Daniel J. Savage Instrumental Music Program
Savage Band and Orchestra Website!
Parents, please use this website to check on upcoming performances, events and performance trips!
What's happening the week of April 29th-May 7th 2024
Monday-
Tuesday- District Concerts #1 (Schedules Below 1st and 7th Periods)
Wednesday- District Concerts #2 (Schedules Below 1st and 7th Periods)
Thursday-
Friday- Disney Rehearsal Band Rehearsal 3-5 p.m. (Instruments and Percussion Packed for Buses!)
Saturday- Pack for Disneyland!!!
Sunday/Monday/Tuesday- 2024 Savage Band and Orchestra Disney Performance Trip!!!
DISNEY TRIP REPORT TIME- 9:15 A.M.
Recent Performances:
Congratulations to the Savage Drumline on their outstanding competition season!!! We concluded our season with two 2nd place finishes and one 1st place finish!!! You have all continued the Savage Tradition of Percussion Excellence!!!
Congratulations to the Savage 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Bands, Orchestras, and Jazz Band on their outstanding performances at our Spring Concerts! You are continuing the Savage Tradition of Excellence!!!
Upcoming Performances:
Savage Disney Performance Trip May 5th-7th 2024
(See Trips Page for Information)
Daniel J. Savage Band & Orchestra
2024
Disneyland & California Adventure
Performance Trip Itinerary
May 5th, 6th, 7th 2024
Sunday May 5th
9:15 a.m. Band and Orchestra Report Time
9:30 a.m. Begin loading bus
10:00 a.m. Depart from Savage
12:00 p.m. Lunch Stop in Fresno (need own money) (Jensen Ave. Exit)
6:00 p.m. Dinner TBA (fast-food stop Southern California)
7:00 p.m. Free Time at Downtown Disney
8:30 p.m. Load bus, depart for Clarion Hotel Maingate
8:45 p.m. Arrive at Clarion Hotel/Check-In
9:30 p.m. In Rooms/Snacks Begin
10:00 p.m. Lights Out
Monday May 6th
6:15 a.m. Wake Up
7:00 a.m. Breakfast at Hotel
7:45 a.m. Band/Orchestra Walk to Toy Story Parking Tram/Security
8:00 a.m. Band/Orchestra Free Time in California Adventure!!!
9:55 a.m. Buses to Downtown Guest Drop Off Entrance- Buses/Drivers Only
10:30 a.m. Buses to Gate 8 (Harbor Gate) (Buses/Drivers Only)
10:30 p.m. Band Meets Mr. Holtan @ Stage 12/Red Food Truck
12:00 p.m. Symphonic Band Performance
11:30 p.m. Orchestra w/ Mrs. Tomao & Friedmann @ Stage 12/RedTruck
1:00 p.m. Orchestra Performance
2:00 p.m. Free-time in California Adventure (Orchestra back in the park)
4:00 p.m. Roll @ CA Adventure Flagpole/Everyone moves to Disneyland!!!
10:30 p.m. Take roll at the Disney Fire Station (End of Main Street)
10:45 p.m. Walk to trams to Toy Story Parking Lot
11:15 p.m. Take roll at the Toy Story Parking Lot Tram Station
12:00 a.m. Walk back to Hotel (In Rooms/Snacks begin)
12:30 p.m. Lights Out
Tuesday May 7th
7:00 a.m. Wake Up
8:00 a.m. Load Bus
8:15 a.m. Breakfast Stop McD’s on Harbor Blvd. (across from Disney)
1:00 p.m. Lunch Stop (Bakersfield)
5:00 p.m. Buses Return to Savage
*Our Performances are in Disney’s California Adventure Park.
Savage Concert in the Park/Open House
Thursday, May 9th 2024
Set Up Chairs 7th Period 7th Period Winds
Symphonic Percussion 5:45 p.m. Set Up Percussion Section
(All Students, be ready to play 10 minutes before your performance time!!!)
Jazz Band Set Up 5:15 p.m. West side of Gym
Jazz Band 6:00 p.m. Welcome Music
7/8 Grade Orchestra 6:20 p.m. Behind the Gym/Blacktop
7/8 Grade Band 6:40 p.m. Behind the Gym/Blacktop
Concert Ends 7:00 p.m.
Pack Up! 7:01 p.m. Chairs racked into the Gym
Instruments to Bandroom
Concert Dress- Band T-Shirts with jeans or shorts
The Savage Concert in the Park is a performance designed to be a relaxed fun evening for the entire family. All family, friends and neighbors are welcome. Please bring your lawn/camping chairs, sit back and relax to the sounds of our award winning Savage Band, and Orchestra!
Savage Music Program Information:
Class/Rehearsal Expectations:
-Students need to be at school/rehearsal (students can’t learn if they aren’t here)
-Students must have their instrument in class.
