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HOMS Chorus Winter Concerts ~ nothing short of angelic! PALM CITY, FL - On Monday evening, December 14, 2009, the Choral Department of Hidden Oaks Middle School (HOMS) presented its annual Winter Concert. With over 95 angelic voices in four different Chorus programs performing for over 350 people in attendance, the Concert held true to the quality of music education offered at HOMS. The winter concert, “An Adventure in music” under the direction of Natalia Douris, and accompanied by Melanie Steinke, presented ½ hour of classic Christmas carols by the Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Introductions and thanks were presented by Tri M-Music Honor Society members, Madi Walker and Brittany Lustig. The concert actually opened with the Beginning Chorus comprised of over 50 students in 6th grade, performing two technically challenging arrangements. The award-winning Jubilee Singers then performed a several very challenging pieces that left the audience speechless. To conclude the concert, the new HOMS Show Choir performed a very special tribute to the late Michael Jackson. Selections from “The Wiz” included cast, Symone Venter, Michael Arechabala, Daniel Knight, Casey and Connor Morris, and dancers; Amber Hall, Kensley Herbst, Gabby Blanco, and Kiomy Gonzalez.
The Hidden Oaks Chorus Boosters would like to thank all of the students and parents for their support, attendance, and participation in the programs. Our special thanks to Palm City Presbyterian Church for use of their facilities and recording equipment. The recording from last year’s Holiday concert has been featured on our local National Public Radio Station, WQCS at Indian River State College.
To all of the "Adopt-a-class" sponsors, community partners, and individual families that have contributed in any form or fashion to ensure that the children are afforded the opportunity to learn and perform with such high-quality ensembles.
We will look forward to many great things from the Chorus Department again this competition season, they have regularly been featured as 'highlighted" guests at State Competitions, and upon the conclusion of their first major performance of the year, I am sure that this year will be no different. For more information how you can support music education programs in public schools, please see: The National Association for Music Education http://www.menc.org/ If you are interested in helping raise money; assisting with concerts; or assisting on trips for your children, please contact one of the individuals listed above. Thank you for supporting our children. All notes, calendars, newsletter, flyers and event details are posted in the Yahoo! messaging center files section in Word.doc for your convenience. Messaging center: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/homschorus/
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HOMS CHORUS PREPARES FOR ANGELIC HOLIDAY SEASON! PALM CITY, FLORIDA – The Holiday rehearsal season has already begun for the Hidden Oaks Middle School (HOMS) Chorus Department, and the students are looking forward to offering another “angelic” performance for the Holiday Season. This year's Holiday Concert will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at Palm City Presbyterian Church on SW Martin Highway as will be open to the public. There is no fee for admission, yet donations are gladly accepted, and appreciated! With over 95 angelic voices in three different Chorus programs performing, we do expect over 350 people in attendance. The Concert promises to hold true to the quality of music education offered at Hidden Oaks Middle School. Natalia Douris, Chorus Director will present the program. It has been a very busy year for the students thus, far! We are very proud to announce and recognize some of the outstanding students that have participated in the audition process, and were accepted to participate in the 2010 All State Conference, January 6-9, 2010, in Tampa:Brittany Lustig, Michael Arechabala, Sarah Brenner, Emily Marshall, and Juliet Sharpe. Additionally, HOMS is sending the most Middle School students to All State out of the surrounding four counties in District 13, congratulations kids! Thanks must also be extended to all of the Tri-M students and parent volunteers that helped during the Round 1 and Round 2 Audtions. Three HOMS students recently returned from the 2009 Male Honor Choir Festival in Lake Mary. Michael Arechabala, Casey Morris, and Connor Morris were afforded the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with Dr. Alan Raines from Baylor College. The studentssaid that the experience