New York, New YorkWind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Varsity Jazz Ensemble on their way to the Big Apple

The   PCHS  Wind  Ensemble,  Percussion  Ensemble,   and   Varsity   Jazz   Ensemble  will   be   traveling   to   NYC   in   April   to  Compete   in   a   National   Competition.    The  students  will  be  departing  on  April  7   and   returning   on   April   12.     The  highlights   and  speciHics   of   the  trip  are  listed  on  the  next  page.

Student   and   chaperone  packages   must   be   paid   in  full  by  March  1.    If  you  need  to   know   the   remaining  balance   on   a   student   or  chaperone   account,   please  contact   Mr.   Hughes   at  bhughes@pcschools.us  Students   will   be   bringing  home   more   information  regarding  this  tour  over  the  next  3-­‐4  weeks.

Mark   your   calendars  now  to  attend  the   3rd   annual   Bandapalooza   on  Thrusday,  February  17.    The  concert  will   feature  the  EHIMS  6th  and  7th  grade   bands,   the   TMIS   8th   grade  band,   the   Symphonic   Band,   the  

Wind   Ensemble ,  and   the   Percussion  Ensemble.

The  2011  edition  of  Bandapalooza   is  dedicated   to   the  m e m o r y   a n d  contributions  of  Jim  Santy.     Jim   served  this   community   in  many   capacit ies  throughout   his   life.    S o m e   o f   h i s  highlights   include  

his   time  spent  as  a  Band  Director  in  the  Park  City  School  District,  as  well  as   serving   on   the   PCSD   School  Board.     After   retirement,   Jim  remained   an   advocate   for   the   PC  Bands   and   PCSD   through   his  i nvo l vemen t ,   s u ppo r t ,   a n d  continued   attendance   at   different  events.    

The   Park   City   Marching   Band  honored  the   legacy  of   Jim  Santy   by  performing   for   him   and   his   wife,  

Carol,  in  their   front   yard  during  the  summer   of   2010.    The  honoring   of  Jim’s   legacy   will   continue   at  Bandapalooza   with  the   world   premier  of   The   Unfailing  Heart.     The   piece  was   commissioned  by   the  PC  Bands   in  memory  of  Jim,  and  was   composed   by  Dana   Gress.     Dana  is   a   graduate   of  Pa rk   C i t y   H igh  School.    He   spent  a  p o r t i o n   o f   h i s  professional   career   teaching   music  within  the  Park  City  School  District,  a n d   i s   c u r r e n t l y   t h e   L e a d  Performing  Arts   Teacher  at  Winans  Academy  for  the  Performing  Arts  in  Detroit.     The   Unfailing   Heart   was  written   to   provide   a   musical  journey   through   Jim’s   life.     The  composer,   Mr.   Gress,   will   be   in  attendance  at  Bandapalooza  to  be  a  part  of  the  premier.    

Admission   to   Bandapalooza   is   free,  and  open  to   everyone.     Please  help  us   honor   the   legacy   of   Jim   Santy  through   your   attendance   on  February  17th.

BANDAPALOOZA!!

PC BANDSNEWSLETTER OF THE PARK CITY HIGH SCHOOL BANDS

Upcoming Events

February  8   BBall  vs.  Wasatch                                                         (Pep  Band)February  11   Big  Band                                                                 Sweetheart  GalaFebruary  17   Bandapalooza!March  10   Region  Jazz  and                                                         Jazz  ConcertMarch  19     Region  Solo/EnsembleMarch  25/26     State  JazzMarch  30     Region  Band/Perc.                                                         and  Band  ConcertApril  28       The  Drum  ShowApril  30     State  Solo/EnsembleMay  6/7     State  BandMay  25     JazzapaloozaMay  26     Band  ConcertJune  10     Graduation

Solo and Ensemble Festival is rapidly approaching. If your student is intending on participating in Solo/Ensemble, they need to be working on their music now. Make sure you are asking about their preparation; and if they need help choosing literature, have them talk to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hughes, or their private lesson teacher. Whatever piece they are preparing for Solo/Ensemble will also be a very useful audition piece as auditions for next years ensemble will take place very quickly after we return from February break.

James (Jim) Santy

The 3rd Annual Bandapalooza will pay honor to the legacy and life of James (Jim) Santy

Dana Gress

Big Band Sweetheart GalaPEP BAND The PCHS Pep Band has performed at two sets of basketball games this season. Our final chance to support our basketball teams will on Tuesday, February 8th against Wasatch. Mr. Hughes and Mr. Taylor have set a goal to create the loudes t g ym in Utah , spearheaded, of course, by the greatest and largest pep band in the region! Come support the Miners as they take down the Wasps starting at 5:00 PM.

