January 24, 2016 3 p.m. The Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony of Olmsted Falls High School will perform on this stage at Severance Hall.

SEVERANCE HALL PERFORMANCE

On Sunday, January 24th at 3 p.m. the Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony will perform on the stage of Severance Hall, the same stage the world famous Cleveland Orchestra calls home. Olmsted Falls’ bands, along with high school bands of Akron Firestone, Avon and Nordonia, will participate in the Northeast Ohio Band Invitational XIII that is sponsored by the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony (CYWS). Concert Winds and Symphonic Winds band of the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony II will also perform at this event. This day-long event begins at 2 p.m.

“I am thrilled for Olmsted Falls students to have the opportunity to play at Severance Hall, one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world,” says Julie Budd, director of bands at OFHS. “This will be a wonderful memory for the students and families. It is an honor to have been selected for this concert. I am very proud of all of the students and looking forward to the performance.”

Senior trumpet player and band co-president Max Molkentin is also excited about this upcoming performance.

“Having the opportunity to play at Severance Hall is a great experience for everyone who is going. I can’t wait to per- form there!” said Max.

This is Olmsted Falls’ second appearance in this festival at Severance Hall. Olmsted Falls participated in the 2008 in- vitational.

While this will be the first time for majority of the band students to perform at Severance Hall, four band students have performed on this famed stage. Senior Claire Barratt is a mem- ber of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO). Junior piccolo and flute player Megan Green is a member of the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony I. Sophomore flute player Emily Kovach and sophomore trumpet player Colleen Gabeau are members of the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony II- Concert Winds. All of these ensembles perform at Severance Hall.

“This is my second year in COYO playing bassoon and contrabas- soon. It's great to be able to rehearse and perform at Severance,” says Claire Barratt. “I love going out into the hall when I'm not playing to Claire Barratt (on the right) listen. It's a really cool experience to see and hear from the balcony. I suggest family and friends coming to see Olmsted Falls perform to check it out!” Megan Green

General admission is $10. Julie Budd has a few tickets available. Contact her at [email protected]. Tickets can also be purchased at Severance Hall box office at 216.231.111 or at www.clevelandorchestra.com.

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Save These Dates Thursday, January 21, 2016 Olmsted Falls 7 p.m. Masquers ‐ Forensics Patrons The stage at Olmsted Falls High School Presents a will become a Night Club where students will showcase their musical and comedy talents. Admission: $10 Contact Mr. John Mercer at [email protected] for tickets.

Annual Super Bowl Hoagie Sale Saturday, February 6, 2016 Choir and band students in grades 8-12 have the opportunity to earn funds for their trip accounts by selling hoagies. See order form/flyer is in this newsletter for details. Music teachers will distribute envelopes to collect funds. Plan now to buy hoagies for your Super Bowl Parties. Cost: $6.00

OFMA’s Annual

Ballroom Blitz Friday ,February 19, 2016 7 p.m. in the high school café Featuring Golden Expressions and Jazz Band There will be a light buffet and desserts.

Admission: $10

Anyone interested in donating items for gift baskets or helping with event, contact Paul Burkart at [email protected].

OFMA’s Mission: @bulldogsmusic Click here to access twitter. To support, encourage, advance, and cultivate, through volunteerism and fundraising, the musical Click here for OFMA’s education of all students in the Olmsted Falls City. facebook page.

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HELPHELP Support OFMA when visiting Olmsted Laserwash WANTED:WANTED: Corner of Cook & Fitch

KrispyKrispy KremeKreme DonutDonut SalesSales When prompted enter code CoordinatorCoordinator  If you are interested in coordinating the donut $1 will be donated to OFMA sales for the middle school and high school This code is not valid with any other promotion or concerts this season, contact OFMA’s president discount. This is not a discount code. Ellen Bertrand at You will pay the full price of the cash wash selected. [email protected].

