Our Mission To support, encourage, advance, and cultivate, through vol-unteerism and fundraising, the musical education of all stu-

dents in the Olmsted Falls City Schools.

Musical Notes October 2015  

2015-2016 OFMA officers (l to r):  Paul Burkart (Vice President),  Claudia Ferrini (Secretary), Ellen Bertrand (President) and Sherri Kovach (Interim Treasurer) 

We have seen some great marching on the field by the  “Pride  of Olmsted  Falls,  The  Bulldog Marching Band”. Thank you to all the band staff, students and volunteers for your hard work and dedication  mak‐ing our band the best it can be.  

OFMA’s mission  is  to  support,  encourage,  advance and cultivate, through volunteerism and fundraising the musical education of all students in the Olmsted Falls City Schools.  There are two keys words in that mission  statement:    volunteerism  and  fundraising.  During  this  school  year,  OFMA  will  host  several fundraising events.  These events are  successful be‐cause of volunteers.  I encourage you to volunteer in at least one of our events.   

On October 24th and 25th OFMA  is partnering with Easter Seals to host a clothing donation drive.  I en‐courage the entire “Bulldog Community” to support this event.   See  flyer  inside  this newsletter  for  fur‐ther details of this event.   

I  invite you to OFMA’s monthly meetings which are held the first Wednesday of every month during the school  year  at  7  p.m.  in  the  high  school  choir room.        See  you  at  our  next meeting  on October 7th.    

With Bulldog Pride,                                                                       Ellen Bertrand, OFMA President  

President’s Message

Join us at our meetings 1st Wednesday of each month @ 7 pm in the High School choir room during 

the school year. 

November 4, 2015            December 2, 2015 January 6, 2016            February 3, 2016 March 2, 2016             April 6, 2016 May 4, 2016                         June 1, 2016  

Upcoming Meeting Date:   October 7th ! 

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Click here for OFMA’s facebook page.

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WING NIGHT Fundraiser Saturday, November 14th @ 6 p.m.

St. Clarence in North Olmsted

Featuring a Musical Trivia Contest

Volunteers are needed!!!! Baskets filled with goodies are needed for

raffles!! Contact Janet Kollar at Janetrk@sbcglobal.net if you will

volunteer or donate a basket.

See Flyer in this newsletter for more details.

HELP US FILL THE TRUCK The Olmsted Falls Music Association (OFMA) is partnering with Easter Seals Northern Ohio to give back to the community while helping children and adults with disabilities. OFMA is hosting a “Fill the Truck” clothing donation drive. An Easter Seals truck will be parked in the parking lot of the Olmsted Falls City Schools District Office, 26937 Bagley Road on Saturday, October 24th 9am – 5pm and on Sunday, October 25th 1pm – 5pm. Easter Seals will compensate OFMA based on the number of bags/pounds of cloth items collected. Acceptable items include:

Clothing & Shoes Accessories (purses, scarves, gloves, hats, book bags, cloth lunch boxes) Linens, curtains, draperies, towels, beddings, fabric

Even stained or torn items can be recycled into something else. So bring those too!! All donors will receive a tax-deductible receipt! Put items in a plastic bag. Questions? Contact Kathy Green at khg712@aol.com.

Support OFMA when visiting Olmsted Laserwash

Corner of Cook & Fitch

When prompted enter code

$1 will be donated to OFMA

This code is not valid with any other promotion or

discount. This is not a discount code. You will pay the full price of the cash wash selected.

Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Donut SalesDonut Sales

Volunteers are needed for the choir

and band concerts. If you would like to volunteer to sell donuts at con-certs this school year, send an email to Deb & Brad Vandrasik at djcsikos@gmail.com. They will email the link to Sign-up Genius where you can sign-up for various concert dates. Purchase donuts at the home football games and concerts. $6.00 per box.

S u p p o r t O F M A’s F u n d r a i s e r s

Music at OF Middle School

Congratulations to the 2015-16 Golden Harmonies Alex Ade, Kylee Alofaituli, Justin Andrews, Tate Blain, Katrina Bongiovanni, Sam Brady, Paige Chernisky, Morgan Clute, Tyler Delap, Tesa Edwards, Katie Gareau, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Gabrielle Gosciewski, Audrey Guildo, Theo Humphrey, Lexy Jensen, Sam Katona, Georgia Kelley, Maeve Kelly, Hannah Kho, Joey Lippus, Maggie Lloyd, Nathan Mader, Skylar Marschall-Reid, Savannah Minick, John Muñoz, Claire Oliver, Brianna Opheim, Tori Phillips, Ethan Schlesinger, Greg Smith, Anna Stenger, Charlie Vukovic, Paige Waggle, Laney Waters, and Olivia Wilson

The OFMS students have been working diligently to  learn  choreography, music,  blocking,  and  to memorize  their  lines  for  the upcoming perform‐ance  of Disney's  "The  Little Mermaid,  Jr."    The students  are  excited,  enthusiastic,  and  hard working,  and  the musical  numbers  are  already looking and sounding great! Follow @OFMS_BTC on  twitter  for  the most  up  to  date  information about the play.     