was positive and fun, Dr. Raines was, "motivating and a great, funny clinician." Congratulations boys! Additionally, the HOMS Chorus Department is reporting that the first-ever Cheesecake Fundraiser has been a huge success! Over $6,000 has been raised for the program. Congratulations, and many thanks to all the volunteers, students, HOMS PTA, and HOMS faculty that assisted. The funds raised in the only fundraiser for the year will "go a long way" to help with costs to maintain such a high-quality music program, music, entrance fees, transportation fees, and other expenses above and beyonda tighter classroom budget. The Hidden Oaks Chorus Boosters would like to thank all of the students and parents for their support, attendance, and participation in the programs. Our special thanks to Palm City Presbyterian Church for use of their facilities and recording equipment. To all of the "Adopt-a-class" sponsors, community partners, media outlets, and individual families that have contributed in any form or fashion to ensure that the children are afforded the opportunity to learn and perform with such high-quality ensembles. For more information how you too, might be able to support the Choral Department at Hidden Oaks Middle, please see the Booster Web Site at: http://homschorusmom.livejournal.com/ Our mission is to promote a positive and dynamic learning environment for musical growth with a constant commitment to excellence. Thank you for supporting our children. All notes, calendars, newsletter, flyers and event details are posted in the Yahoo! messaging center files section in Word.doc for your convenience. Messaging center: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/homschorus/ All updates, announcements, etc. are posted to our LiveJournal Web Site: http://homschorusmom.livejournal.com/ For more information how you can support music education programs in public schools, please see: The National Association for Music Education - http://www.menc.org/ Contributed (with permission) by: Jeannie M. Ferrara - www.thywordpublicrelations.com
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To sponsor these updates, please contact: www.thywordpublicrelations.com, To see more photos, please see: www.Out2martincounty.com.  Jeannie Ferrara – Contributing Writer – www.thywordpublicrelations.com Contact (and approved by): Helen Harvey - Hidden Oaks Middle School 772-219-1655 PRESS RELEASE November 9, 2009 HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SALUTES ALL THAT SERVE! PALM CITY, FL - Hidden Oaks Middle School (HOMS) salutes all that serve! On Monday, November 9, 2009, HOMS hosted their Annual Veterans Day Program entitled, "How do YOU Thank a Soldier?" At 9:30 a.m. a general assembly of students and faculty welcomed many distinguished guests from the community to pay tribute to our Veterans. The morning program was presented by Ms. Lambdin, Principal, Mr. Peterson, Assistant Principal, and Mr. Daily, Assistant Principal, Ms. Douris, Chorus Director, and Mr. Gilbert, the Band Director. The event was organized by Mrs. Harvey and Mr. Gilbert. Students were also involved through interdisciplinary curricular connections in language arts classes throughout the campus. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Honor Guard presented the colors, and immediately following was a moving rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" by the Brittany Lustig of the Jubilee Chorus under the direction of Natalia Douris and accompanied by Melanie Steinke. The Pledge of Allegiance was respectfully orated by all in attendance. The honored guest speaker was George "Chip" A. Gray, Gray graduated from The Citadel in 2004, with a BS in Business Administration. Following four years of school, he served his country in the United States (US) Army. As a lietenant, Gray was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. As a platoon leader, he was responsible for a 40 man Airborne Rifle Platoon. During his time in the Army, Gray planned and led over 250 combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this time of the deployment he was promoted to the position of the Company Chief Executive Officer and second in command of a 132 man Airborne Infantry Rifle Company. Gray now serves in the US Army Reserves as a Comapny Commander in a training division. While on active duty, Gray was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachutist Tab, Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. Gray presented some inspiring and challenging thoughts to the students, in closing remarked (paraphrased), "evil in this world is everywhere and will prevail, only if good men and women do