Notes from the Orchestra!

HELP!  We need strings!  We need replacement strings for 3/4, 4/4 (full size) Violins and Cellos, Available at Alan's Music or online. www.southweststrings.com or www.wwbw.com 

The drastic changes in humidity and heat wreak havoc on our string instruments.  Pegs get loose, strings pop, we need to keep our instruments in GOOD HEALTH!  Check your student's instrument and make sure all of their strings are in good playing condition.  No nicks or unraveling of the wire.

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Donation/Wish List

HELP!  We need some percussion tools!

• Flexatone Sound Effect

• Castanets

• Gong Mallet

For a complete listing of all supplies requested by the Music Department, please click here.

Important Information

Calendar of Events
Updated 11/05/08

Music Department Course Offerings for 2008-2009

Band Wish List
Updated 11/05/08

Selecting Musical Instruments

Concert Attire

Music and Drama Department's Field Trip

Meet Mr. Anderson! 

Fun Links 

Join the Pershing Band Boosters!

Attention Band Parents: Keep current on all Pershing band news and information by joining the Pershing Band Boosters e-mail group.  To sign-up, please email them at Pershingband@aol.com. In your email, include the following: 

• Your name

• Your child's name and grade

• The instrument your child plays

• Also, please include whether your child is interested in the jazz band, rock band or drumline.  

8th Grade Promotion
June 16, 2008

Mr. Anderson and the 6th and 7th grade bands shined at the 2008 Promotion Ceremony! As the 8th grade students processed, our talented musicians expertly performed "Pomp and Circumstance". 

The Drama Club's Spring Musical 
May 28 - 30, 2008

Mr. Anderson and the Pershing Band opened for all  eight performances of the Drama Department's Spring Musical production. The Performing Arts Program at Pershing definitely ROCKS! 

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Concert and Fundraising Dinner
May 22, 2008

This evening was perfect! The festivities began with the fundraising dinner, which provided great food and excellent entertainment to an appreciative Pershing Community. An outstanding concert following in the "standing room only" auditorium. Congratulations to all involved in the music program for such a rewarding and successful year! Click here to read more.

Knott's Berry Farm Concert in the Park Program 

The students went on their first ever out of town band trip on May 10, 2008.  They performed two selections entitled "Midnight Escape" and Korean Folksong "Ahrirang".  Following the performance, they toured the amusement park sampling the food, rides and shows.  At 5 p.m., they attended the Awards Ceremony. Pershing received an "Excellent" rating and a 4th place trophy.  Following the ceremony, they had more time to explore the park with their friends. The students represented Pershing in a way that would make Mrs. Sullivan proud!!*

May Mixer
May 2, 2008

Mr. Anderson and members of the Pershing Band provided an awesome musical accompaniment at the Pershing Annual May Mixer. The band played several selections while our Mixer guests ate and socialized. It was a wonderful evening for all!

Patrick Henry Secondary Band 
Cluster Concert

The Pershing Middle School Band performed to a "standing room only" crowd during their participation in the Patrick Henry Secondary Band Cluster Concert on Friday, April 4, 2008. The Lewis Middle School Band and the Patrick Henry Symphonic Winds Band also performed.  The evening began with the 8th graders performing "Ashland Park" followed by "Suspended Animation".  The 7th graders performed "Adventure on Snake River" and "March Slav".  The concert concluded with all three schools performing together for the first time ever.  After the concert, the students enjoyed an ice cream social and mingled with the Patrick Henry Band students.  Many of the Pershing students will be joining the Patrick Henry Band next year and you could see the excitement on their faces as they listened to the music and when they chatted with the high school students afterward.  Mr. Anderson continues to encourage and mentor these students and they improve with every performance.  He has been such a gift to the Pershing Music Program.*  

The SDUSD Lewis Band Festival
March 7 & 8, 2008: 

The Band Festival was awesome!!!  Each grade performs before a panel of judges and then afterward one of the judges does a clinic with the group. The 7th and 8th grade bands both received an "excellent" rating.  The judge who worked with the 8th graders said, "I've never seen a more improved band in the 16 years I've been judging the San Diego City Schools Middle School Music Festival.”  The judge who worked with the 7th graders shared with us, "You have a very big sound unlike most other 7th grade bands."  These were terrific compliments. The 6th graders also performed wonderfully, especially being their first time ever in a competition.*

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The Drama Club's Winter Musical December 19-21, 2007

The Band superbly performed at the Winter Musical Production of Peter Pan by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Their musical talents throughout the play's eight performances made Winter Musical Production even more magical.

Winter Concert Success!
December 13, 2007

The Pershing Band's Winter Concert was fantastic! Mr. Anderson and our talented musicians entertained the crowd at their first concert of the school year.

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Two other students auditioned and were selected for the Elementary/Middle School Orchestra Festival held at PLNU in Brown Chapel.  

Special congratulations to one of our students who was chosen to be "Concert Mistress" for the ensemble. She was first chair for the evening and gave a special presentation to the conductor after the performance. WAY TO GO!