JR. MINERS

The Jr. Miners Percussion Program is now three weeks o ld , and the s tudents i n v o l v e d a r e a l r e a d y ‘swinging for the fences’. The group is made up of percussionists from 7th and 8th grade and is instructed by B re t H u g h e s , S a m Santistevan, and individuals f r o m t h e P e r c u s s i o n Ensemble. This group is allowing these 7th and 8th grade percussionists that opportunity to get a step ahead in percussion, and learn the e lements of percussion that they cannot get in a normal classroom setting. The group will per form a longs ide the Percussion Ensemble on April 28th at the Drum Show! This group is sponsored by Vic Firth Sticks, Remo Drumheads, Pearl Drums, and Zildjian Cymbals.

Support  the  Sweetheart  Gala  Opportunity  Drawing!

Did  you  know  there  is  an  opportunity  drawing  at  the  Sweetheart  Gala?    Did  you  know  the  monies   raised   from  the  opportunity  drawing    help  offset   expenses   the  band  incurs  when  traveling  for  national  competition,  replaces  broken  cases   and  allows  for  instrument  and  music  library  purchases?  Did  you  know  cooler  stuff  to  win  in  the  drawing  =  more  tickets  sold  =  more  money  raised?  We'd  love  to  have  you  help  by  donating  some  of  the  cool  stuff   to  the  drawing.     If  you  have  season  tickets   to   sports   or   cultural  events   or   a   business   that   could  donate   items   or   gift  certiHicates,  we'd  be  thrilled  to  have  your  item  donated.    If  it  something  you  think  would  be  fun  to  win,  we'd  love  to  have  it!    It's  not   just  good  for  the  band,  it's   good  for  your  business  too!    The  opportunity   drawing   is  a   long   standing  tradition  at   our   event   and  people   look  forward  to  the  array  of  prizes  they  may  receive  from  their  ticket  purchases.    We  are  grateful  to  our  donors!    We  verbally  thank  them  at  the  event  and  through  inclusion  in  our  program  and  thank  you  sign  at  the  event.  We'd  like  to  have  all  items  in  our  hands  by  Friday,  Feb.  4.    We'd  be  more  than  happy  to  pick  your   item   up.     Please   call   or   email   Jennifer   Barber   at   435-­‐640-­‐6920   or  geoHbarber@aol.com.    Thanks!

THE BIG BAND SWEETHEART GALA IS ON FEBRUARY 11

The   Big   Band   Sweetheart  G a l a   i s   r a p i d l y  approaching.     This   event  is  going  to   be   one   for   the  scrapbook   as   the   band  plays   music   to   take   you  through   the   different  time   periods   of   big   band  history.     In   addition   to  the   wonderful   music,  g r e a t   f o o d ,   a n d  opportunity   drawing  

prizes,  we  will  be  helping  a  very   special   couple   celebrate   their   50th   wedding  

anniversary.     There   are   still   ten   premium   (next   to  dance   Hloor)   tickets   left.     If   you  would  like   to   purchase   tickets   for   the  event,   please  contact   Mickey   Palomaki   at   901-­‐8421.     The   tickets   are   $60  each  with   a   minimum  purchase   of   two   tickets.     Thank   you   to   the   Gala   organizing   committee   under   the  leadership  of  Nancy  Taylor   for  all  of   their   hard  work   in  preparing   this   event.    Also   a  huge   thank   you   to   all  of   the   student   and  adult   volunteers   that   will   be  working   the  evening  of  the  event.

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Flights:    JetBlue  Airlines

         Depart:    April  7-­‐11:30  PM  (JB#92)          Return:  April  12-­‐11:54  PM  (JB#87)Hotel:  Hampton  Inn

         Hampton  Inn  Times  Square          851  8th  Ave,  51st.              NYC,  NY  10019            (212)  581-­‐4100Competition:  Heritage  Festivals

         Saturday,  April  9          Riverside  Church          Upper  West  Side          More  Details  to  Follow

The Details of the NYC Tour• • •

Show:  Phantom  of  the  Opera

         Sunday,  April  10th          The  Majestic  TheatreTours:  Statue  of  Liberty

         Friday,  April  8th          Upon  arrival  in  NYCTours:  Financial  District

         Friday,  April  8th          Guided  Walking  Tour          Includes  Ground  ZeroTours:    Midtown

         Central  Park          Met  Art  Museum

Tours:  Fifth  Avenue

         St.  Patricks          Trump  Tower          FAO  SchwartzOptional  Activity:  Baseball

         Monday,  April  11th          Mets  vs.  RockiesPossible  Activity:  Clinics

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