 
Events that do not abide by MSBOA rules and regulations will be disqualified and will not receive a rating or a medal.
 
 
STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE – Saturday, March 17, 2018 @ South Lyon HS
Events receiving a FIRST DIVISION rating at District Solo & Ensemble Saturday will be eligible to perform at State Solo & Ensemble at South Lyon High School on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Events choosing to participate in State Solo & Ensemble MUST register and pay all fees by Tuesday, February 6. State S&E registration can be found HERE.
 
 
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
Chamber ensembles are up and running! Click HERE for details regarding the ensembles currently being offered. All who plan to participate need to email the coach of their ensemble by Wednesday, January 31 to confirm placement in the ensemble.
 
Flute - Wednesdays (3:45-5p)
Ms. Kirven erkirven@umich.edu
 
Clarinet - Tuesdays (3:30-5p)
 Mickayla Chapman mickaylachapman10@gmail.com
 
Brass - Thursdays (6-7:30p)
Melissa Parks melissalparks95@gmail.com
 
Percussion - Wednesdays (4-6p)
Ms. Sato msato2@livoniapublicschools.org
Percussion Ensemble info click HERE
 
 
 
DISNEY 2018 – Orlando, FL (April 2-7, 2018)
Calling all Stevenson musicians who would like to spend spring break 2018 with Mickey Mouse! There are still seats available and not much time left to register for the Music Department Orlando trip scheduled for April 2-7, 2018. If you are still interested in traveling to Disney with the music department, please register ASAP as registration will be closing by the middle of February. We are looking forward to another great music experience for our musicians and families.
REGISTRATION
 
 
MUSICAL - PIT ORCHESTRA
This year's MUSICAL will be Mary Poppins. Pit orchestra will begin with an information meeting on January 30 at 3p. Rehearsals will mainly run from 3-5 p.m. Since the shows we perform at Stevenson are full Broadway musicals, the music can be very challenging. Therefore, the opportunity to participate is available to students based on their concert ensemble and chair placement (there are NO auditions). Individuals participating in the pit will be informed in class and will receive schedules for practices. It is extremely important that members of the pit participate in every rehearsal for the entire scheduled time.
 
 
MARCHING BAND
Thursday, February 8 is the Stevenson Triad Collage Concert (Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Marching Band will perform). Marching Band will have a rehearsal in the competition gym Monday, February 5 from 3-4:30p to prepare for the event. Be sure you have located your marching band uniform and all its pieces (jacket, pants, gloves, shoes, hat) for this performance. You will need to review show music and the Fight Song for this performance. 
 
JAZZ BAND
In rehearsal Monday, we will be working on Groovemaker and Count Bubba. Be sure to work out your individual parts before rehearsal so we can have a productive rehearsal.
 
Groovemaker recording click HERE
 
 
GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
No new assignments

WINTER CONCERT – Wednesday, December 13, 2017 (7p)
The Stevenson Winter Band and Orchestra Concert is Wednesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. in the Stevenson Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be $5 at the door. Band and Orchestra members should be sure to check the concert dress requirements listed in the handbook received at the beginning of the year (a digital copy can be found on the music website - HANDBOOK). Check your concert dress now so you have time to get anything you may need before the concert!


Below are times for members of each ensemble to report. All individuals must check in upon arrival. Ensembles will meet and warm-up in the band/orchestra room, or choir room. Be sure to leave valuables at home or locked in your instrument locker. Items left out are in jeopardy of being stolen. All band and orchestra students are expected to stay for the entire concert, assist with stage cleanup after the concert, and checkout after the stage is cleared. Individuals who do not assist with cleanup, leave early, or neglect to checkout will lose points from their concert grade.
 
Report times:
Concert and Symphony Band – 6:30 p.m.
Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble – 6:45 p.m.
 
The performance order for the concert is:
Concert Band
Symphony Band
Jazz Band
Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
 
We are looking for a few parent volunteers for the night of the concert to help organize students to take the stage, help backstage with set-up needs, and student check-in and out before and after the concert. If you can help, please visit the Sign-Up Genius link below.
 