OFMS Bulldog Theatre Company  Presents 

October 22 ‐ 24, 2015 7 p.m. each night At Olmsted Falls Middle School cafetorium  

Tickets:   Adults $5   Students $3 

FREE for Seniors citizens and  children 3rd grade and under Adult Weekend pass $10  

(One adult ticket for all 3 performances)  

For the 9th  consecutive year!!!!! 

 The Olmsted Falls City School District has been 

recognized by the  National Association of Music  Merchants (NAMM) Founda‐tion as one of the Best Communities for Music Education . 

5th Grade Band & Choir News 5th Grade Beginning Band begins the

week of October 5th 7:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

Parents: Students should arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of their classes.

When, Where & Teacher

Monday & Thursday:

Clarinet (OFIS Music Room, Mr. Rispoli) Trumpet (OFMS Room 244, Mr. Feller) Percussion (OFMS Stage, Mr. Budd)

Tuesday & Friday

Saxophone (OFMS Band Room, Mr. Rispoli) Flute (OFIS Music Room, Mrs. Budd)

Trombone (OFMS Room 238, Mr. Feller)

 

Mrs. McClellan

incorporates singing and reading in kindergarten music class.

Coming in December Santa’s Holiday Hoedown

A country-western holiday show with toe-tapping songs and lots of silly fun with entire gang from the North Pole!

Presented by OFIS 5th Grade Choir

5th grade choir will begin practice on Monday, September 14th. For more information contact Mrs. McClellan at kmcclellan@ofcs.net.

Did you miss the Parent Informational Meeting?

A dvd of the Parent Informational meeting is available. You can check it out at the main office at OFIS or contact Mr. Feller at mfeller@ofcs.net to obtain a copy.

October is the beginning of Concert Season Jazz Invitational

October 28, 2015 7 p.m.

Olmsted Falls High School Auditorium

Featuring: OFHS Jazz Bands I & II

OFMS Jazz Band

Admission: $5 Free admission to Senior citizens and children under 3

Fall Concerts Olmsted Falls High School

Presents: The Chorale, Treble Choir, Concert Choir & Golden Expressions

In concert October 21st @ 7:30 p.m.

OFHS Auditorium

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Olmsted Falls Middle School Presents:

7th & 8th Grade Choirs and Golden Harmonies

In concert November 11th (split concert 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.)

7th & 8th Grade Bands and Jazz Band

In Concert November 18th (split concert 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.)

6th Grade Choirs & Golden Harmonies

In concert December 2nd @ 7:30 p.m.

Middle School Concerts are held in the cafetorium.

Olmsted Falls music alumni: if you are a member of a college, military and/or community musical ensemble, we like to “spotlight you” in upcoming issues of Musical Notes. Send the following information to Kathy Green via email (bgreen9339@aol.com): (1) OF graduation year, (2) name of musical ensemble and (3) a picture of you (in ensemble uniform if possible).

Colleen Prokop (class of 2015) is a member of Ohio's Pride: The University of Akron Marching Band. Be-low is a picture Colleen with her section (the baritones) in the school's BRAND NEW marching uniforms!

Emily Pfisterer (class of 2013) is attending Grove City College where she is actively involved the Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Flute Choir, Pit Orchestra and Choir.

A l u m n i S p o t l i g h t

Friday, October 23rd Senior band members and Golden Bullettes will be recognized at the October 23rd var-sity football game. A reception will be held prior to the game at 5 p.m. in the High School Choir room. Each senior is asked to bring a snack or dessert to share. Bring your cameras too!

MARCHING BAND

BANQUET Thursday

November 5th 7 p.m.

OFHS café

Details will be posted on band bulletin and on band’s facebook page later this month.

The Middle School and High School music teachers are using a

communication tool call Remind to send information to students and

parents via text. Below is a list text message groups you can subscribe to:

For all groups enter this number:

81010

Groups Text this message 6th grade choir {Riley} @832304 6th grade choir {Patterson} @6f555 7th grade choir @99ea4 7th grade men’s ensemble @7thmens 8th grade concert choir @99ea4e 8th grade women’s ensemble @99ea4e6 8th grade men’s ensemble @8thmen Golden Harmonies @goldenharm High School band: @ofhsba

B E I N T H E K N O W Check out the links and make sure you’re in the know

about the happenings in the music programs.

S o c i a l M e d i a

High School Band & Choir twitter Click here to access OF Band twitter. @ofhsband Click here to access OF Choir twitter. @OFHSChoir Click here to access GE's twitter. @GoldenXpression Join the OFHS Band facebook page Click here to access OFHS Marching Band's facebook page. High School Choirs website: Click here to access Olmsted Falls High School choirs website. Middle School & High School Bands: Click here to access the OF Bands website.