nothing." Upon the conclusion of Gray's address, the HOMS Symphonic Band performed a moving arrangement of, "Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa. The presentation continued with a short video prepared by the National Gratitude Campaign, reminding all in attendance, "that it is not about politics, it is about service." For more information about this campaign, please see: www.gratitudecampaign.org The presentation continued with students reading letters, poems and presenting powerpoint demonstrations of the work in appreciation for US Veterans. Some students chose to dress as costumed speakers for each era of US Armed forces service. The following students recited literary work entitled "How I thank a soldier," that was dedicated to Veterans and loved-ones: Grace Burns, Moore, Cason Moore, Kenya Casey, Alex Clarke, Ally Diaz, Andrew Fowler, Lauren Gandy, Annie Golko, Raine Winnik, Luke Hyland, Alexandra Kollar, Nick Lopes, Jessi Micalizzi, Cade Moyer, Shannon O'Brien, Lizzy Reeder, Savannah Ruby, Kirsty Scott, Haly Sicard, Danielle Spotts, Kelly Capen, Morgan Stephanoff, Emily Syrop, Emma Tomes, Marisol Rey Valdes, Corrin Walters, and Tommy Selby. Additionally, the Finesse Dancers; Lea Guccione, Hanna Lambros and Haleigh Singer choregraphed and performed a dance routine to "Boogie, Woogie Bugle Boy." The HOMS Jubilee Singers also performed a moving rendition of "Lean on Me" with Brittany Lustig soloist. The HOMS Symphonic Band concluded the presentation with "Marches of the Armed Forces," a very special arrangement that allows for each member of each branch of service to stand and be recognized when he, or she hears the theme song of that branch of service. Our thanks and appreciation to; the VFW Honor Guard, the HOMS Language Arts Teachers, David Dean, Margaret Capley, Deputy Brush, Brian Hunter, Julio Valencia, Wilfredo Sosa, Edward Guerro, Linda Ioannides, and Mike Howard for their efforts in assisting to present this program to the students and community. Yet the festivities do not stop there! Later that same afternoon, the HOMS Concert and Intermediate Bands offered another tribute to the brave men and women who serve or who have served in our Military, Police Departments, Fire Departments and EMT Departments. The special Concert was held at 2:00 p.m. in the Band Room. There were several distinguished guests and of course parents and friends. A particularly moving day for the entire school. Finally, on November 11, 2009, the HOMS Drum Line (winner of the “Outstanding Marching Band” trophy in the 2008 event) will participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Stuart. Several HOMS Band students, with the “Obsessive Compulsive Percussion Disorder” (OCPD) Drum Line will give of their time and talent to support our troops performing several cadences. As with most of the community-outreach and performing groups at HOMS, the students and parents would not miss an opportunity to “give back” to any part of the community that has always shown them overwhelming generosity. Please show your support by attending “There’s No Place Like HOMS” Holiday Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser for the Band and Color Guard programs. This is the ONLY Fundraiser that is held for the year, and has become the premiere social event of the Holiday season in Palm City. This year, the event will be held on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009. Tickets are available through any Band or Color Guard student, or you may call the school office for more information. To find out how you or your business can support the Hidden Oaks Middle School Bands, please see: http://homsband.livejournal.com/. HOMS Band Parents can keep up to date by registering at the Yahoo! Messaging center: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homsband/ To find out more about upcoming HOMS Chorus Holiday performances, please see: www.homschorusmom.livejournal.com
Our thanks to the Hidden Oaks Middle School Band Boosters for assisting with the presentations, Ms. Lambdin, Principal; Mr. Peterson, Assistant Principal; Mr. Dailey, Assistant Principal; Mr. Gilbert, Band Director; Ms Douris, Chorus Director; and of course all of the students and their families that participated in this wonderful way of saying "Thank you!". As the parent of a child that attends Hidden Oaks Middle School, I could not be more proud of the appreciation that is shown to our Veterans. We are confident that their show of respect and admiration was very memorable to each Veteran that attended. DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, At one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check.
