This is a great opportunity to keep up your music skills before going on to band/music classes in High School. Classes will be held from June 18 through July 13 at Los Primeros School, 1555 Kendall Ave.

Click here to view the brochure and registration forms for the Summer Academy

Registration is available by contacting Mrs. Burchell, via email at kburchell@pvsd.k12.ca.us or call her at 805-484-2811.

Click here for more information on set up times.

General Information

• Academic, Art, Keyboarding, and PE classes are for incoming 1st -8th grade students
• Music and Theater classes are for incoming 4th-8th grade students
• All students in Ventura County are welcome (not just PVSD)
• Summer session will run from June 18, 2012 to July 13, 2012 (except July 4th)
• Classes are from 8:00 am to Noon, Monday through Friday
• Two 1 hour 50 minute classes with a 20 minute break per day
• Classes will be held at Los Primeros School, 1555 Kendall Ave, in Camarillo
• Tuition is $295 for two classes

Registration is at Los Primeros School at the following times:

• Wednesday April 11^th – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
• Tuesday, April 17^th – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
• Saturday, April 21^st – 10:00am to noon

Click below to view and download more information and sign up forms:

YAA Summer School 2012 Brochure
Registration Form
Summer School 2012 Emergency Form

If you have further questions please contact Katie Burchell at 805-484-2811 or email her at kburchell@pvsd.k12.ca.us.

Class Descriptions

Band

Beginning Band (4-8) - No prior music experience needed! Instruction is available for the following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, or Bells (Percussion). Students will need an instrument and the Standard of Excellence Book 1 (method book). Percussionists will need a bell set, drum pad, and drum sticks.

Intermediate Band (4-8) - This class is for students with at least one year of instruction on a band instrument. Students will need their instrument and Standard of Excellence Books 1 & 2. This class will work on different styles of music from a variety of composers in a fun group setting.

Jazz Band (4-8) - Students with at least two years of experience on a band instrument can join Jazz Band. This class focuses on jazz, pop and rock literature. Students who are proficient on piano, bass, or rhythm guitar and can read music proficiently are invited to join as well.

Strings

Beginning Strings (4-8) - So…you’ve always wanted to play in a symphony orchestra? Or do you prefer string quartets? What about cello? And, of course, there’s the popular violin. Well, here’s your chance! You can start with our Beginning Strings classes! Students will need an instrument and Strictly Strings Book 1. *Only 24 seats available.

Orchestra (4-8) - Students with at least two years experience on a band or string instrument may join the Orchestra. This class focuses on Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods of music. Students must be able to read music proficiently.

Theater

Acting 101(4-8) - Acting 101 teaches the foundations of acting. Students will learn valuable performance skills through various games and group exercises. This class will teach students about character development and how to use expression.

Musical Theatre (4-8) – This class teaches the students the fundamentals of musical theater through the use of songs and short stories. More than just acting, musical theater combines acting, dancing, and singing to create an engaging performance.

There will be a performance from each of the Music and Theater classes on July 13th.

Please note: If you are unable to rent, buy, or borrow an instrument, PVSD has a few instruments available for use during the summer. Priority will be given based on financial need.

Math

Basic Mathematics (1-2) – Students will focus on general number sense, strengthening addition and subtraction skills, as well as reviewing inequalities and geometrical shapes.

Basic Mathematics (3-6) - Students will strengthen math skills using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers.

Pre-Algebra (5-8) - Students will move from the concrete to the more abstract as they apply their math skills to general algebraic principles. Students will focus on variables, graphing, and application problems.

Language Arts

Reading (1-3) - Students, working in small groups, will focus on basic decoding skills, fluency, and comprehension skills to strengthen their reading skills and confidence as readers. Students will also review grade-level writing standards.

Reading (4-8) – Students will work in small groups focusing on reading comprehension strategies and inference skills through literature and informational texts, to improve their ability to read and comprehend text across the curriculum. Students will also review grade-level writing standards.

Grammar and Writing (3-8) - Students will work on daily oral language skills and grammar to improve sentence structure and variety in their writing. Students will focus on narrative, summary and persuasive writing.