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Order a music

decal with your child’s name and instrument or vocal part. OFMA says “Thank You” to Deb & Music teachers at the middle school and high Brad Vandrasik for coordinating the school have the order forms. donut sales this past football/marching band season. It was a huge success For more information, contact because of you. Jessica Clayburg at [email protected]

Join us at our meetings 1st Wednesday of each month 7 pm in the High School choir room during the school year. JOIN Next Meeting Date: February 3, 2016 ! OFMA

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March 2, 2016 April 6, 2016 See membership form in this May 4, 2016 June 1, 2016 newsletter for details and join today!

OMEA DISTRICTS IV & VII HONORS FESTIVAL

Thirteen Olmsted Falls High School band and choral students participated in the 2015 OMEA Dis- trict IV & VII Honors Festival on November 13th and 14th at Cleveland State University. The stu- dents were involved in rehearsals that included two bands and one large choral group on Friday, No- vember 13th and followed by a concert on the following Saturday.

Jake Conder, Sydney Martin, Kyle Erickson, Carson Moore and Ryan Miller (pictured) participated in the Honors Choir conducted by Sandra Snow a professor at Michigan State University.

Morgan Finau and Megan participated in the “Vikings” Honors Band which was conducted by Dr. Birch Browning, a professor at Cleveland State Uni- versity.

Seth Bennett, Sam Cooper, Taylor Hannah, Max Molkentin, Christina Pedicini and Caitlynn Webb participated in the “Hawks” Honors Band conducted by Glen Adsit, a professor at University of Hart- ford.

Both bands had the privilege of each playing a song whose composer was in attendance at the festi- val (and is a native of Northeast Ohio). The Vikings Honors Band played Grand Mesa and the Hawks Honors Band played A Great Lakes Fanfare; both composed by Eric Ewazen. For the Hawks Honors Band, this was an extra special opportunity as this was the world premiere of the playing of A Great Lakes Fanfare.

Eric Ewazen grew up in Middleburg Heights and attended Midpark High School. He is currently a professor at Julliard.

After the concert, Max Molkentin and his grandparents Ingrid and Al Timar got a chance to speak with Mr. Ewazen. The Timar’s live in Middleburg Heights.

“It was cool that the composer lived in Middleburg Hts. and that he was talking to my grandparents who live in Middleburg Hts. and they knew where he lived and that house is very close to theirs, ” said Max. “I loved playing the piece A Great Lakes Fanfare because I could really imagine the Great Lakes while playing the song.” Max Molkentin & Eric Ewazen

Congratulations to all of the participants.

CAROLING TOUR 2015

The Olmsted Falls Middle School Golden Harmonies performed holiday music to the residents at Kemper House, Village of the Falls, Renaissance, Emerald Village, Brookdale, and Orchards. They also performed at the Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township’s Tree Lighting ceremonies as well as at various places in Grand Pacific Junction. The OFMS Jazz Band and Golden Harmonies brought holiday music to SouthPark Mall.

5th Grade Performance of Santa’s Holiday Hoedown

Social Media BE IN THE KNOW Check out the links and make sure you’re in the know about the happenings in the music programs.

Middle School websites and twitter

Click here to access 6th Grade Choirs webpage. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/6th-grade.html Click here to access 7th Grade Choirs webpage. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/7th-grade.html Click here to access 8th Grade Choirs webpage. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/8th-grade.html Click here to access Golden Harmonies webpage. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/golden-harmonies.html

Click here to access OFMS Choir website. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/ Click here to access Mrs. Riley's twitter and instagram accounts. @OFMSChoir Click here to access Mr. Patterson's twitter and instagram accounts. @OFMSChoirNotes

High School Band & Choir on twitter Click here to access OF Band twitter. @ofhsband Click here to access OF Choir twitter. @OFHSChoir The Middle School and High School music Click here to access GE's twitter. @GoldenXpression teachers are using a communication tool call Remind to send information to students and parents via text. Find your group(s) and Join the OFHS Band facebook page subscribe: Click here to access OFHS Marching Band's facebook page. For all groups enter this number: 81010 High School Choirs website: Groups Text this message Click here to access Olmsted Falls High School choirs 6th grade choir {Riley} @832304 website. 6th grade choir {Patterson} @6f555 7th grade choir @99ea4 7th grade men’s ensemble @7thmens 8th grade concert choir @99ea4e 8th grade women’s ensemble @99ea4e6 8th grade men’s ensemble @8thmen Golden Harmonies @goldenharm

High School band: @ofhsba

Private Lessons

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: 440-783-2696 (Olmsted Falls Middle School) Private Piano Lessons: Lori Scheutzow - 440-235-8743 (Olmsted Falls resident) For more information, contact members of the Olmsted Falls Music Staff.

