What is 8th Grade Band Night?

Capistrano Valley High School (10/17) & Tesoro (10/10) host an 8th grade marching band night at a home football game for all 8th graders in the band, orchestra, or choir program at Newhart to find out what High School & Marching Band is about.

CVHS Fight Song Recording (similar version) click here

Tesoro Fight Song Recording click here

FOR TESORO: CLICK HERE FOR TESORO FLIER

FOR CVHS: CLICK HERE FOR CVHS FLIER MAP SHOWN ABOVE 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is involved?

All 8th grade band members are required to attend this event at CVHS. The 8th grade orchestra members (possibly interested in the marching program - band or color guard) may attend for extra credit. Yes, many orchestra members join each year learning new instruments or joining color guard. It is also extra credit for any band & orchestra to attend Tesoro's night. Come check it out, it's a fun night!

What school am I going to HS Band Night at?

Newhart students will attend the Capo's band night regardless of the high school you may or may not be attending. If you end up at another school, they do similar things. Click Here to get Driving Directions to CVHS. You will earn extra credit by attending Tesoro's in addition to CVHS.

When?

We will be performing at a home football game. We will be on the field for pre-game and during the game in the stands for the first half. All students will need to stay the entire time through the end of the half-time show. This usually ends around 8pm for CVHS and 8:15pm for Tesoro and we need a little time to walk back to the band room. Parents are responsible for pick-up.

What time will they be involved in this event?

CVHS: Students will need to meet on the practice field at 4:00 PM. Once they arrive, they will have a rehearsal and a dinner provided. 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the game, the students will perform Pre-Game with the HS band on the football field. Then the students will play in the stands during the game to support the team and watch the HS field show during half time.

Following the half-time show, the students will leave the stadium with their teacher and will be dismissed as a group at the band room (located behind the brick building off the lower parking lot) at approx. 8:10-8:15 PM. Please pick up your child at the band room. Students will not be allowed to leave early. Those students wishing to go back into the game may do so with their parents (not with other students) after being released from Mrs. Petty. Please see Mrs. Petty if you have any questions and/or problems.

Tesoro: Students will need to meet at the flag pole in front of the school's office (located off the 2nd paraking lot) at 5:00 PM. Once they arrive, they will have a rehearsal and a pizza dinner provided. 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the game, the students will perform Pre-Game with the HS band on the football field. Then the students will play in the stands during the game to support the team and watch the HS field show during half time.

Following the half-time show, the students will leave the stadium with their teacher and will be dismissed back at the flagpole where they were dropped off at approx. 8:30 PM. Students will not be allowed to leave early. Those students wishing to go back into the game may do so with their parents (not with other students) after being released from Mrs. Petty. Please see Mrs. Petty if you have any questions and/or problems.

What if I may be attending a different High School (from the HS Band Night) next year?

Since we cannot offer this opportunity for every HS out there, we participate with the HS that most students will attend. CVHS is willing to give this opportunity to all music students from Newhart.

Will I have to march and play at the same time?

NO, the students will walk out on the field as a group, stop and perform the Star Spangled Banner and the HS Fight Song. Then they will walk off the field directly into the bleachers.

What should the students wear?

1. 1. BRING A JACKET OR SWEATSHIRT

   2. Wear pants, not shorts!! IT USUALLY GETS COLD!

   3. Newhart Music T-shirt from the current school year with blue jeans/pants and tennis/gym/skater shoes

What about music for Woodwinds and Brass?

They will be given marching music prior to the event. The music does not need to be perfect and you will get flip folders from your music teacher to hold that music. These folders will help the students hold the music on their instrument which allows them to read the music as they play. There will be no music stands on the field or in the stands and the flip folders act at little music stands connected to their instrument.

Your music teacher has a set but if you would like to purchase your own Flip Folders or Lyres, they are available in very limited quantities at local stores or go to Music & Arts. A lyre & a flip folder usually runs about $10-$12 each. If the screw on your instrument which holds the lyre in place is missing, the cost is about $5-$10. Flute, French horn, baritone horn/euphonium, & bassoon players need to get a different type of flip folder and those usually cost about $12-$20. If you plan ahead, you can order them from a local store or Woodwind and Brasswind.

What do percussion players do?

Those who play percussion will be given some of the music but most will be taught at the band night. Don't worry, most students improvise, do very well, and have fun!

How does an orchestra or choir member participate?

Students who do not play a band instrument will receive extra credit just by attending! They will be shown how to play some basic percussion instruments; such as bells, triangle, cymbals, etc. The HS director will talk with the orchestra students when they arrive and they will choose which instrument would be best to try. In years past, the orchestra students have a great time too with no pressure!

What about dinner?

As a thank you for participating with them, the HS music departments are providing pizza & a drink. Need more? Then bring it with you.

What do I do if my parents want to attend?

Along with anyone who wants to see the football game or the performance will need to purchase a ticket to the game. The students participating in the band night & official chaperones that stay with the band from 4-8:30 PM will have FREE entrance into the game.

What about Chaperones?

We will need 1 adult for every 10 students attending (parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles) willing to keep an extra eye on things and to check out the high school program. Official Chaperones will be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis when permission slips are given to the students approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the planned trip. Chaperone's will be given a free ticket to enter the game but must be willing to help us throughout the day. We will give more details closer to the event. Chaperones also must be an annually Tier II or Tier 1 Volunteers. To be a Tier II (easier clearance), please fill out this form every year and select Newhart (https://form.jotform.com/caljohnson/volunteer). If you volunteered many years back, you should still be in our system as a Tier I or Tier II volunteer but you may still need to fill out that form and include Newhart as a school you would like to participate at. Thank you in advance!

What if I cannot get to school for the concert? (Example: My parents are working and cannot get me to school)

We will do what it takes to help all students get to your concert but we need a little time to help you. If you think this might be an issue, please talk with your parents ahead of time. If you need a ride, please let your teacher know at least a few days before the concert so we can help you! ALL students deserve to show off their skills and perform!

How can I contact the CVHS director for more information?

CVHS Music Department Website ......Andy Waldukat AKWALDUKAT@capousd.org ......364-2744

Tesoro Music Department Website......Natalie Do NNDO@capousd.org & Yeon Choi YECHOI@capousd.org  ......