Middle School websites and twitter Click here to access 6th Grade Choirs webpage. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/6th-grade.html Click here to access 7th Grade Choirs webpage. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/7th-grade.html Click here to access 8th Grade Choirs webpage. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/8th-grade.html Click here to access Golden Harmonies webpage. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/golden-harmonies.html

Click here to access OFMS Choir website. http://ofmschoir.weebly.com/ Click here to access Mrs. Riley's twitter and instagram accounts. @OFMSChoir Click here to access Mr. Patterson's twitter and instagram accounts. @OFMSChoirNotes

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Olmsted Falls Music Staff

Mrs. Julie Budd Mr. Brian Budd Mr. Michael Feller Mrs. Joy Kiedrowski Mr. Joe LaFlamme Mrs. Kelly McClellan Mr. Ryan Patterson Mrs. Kelly Riley Mr. Louis Rispoli Mrs. Eileen Wallace

2015-2016 OFMA’s Officers

Ellen Bertrand, President Paul Burkart, Vice-President Claudia Ferrini, Secretary Sherri Kovach, Interim Treasurer

P r i v a t e L e s s o n s

Instrumental Lessons Private lessons will be offered this year on flute, clarinet, saxophone, cornet, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, percus-sion, voice, and maybe, depending on the amount of interest, French horn, oboe and bassoon. (Availability of lessons will depend on the number of responses for each instrument.) This is an excellent opportunity to help your child enjoy band and choir more by being able to participate at a higher level than before. All students can greatly benefit from lessons. The ad-vanced player will gain a greater depth of understanding and solo performance while the less experienced player will get a chance to practice the fundamentals they need. Fee is $14.00 for each once a week private lesson. Contact Mr. Feller at 440.427.6333 or mfeller@ofcs.net for more information or to setup lessons for your child.

Private Lessons are a great way to fast forward your child's progress. Lessons are taught one to one, dealing with just your child's skills. Here are some excellent area teachers:

Private Voice Lessons:

Julia Wallace: 440-235-6722 (Olmsted Performing Arts)

Amy Hanratty: a.hanratty@sbcglobal.net (Olmsted Falls resident) Shane O'Neill: 440-235-6722 (Olmsted Performing Arts)

Norma Codispoti: 440-835-5543 (Baldwin Wallace University)

Lynne Hoffman Engel: 440-826-2365 (Baldwin Wallace University)

Private Piano and Voice Lessons:

Lawrence Wallace: 216-379-9859 (Olmsted Falls Middle School)

Private Piano Lessons:

Lori Scheutzow - 440-235-8743 (Olmsted Falls resident)

Please contact Mrs. Joy Kiedrowski with any questions or concerns at 440-427-6081 and jkiedrowski@ofcs.net.

The Pride of Olmsted Falls

D R U M L I N E

T h e H e a r t b e a t o f t h e B a n d

8th Grade Band 115 Eighth grade band members joined the Bulldog Marching Band

during the Homecoming Pre-game show.

Olmsted Falls Music Association

Annual Wing/Pizza Night

Featuring our popular Music Trivia Contest!!

Presented by and for the benefit of:

The Olmsted Falls Music Association (OFMA)

$20 Door Entry per person, covers food and a chance at a valuable door prize

Fill a table with a party of 6 to receive an additional door prize entry!

All you can eat wings/pizza/salad buffet with beer or soft drinks included!

WHERE: Church of St. Clarence, Main Hall 30106 Lorain Ave., North Olmsted, OH

WHEN: Saturday November 14, 2015 6pm to 10pm

MUSIC TRIVIA: Please register to play trivia by 6:50pm. We will start approximately at 7pm. Seating is limited, so arrive promptly at 6pm to secure your table!

$15 additional entry fee per person, no obligation to play trivia if you attend

Teams of up to 6 players – “pub quiz”-style live trivia contest

Cash Prizes are awarded per team, not per person. 50% paid back.

Questions will be selected from the theme “Music Through the Decades” Plus the Mystery Audio Round, and the exciting “Final Question”!

Come join the fun!

Inter-generational teams may do better, and are highly encouraged!

FUND RAISING FUN: Play our 50/50 sideboards and gift basket raffles!

Win a money

tree!!

 Our Mission: To support, encourage, advance, and cultivate, through volunteerism and fundraising,

the musical education of students in the Olmsted Falls City Schools.

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR! Membership contributions and fund raising moneys are used to provide additional equipment, extra support, and new learning experiences for all music programs in the Olmsted Falls School District.

Your contribution is tax deductible, as allowed by law. OFMA is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. Many employers match contributions. See if yours does.

For more information contact Ellen Bertrand at 216.347.2474 or email at ellenbertrand@sbcglobal.net.

---------------------------------------------------Detach and Return--------------------------------------------- I (we) wish to help provide support for our talented young music students in the Olmsted Falls Schools!

Name(s)*: ________________________________________________________________________________ *as you wish it to appear in printed recognition, including school programs Address: __________________________________________________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________Phone______________________________

Membership/Donation Level (Please make your check payable to OFMA)

_____ $250+ Leadership Patron _____ $150 Diamond Patron _____ $100 Platinum Patron _____ $50 Gold Patron _____ $25 Silver Patron _____ $10 Patron

_____ $5 Student/Friend

____YES! I want to volunteer. Please contact me.

Please make check payable and return to:

OFMA, PO Box 38023 Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

Attn: Ellen Bertrand 

Olmsted Falls Music Association (OFMA)

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