Creative Writing (4-8) - Are you a future author, poet, or comic book creator? Come and let your creative juices flow onto the page as you work with peers and the instructor to create your own masterpieces.

Book Club (4-8) - Have you seen The Hunger Games? Come read and study the trilogy that started the whole craze in Book Club! Students will delve deep into the text and work on projects that allow them to display their understanding of the stories, as well as work on alternative scenes and endings.

P.E.

All Sports Camp (1-8) – Don’t sit on the couch this summer and play video games! Instead stay in shape and active while you enjoy playing a variety of sports with friends.

Keyboarding

Type to Learn (1-8) – Sign-up to perfect your typing skills and never let writing an essay or doing online research slow you down again.

Art

Painting (1-8) - Students will receive an introduction to various painting techniques while working with tempera and watercolor paints.

Ceramics (1-8) - Students will explore the art of making three-dimensional objects with clay to produce pottery and sculpture.

Thanks to SOKM Board members in attendance at the City Council meeting: Betty Weyek, Iain Anderson and Karen Gatchel. Also, thank you to Brad Capps, Beginning Band student from Las Colinas who played the new Yamaha tuba at the meeting. He was a hit! Thanks to Reese Copsey for preparing him for his City Council debut. The City Council is expecting students playing ALL of the approved instruments to perform next year.

Thanks to Keiko for stepping up to fill this office!

Come out and do some shopping, and enjoy the music of the YAA Strings!

General Information

• Academic, Art, Keyboarding, and PE classes are for incoming 1st -8th grade students
• Music and Theater classes are for incoming 4th-8th grade students
• All students in Ventura County are welcome (not just PVSD)
• Summer session will run from June 18, 2012 to July 13, 2012 (except July 4th)
• Classes are from 8:00 am to Noon, Monday through Friday
• Two 1 hour 50 minute classes with a 20 minute break per day
• Classes will be held at Los Primeros School, 1555 Kendall Ave, in Camarillo
• Tuition is $295 for two classes

Registration is at Los Primeros School at the following times:

• Wednesday April 11^th – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
• Tuesday, April 17^th – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
• Saturday, April 21^st – 10:00am to noon

Click below to view and download more information and sign up forms:

YAA Summer School 2012 Brochure
Registration Form
Summer School 2012 Emergency Form

If you have further questions please contact Katie Burchell at 805-484-2811 or email her at kburchell@pvsd.k12.ca.us.

Class Descriptions

Band

Beginning Band (4-8) – No prior music experience needed! Instruction is available for the following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, or Bells (Percussion). Students will need an instrument and the Standard of Excellence Book 1 (method book). Percussionists will need a bell set, drum pad, and drum sticks.

Intermediate Band (4-8) – This class is for students with at least one year of instruction on a band instrument. Students will need their instrument and Standard of Excellence Books 1 & 2. This class will work on different styles of music from a variety of composers in a fun group setting.

Jazz Band (4-8) – Students with at least two years of experience on a band instrument can join Jazz Band. This class focuses on jazz, pop and rock literature. Students who are proficient on piano, bass, or rhythm guitar and can read music proficiently are invited to join as well.

Strings

Beginning Strings (4-8) – So…you’ve always wanted to play in a symphony orchestra? Or do you prefer string quartets? What about cello? And, of course, there’s the popular violin. Well, here’s your chance! You can start with our Beginning Strings classes! Students will need an instrument and Strictly Strings Book 1. *Only 24 seats available.

Orchestra (4-8) – Students with at least two years experience on a band or string instrument may join the Orchestra. This class focuses on Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods of music. Students must be able to read music proficiently.

Theater

Acting 101(4-8) – Acting 101 teaches the foundations of acting. Students will learn valuable performance skills through various games and group exercises. This class will teach students about character development and how to use expression.

Musical Theatre (4-8) – This class teaches the students the fundamentals of musical theater through the use of songs and short stories. More than just acting, musical theater combines acting, dancing, and singing to create an engaging performance.

There will be a performance from each of the Music and Theater classes on July 13th.

Please note: If you are unable to rent, buy, or borrow an instrument, PVSD has a few instruments available for use during the summer. Priority will be given based on financial need.

