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The Treble Choir, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
are headed to OMEA State Contest Friday, May 1, 2015
OMEA Choir state contest will be held at Highland High School in Medina. The Treble Choir will per-form at 5 p.m. . OMEA Band state contest will be held at North Royal-ton High School. The Symphonic Band will perform at 7:45 p.m. in the large gym and the Wind Ensemble will perform at 9:55 p.m. in the auditorium. Parents and friends are encouraged to come and listen to the groups performed. Please leave plenty of time to arrive and be seated as OMEA regulations do not allow for entry to the performance hall once a group’s stage time has started. Also, please do not bring cam-eras [still or video], or any other type of recording de-vice as these items are forbidden by OMEA rules. All cell phones must be silenced or turned off as well; and, of course, no cell phone pictures are allowed ei-ther. Failure to comply with the items in this para-graph could result in disqualification for OFCS.
Best wishes to all groups!!!!
OFMA’S monthly meeting Wednesday, May 6th @ 7 p.m. Olmsted Falls High School choir room
OFMA’S Mission: To support, encourage, advance, and cultivate, through volunteerism and fundraising, the musical education of students in the Olmsted Falls City Schools.
Musical Notes May 2015
Olmsted Falls Intermediate School
5th Grade Band
In Concert Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 p.m.
Followed by
4th & 5th Grade Choir
Presenting
“Harmony High” Tuesday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m.
Both events will be held at
Olmsted Falls Middle School cafetorium.
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When prompted enter code
12348 $1 will be donated to OFMA
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Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Donut SalesDonut Sales
Volunteers are needed for the concerts on May12th, 13th, 14th & 20th. OFMA sells donuts at all High School and Middle School band and choir concerts. OFMA needs volunteers for the band and choir concerts to help with donut sales. Each event needs 1 volunteer to pick up donuts and 2 volunteers for High School concerts and 4 volunteers for Middle School concerts (split into 2 shifts).
There must be someone with the donuts during the con-certs. So if you are a band parent, please consider volun-teering to sell donuts at the choir concerts. And if you are a choir parent, please consider volunteering to sell donuts at the band concerts. How to Sign up to Volunteer: OFMA is utilizing Sign Up Genius as an easy way for vol-unteers to sign up. The sign up links are on OFMA’S webpage. Here are the direc-tions to access the links: Go to the district’s website: www.ofcs.net and
click on Band. Once on the Olmsted Falls Band’s website, place
the mouse over the more… tab and a drop down menu will appear.
Click on Olmsted Falls Music Association Click on Donut Sales to sign up to volunteer.
Support OUR music students. Buy Donuts!!!!
S u p p o r t O F M A Support our music students at all OF schools.
North Olmsted location
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s !
Choir students under the direction of Mrs. Kiedrowski and Mr. Patterson performed well. Receiving SUPERIOR ratings were: Sara Abu-Ukkaz, Mason Adams, Ben Allmandinger, Katelyn Angus, Katrina Bongiovanni, Emily Broski, Paige Chernisky, Morgan Ciolek, Daniel Fidler, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Audrey Guildoo, Brynn Hanratty, Josh Heney, Nico Humphrey, Grace Hyppa, Lauren Kane, Hannah Kho, Morgan Luke, Allyson Pettyjohn, Caitlyn Prather, Cameron Nelson, Katie Romanowski, Lina Salti, Jillian Scott, Mikayla Shiels, Mike Struk, Laney Ventimiglia, Ryan Walston, and Paige Watkins. Receiving EXCELLENT ratings were: Justin Andrews, Sam Brady, Samantha Caraffi, Sam Katona, Kayla Kippes, Nathan Mader, John Muñoz, Ashely Rice, and Ethan Schlesinger. Olmsted Falls Middle School Bands had over 50 individual entries in 20 events for this competition. Mr. Michael Feller and Mr. Paul Faulkner, their directors, helped develop the talent of these budding musicians. Al Demkowicz, Theresa May, Jacob Donofrio, Joe Fudale, and Sherri Kovach provided outstanding coaching of these groups. Student preparation included before school, after school, weekends, and evening prac-tices. Receiving GOOD and COMMENDABLE ratings were: Maddie Hoffman, Danny Holmes, Chris Ivan, and Luke Trupo. Receiving EXCELLENT ratings were: George Skoutas, Ryan Kolesar, Lilli Bobowicz, Jacob Burdette, Jackson McMahan, Nate Kooistra, Kolby Garrison, and Camden Chernisky. Receiving SUPERIOR ratings were: Rachel Drobnak, Nick Gaba, Metin Gul, Nic Kuntz, Emma Andrus, Lilly Beaty, Ashley Zgodzinski, Alexis Chrise, Joe Backus, John Campbell, Dan Fidler, Jamie Bridle, Sofie Iwamasa, Matt Sturm, Riley Miranda, Jackson McKeigue, Connor Krucek, Harrison Graham, Mary Grace Petti, Ashley Clark, Kennedy Saxton, Jacob Burdette, Robbie Watters, Connor McCarthy, Jeremy Sgro, Kristen Rabbitt, Hannah McCullar, Emily Kasl, Katie Kee, Kylee Alofaituli, Alea Levis, Jack Duenas, Reilly Boros, Gabrielle Gosciewski, Alyssa Klimchak, and Maddey Zemaitis.
