Listen to the Music

November 24th
Susan Lovenburg
4 Comments
DJUSD, Human Development

News From Davis Schools

“The elementary musicians sounded like high school performers, the junior high students sounded like college musicians, and the high school students sounded professional!” praised former California Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin following her own performance as master of ceremonies at the Wennberg Music Festival last spring.

Click the above picture to listen to a performance of the Davis All-City Elementary School Orchestra, Wennberg Music Festival, 04/12/08, Mondavi Center, Conducted by Kim Cole.

Click the above picture to listen to a performance of the Davis All-City Elementary School Orchestra, Wennberg Music Festival, 04/12/08, Mondavi Center, Conducted by Kim Cole.

The reputation of the musicians of the Davis Joint Unified School District is well-earned, the result of the efforts of dedicated students, inspiring teachers and supportive parent groups.

You are invited to enjoy the free concerts of the many choral and instrumental music groups sharing music of the season.

Unless otherwise indicated, these concerts take place in the Brunelle Performing Arts Center on the Davis High School campus, 315 West 14th Street.

Tuesday, 1 December 2009
7:00 pm – Holmes Junior High Band and Choir Concert

Wednesday, 2 December 2009
11:00 am – Davis High School Advanced Treble Choir sings at the State Capitol in Sacramento

Friday, 4 and Saturday, 5 December 2009
6:30 pm – 41st Annual Davis High School Madrigal Dinner, University Covenant Church (Fundraiser - Tickets: $40/person)

Tuesday, 8 December 2009
7:00 pm – Harper Junior High Bands Concert

Wednesday, 9 December 2009
7:00 pm – Emerson Junior High Bands Winter Concert

Thursday, 10 December 2009
7:00 pm – Emerson Junior High Choir and Jazz Band Concert

Friday, 11 December 2009
7:00 pm – Harper Junior High Chorus and Jazz Band Concert

Tuesday, 15 December 2009
7:00 pm – Davis High School Winter Choral Concert
7:15 pm – Willett Chorus Winter Concert, Willett Elementary Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, 16 December 2009
7:00 pm – Combined Junior High School Orchestra Winter Concert

Thursday, 17 December 2009
7:30 pm – Davis High School Combined Bands Winter Rhapsody

Friday, 18 December 2009
7:00 pm – Davis High School Orchestra Winter Concert

Willett chorus

Parent Support

DJUSD musicians are supported by volunteer parent organizations.  Many host fundraisers throughout the year.  Click on the links to find out more about these groups and how to support our school music program.

Susan Lovenburg is the mother of three daughters and a member of the Davis School Board since 2007. She is a regular contributor and sometime editor to the Davis Voice.

Discussion

  1. Susan Lovenburg says:
    November 24, 2009 at 10:26 am

    If I missed any concerts or parent groups, please leave a comment here or e-mail me at SLovenburg@sbcglobal.net and I will update the post.

    I should have also mentioned that the community supports our elementary instrumental music program through our local parcel tax, Measure W. Measure W was passed in November 2008 and sunsets on June 30, 2012.

    The Davis School Arts Foundation (http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/go/dsaf/homepage.html) also supports music in our schools.

    You may listen to additional performances by our student musicians through the following links:

    DHS Madrigals:
    http://groups.dcn.org/madrigals/recorded-performances

    Davis All-City Elementary School Orchestra: http://groups.dcn.org/dsoma/on-line-videos

  2. Hiram Jackson says:
    November 24, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    Thanks for posting this article, Susan.

    Only thing I would add is that these groups win many awards. In 2007, the Davis HS music department was awarded a national Grammy Signature Schools award for having a high quality music program, one given to about 20 high schools that year. But individual groups have also received regional and national recognition.

    Some other online videos from orchestra.

    Davis High School:

    http://groups.dcn.org/dhs-orchestras/on-line-videos

    Combined Davis JH Orchestra:

    http://groups.dcn.org/jhs-orchestras/on-line-videos

    To rent a quartet:

    http://groups.dcn.org/dhs-orchestras/rent-a-quartet

  3. Angelo Moreno says:
    November 25, 2009 at 11:45 am

    I would also like to note that the success we all share in the Davis Schools Music Program would not be possible without all the volunteers that work so hard on a weekly basis to support our programs. The Orchestra Program is so fortunate to have the leadership and volunteer efforts of the Davis Schools Orchestral Music Association (DSOMA) supporting our orchestra students from the elementary school to high school level. To read more about DSOMA visit their web site at:
    Davis School Orchestral Music Association (DSOMA)
    http://groups.dcn.org/dsoma
    Due to climbing enrollment numbers, this past year the high school music department added a third orchestra to the DHS Orchestra Program called the “DHS Baroque Ensemble”. Without the support of DSOMA we would have started the year off without any instruments in the student’s hands. All the converted Baroque style instruments and bows were donated by DSOMA and continue to be maintained and repaired through an on going instrument repair fund.
    This is just one example out of many that shows the incredible support of our district, community, and music family volunteers for our entire music program. It is a privelge to be a music teacher in a community like Davis that values the arts and understands the importance and difference these experiences make in the lives of our students.
    Come and support all of the district’s music students by attending their concerts and cheering them on!!
    Angelo Moreno
    DJUSD Orchestra Teacher

  4. Susan Lovenburg says:
    November 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    With thanks to William Zinn, Harper Junior High concert dates have now been corrected.

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