Photos from November Concert

Go to this link to see some great photos of our November concert.

http://www.mcqlancers.com/McQueenEvents/BMS_Orchestra.html

Thank you to Michelle Dalpe.

If you want to include photos on this blog, please send them to Mrs. Neidhold at her school address:

cneidhold@washoe.k12.nv.us

Popcorn Palace Recall for Allergen Contamination

Follow Us: Popcorn Palace Issues Allergy Alert on 1-Gallon Value Bag Products To our valued Fundraising Customers: This recall applies to all 12 popcorn flavors available in the 1-gallon Value Bag. We have been distributing these products with a round label that identifies the flavor of the popcorn (e.g., “Cheddar Cheese,” “Rainbow,” “Caramel Nut,” etc.), our name “POPCORN PALACE,” and our web address “www.popcornpalace.com” on each bag. Along with this we have been supplying an information sheet containing the nutrition information, ingredient information, and allergen information for all of our popcorn products. We have recently been advised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that consumers could receive the product without the information sheet or the information sheet could be separated from the product and not be available to provide critical allergen information to those persons that are allergic to ingredients in these products. We had not considered this possibility and we agree with FDA’s position. While, for most people these ingredients are perfectly safe and healthy, for persons who are allergic to these ingredients, not knowing that they are present could result in a life threatening allergic reaction if they consumed them. Therefore we request that you immediately stop distribution of all flavors in the 1-gallon Value Bag size, mark them “RECALLED – Not For Distribution,” and place them in quarantine. Take an inventory of what you have remaining in stock and fill out the attached spreadsheet and return via email to mailto:info@popcornapalace.com?subject=Food%20Recall%20Inquiry or fax to 847.801.5325. Once we receive your inventory counts we will overnight labels for you to apply to the back of the value bags. The labels will contain the flavor name, product ingredients and critical allergen information. If you have any questions you may contact Customer Service by telephone at 800-873-2676 or by email at mailto:info@popcornapalace.com?subject=Food%20Recall%20Inquiry. Sincerely, Timothy J Heitmann President

Awesome Aides Clean Desk!

My 4th period aides cleaned my desk and top drawer today.  Thanks to Olivia W. and Cynthia B. for such a wonderful job!

Take a look:

Popcorn Predicament

I placed the order for missing popcorn items and was informed by the Popcorn Palace person that they do not send popcorn via expedited shipping.  I was a little flummoxed, shocked, and amazed that a company wouldn't offer this option.  ?   Have you ever ordered online and not had several expedited shipping options?  So, I'm a little worried that the popcorn won't make it before the break.  Students should check with me daily next week to find out if the popcorn shipment arrived yet.

Whew.  This year's popcorn adventure has been a huge learning experience.  Congratulations to the students for making this a big success!

David Garrett free sound check!! E-mail Mrs. Neidhold

On January 20^th at the Grand Sierra Resort  David Garrett is going to open his sound check rehearsal to WCSD orchestra students. If you would like to attend this event please let me know ASAP. They have enough openings for about 100 students to attend but I do not know how many Billinghurst students they will allow. I do not know the time of the sound check as of today but it likely will be around 4 PM in the GRS theater.
If you would like to attend the sound check, Email Mrs. Neidhold at:
cneidhold@washoe.k12.nv.us

Plenty 'O Popcorn

Wow!!!!!  Everyone did such a fantastic job of selling popcorn.  Thank you to all the industrious students who helped make our fundraiser a HUGE success.

The students sold $12,000 in popcorn which should give us a profit of about $5000!  This is our most successful fundraiser ever and will really help the trip to the Music in the Parks Festival and the Beginning Orchestra field trip to hear the Reno Philharmonic Youth Symphony's Young People's Concert.

Congratulations to Colin Gibbons for being our top seller at $625 in popcorn.  The order forms for prizes are due on Thursday and we will have the drawing for the $100 Visa card next week.

Way to go!

This is what the orchestra room looked like once the popcorn was all unpacked and sorted by flavor.

Wren & Pietra Brady help get orders ready.

Max Neidhold and Beyer Brady take a break to smile for the camera.

Clio Brady hard at work.

This is what the orchestra room looked like at 10 p.m. on Wednesday.  Mrs. Neidhold had to leave the building by 11 p.m. so she worked fast to make sure the room could have classes the next day.