Congratulations to all students!!! Golden Expressions were golden at ProMusic Festival On Friday, April 17th, OFHS's Golden Expressions trav-eled to Tiffin University to perform and compete in the ProMusic Festival. High school groups from all over the state competed. Congrats to GE who scored a straight one rating at the event. Students had the opportunity to listen to all of the other ensembles in the competition, participate in solo mic workshops, vocal artistry work-shops, beatboxing workshops, and looping techniques. Guest clinicians included members of the acapella group, Groove for Thought, contenders on the Sing Off, Jeanette Berry, and Brad Rees, former back up vocalist to Bobby McFerrin. While on their lunch break, GE sere-naded the patrons of the famous Reino's Pizza, as well as breaking into song after dinner at Tiffin's Bob Evans. The evening ended with a concert put on by all of Tiffin's vocal music groups and a great concert by Groove for Thought. Special thanks to Mrs. Kristin Martin who helped chaperone the day and evening. Click HERE to view pictures of GE’s performance.
Over 90 Middle School music students participated in OMEA Solo and Ensemble contest at Tri-C West on April 18th.
Nico Humphrey received a Superior Rating for piano.
Thursday, May 14th @ 7:30 p.m.
Spring Pops Concert Featuring Concert Choir, Chorale,
Treble Choir & Golden Expressions
Middle School Contests & Concerts
Keep up to date on all music activities: Olmsted Falls Music Association (OFMA)
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Click here to access Olmsted Falls Band website for information of HS & MS bands.
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Social Media
OMEA Middle School Large Group Contest will be held at Lorain High School on Friday, May 8th. Here is the schedule of OFMS groups performances:
Concert Choir performs at 4:30 p.m.; Women’s Ensemble performs at 7 p.m.
7th Grade Band performs at 5:20 p.m.; 8th Grade Band performs at 6:10 p.m.
Choir Concert Schedule: Tuesday, May 12th 8th grade Concerts
6:30 p.m.: Concert Choir, Golden Harmonies, and Men’s Ensemble
8 p.m.: Concert Choir, Golden Harmonies, and Women’s Ensemble Wednesday, May 13th 6th and 7th grade Concerts
6:30 p.m.: 6th grade choir
8 p.m.: 7th grade choir Saturday, May 16th Music in the Parks Competition Golden Harmonies will perform at Cedar Point.
Spring Band Concert
Wednesday, May 20th Session I @ 6:30 p.m.
5th Period 6th Grade Band, , 8th Period 7th Grade Band, 2nd Period 8th Grade Band, Percussion Ensemble, & Jazz Band
Session II @ 8 p.m.
4th Period 6th Grade Band, 7th Period 7th Grade Band, 1st Period 8th Grade Band, Percussion Ensemble & Jazz Band
High School Spring Concerts
Thursday, May 7th Session I @ 6:45 p.m. featuring:
Concert Band 7/8, Symphonic Band & Jazz 1 Session II @ 8:15 p.m. featuring:
Concert Band 15/16, Wind Ensemble & Jazz 1
The 8th Grade members of Golden Harmonies performed the Star Span-gled Banner for their classmates in front of the Capital Building during their trip to Washington D.C. in April. Click HERE to watch their performance.
B R AV O ! ! Congratulations to the cast, crew and pit orchestra for outstanding
performances of the musical Big Fish on April 24th and 25th.
The cast of Big Fish
The crew of Big Fish
The pit orchestra of Big Fish
Photo CD’s with hundreds of pic-
tures from the performance of Big Fish are available for $10 each.
Contact OFMFP president Meg Fox at [email protected] to place an order.
Olmsted Falls Music Staff
Mrs. Julie Budd Mr. Brian Budd Mrs. Judy Crandall Mr. Paul Faulkner Mr. Michael Feller Mrs. Heidi Keppen Mrs. Joy Kiedrowski Mrs. Kelly McClellan Mr. Ryan Patterson Mrs. Eileen Wallace
2014-2015 OFMA’s Officers
Ellen Bertrand, President Paul Burkart, Vice-President Claudia Ferrini, Secretary Sherri Kovach, Treasurer Rob Webb, Past President
P r i v a t e L e s s o n s
Instrumental Lessons Private lessons will be offered this year on flute, clarinet, saxophone, cornet, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, percus-sion, voice, and maybe, depending on the amount of interest, French horn, oboe and bassoon. (Availability of lessons will depend on the number of responses for each instrument.) This is an excellent opportunity to help your child enjoy band and choir more by being able to participate at a higher level than before. All students can greatly benefit from lessons. The ad-vanced player will gain a greater depth of understanding and solo performance while the less experienced player will get a
chance to practice the fundamentals they need. Fee is $14.00 for each once a week private lesson. Contact Mr. Feller at 440.427.6333 or [email protected] for more information or to setup lessons for your child.
