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Summer 2017

Inside this issue:

FoM President’s

Message 1

Best Community for

Music Education 2

Tri-M Music Honor Society

3

JazzPerformances

4

Different Venues 4

FoM Membership 5

2016 Summer Music

Program 5

Important Dates to

Remember 6

Website Links 6

2017-18 Concert Schedule

7-8

Concert Clothing Closet 8

BH-BL Music Awards

9

Festival Applications 10

2016-17 BH-BL Festival

Participation

11

NYSSMA

1 2

FoM Membership

Application Form

1 3

Friends of Music President’s Message

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! This year, Friends of Music hasan all new executive board and we are so excited to continue the wonderful work that this group does. It's easier than ever to join Friends of Music with the added option of contributing online. Your generous financial contribution directly supports our student musicians through mini-grants, financial funding for music trips, awards, scholarships, and more! We are always stronger when we work together. If you would like to learn more about how you can support the BH-BL music students, please join us at our first meeting of the year, Monday, September 11th at 7:00pm in the High School Library.

Find FOM On Facebook!

If you’re looking for updates about our music program, or just want to support the

BH-BL FoM program, please

“like” us on Facebook. Our goal is to reach out to the community on an ongoing

basis. We will post periodic information about up-coming deadlines, concert overviews and more. By simply clicking the “Like” button, you can help spread the word about our wonderful music program.

The link to our Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/ bhblfriendsofmusic

BH-BL Friends of Music

2017-2018 FRIENDS OF MUSIC BOARD MEMBERS* Kristin McCabe - President * Kara Bennett - Vice President * * Gretchen Belanger - Treasurer * Joanne Lorenc - Secretary *

BH-BL HS Goups are Gold

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Bus Safety 10

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Burnt Hills Recognized as a Best Community for Music Education

For the fifth year in a row, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake has been

recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants

(NAMM) Foundation for our outstanding music education program.

In cooperation with researchers at the Music Research Institute at the

University of Kansas, and based on survey results, the NAMM

Foundation selects school districts each year to be recognized as one

of the “Best Communities for Music Education”. BH-BL is one of only 527 school districts across the country to receive this honor.

The awards program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of the curriculum. Designations are made to

districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education. These districts and schools set the bar in offering students access to comprehensive music education.

The designation takes on added significance this year with the new research showing ties between

K-12 school students who actively participate in school music education programs and overall

student success. As detailed in Neuroscientist and Education Week, a recent study of students in the

Chicago Public Schools by brain researchers at Northwestern University builds on previous findings

that participation in music education programs helps improve brain function, discipline and language development.

As a member of Friends of Music, your support demonstrates our community commitment to the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake music program, making us eligible for this outstanding recognition!

For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org

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October InductionBelanger, Avery J.Belanger, Mia E. Bennett, Emilie S. Blowers, Annaliese M. Brucker, Erich W. Doerr, Kayla M.Ettkin, Julia E.Evans, Benjamin R.Fuson, Jami M.Hull, Juliet E.Ireland, Megan M. Jerry, Carmela M. Johnson, Katherine D.Joseph, Jaleel M. Landry, Amelia E. Levine, Emily G.Lewis, Hannah M. Lorenc, Rhyan D.McDonald, Madison N. Molluso, FionaO'Rourke, Mattingly Pica, Alina M.Ronca, Justin P.Seiz, Hannah J. Simpson, Zachary P. Slisher, Nathan D.Smith, Ammon J. Waugaman, Bryan M.

June InductionAdams, Siri R. Amirault, Phoebe C. Bechtel, Owen M. Bonesteel, Carsyn E. Brunt, Carissa H.Carlson, Tyler J. Countermine, Hannah DiPasquale, Anna R. Fish, Kenadie E. Gordon, Ryanne C. Hayden, Mary M. Hickey, McKenna Kotkoskie, Anya E.Miller, Abigail Neville, JulieRatta Vine, Nathan A. Simmons, Cassidy L. Tallman, James W. Yerina, Molly J. Ziegler, Katie E.

October InductionAlbright, Bradley D. Aldrich, Hailey M. Andolina, Julie M. Ashcraft, Zachary W. Brower, Min-Grace H. Burt, Brandon M.Carr, Lauren G.Cotter, Timothy J. Cuddihy, Margaret A. Darling, Bernard M. DeLeonardo, Carly A. Dunn, Aubrey A. Esposito, Alicia M. Ettkin, Jacob N.Evans, Abigail L. Evans, Isaiah M. Fieldhouse, Erin E.Gully, Seth C.Halm, William M. Hatfield, Maeve F. Hicks, Madeleine E. Landry, Jessica B. Landry, Rebecca V.

