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Welcome
2010-2011 "Pops" concert and the "End of Year Slide Show" See below for PDF click here for incentives page. Dear Parents, Welcome to the Hillsdale Middle School Instrumental and Vocal Music Department. I look forward to the year secure in the belief that it will be another banner year for Hillsdale's Music Department. Hillsdale music students will not only learn to play a musical instrument or sing but will also learn the essential qualities of self-discipline, rehearsal conduct, performance deportment, instrument and vocal care, music theory, and an appreciation of the musical fine arts. There are four main components- Recording, Live Performance, Expert Evaluation, Self Evaluation, and Character Development. We will be producing a CD in the spring, perform for adjudicators and family, and be recognized for our outstanding behavior on and off any stage. Students will be exposed to honor bands and choirs that will give them direct links to colleges, college professors and their recruiters. We have seen students use music to get ahead in life. Colleges more than ever have seen the music student as an important part of any college and we have many examples of colleges taking our Alumni into their school over non-musicians. Studies have shown taking a music class enhances higher brain function, improves reading and math performance, raises IQ scores, provides important life enhancing experiences, Increases SAT Scores, teaches a habit of excellence, develops quick and decisive thinking skills, builds teamwork, enhances cooperation, and prepares children for their future. Students accomplishments over the years include: 2 time awarded "Top 5 out of the Nation" Recording contest through Sony Music- Featured on Local News with Larry Himmel, Dave Scott, Rod Luck. We were featured on a 6 month long 30 min. segment featuring "Jazz in San Diego". - 3 time ITV selected Performance from KSDS 88.3 Jazz City College Jazz Festival - Over 90 HMS students have selected for All-County Honor Band since its inception - 14 HMS All-State Honor Band Participants since its inception (Most of any school in San Diego County)- Achieved high ratings in local and regional Vocal and Instrumental Festivals. Community Performer for many events (Taste of East County, Policeman's Foundation Dinner at the Prado, Movie Openings, Viejas Outlet Center, La Mesa Old Fashioned Xmas, Women’s Abuse shelter opening, etc.) - Hillsdale Music Dept. 12 time Sweepstakes winner Two time "Esprit De Corps" Winner at Music in the Parks Festival …this means they beat all High Schools as well. We have earned over $80,000 in tickets in exchange for our performance at Disneyland - Two time selected performer for the California Music Educators Association "Administrators Dessert" show. Jazz Ensemble and current and former Hillsdale Students performed at "House Of Blues" for last two years. Membership in these close-knit and active groups is a source of considerable pride. While music probably requires more time, year round, it is also true that these activities are more richly rewarding. The requirements of the class are demanding, yet entirely within reach of any student willing to work. Mr. Spencer Caldwell 619-441-6156 hmsmusicdept@yahoo.com
HMS Music Department Bands * Jazz * Drumline * Choir hmsmusicdept@yahoo.com caldwells@cajonvalley.net reedc@cajonvalley.net |
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