Buena Music Association

Time 2020-07-29 13:08:10

Web Name: Buena Music Association

WebSite: http://www.buenamusic.org

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An Important Message from our Band DirectorJames RumenappGreetings Buena Music Families,We are in trying times, each day is as frustrating as the lastand while it may not seem like there is much stabilityin our economy and government, the staff and I want to bring as much normalcy as possibleto you.Asyou might be aware, sports practices are beginning summer practices after July 20th, however this might change based off of the governor’s recent change in protocol on Monday, July 13th. Below are some of the updates as they pertain to our re-opening procedures. The phases are based off of CIF guidelines for athletics.Marching Band andColorguard:•Both WBA and SCSBOA have recently canceled their field championships for the fall. More information will be coming this week on individual SCSBOA shows, but it is looking like most events will not be as normal.•Band campat this time will beshortened, or altogether cancelled– please keep posted for information on this as time develops. OurJuly 27th-July31st Camp is cancelled. Afternoon and evening rehearsal blocks will also be shortened. These dates and times are subject to change•Currently, we are in “Phase 1” and students may only rehearse in “cohorts” limited to 10 students per staff member. Students and staff may not be in contact with another cohortwhile in rehearsal. There are many, many additional limitations to promote safety, details to come in the next few weeks.•“Phase 2” increases the cohort size to 50 students with a few staff.•“Phase 3” increases the cohort size to 70 students with staff.•“Phase 4” is our back to normal with no limitations. Basically, life before March 13, 2020.•Obviously, the cohort size limitations constrict our traditional fullmarching bandexperiences.However, the staff and Iarebrainstorming ways to provide a highly educational marching experience that stays within the phase 1/2/3 health guidelines. In summary,marchingseason will start in smaller 10 person groups or “cohorts” with guard, pit, battery, and smaller wind pods – then move to medium (50) and larger (70) member ensemble experiences as the phases change in our county.However, all of this might be changed based off of the most recent Governor’s announcement (7/13/20)•Travel is undetermined at this time.•Home football games are undetermined at this time.•Saturday rehearsals are unlikely at this time.•Bulldog Pack Donations will be lower than they have in the past.However, we will be relying on our paid staff to teach these cohorts and desperately need your donations. Details on amounts to comein the coming weeks.•We are looking formarching band rehearsalsto be on campus for two hours two days a week - which days have not yet been decided(this might change pending approvals). We will be discussing marching band history, visual design concepts, programming, sound design, drum corps, college marching bands, arranging, drill writing, and more during a weekly1 hourzoom.I am looking into the possibility of hosting guest speakers during these zoom conferences as well.•With time and safety being priority, ouridealgoal would be having theentire marching bandperformat least1 movement of a more “traditional”marching bandexperience by the end of Novemberon the field, in performance. Thisof coursewill be determined by which health phase we are in.ANew WorldAs we jump feet first into this new era of music education, our primary focus will be on the safety of our students and staff. We will not be taking any unnecessary risks. This is an opportunity for us to explore aspects of the marching arts that we normally don’t have the time to do in a “regular” season and while it will look different at first, our goal is to keep the activity engaging, exciting, and still momentous even in this age ofCovid. I am grateful for the continued support that this communitytirelesslyprovidesto the Buena Music Association andIlook forward to working with all of you in the coming year!A brief overview of the Not-so-Silent Night, Vol. 4 CD Project, at Buena High School in Ventura, CA, available for digital download on the following digital retailers:- iTunes- Amazon- Google Play Store- CD Baby StoreThank you for supporting the arts in public schools!Download our Not-so-Silent Night, Vol. 4 CD on the following platforms: Make a DifferenceMusic programs cost more than $160,000. You can make the difference!Marching Band Cost ContributionProgram Cost Contributions for Marching Band / Color Guard participants is $403Concert Band ContributionProgram Cost Contribution for Concert Band participants is $94Wind Ensemble ContributionProgram Cost Contribution for Wind Ensemble participants is $129String Ensemble Cost ContributionProgram Cost Contribution for Orchestra participants is $391String Orchestra Cost ContributionProgram Cost Contribution for Orchestra participants is $379Choir Cost ContributionProgram Cost Contribution for Choir participants is $104Jazz Band ContributionProgram Cost Contribution for Jazz Band participants is $110Winter Drumline ContributionTotal program Cost Contribution for Winter Drumline participants is $1,164.Winter Guard ContributionTotal program Cost Contribution for Winter Guard participants is $1,273.Parent contributions are the only way we can offer the program we have, and are only half of the effort to build our budget.The other half is made up with fundraising. These funds pay for show music and design, staff and band camp costs, instrument purchase and maintenance. Parent contributions are tax deductible and eligible for matching funds if your company offers this. All contributions can be made via check to the Blue Box in the Music Room and made out to Buena Music Association. Please add you student's name in the instructions so we can credit the correct account.Please contact the BMA Boardwith any questions. Subscribe to our NewsletterParents, students, alumni and community members are encourged to sign up for our newsletter. You can expect one email per month with the latest on what our students are accomplishing and how you can help make a difference.

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