Math

Basic Mathematics (1-2) – Students will focus on general number sense, strengthening addition and subtraction skills, as well as reviewing inequalities and geometrical shapes.

Basic Mathematics (3-6) – Students will strengthen math skills using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers.

Pre-Algebra (5-8) – Students will move from the concrete to the more abstract as they apply their math skills to general algebraic principles. Students will focus on variables, graphing, and application problems.

Language Arts

Reading (1-3) – Students, working in small groups, will focus on basic decoding skills, fluency, and comprehension skills to strengthen their reading skills and confidence as readers. Students will also review grade-level writing standards.

Reading (4-8) – Students will work in small groups focusing on reading comprehension strategies and inference skills through literature and informational texts, to improve their ability to read and comprehend text across the curriculum. Students will also review grade-level writing standards.

Grammar and Writing (3-8) - Students will work on daily oral language skills and grammar to improve sentence structure and variety in their writing. Students will focus on narrative, summary and persuasive writing.

Creative Writing (4-8) – Are you a future author, poet, or comic book creator? Come and let your creative juices flow onto the page as you work with peers and the instructor to create your own masterpieces.

Book Club (4-8) – Have you seen The Hunger Games? Come read and study the trilogy that started the whole craze in Book Club! Students will delve deep into the text and work on projects that allow them to display their understanding of the stories, as well as work on alternative scenes and endings.

P.E.

All Sports Camp (1-8) – Don’t sit on the couch this summer and play video games! Instead stay in shape and active while you enjoy playing a variety of sports with friends.

Keyboarding

Type to Learn (1-8) – Sign-up to perfect your typing skills and never let writing an essay or doing online research slow you down again.

Art

Painting (1-8) – Students will receive an introduction to various painting techniques while working with tempera and watercolor paints.

Ceramics (1-8) – Students will explore the art of making three-dimensional objects with clay to produce pottery and sculpture.

The bands to play are YAA Concert Band, YAA The Off Beats, Monte Vista Bands, Las Colinas Bands, and YAA Beginning Band.

Schedule

YAA Concert Band:
Report 9:45 am. Perform 10:00 am.  Dress: YAA shirt, black pants.

YAA The Off Beats:
Report 10:45 am. Perform 11:00 am. Dress: Off Beat shirt, black pants, black shoes & socks, and hat.

Monte Vista Bands:
Report 11:40 am. Perform 12:00 pm. Dress: MVS band shirt, black pants, black shoes & socks.

Las Colinas Bands:
Report 12:40 pm. Perform 1:00 pm. Dress: LCS band shirt, black pants, black shoes & socks.

YAA Beginning Band:
Report 1:45 pm. Perform 2:00 pm. Dress: YAA shirt, black pants.

Please park in parking spaces next to Fantastic Sam’s or Yama Sushi. Audience, it is suggested that you bring a chair.

Please refer to the flyer for more information.

Peggy’s motivation to work with PVEF was “to serve in an organization that would provide children with opportunities to learn and participate in the Arts and Technology. I am always amazed at what children are able to do either on stage or with a robot or in a speech tournament, and I get excited when I see their self-confidence rise as they succeed in their endeavors.”

Peggy and her husband have been supporters of SOKM since their son Abraham participated in intermediate and advanced bands (he went on to double-major in clarinet performance and composition). Says Peggy: “We feel that music, and particularly learning a musical instrument, is so enriching and stimulating for one’s mental, emotional, and even spiritual well-being. . musicians must learn to work together as a very cooperative team in order to create the feeling whey want the listeners to share.” Peggy gives her desire to see the PVSD instrumental music program continue to be supported as one of her main reasons for her involvement with PVEF and with SOKM.

Each year, the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce selects individuals and organizations to recognize as their Top Ten.Nominations come from the community, are read by a selection committee, discussed and then selected. Those selected are people or organizations that “volunteer extensively and contribute to our community’s well-being.” (Jennifer Well, President/CEO in the CCC publication The Update) Winners are celebrated at a banquet, which will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Spanish Hills.

“I feel very honored to be on the SOKM team,” says Peggy, “I hope I can contribute in a beneficial way.” And SOKM is honored to have the Volunteer of the Year on its board! Congratulations, Peggy, for recognition well-earned.