Perregaux, Jason S. Piotrowski, Mark S.Roberts, Edison C.Sakala, Quinn T.Scott, Katherine C. Sinnenberg, Matthew J.Sirianni, Camille I.Sitors, Julia K.

June Induction Belanger, Avery J.Bennett, Emilie S.Brucker, Erich W. Countermine, Abigail M. Doherty, Tyler W.Ettkin, Julia E.Evans, Benjamin R. Johnson, Katherine D. Kenneally, Paige A. Lewis, Hannah M. McClosky, Billie E. McDonald, Madison N. Ronca, Justin P.Seiz, Hannah J.Sirianni, CedricSlisher, Nathan D.Smith, Ammon J.Ziegler, William M. Zukas, Jessica A.

OMS Chapter 7507 BH-BL HS Chapter 7455

BH-BL is fortunate to now have our own Junior and Senior Chapters of Tri-M, the international music honor society for middle and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.

With more than 5,500 chartered chapters, Tri-M has helped thousands of young people provide years of service through music in schools across the world. Tri-M shares and supports the objectives of every music educator - to increase student and school involvement with music and to make a stronger and moreunified music program. Tri-M offers a completed system of rewards that helps inspire students and recognizes excellence in individuals and chapters. With this system, the society builds self-esteem andprovides a channel of personal fulfillment.

As this was our first year, we actually held two induction ceremonies. The first was in October and the second was in June. Going forward, the annual inductions will be at the end of the school year, in June.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Lin, Daphne For more informationLombardi, John M.McErlean, Sarah K. about Tri-M go to:McKenna, Aidan T. www.musichonors.com

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Shippin' Up To Boston

Ben O'Shea took the High School Jazz Ensemble to Boston's Berklee College in February to compete inthe Berklee Jazz Fest. Competition was stiff as over 200 high school jazz ensembles competed in the festival. BH-BL placed 8th out of 16 in our division, and Abigail Evans received a Judges' Choice Award for her outstanding solo.

Friends of Music would like to thank these local businesses for their support and assistance:

MAIL ‘N’ MORE

SHIPPING AND COPY CENTER

690 Saratoga Road

Burnt Hills, NY 12027

Phone: (518) 399-3279

The Petal Pusher

745 Saratoga Road

Burnt Hill, NY 12027

Phone: (518) 399-6398

Fifth Annual Jazz Showcase

On February 15th, our High School Jazz Ensemble and Select Jazz Choir took the stage for an evening of fantastic jazz, under the direction of Ben O’Shea

and Ann Derrick. Opening the show for the second year was the Middle School Jazz Band, under the direction of BrianTetlak. Guest artists joining the high school groups were Michael Wilkinson, trombonist, and KimberlyHawkey, vocalist. Be sure to attend the next showcase on April 19th!


ALL THAT JAZZ!

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE FOR

O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOLPERFORMING GROUPS

Middle School concerts were held at the OMS Cafetorium this year for the first time. Although seating was limited, the setting was more intimate and the stage was beautiful. Grade 6th, 7th, and 8th ensemble conductors and students all appreciated the convenience of being able to perform in the same building where they rehearse. OMS Principal Colleen Wolff said, "This is our home. We want our students to show off their talents here." Middle School concerts for the 2017-2018 school year will continue to be held at the OMS Cafetorium.

PROCTORS THEATRE BECOMES BH-BL AUDITORIUM FOR A DAY

For the second year, the Fine Arts Honors Showcase featured a combination of both musical and visual artistry. The event was held on May 22nd at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady. The showcase featured musical performances by the Orchestra, Concert Band, and Concert Choir, and a stunning slide show of artwork by graduating seniors was displayed on the theatre screen during one of the pieces by Concert Choir. Awards for Fine Arts were presented to seniors on this very special night at Proctors.