Private Lessons are a great way to fast forward your child's progress. Lessons are taught one to one, dealing with just your child's skills. Here are some excellent area teachers:
Private Voice Lessons:
Julia Wallace: 440-235-6722 (Olmsted Performing Arts)
Amy Hanratty: [email protected] (Olmsted Falls resident) Shane O'Neill: 440-235-6722 (Olmsted Performing Arts)
Norma Codispoti: 440-835-5543 (Baldwin Wallace University)
Lynne Hoffman Engel: 440-826-2365 (Baldwin Wallace University)
Private Piano and Voice Lessons:
Lawrence Wallace: 216-379-9859 (Olmsted Falls Middle School)
Private Piano Lessons:
Lori Scheutzow - 440-235-8743 (Olmsted Falls resident)
Please contact Mrs. Judy Crandall with any questions or concerns at 440-427-6081 and [email protected].
See next page for summer band camp flyer
and registration for current 5th - 7th grade
band students.
Olmsted Falls Summer
Music Program
Come jam with Mrs. Julie Budd the Director of Bands at OFHS. This program is
designed for current 5‐7th grade students who are interested in playing their
band instruments and having fun!!! We will play awesome music, have
themed days, and fun games. The OF Summer Band Program will be held in the high school band room (W2).
Students will receive a Camp T‐shirt and concert band students will get a music book to keep.
5th‐7th Concert Band 9‐10:30 $80
6th‐7th Jazz/Blues Improvisation 10:40‐12:10 $80
$10 off per child or second group Questions: [email protected]
Please be prompt for pick up times/ arrival times. Parents are invited to watch any rehearsal!
Camp Dates:
Monday June 8th –Thursday June 11th
Monday June 15th –Thursday June 18th Camp **Concert FRIDAY June 19th **
Please return to your music teacher by May 30th 2015 OR Mail it to the address below
Make checks payable to OFHS (subject) Summer Band
Mail to: Julie Budd –OFHS Band 26939 Bagley Road Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
Registration Form:
Name: _______________________________________________ Current Grade:___________________
Instrument:________________________ Concert Band ? Y/N Jazz Band? Y/N
Shirt Size? (Youth or Adult) S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL Allergy Info: __________________________________
Name: ______________________________________________ Current Grade:___________________
Instrument:________________________ Concert Band ? Y/N Jazz Band? Y/N
Shirt Size? (Youth or Adult) S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL Allergy Info:__________________________________
Total Cost:_______________________
Parent Phone: ____________________________Parent Email:____________________________________
Our Mission: To support, encourage, advance, and cultivate, through volunteerism and fundraising,
the musical education of students in the Olmsted Falls City Schools.
YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR! Your contribution is tax deductible, as allowed by law. OFMA is a non-profit, 501c3 organization.
2014-2015 OFMA Officers
President: Ellen Bertrand Vice President: Paul Burkart Secretary: Claudia Ferrini Treasurer: Sherri Kovach Past President: Ron Webb
Membership contributions and fund raising moneys are used to provide additional equipment, extra support, and new learning experiences for all music programs in the Olmsted Falls School District. OFMA has assisted with funds for the following
programs in the past – help us meet this year’s needs!
Instruments (New and repairs) for High School, Middle School & Intermediate School
Choir, Marching Band and Drill Team uniforms
Scholarships for graduating Seniors
Sound equipment at all buildings
Middle and High School summer music camp scholarships
Field trips, contests, concerts and events
Student musical enrichment programs
Related equipment; ladders, platforms, music stands, etc.
In addition to your financial support, we would love to get you involved! Join us this year in supporting our music programs. The Olmsted Falls Music Association (OFMA) meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the OFHS Choir room.
For more information contact Ellen Bertrand at 216.347.2474, email us at [email protected] or
[email protected], and Groups: Olmsted Falls Music Association (OFMA)
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I (we) wish to help provide support for our talented young music students in the Olmsted Falls Schools!
Name(s)*: ____________________________________________________________________________________ *as you wish it to appear in printed recognition, including school programs
Address: ___________________________________________ Phone ______________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________
Membership/Donation Level (Please make your check payable to OFMA)
_____ $250+ Leadership Patron _____ $150 Diamond Patron _____ $100 Platinum Patron _____ $50 Gold Patron _____ $25 Silver Patron _____ $10 Patron _____ $5 Student/Friend
____YES! I want to volunteer. Please contact me.
Please make check payable and return to: OFMA, PO Box 38023, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138, Attn: Sherri Kovach, Treasurer