made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That, my friends, is called Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. (Author Unknown) ###
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Jeannie Ferrara – Contributing Writer – www.thywordpublicrelations.com Contact (and approved by): Helen Harvey - Hidden Oaks Middle School 772-219-1655 PRESS RELEASE November 9, 2009 HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SALUTES ALL THAT SERVE! PALM CITY, FL - Hidden Oaks Middle School (HOMS) salutes all that serve! On Monday, November 9, 2009, HOMS hosted their Annual Veterans Day Program entitled, "How do YOU Thank a Soldier?" At 9:30 a.m. a general assembly of students and faculty welcomed many distinguished guests from the community to pay tribute to our Veterans. The morning program was presented by Ms. Lambdin, Principal, Mr. Peterson, Assistant Principal, and Mr. Daily, Assistant Principal, Ms. Douris, Chorus Director, and Mr. Gilbert, the Band Director. The event was organized by Mrs. Harvey and Mr. Gilbert. Students were also involved through interdisciplinary curricular connections in language arts classes throughout the campus. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Honor Guard presented the colors, and immediately following was a moving rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" by the Brittany Lustig of the Jubilee Chorus under the direction of Natalia Douris and accompanied by Melanie Steinke. The Pledge of Allegiance was respectfully orated by all in attendance. The honored guest speaker was George "Chip" A. Gray, Gray graduated from The Citadel in 2004, with a BS in Business Administration. Following four years of school, he served his country in the United States (US) Army. As a lietenant, Gray was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. As a platoon leader, he was responsible for a 40 man Airborne Rifle Platoon. During his time in the Army, Gray planned and led over 250 combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this time of the deployment he was promoted to the position of the Company Chief Executive Officer and second in command of a 132 man Airborne Infantry Rifle Company. Gray now serves in the US Army Reserves as a Comapny Commander in a training division. While on active duty, Gray was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachutist Tab, Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. Gray presented some inspiring and challenging thoughts to the students, in closing remarked (paraphrased), "evil in this world is everywhere and will prevail, only if good men and women do nothing." Upon the conclusion of Gray's address, the HOMS Symphonic Band performed a moving arrangement of, "Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa. The presentation continued with a short video prepared by the National Gratitude Campaign, reminding all in attendance, "that it is not about politics, it is about service." For more information about this campaign, please see: www.gratitudecampaign.org The presentation continued with students reading letters, poems and presenting powerpoint demonstrations of the work in appreciation for US Veterans. Some students chose to dress as costumed speakers for each era of US Armed forces service. The following students recited literary work entitled "How I thank a soldier," that was dedicated to Veterans and loved-ones: Grace Burns, Moore, Cason Moore, Kenya Casey, Alex Clarke, Ally Diaz, Andrew Fowler, Lauren Gandy, Annie Golko, Raine Winnik, Luke Hyland, Alexandra Kollar, Nick Lopes, Jessi Micalizzi, Cade Moyer, Shannon O'Brien, Lizzy Reeder, Savannah Ruby, Kirsty Scott, Haly Sicard, Danielle Spotts, Kelly Capen, Morgan Stephanoff, Emily Syrop, Emma Tomes, Marisol Rey Valdes, Corrin Walters, and Tommy Selby. Additionally, the Finesse Dancers; Lea Guccione, Hanna Lambros and Haleigh Singer choregraphed and performed a dance routine to "Boogie, Woogie Bugle Boy." The HOMS Jubilee Singers also performed a moving rendition of "Lean on Me" with Brittany Lustig soloist. The HOMS Symphonic Band concluded the presentation with "Marches of the Armed Forces," a very special arrangement that allows for each member of each branch of service to stand and be recognized when he, or she hears the theme song of that branch of service. Our thanks and appreciation to; the VFW Honor Guard, the HOMS Language Arts Teachers, David Dean, Margaret Capley, Deputy Brush, Brian Hunter, Julio Valencia, Wilfredo Sosa, Edward Guerro, Linda Ioannides, and Mike Howard for their efforts in assisting to present this program to the students and community. Yet the festivities do not stop there! Later that same afternoon, the HOMS Concert and Intermediate Bands offered another tribute to the brave men and women who serve or who have served in our Military, Police Departments, Fire Departments and EMT Departments. The special Concert was held at 2:00 p.m. in the Band Room. There were several distinguished guests and of course parents and friends. A particularly moving day for the entire school. Finally, on November 11, 2009, the HOMS Drum Line (winner of the “Outstanding Marching Band” trophy in the 2008 event) will participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Stuart. Several HOMS Band students, with the “Obsessive Compulsive Percussion Disorder” (OCPD) Drum Line will give of their time and talent to support our troops performing several cadences. As with most of the community-outreach and performing groups at HOMS, the students and parents would not miss an opportunity to “give back” to any part of the community that has always shown them overwhelming generosity. Please show your support by attending “There’s No Place Like HOMS” Holiday Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser for the Band and Color Guard programs. This is the ONLY Fundraiser that is held for the year, and has become the premiere social event of the Holiday season in Palm City. This year, the event will be held on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009. Tickets are available through any Band or Color Guard student, or you may call the school office for more information. To find out how you or your business can support the Hidden Oaks Middle School Bands, please see: http://homsband.livejournal.com/. HOMS Band Parents can keep up to date by registering at the Yahoo! Messaging center: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homsband/ To find out more about upcoming HOMS Chorus Holiday performances, please see: www.homschorusmom.livejournal.com
Our thanks to the Hidden Oaks Middle School Band Boosters for assisting with the presentations, Ms. Lambdin, Principal; Mr. Peterson, Assistant Principal; Mr. Dailey, Assistant Principal; Mr. Gilbert, Band Director; Ms Douris, Chorus Director; and of course all of the students and their families that participated in this wonderful way of saying "Thank you!". As the parent of a child that attends Hidden Oaks Middle School, I could not be more proud of the appreciation that is shown to our Veterans. We are confident that their show of respect and admiration was very memorable to each Veteran that attended. DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, At one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check.