Olmsted Falls Music Staff Instrumental Lessons Private lessons will be offered this year on flute, clarinet, Mrs. Julie Budd saxophone, cornet, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, percus- Mr. Brian Budd sion, voice, and maybe, depending on the amount of interest, Mr. Michael Feller Mrs. Joy Kiedrowski French horn, oboe and bassoon. (Availability of lessons will Mr. Joe LaFlamme depend on the number of responses for each instrument.) This Mrs. Kelly McClellan is an excellent opportunity to help your child enjoy band and Mr. Ryan Patterson choir more by being able to participate at a higher level than Mrs. Kelly Riley before. All students can greatly benefit from lessons. The ad- Mr. Louis Rispoli Mrs. Eileen Wallace vanced player will gain a greater depth of understanding and solo performance while the less experienced player will get a 2015-2016 OFMA’s Officers chance to practice the fundamentals they need. Fee is $14.00 for each once a week private lesson. Contact Mr. Feller at Ellen Bertrand, President 440.427.6333 or [email protected] for more information or to Paul Burkart, Vice-President Claudia Ferrini, Secretary setup lessons for your child. Sherri Kovach, Interim Treasurer

Olmsted Falls High School Music Travel Fundraiser

SUPERBOWL 50 HOAGIE SALE

Parents and Students,

The Olmsted Falls High School Music Department has reinstituted band and choir trips at the high school level. The goal is for every student to participate in at least one trip during their 4 years at Olmsted Falls High School. In order to defray each family’s out of pocket expenses, OFMA is providing a number of fundraising opportunities. Even if your student is in 8th grade, they can participate to start earning funds.

This order form and forthcoming envelope is to be used by the student to collect money for the presale of fresh Italian Hoagies for Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2016. All orders are due to their music teacher by Thursday, January 28, 2016 using the envelope provided. Any students making trips with Choir or Band will obtain (typically) $2.50 per each $5 sandwich sold. Students will have funds placed in their respective student trip account for future music travels.

Each student is responsible for selling, picking up, and delivering the sandwiches. Sandwiches will be assembled at Shaker’s IGA Saturday, February 6, by 11 AM. Pickup is between 10 AM and Noon. Students and parents are required for assembly. Contacts for OFMA: Janet Kollar 440‐235‐5394 Ellen Bertrand 440‐235‐2474 You can also join our Facebook Community at the Olmsted Falls Music Association Group page

Each OFMA Hoagie is served on an 8” Italian sandwich roll. The sandwich is made with pepperoni, salami, shaved ham, and provolone cheese. Lettuce and tomato will be wrapped separately to preserve the freshness of the ingredients. Cost is $5.00 per sandwich. No substitutions. Checks made out to OFMA are gladly accepted, preferably one check per envelope. Thanks to IGA for making this fundraiser possible. Customer Phone Number QTY Cost Total 1 x $ 5.00 2 x $ 5.00 3 x $ 5.00 4 x $ 5.00 5 x $ 5.00 6 x $ 5.00 7 x $ 5.00 8 x $ 5.00 9 x $ 5.00 10 x $ 5.00 11 x $ 5.00 12 x $ 5.00 13 x $ 5.00 14 x $ 5.00 15 x $ 5.00 16 x $ 5.00 17 x $ 5.00 18 x $ 5.00 19 x $ 5.00 20 x $ 5.00 Total Sandwiches Total Money

Student: Music Teacher:

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 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR! 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.

Your contribution is tax deductible, as allowed by law. OFMA is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. Many employers match contributions. See if yours does.

For more information contact Ellen Bertrand at 216.347.2474 or email at [email protected].

Olmsted Falls Music Association (OFMA)

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