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BH-BL DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS 2017-2018 EVENTS SCHEDULE(also see concert schedule on pp 7-8)

News and Information about the BH-BL Music Program can be found on…

World Wide Web: www.bhbl.org/fineartsFacebook: BH-BL Friends of Music, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District

Twitter: @BHBLFineArtsInstagram: BHBLFineArts

http://www.bhbl.org/finearts

2017-2018 BH-BL CONCERT SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 30 (Mon) HS FALL CONCERT 7:30 PM HS AUDITORIUM

HS SYMPHONIC BAND

HS MIXED CHORUS

HS ORCHESTRA

HS CONCERT CHOIR

HS CONCERT BAND

DECEMBER 11 (Mon ) PASHLEY WINTER CONCERT 7:00 PM HS AUDITORIUM

DECEMBER 13 (Wed) O'ROURKE WINTER CONCERT 7:30 PM OMS CAFETORIUM

GRADE 7 BAND GRADE 7 CHORUS

DECEMBER 14 (Thurs) O'ROURKE WINTER CONCERT 7:30 PM OMS CAFETORIUM)

GRADE 7/8 ORCHESTRA GRADE 8 BAND

GRADE 8 CHORUS

DECEMBER 17 (Sun) HOLIDAY CONCERT 3:00 PM HS AUDITORIUM

HS ORCHESTRA

HS CONCERT BAND

HS CONCERT CHOIR

DECEMBER 18 (Mon) HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT 7:30 PM HS AUDITORIUM

HS SELECT CHOIR

HS JAZZ ENSEMBLE HS MIXED CHORUS

HS SYMPHONIC BAND

JANUARY 11 (Thurs) GRADE 6 WINTER CONCERT 7:30 PM OMS CAFETORIUM

GRADE 6 ORCHESTRA GRADE 6 BAND GRADE 6 CHORUS

Full Concert Schedule on pp. 7-8


DECEMBER 20 (Wed) CHARLTON HEIGHTS WINTER CONCERT 7:00 PM HS AUDITORIUM

JANUARY 10 (Wed) STEVENS WINTER CONCERT 7:00 PM HS AUDITORIUM

MARCH 22 (Thurs) MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH 7:30 PM HS AUDITORIUM

CONCERT #1

GRADE 7/8 ORCHESTRAHS MIXED CHORUSHS ORCHESTRAHS CONCERT CHOIR

MARCH 26 (Mon) MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH 7:30 PM HS AUDITORIUMCONCERT #2

GRADE 7 BANDHS SYMPHONIC BAND GRADE 8 BANDHS CONCERT BAND

APRIL 19 (Thurs) JAZZ SHOWCASE 7:30 PM HS AUDITORIUM

MS JAZZ BANDHS SELECT JAZZ CHOIR HS JAZZ ENSEMBLE

GRADE 6, 7, 8 MUSICAL PERFORMANCES & ARTWORK ON DISPLAY

MAY 8 (Tues) MS ARTS FESTIVAL Daytime & 5:00 PM OMS CAFETORIUM

TUES, 5/15 - GALLERY OPEN TO VOTERS ALL DAY WED, 5/16 - GALLARY OPEN TO STUDENTS & FACULTY WITH MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY HS ENSEMBLES

MAY 15 (Tues) CHARLTON HEIGHTS SPRING CONCERT 7:00 PM HS AUDITORIUM

MAY 16 (Wed) STEVENS SPRING CONCERT 7:00 PM HS AUDITORIUM

MAY 15-16 (Tues-Wed) HS ARTS FESTIVAL HS STEAM ADDITION, AUDITORIUM & FOYER

GRADE 7 BAND GRADE 7 CHORUS

MAY 14 (Mon) PASHLEY SPRING CONCERT 7:00 PM HS AUDITORIUM

MAY 21 (Mon) FINE ARTS HONORS SHOWCASE 7:30 PM HS AUDITORIUM

MAY 30 (Wed) MS SPRING CONCERT 7:30 PM OMS CAFETORIUM

GRADE 7/8 ORCHESTRA GRADE 8 BANDGRADE 8 CHORUS

MAY 23 (Wed) GRADE 6 SPRING CONCERT 7:30 PM OMS CAFETORIUM

GRADE 6 ORCHESTRA GRADE 6 BAND GRADE 6 CHORUS

MAY 24 (Thurs) HS SPRING CONCERT 7:30 PM HS AUDITORIUM

HS JAZZ ENSEMBLE HS SYMPHONIC BAND HS MIXED CHORUS

Full Concert Schedule on pp. 7-8


HS ORCHESTRAHS CONCERT CHOIRHS CONCERT BAND SENIOR ART EXHIBITION

MAY 31 (Thurs) MS SPRING CONCERT 7:30 PM OMS CAFETORIUM

Each year the BH-BL Friends of Music presents awards to student musicians in 5th, 8th, and 12th grades - the "seniors" of each building. The elementary and middle school awards are presented to members of the three ensembles in eachschool (Band, Orchestra and Chorus) who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and growth. The High School Scholarship involves an application that is submitted to a scholarship committee for review. Students are evaluatedon school ensemble participation, extracurricular music activities, honors and awards, and participation in local, regionaland state honors ensembles. In addition, students must write an essay about the impact music has had on their lives. Friends of Music Awards for 2016 were presented to:

Friends of Music Awards

Each year, Friends of Music provides an opportunity for students to apply for mini-grants to further their music education. The purpose of the mini-grant program is to provide financial assistance to help students with such things as the funding of private lessons, a summer music program, assistance towards the purchase of an instrument upgrade andmore. Students must be in grades 6-11 and currentlyenrolled in one of the BH-BL performing ensembles. Applications are available in January and can be found on the BH-BL FOM web page at:

www.bhbl.org/FineArts/friendsofmusic.cfm

This year, eight students were given mini-grants:* Cedric Serianni for Crane music camp

* Rhiannon Lana & Madison McDonald for instrument upgrades

* Samantha Kelley & Mark Piotrowski for reeds * Maddy Hicks & Jimmy Tallman for lessons

FoM Mini-Grant Awards


Music Department Awards

One student from each 8th grade ensembles is recognized annually for outstanding effort and contribution to our music program during the course of their middle school career. This year’s recipients were:

BAND - Avery BelangerCHORUS - Madison McDonaldORCHESTRA - Nathan Slisher

TRI-M - Emilie Bennett

National and local music awards are presented annually tooutstanding musicians in 12th grade to acknowledge musical excellence and dedication to the music program. These awards were presented at the Fine Arts Honors Showcase on May 22nd:

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BAND AWARD - Carly DeLeonardo LOUIS ARMSTRONG JAZZ AWARD - John Lombardi

NATIONAL SCHOOL CHORAL AWARD - Alicia Esposito

OUTSTANDING COMPOSER AWARD - Isaiah Evans

NATIONAL SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AWARD - Erin Fieldhouse

MUSIC COMPANY ORCHESTRA SCHOLARSHIP - Daphne Lin

SARATOGA-WARREN COUNTY MUSIC EDUCATORS SCHOLOARSHIP - Aubrey Dunn

In 2016-2017, Friends of Music purchased an Oboe and a Baritone for BH-BL, and funded the deposit for the trip to Toronto in spring 2018 for the high school students to compete in the music festival.

FoM Gifts

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BH-BL HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING GROUPS BRING HOME THE GOLD FROM

NYSSMA FESTIVALSThe New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)annually holds festivals for performing groups to receive evaluations and ratings from highly trained adjudicators. Congratulations to our BH-BL High School ensembles on their outstanding results in 2017!

* The Concert Choir - Level 6 Gold Award

* The Orchestra - Level 4 Gold Award

* The Concert Band - Level 6 Gold "With Distinction"

FYI on Festival Applications...

Each year, music students at BH-BL have

the opportunity to apply for a number

of annual music festivals. While

application dates are not firm at the

present, parents should know that most

applications are due approximately six weeks before the actual festival. In most

cases, music teachers in all ensembles for grades 6-12 will begin to announce

this information about 8 to10 weeks before the festival. Applications usually

involve parent and student signatures committing to the dates of the festival

and attendance at the festival if accepted. The Fine Arts Department will have

applications on the website as well as hard copies in all grade 6-12 ensemble

rehearsal rooms. Participation in the previous year's NYSSMA festival is needed

for most festivals as ensembles are chosen based on NYSSMA scores and

school director’s recommendations.


BH-BL School District Bus Safety Rules Bring New Instruments to the Classrooms


Student Participation in Area Festivals Thrives!

Each year, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake student participation in area music festivals and performing groups is impressive, both in quality and quantity. The following is the list of students from this past school year. Congratulations to all who participated!