made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That, my friends, is called Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. (Author Unknown) ###
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November 2009 HOMS Chorus Events 5 Male Honor Choir at SCC Lake Mary Select Students
6 Male Honor Choir at SCC Lake Mary Select Students
7 Male Honor Choir at SCC Lake Mary Select Students
9 Veteran's Day Concert - for more details call Helen Harvey @ 219-1655 or see school website for flyer. 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday No School 18 Cheesecakes arrive for delivery to customers around 12 noon, parental assistance needed. Please contact Donna Tipaldo at: adtippy@comcast.net20 Teacher Conference No School 25 No School 26 Thanksgiving Holiday No School 27 No School HOMS Chorus: Cheesecake Fundraiser Oct. 12 - 26, items delivered 11/18/09 just in time for Thanksgiving! www.homschorusmom.livejournal.com Get news, calendars and more: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homschorus/
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Broadway Café Cheesecake Fundraiser #101 Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake: $25.00 New York style cheesecake resting on a layer of devil’s food cake, covered with caramel, chocolate ganache and chopped pecans. 8”, 32oz, Serves 12, 0 grams trans fat. #105 New York Original “Banquet” Cheesecake: $24.00 Having a party? Our best selling N.Y. Original Plain Cheesecake is now pre-cut into 12 generous servings. 8”,32 oz, serves 12, 0 grams trans fat. #111 Fruit Sampler Cheesecake: $25.00 Three slices each of Strawberry, Cherry, Blueberry and Pineapple cheesecake. 8”, 32oz, pre-cut into 12 generous slices, 0 grams trans fat. #106 Triple Chocolate Cheesecake: $24.00 A chocolate lovers dream! 8”, 32oz, serves 12, 0 grams trans fat. #103 Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake: $24.00 We took two of the world’s favorite deserts and put them together. Great combo! 8”, 32oz, serves 12, 0 grams trans fat. #119 Chocolate Symphony Cheesecake: $25.00 Our sinfully outrageous chocolate cheesecake sampler consists of 3 slices each of the following: Chocolate Marble swirl, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Truffle and German Chocolate. A chocolate lovers dream! 8”, 32 oz, serves 12, pre-cut into 12 generous slices, 0 grams trans fat. #102 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake: #24.00 Everyone’s favorite candy, now combined with our gourmet cheesecake. Wow! 8”, 32 oz, serves 12, 0 grams trans fat. #112 Brooklyn Blackout Cake: $20.00 Our family recipe has stood the test of time. Over 75 years of quality and tradition goes into every bite of our dark, rich, chocolate layer cake. 8”, 28 oz, serves 10, 0 grams trans fat. Scoop and Bake Cookie Dough: 3 lb tub makes 96 – ½ oz cookies, 0 grams trans fat #301 Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough: $14.00 #302 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough: $14.00 #303 Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough: $14.00 #305 Macadamia White Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: $16.00 #304 All Butter Ultimate Cookie Dough: $18.00 Butter, Pure Chocolate, Pecans, raisins, and a hint of coconut. #108 Pecan Danish Kringle: $16.00 A kringle is a light flaky pastry developed hundreds of years ago in Denmark. Our is generously stuffed with pecan filling and topped with our old-world icing. 22 oz, serves 18-22 #109 Grandma’s Country Apple Cake: $16.00 Old world traditions go into making this great cake. Great for breakfast, desert, anytime! 7”, 28 oz, serves 8-10 #116 Pumpkin Roll: $15.00 A rich and moist pumpkin roll swirled with luscious cream cheese filling. 8”, 22oz, serves 12-16, 0 grams trans fat. #121 Cinnamon Buns: $14.00 What’s better than warm, gooey cinnamon buns? Four extra large, “melt in your mouth” buns. Just heat and serve. 20oz, 0 grams trans fat. #505 Deluxe Combo Stromboli: $14.00 Our special bread comes generously filled with Italian sausage, Hormel pepperoni, provolone cheese, green and red peppers, baby onions and mushrooms. Buono Appetito! 10”, 14 oz #504 Gourmet Grand Twisted Soft Buttery Pretzels: $16.00 “Mall Style” gourmet pretzels. Large 5-6” diameter, microwave in seconds. Hand twisted, individually wrapped, may be refrozen, incredible taste! Separate salt packets, add as much as you like. Soft and buttery, not dry and crunchy….unlike any you have ever tasted! 8 pretzels, 0 grams trans fat. Parents and students, please also remember that the All-State Round 2 Auditions are being held Monday, October 26th from 4p - 9p. Your help and support is greatly appreciated, we have over 75 high school students and 10 HOMS chorus students participating.
