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 14th-18th 2025
Monday- CAASPP Testing/Last Day
Tuesday-
Wednesday-
Thursday-
Friday- No School
Saturday-
Upcoming Performances/Events/News:
Congratulations to all of our Savage Bands, Orchestras, Jazz Band and Drumline on their outstanding Spring Concert Performances last week! Our 2024-25 Band and Orchestra Students have continued and elevated the Savage Tradition of Musical Excellence!!!
Meeting Date Change!!!
Disneyland Performance
2nd Parent Meeting
Monday April 28th 2025
6:00 p.m.
Savage Music Room #60
*Trip Itinerary
*What your student needs to bring
*Chaperone Information
*Any Questions
I look forward to seeing everyone there,
Chuck Holtan, Director of Bands, Daniel J. Savage Middle School
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
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.
Percussionists will need Drumsticks and a small 6” practice pad, Evans makes one for $15 on Amazon.
Gottschalk's Music Center Ingram and Brauns Musik
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) Tim’s Music
209-525-9800 6818 Fair Oaks Blvd.
stores.guitarcenter.com/ca/modesto/288 Carmichael CA, 95608
916-925-9160
timsmusicsacramento.com
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Band and Orchestra
2024-2025 Performance Calendar
Date Performance Ensemble(s) Involved
October 10th Ready or Not Fall Concert 7,8 Ensembles
December 11th Winter Concert 6,7,8 Orchestras
December 12th Winter Concert 6,7,8 Bands/Jazz Band
Feb-March Drumline Competition Season 7/8 (See Drumline Schedule)
February 22nd SEF Breakfast Jazz Band
March 19th Spring Orchestra Concert 6,7,8 Orchestras/Jazz/Drumline
March 20th Spring Band Concert 6,7,8 Bands/Jazz/Drumline
April 24th 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 6th Open House/Concert in the Park 6,7,8 Bands/Orchestras
May 11th,12th,13th Disneyland Trip 7,8 Band/Orchestra (Pending Audition)
May 22nd Graduation Performance 6th/7th grade band members
*Band and Orchestra are the ultimate team activities. Everyone is a starting player…nobody sits on the bench. Every Band and Orchestra member plays a vital role at every performance, concert, and competition.
Chuck Holtan, Director of Bands and Orchestra, Dan Savage Middle School