JHO Links to Music Recordings

Click (or cut-and-paste) the following links to listen to your JHO music:

Agincourt
http://www.jwpepper.com/10026998.item

The Incredibles
http://www.jwpepper.com/10041862.item

Serenade for String Orchestra by Norman Leyden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyVzpCHZA6I


Listening will really help you learn your music!!!

Yearbook Photo Schedule

This is our chance to be represented in the yearbook.  Please be prepared at the beginning of the mod.  DO NOT ask me if you can go change.  You should come to school dressed and ready.  I will allow you to change after pictures if time allows.

Yearbook Photos for Performing Arts Department

Tuesday, November 29th and Wednesday, November 30th

Dress:  Performing Arts T-Shirt, Black pants/skirt, black shoes, any feet or ankles that show must be covered with black socks/nylons.

Make sure you have your instruments!!! :)

TUESDAY, November 29

Schedule:  A67123

Advisory:

Jazz Band @ 7:15

Golden Strings @ 7:30

2^nd mod/7^th period

Advanced Band

Advanced Orchestra

3^rd mod/1^st period

Beginning Strings - 3rd period will have class 1st period also.

Wednesday, November 30

Schedule: A45671

1^st mod/4^th period

Concert Choir (pull 6^th period first 15 minutes of class)

Advisory Choir

Intermediate Orchestra (pull 5^th period first 15 minutes of class)

Instrument Upgrade Event

If you currently rent from Reno Band and Orchestra (or rented from Maytan in the Fall of 2010 or 2009) you are eligible to upgrade your instrument for 100% trade-in.  This is a wonderful and affordable opportunity to upgrade the quality of the instrument.  I will be trying out these instruments and would be glad to answer any questions.  Please contact me at cneidhold@washoe.k12.nv.us.

Here's the info:

Who:  Music & Arts through Reno Band and Orchestra
What:  Instrument Upgrade Event for all instruments rented or purchased from Music & Arts (see above)
Where:  Reno Band and Orchestra, 9570 S. McCarran (near Sparkys and Freestyle Martial Arts)
When:  Friday, November 25th, 11:00-7:00 & Saturday, November 26th, 10:00-6:00
Why:  So many Billinghurst students are truly excelling and are ready for a better instrument to continue their progress.


100% of your Music and Arts Rental Credit applies to select string instruments
0% Financing for 12 months

Call 229-5093 for more information

Welcome to the Billinghurst Orchestra Blog

Congratulations, you made it to the blog.  Remember to put the date and time you were on the blog and have your parents sign the sheet.  If you are in the library, please ask Ms. Coulihan to initial your page.  Please, PLEASE don't interrupt her, but politely ask for a moment of her time.

The purpose of this assignment is so you will know where to find A LOT of information about Billinghurst Orchestras.  You know, it's 9 p.m. and your parents say, "Aren't you supposed to do XXXX for orchestra?" and you say, "Uh, I don't know."?  You can look up a lot of stuff in this blog, so keep reading.

Here are the questions you are supposed to answer for the homework:

1.  Join the blog.  See the blue button on the right that says "Join this site"?  You might have to open a new e-mail account or go through a few steps to join.  If you aren't able to join, please write the reason why it didn't work on your homework.

2.  Look on the right again.  See the words, "Blog Archive"?  That means old articles and information that has been posted on the blog.  Click on

This form is required for a grade
    Behavior Contr

If you haven't filled out your Behavior Contract yet, please print this out, read it, sign it, get your parents to read and sign it and then turn it in.  Write on your homework whether you have already turned this in or if you printed it out and you are going to turn it in.

3.  Name one person in your class who is in the A+ club.

4.  Read the article entitled, "Grading - First Quarter".  List two things students have been forgetting with their practice sheets.

If you have any suggestions for the blog, please be sure to let Mrs. Neidhold know.

A+ Club for 1st Quarter 2011

A+ Club – 1^st Quarter

These students have earned over 100% for the first quarter!