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Hidden Oaks Middle School Chorus Boosters Contact: Natalia Douris - Director, HOMS Choral Department ~ FVA District 13 Chair 2801 SW Martin Hwy Palm City, FL 34990 (772) 219-1655 ext. 33427 dourisn@martin.k12.fl.us http://homschorusmom.livejournal.com Booster Public Relations: Jeannie Ferrara 772-287-7566 jmfministry@aol.com PRESS RELEASE October 13, 2009 HOMS Chorus Cheesecake Fundraiser off to a Sweet Start! PALM CITY, FLORIDA – On October 12th the Hidden Oaks Middle School (HOMS) Choral Department kicked-off their only fundraiser for the school year. The new Cheesecake Fundraiser program will run Oct. 12 - 26 and items will be delivered Nov. 18th (just in time for Thanksgiving). The students are very excited about having the opportunity to offer great items like Reese’s, and Chocolate-covered strawberry cheesecake, as well as cookie dough, and the popular pumpkin roll to the community AND raise much-needed revenue. In past years, the Martin County community has kindly and generously supported the HOMS Chorus Department. This is the only fundraiser that is done for the award-winning HOMS Chorus Department, with your generous support; the students have been featured on WQCS NPR, and performed at; Festivals, Dedication services and Community Concerts. Funds will be used to ease the financial burdens of the parents of chorus students in providing assistance with music, uniforms, competition and festival entrance fees, transportation and many other expenses that the department has been forced to pass along to families with recent budget cuts in education. Additionally, both the Jubilee Singers and the Vocal Jazz Ensembles regularly participate in District, State, and National Competitions. It is through the generous support of our Booster programs, parents, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and the community (like you), that we are able to pay for competition fees, equipment, music, transportation and other necessities to keep these high-quality programs available to our students. Why do we need music education? I believe arts education in music, theater, dance and the visual arts is one of the most creative ways we have to find the gold that is buried just beneath the surface. They (children) have an enthusiasm for life, a spark of creativity, and vivid imaginations that need training...training that prepares them to become confident young men and women. As I visit schools around the country I see a renewed interest in arts education and a growing concern about the negative impact of cutting art and music out of curriculum. The creativity of the arts and the joy of music should be central to the education of every American child. (Source: Richard W. Riley, U.S. Secretary of Education) - Music is Beating Computers at Enhancing Early Childhood Development. Music training, specifically piano instruction, is far superior to computer instruction in dramatically enhancing children's abstract reasoning skills necessary for learning math and science. Learning music at an early age causes long-term enhancement of spatial-temporal reasoning. (Source: Frances Rauscher, Ph.D., Gordon Shaw, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1997)
- Music Enhances Linguistic Skills. Music -- specifically song -- is one of the best training grounds for babies learning to recognize the tones that add up to spoken language. (Source Sandra Trehubn, University of Toronto, 1997)
- America Is a Country Full of Music-Makers. 113 million, or 53% of Americans over the age of 12 are current or former music makers. (Source: 1997 "American Attitudes Towards Music" poll conducted by the Gallup Organization)
- Americans Say Schools Should Offer Instrumental Music Instruction as part of the regular curriculum. 88% of respondents indicated this in a 1997 "American Attitudes Towards Music" Gallup poll. (Source: Music Trades, September 1997)
- Student involvement in extracurricular or cocurricular activities makes students resilient to current substance use among their peers, according to a recent statewide survey of Texas Schools. Secondary students who participated in band, orchestra, or choir reported the lowest lifetime use of all substances. (Source: 1994 Texas School Survey of Substance Abuse Among Students: Grades 7-12)