Following the winter concert on December 13, we will have an afterglow in the auditorium lobby. If you can provide cookies, brownies, (items that do not need to be cut), etc., please visit the Sign-Up Genius link below to donate items. Food donations can be dropped off in the lobby from 6-6:30p.
SIGN-UP


 
JAZZ BAND
In rehearsal Monday, we will be working on It’s the Holiday Season and Leave it to Beavis. Be sure to work out your individual parts before rehearsal so we can have a productive rehearsal. Recordings for several of the pieces can be found online and/or downloaded from iTunes.
 
It’s the Holiday Season (click here)
Leave it to Beavis (click here)
Groovemaker (click here)

 
 
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
The holidays are fast approaching and you may be looking for gift ideas for the musician in your family. Click the link below for some suggestions. If you need guidance, please contact me and I will help in any way I can. 
 

 
Remember, if you are planning to purchase a new instrument and do not have the guidance of a private teacher; please e-mail me for brand/model suggestions. There are a lot of poorly made instruments that look shiny and pretty but end up being a waste of money!  The instrument brands listed in the link are reputable instrument manufacturers.
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
 
 
AMAZON SMILE
The Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters has an AmazonSmile account. All purchases made
through https://smile.amazon.com will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the LSMB. If you are doing some holiday shopping on Amazon, be sure to use https://smile.amazon.com every time you make an Amazon purchase. The prices on AmazonSmile are identical to those on Amazon. This cost you nothing and is a great way to generate some extra funds for our music program. Thank you for your continued support!


 
SOLO & ENSEMBLE
Individuals who have registered for Solo and Ensemble should have selected their music 
and started setting up rehearsal schedules with accompanists and ensemble members. Please read through ALL information/rules to be sure you qualify for a rating. Solo and Ensemble will be held at FRANKLIN HS on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
SE PAMPHLET
 
 
GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
No new assignments
 
 
 
FUNDRAISERS
 
SHOE DRIVE
We are on our way to collecting 2500 pairs of shoes!  Collection boxes are in the Choir and Band rooms.

Remember, any pair of shoes or boots that you don’t wear but would consider giving to a friend would be perfect for the shoe drive.
For more information on our program, click on http://ourshoedrive.com/livonia-stevenson-music-boosters/


Click below for a copy of the flyer that students received in music classes.
Thank you for your help!
SHOE DRIVE
 
FUTURE RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS
FUTURE RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS:
December 19, 2017
Olgas Restaurant in Laurel Park Mall
 
January, 2018
Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant on Plymouth Rd. at Farmington
 
GROCERY STORES
If you shop for groceries at Busch’s, Kroger, or Meijer a portion of your grocery bills can be donated back to the Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters.
 
Busch's Cash for Education
Busch’s has changed their procedure. Individuals can link Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters to your MY WAY card through the Busch’s website - www.buschs.com/community.
If you are already enrolled, don’t forget to re-enroll by January 1st to participate in the 2018 Cash for Education program. All participants must re-enroll annually. Once registered, simply shop, provide your Busch’s MyWay phone number or key tag at the register and receive credit for your school. It’s that easy! Just be sure to follow the below steps to participate for the New Year.
Steps to Take:

• Sign into your MyWay account and select “Cash for Education” from the dropdown menu underneath your name to reselect Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters.
• If you haven’t done so already, you must include a valid email and opt-in to receive emails to participate in this program. You can check this under My Account > Account Holder when logged into MyWay. Busch’s will use this email to communicate any updates or changes to the Cash for Education Program. Email is also a great way to receive information regarding weekly specials, offers and Busch’s coupons, which are sent exclusively to MyWay members.
• You may now also include the student you’re supporting.

Kroger Plus
Visit Kroger.com
Community Rewards
Select Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters #90777
Kroger requires an annual renewal for each account's Community Rewards choice (in April). If you shop at Kroger, you will need to visit Kroger.com, sign-in to your account, click the 'Community Rewards' tab, and click 'Save'.