Dear Kennedy Middle School Band and Orchestra Families,
We are thrilled to announce that the Kennedy Middle School Advanced Band and Orchestra will travel to California’s Great America Music Festival on Saturday, April 26th, for an incredible competition, performance, and fun! This is a prestigious opportunity for our talented musicians to shine, and we couldn't be more excited! This event is mandatory for all advanced musicians!
Event Details:
Adjudication & Performance Location: Santa Teresa High School (6150 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123)
Performance Schedule:
Departure: Kennedy Middle School Parking lot at 7:30 AM
Advanced Band will finish at 10:15 AM
Advanced Orchestra will finish at 11:30 AM
If you'd like to pick up your child after the performance, you can do so at the adjudication site.
Award Ceremony: 6:00 PM at California’s Great America
Amusement Park: After the performance, participation is optional. (If you have your seasonal pass, please bring it!)
Transportation: We will travel by two school buses from Kennedy Middle School and return to campus around 7:30 PM.
If you have not completed the Great America Music Festival Survey, please do it as soon as possible!
Schedule:
7:30 AM - Please drop your child off at Kennedy Middle School.
7:30 - 7:40 AM Students will pick up their instruments and music binders from music room #312.
7:45 AM - Buses will leave. If you are late, please bring your child to the Santa Teresa High School (6150 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123)
8:30 AM - Arrival time at Santa Teresa High School
8:50 AM - Adv. Band Warm-Up Time (Band Room) & Performance Time: 9:40 AM (Auditorium), Duration: approximately 30 minutes, including the adjudicators' feedback and comments.
10:05 AM—Symphonic Orchestra Warm-Up Time (Classroom) & Performance Time: 10:55 AM (Gym). The Duration is approximately 30 minutes, including the adjudicators' feedback and comments.
11:30 - 11:45 AM Early Lunch Time (Free Pizza & Water)
11:15 AM Buses will leave for Great America Amusement Park
7:30 PM Students will arrive back at Kennedy Middle School.
Dress Code: Wear your Kennedy T-shirt and sweatshirt, and bring another set of comfortable clothes for the amusement park.
Best regards,
Endre Balogh