INTERMEDIATE

Kevin Atmadjian

Sam DeLeon

Raquel Garcia Ramos

Sherman Lee

Amanda Lee

Samantha Leung

Jing Lin

Nathan Ly

Matthew McKinley

Kyle Respecio

Alice Samberg

ADVANCED

Karly Campbell

Nolan Dalpe

Carlos De Leon

Kelly Eslit

Vanessa Jacinto

Ashlea Kammann

Nica Kent

Sheridyn Math

Valeria Nava

Josh Plateros

Grading - First Quarter

Hi All -  This is what I did with my holiday weekend.  Please, please turn in your Practice Sheets on time.  I would hate to have to change my policy about accepting late practice sheets.

Some things that students are forgetting:
*  Reading direction.  I could say that again about 210 times.
*  Parent signatures.
*  Adding up their time.
*  HOMEWORK!!!  On the back side of every practice sheet is homework.  I have tried to make the homework short and easy.  Some students are having trouble and they haven't come and asked me for help.  Please ask.
*  Turning in their Practice Sheets in the correct folder.  Look for your period number and the words, "Turn in Practice Sheets" on the file tab.

I'm looking forward to having even more Practice Sheets to grade the next quarter!

JHO - Rehearsal Information

JHO

Washoe County Schools Junior Honor Orchestra

Dear Students and Parents:

Congratulations!  to the students who have been selected as a member of the 2012 Washoe County Schools Junior Honor Orchestra. Please read the following guidelines and enclosed rehearsal schedule.

1.      Rehearsals will be held at Reno High School on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00. Please arrive as close to 3:30 as possible to get tuned and ready to play. Attendance will be taken at each rehearsal. Since the success of the group depends upon all members attending every rehearsal and concert, attendance is required. No unexcused absences will be accepted. If you miss a rehearsal you could lose your seat or/and be excluded from the concert.  Please e-mail Mr. Mariani or Ms. Jamison ahead of time if you expect to be delayed or absent: amariani@washoeschools.net, or mjamison@washoeschools.net.

2.      No food, gum or drinks are allowed in the rehearsal rooms.

3.      Students will be restricted to the rehearsal rooms and the hallway (where the restrooms are located).

4.      All Washoe County School District rules apply to students in JHO at rehearsals, concerts, and tours.

5.      When the conductor is in front of the group no talking or playing will be allowed. We have a large group and our rehearsal time is limited so we need to keep focused on the job at hand.

6.      Seating will be determined from the audition. After that, the conductor reserves the right to move students for the benefit of the ensemble. Other sectionals during the year may or may not result in additional seating changes.

7.      Please prepare your music at home each week. Home practice is the responsibility of each member and is expected.

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There is a $20.00 fee to participate in JHO. This will help cover the cost of music, copying, t-shirts, and other expenses.  The fee is collected by your school’s orchestra director.  

We hope you enjoy your JHO experience and we look forward to a great season with all of you.

Coordinators:            Alec Mariani (Spanish Springs High School and Shaw Middle School)

                                    Marsha Jamison (Swope Middle School)

Conductor:                Alec Mariani

JHO

Washoe County Schools Junior Honor Orchestra

Rehearsal and Concert Schedule

2011-12

Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Reno High School

November 2, 9, 16, 30 (no rehearsal Thanksgiving week)

December 7, 14, 21 (no rehearsals over the winter break)

January 11, 18, 25

February 1

Friday, February 3

Tour of elementary schools

DRESS: Orchestra T-Shirts with black slacks or skirts, black socks and shoes. Bring portable music stand. We will be stopping for lunch. Schedule will be announced at a later date.

Saturday, February 4, North Valleys High School

·        Dress rehearsal (time will be announced later)

·        6:00 p.m.         Call time for concert

·        7:00 p.m.         Concert with Senior Honor Orchestra

CONCERT DRESS:  Black slacks or skirts (below the knee when sitting down), white long sleeved shirt tucked in, black socks and shoes, and boys will need to wear a tie.

         

Congratulations to the JHO Students!

As usual, Billinghurst has great representation in JHO.  Way to go!