“Should we not be putting all our emphasis on reading, writing and math? The ‘back-tobasics curricula,’ while it has merit, ignores the most urgent void in our present system – absence of self-discipline. The arts, inspiring – indeed requiring – self-discipline, may be more ‘basic’ to our nation survival than traditional credit courses. Presently, we are spending 29 times more on science than on the arts, and the result so far is worldwide intellectual embarrassment.” - Paul Harvey – syndicated radio show host 2006 Children's Music Workshop• info@childrensmusicworkshop.com • Official CMW merchandise To support the efforts of the Florida Vocal Association, please see: www.fva.org. For more information about how you too, might become involved with the Hidden Oaks Middle School Chorus Boosters, go to: http://homschorusmom.livejournal.com/, where all updates, announcements, etc. are posted. Membership is composed of students, parents and members of the community who wish to support music in our schools. To order your sweet treats, please contact any HOMS Chorus student, or contact HOMS at: 772-219-1655. Thank you for supporting our children. All notes, calendars, newsletters, flyers, and event details are posted in the Yahoo! messaging center files section in Word.doc for your convenience. Messaging center: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/homschorus/
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HOMS Chorus Students Participate in Male Honor Choir! PALM CITY, FLORIDA – On October 9th & 10th three Hidden Oaks Middle School students will participate in the Male Honor Choir workshops and performance at Seminole Community College in Sanford, Florida. Students, Michael Arechabala, Casey Morris, and Connor Morris, were selected to participate in the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on the merits of their talent, dedication and commitment to better themselves. The Male Honor Choir consists of 300+ boys from around the state, and this is Michael’s 3rd year participating, (he was accepted in 6th grade), which is a prestigious honor. Students are rarely accepted that young. HOMS is very proud of all three of these fine young men. Our thanks and gratitude to the Choral Department at Seminole Community College for their hospitality, and warm reception from the student volunteers who helped guide the Middle and High School students through the campus, lunches, and on with their studies. The two-day workshop and performance is an opportunity of a lifetime for the talented and dedicated students of Hidden Oaks Middle School. Moreover, the students have been diligently rehearsing under the direction of Ms. Natalia Douris for the past several weeks. The students, ranging from 7th to 8th grade, were excited about this opportunity to perform several technically challenging arrangements, and act as the representatives for the award-winning Hidden Oaks Middle School in the Chorus for the Middle School performing ensemble. As an added feature to the educational aspect of this event, each of the Middle School students was also afforded the rare gift of performing with High School students as well. Additionally, select students will also participate Monday, October 26th , in the second round of All-State auditions. Over 75 local, area high school students will participate in the auditions, as well as 10 HOMS students. Thanks are in order for the outstanding example set by the HOMS Tri-M Music Honor Society with their help in hosting the event for the District. HOMS should be very proud! Both annual events represent children auditioning to be considered as the best Middle School and High School student vocal performers in the state. Students who qualify will move forward in the process to have the honor to be invited to perform with the 2010 All State Conference in Tampa early in 2010. Historically, Hidden Oaks Middle School has had excellent representation in both events, and we are confident that with so many hopeful candidates for the All State event, we will again be celebrating the accomplishments of students. To support the efforts of the Florida Vocal Association, please see: www.fva.org. For more information about how you too, might become involved with the Hidden Oaks Middle School Chorus Boosters, go to: http://homschorusmom.livejournal.com/, where all updates, announcements, etc. are posted. Membership is composed of students, parents and members of the community who wish to support music in our schools. In conclusion, the HOMS Choral Department will be kicking off their cheesecake fundraiser, at 6:00p.m., Monday, October 12, 2009, at their Booster Meeting. Parental, student, and community support is greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting our children. All notes, calendars, newsletters, flyers, and event details are posted in the Yahoo! messaging center files section in Word.doc for your convenience. Messaging center: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/homschorus/
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HOMS Chorus Participates in 4-County, Hosts All-State Round 1 Auditions! PALM CITY, FLORIDA – It has indeed been a busy couple of weeks for the awarding winning Music programs and talented students on the Treasure Coast at Hidden Oaks Middle School (HOMS). On Friday and Saturday, September 25-26th, select students participated in the annual Four-County Honor Choir workshops and performance hosted by Indian River State College (IRSC).