-Students must have their music book/3-ring music binder in class.
Performance Expectations:
-Students are expected to attend all performances for their ensemble(s)
-Students will have their instrument and music ready to perform.
-Students will wear proper uniforms to all performances.
-All students help “tear-down/pack up” after all performances.
7/8 Grade Uniforms- Students will need black dress pants/skirts (no denim). Ladies who wish to wear skirts must also wear black leggings/tights underneath. Skirts must be below the knee or longer. Students will need black dress shoes with black socks. Ladies may wear open toed shoes with black tights/stockings underneath. For ladies I would suggest a flat shoe over high-heels. All students will wear white tuxedo shirts. The performance polo shirts cost will be approximately $20.
6th Grade Concert Dress- Students will wear white collared shirts and black or dark blue pants, ladies may wear white and/or black dresses.
The Savage Band and Orchestra Performance Calendar is posted on the Savage Music Website. https://www.sylvan.k12.ca.us/schools/savage Go to activities and click on “Band”. This calendar outlines all major concerts, festivals and competitions for the 2023-2024 school year. Students will receive information sheets before each performance that will contain exact report times, performance times, directions, and dress attire.
Please visit the Savage Band and Orchestra Website at: https://sites.google.com/sylvan.k12.ca.us/savage-instrumental-music
for the most current band and orchestra information. All handouts that are sent home with students will also be posted on the website.
Thank you for supporting your students’ musical talents,
Chuck Holtan, Director of Music, Savage Middle School
2024 Band & Orchestra Disneyland Trip
Cost Breakdown Sheet
Service Cost per Student
Disneyland Passport/Park Hopper $174.00
Disney Performance Charge $22.00
Hotel $65.00
Breakfast (@ Hotel on May 6th) $18.00
Bus (Storer Coachways) $171.00
Hotel Hallway Snacks $10.00
Last Day Food $10.00
Total Disney Trip Cost $470.00
Disney Trip Payment Due Dates:
November 15th $100.00 $100.00 minimum music account balance
December 13th $125.00 $225.00 minimum music account balance
January 24th $125.00 $350.00 minimum music account balance
February 28th $120.00 $470.00 Final Payment Balance
-All payments are to be made at the student snack bar.
-Payments may be made in Cash, or Check at the Student Store/Snackbar.
-Following any Payment students/parents need to show Mr. Holtan the receipt.
Disney Trip Refunds are only available until February 28th 2024.
https://sites.google.com/sylvan.k12.ca.us/savage-instrumental-music
Where to Rent/Purchase your own instrument in Modesto!
Here at Savage Middle School our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students have reached a level of musicianship where having their own personal instrument becomes extremely beneficial. These instruments, even “used” instruments, are generally in better condition than older instruments owned by the school. A well cared for instrument will last decades often serving generations of family members.
Gottschalk's Music Center Ingram and Brauns Musik Shoppe
209-523-5326 209-571-0133
Gottschalkmusic.net ibmusik.com
Gary Vessel String Instruments Thomas Violins
(Thomas & Vessel Stringed Instruments) 209-596-4120
209-578 5345 thomasviolinsmodesto.com
Guitar Center (Drum sticks/practice pads)
209-525-9800 (Concert Band Sticks, not marching band)
stores.guitarcenter.com/ca/modesto/288
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Band and Orchestra
2023-2024 Performance Calendar
Date Performance Ensemble(s) Involved
October 12th Ready or Not Fall Concert 7,8 Ensembles
December 13th Winter Concert 6,7,8 Orchestras/Choir
December 14th Winter Concert 6,7,8 Bands/Jazz Band
Feb-March Drumline Competition Season 7/8 (See Drumline Schedule)
February 24th SEF Breakfast Jazz Band & Drumline
March 13th Spring Orchestra Concert 6,7,8 Orchestras/Jazz/Drumline
March 14th Spring Band Concert 6,7,8 Bands/Jazz/Drumline
April TBA 1st and 7th Period Dist Rehearsals 5:00 p.m./6:30 p.m.
April 30th District Concerts #1 Orch 5:30 p.m. Band 7:00 p.m.
May 1st District Concerts #2 Orch 5:30 p.m. Band 7:00 p.m.
May 5th,6th,7th Disneyland Trip (Dates Confirmed) 7,8 Band/Orchestra
May 9th Open House/Concert in the Park 7,8 Bands/Orchestras
May 15th Summer Hits Orchestra Concert 6,7,8 Orchestras/Jazz
May 16th Summer Hits Band Concert 6,7,8 Bands/Jazz
May 23rd Graduation Performance 6th/7th grade band members
*Band/Orchestra is the ultimate team sport. Everyone is a starting player…nobody sits on the bench. Every Band/Orchestra member plays a vital role at every performance, concert, and competition.
Chuck Holtan, Director of Bands and Orchestra, Dan Savage Middle School