Violin I

Sydney Apel                         Mendive

Nathan Hickox-Young        Clayton

Irene Dickinson                   Pine

Danica Mathew                    Swope

Mitch Pisane                        Depoali

Nica Kent                              Billinghurst

Kelli Wilcox                         Coral Academy

Bailey Falk                           Shaw

Allison Lundgren                Billinghurst

Samuel Webster                  Billinghurst

Taylor Davis                        Billinghurst

Felipe Cedilla                       Sparks

Matthew Bauer                    Davidson Academy

Caitlynn Gutierrez               Cold Springs

Bobbie Ellison                     Cold Springs

Nolan Dalpe                         Billinghurst

Jesse Allison                        Billinghurst

Ashlea Kammann                Billinghurst

Violin II

Sheridyn Math                     Billinghurst

Oscar Jimenez                      Sparks

Miriam Carranza                 Sparks

Josh Cohen                            Clayton

Karina Salgado                     Traner

Karly Campbell                    Billinghurst

Joshua Staddard                   Pine

Priscilla Ariuzo                   Cold Springs

Jeremiah Quintos                Clayton

Caseylyn Rongavilla           Sparks

Kaylie Machutta                  Shaw

Sarah Taylor                         Billinghurst

Michelle Vasquez                Billinghurst

Emma Miller                        Shaw

Naomi Hurtado                    Shaw

Xena Horne                           Pine

Valeria Nava                         Billinghurst

Elizabeth Speed                   Clayton

Emily Hurtado                     Shaw

Vanessa Jacinto                   Billinghurst

Carlos Deleon                      Billinghurst

Luis Robles                          Sparks

Viola

Camille Carter                      Clayon

Mariel Castro                       Pine

Nathan Ly                             Billinghurst

Aidan Sutherland              Billinghurst

Alea Martin                           Sparks

Callista Alsasna                   Billinghurst

Sherman Lee                         Billinghurst

Libby Schipper                    Billinghurst

Jacob Smith                          Clayon

Raelynn Delacruz                Clayon

Quentin Bishop                   Billinghurst

Dylan Fuller                         Shaw

Samantha Deleon                Billinghurst

Coral Kemsner                     Shaw

Gino Romo                           Shaw

Matthew Archibald             Billinghurst

Katheryn Burnett Shaw

Cello

Kendall Cox                          Cold Springs

Julia Butler                           Dilworth

Alexandrea Gomez              Mendive

Elizabeth Young                  Cold Springs

Joshua Plateros                    Billinghurst

Kaimana Peredo                  Pine

Havanah Seymour               Shaw

Benjamin Cleymaet             Clayton

Kaitlyn Duvall                     Shaw

Rachel Denoncourt             Shaw

Thomas Chubb                    Depoali

Kelly Eslit                             Billinghurst

Carter Callon                        Shaw

Jakyn Walker                       Clayton

Joseph Kozubowski            Billinghurst

Krystal Massey                    Clayton

Jeremy Kading                     Clayton

Bass

Christian Lin                        Mendive

Monica Venegas                  Dilworth

Eric Nelson                          Depoali

Jacob Barbieri                      Shaw

Matthew McKinley             Billinghurst

Connor Holtshouser           Sparks

Trevor Bassett                     Shaw

Nathaniel Jones                   O"Brien

Cameron Wiebe                   Shaw

Tyler Prince                         Billinghurst

Vote for Grant Money for Billinghurst on Facebook

Hey You Guys!

Mr. Licon always manages to bring in a music presentation in the spring and this year he's hoping to get money from Dolan Automotive Group.  All you have to do is push a few buttons and you know you're good at that!

Here are the instructions:

On Facebook, go to Dolan Automotive Group
Under the profile picture click on Vote for entries
Scroll and look for the Billinghurst entry
Vote and share w/ friends.

Thanks!

Mrs. Neidhold

Final List: These students MUST attend the JHO auditions.

JHO Audition

These students are required to attend the JHO audition at Sparks Middle School.  Congratulations!!!!

Any student whose name does not appear on this list is encouraged to attend the audition if they are interested.  7th graders are encouraged to attend this audition if they have prepared.

TUESDAY AUDITIONS

Jesse Allison

Taylor Davis

Carlos DeLeon

Vanessa Jacinto

Valeria Nava

Friday & Monday Auditions

VIOLIN

Karly Campbell

Nolan Dalpe

Ashlea Kammann

Nica Kent

Allison Lundgren

Sheridyn Math

Sam Webster

Jason Ybarbo

VIOLA

Callie Alsasua

Matt Archibald

Quentin Bishop

Libby Schipper

Aidan Sutherland

CELLO

Kelly Eslit

Josh Plateros

BASS

Tyler Prince