Our thanks and gratitude to the Choral Department at IRSC for their hospitality, and warm reception from the student volunteers who helped guide the Middle School students through the campus, lunches, and on with their studies. The two-day workshop and performance is an opportunity of a lifetime for the talented and dedicated students of Hidden Oaks Middle School. Following another intense day of vocal performance techniques on Saturday, September 26, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon, a short lunch break, and more rehearsals from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., the students left campus to dine with their parents and change for the evening performance. Finally, the students performed Saturday, September 26th at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center at the IRSC Main Campus beginning at 7:00 p.m.. The event was free, and open to the public. The Hidden Oaks Middle School Jubilee Singers have been diligently rehearsing under the direction of Ms. Natalia Douris for the past several weeks. The students, ranging from 7th to 8th grade, were excited about this opportunity to perform several technically challenging arrangements, and act as the representatives for the award-winning Hidden Oaks Middle School in the Chorus for the Middle School performing ensemble. As an added feature to the educational aspect of this event, each of the Middle School students was also afforded the rare gift of performing with High School students at this event. Additionally, select students also participated in the All State musicianship auditions that were held at HOMS on Tuesday, September 29th , and the second round auditions that will be held on October 26th. Over 75 local, area high school students participated in the auditions, as well as 10 HOMS students. Thanks are in order for the outstanding example set by the HOMS Tri-M Music Honor Society with their help in hosting the event for the District. HOMS should be very proud! Both annual events represent children auditioning to be considered as the best Middle School and High School student vocal performers in the state. Students who qualify will move forward in the process to have the honor to be invited to perform with the 2010 All State Conference in Tampa early in 2010. Historically, Hidden Oaks Middle School has had excellent representation in both events, and we are confident that with so many hopeful candidates for the All State event, we will again be celebrating the accomplishments of students. To support the efforts of the Florida Vocal Association, please see: www.fva.org. For more information about how you too, might become involved with the Hidden Oaks Middle School Chorus Boosters, go to: http://homschorusmom.livejournal.com/, where all updates, announcements, etc. are posted. Membership is composed of students, parents and members of the community who wish to support music in our schools. In conclusion, thank you for supporting our children. All notes, calendars, newsletters, flyers, and event details are posted in the Yahoo! messaging center files section in Word.doc for your convenience. Messaging center: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/homschorus/ ### Photo captions: 08 4county chorus IRSC 001: HOMS Jubilee Chorus members regularly audition and are accepted to participate in the annual workshops and performance. Photo courtesy: Jeannie Ferrara THY WORD PUBLIC RELATIONS
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We have had several parents that have contacted us lately about not receiving e-mails from the Boosters.....please share this message with them: Thanks for contacting us to sign up for e-mail with the HOMS Chorus, please take a moment to sign up at both Web Sites. The Boosters do not send out individual e-mails, except from Donna Tipaldo (the Chaperone Coordinator) and Ms. Douris.
The Yahoo! Site is a convenient messaging center for parents, students and volunteers [to avoid bulk mail!!]. Please feel free to browse files, (you can find forms in Word.doc here), photos and receive updated information from the Chorus Director and Boosters.
I have just finished uploading all of the calendars, event information, etc. to the files section. Please remember, this messaging center is private, we do not allow non-Chorus membership, nor is your e-mail address ever shared.
Free e-mail & Chorus messaging: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homschorusmom/
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