Conference All-State Suburban CouncilCarly DeLeonardo Siri Adams

(Wind Ensemble) Owen Bechtel

Aubrey Dunn Avery Belanger( Wind Ensemble) Mia Belanger

Alicia Esposito Emilie Bennett(Women's Chorus) Erich Brucker

Madeleine Hicks McKenna Hickey(Women's Chorus) Amelia Landry

Bradley Albright Madison McDonald(Jazz Alternate) Abbie Miller

Jacob Ettkin Fiona Molluso(Jazz Vocal Alternate) Camille Sirianni

Cedric SirianniNathan SlisherKatie Ziegler

Area All-State Empire StateYouthMaggie Cuddihy Ensembles

Matthew Darling Maggie CuddihyCarly DeLeonardo Matt Darling Aubrey Dunn Carly DeLeonardoIsaiah Evans Aubrey DunnMadeleine Hicks Erin FieldhouseJessica Landry Mark PiotrowskiKathy Scott

Camille Sirianni

Saratoga Youth SymphonyMia BelangerErich BruckerLauren CarrLauren Dougherty

Maeve Hatfield

Nathan Slisher

Capital District Youth ChoraleAbigail Harper

Katie Ziegler

Saratoga-Warren All-County

Amelia Landry

Jessica Landry

Rebecca Landry

Rhiannon Lara

Darby Larkin

Ryan Leech

Emily Levine

Rhyan Lorenc

Samantha Lozier

Hannah Marshall

Madison McDonald

Bradley Albright Amber McEvoy Hailey Aldrich Aidan McKennaPhoebe Amirault Dermot McNamaraMia Belanger Abbie MillerErich Brucker Jillian O'ConnorEvan Buckley Miranda Peck Lauren Carr Mark PiotrowskiAbby Countermine Hailey Powell Hannah Countermine Cassidy RevellMatt Darling Andrew RudolfCarly DeLeonardo Quinn SakalaOlivia Dion Kathy ScottAubrey Dunn Jacob ShaferAbigail Evans Zachary SimpsonBen Evans Matthew Sinnenberg

Jami Fuson Camille Sirianni

Mary Hamilla Cedric Sirianni

Maeve Hatfield Jimmy Tallman

McKenna Hickey Samantha Whitman

Madeleine Hicks Molly YerinaRachel Johnson Ana ZepfEmma Jones Katie ZieglerStephenie Jones Matthew ZollerPaige Kenneally


NYSSMA SOLO FESTIVALS

Over 100 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Music students participated in the NYSSMA Solo Festivals in the spring of 2017. Participation in NYSSMA evaluations is a valuable part of student musical growth, giving students independent feedback

from trained music adjudicators, and serving to inform students

of areas of strength as well as areas where improvement is needed. Teachers often use the evaluations as tools to focus instruction. NYSSMA solo scores are also used in the selection

process forConference All-State, Area All-State, Suburban Council MusicFestivals and all Saratoga Warren All-County Music Festivals.

This year students may attend the NYSSMA Piano Festival at

The College of Saint Rose on March 9-10 (tentative), the regular NYSSMA Solo Festival on April 13-14 at Ravena

High School, and the NYSSMA Instrumental Jazz and Vocal

Jazz Festival on June 1-2 at Shaker Jr High School. More information about upcoming NYSSMA Solo Festivals will be distributed to students in school and will appear on the district website.

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The following students participated in NYSSMA solo festival evaluations in 2017:


I/We have chosen to support the students in the BH-BL Music Program as follows:

_____ Benefactor $200 + _____ Business Sponsor $150 + _____ Contributor $100 - $199

_____ Donor $50 - $99 _____ Supporter $25 - $49 _____ Friend $15 - $24

_____ Alumni $10 _____ Anonymous $__________ (Please indicate amount.)

NAME(S) as you would like

to appear in concert programs: ________________________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________ Home phone: _________________________________

Town/State/Zip: _________________________________ Cell phone: _________________________________

Email Address(es): __________________________________________________________________________

Student(s)’ School (circle all that apply):

Charlton Heights Pashley Stevens O’Rourke Middle School High School

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BAND CHOIR ORCHESTRA

Volunteer Interests:

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_____ Concert Flower Sales _____ Fund Raising

_____ Baking _____ Other

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE

FRIENDS OF MUSIC

2017-18 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Each membership comes with a car magnet so you can show

your support to the program! For one additional car magnet,

check the box below and include an extra $5 with your

membership to assist us with costs.

FOUR WAYS TO BECOME A MEMBER:

1. Have your child bring this form and payment to school

Music Teacher or Fine Arts Office.

2. Send this form and payment via USPS to:

Gretchen Belanger

133 Brookline Road

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

3. Sign up electronically by clicking here:

https://bh-bl-friends-of-music-

membership.cheddarup.com

4. Use this QR code with your smartphone:

One additional car magnet $5

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