March Concert Info

Greetings Parents and Students,

I hope this email finds you well!  The main purpose of this email is to discuss the particulars of our March performances, as well as High School Music Auditions.

March 8, 9 District Concerts (7/8 Strings, Wind Ensemble)

Our district concerts will feature the top ensembles at Chaparral and Mesa Verde as well as all of the large concert ensembles at MHS.  Students need only to attend on the evening of their performance but are welcome as spectators on their “off” night. Of course, all non-performing Mesa Music students and families are invited as well.  This is an optional donation event, and we highly encourage all to attend!

After the concert, there will be a dessert-food social in the MHS Music Room for all to enjoy.  This is a great opportunity for students to meet their future classmates!

March 8 District Strings Night, Chamber Strings (all 7th/8th) 

March 9 District Band Night, Wind Ensemble

Attire: Formal Concert Attire 

Call time: 5:30pm in MHS Music Room

Tickets: Donation only, at the door

Performance Start: ~6:30pm in PAC

Release: ~8:30pm in MHS Music Room

March 14, 16 High School Music Auditions (8th only)

Middle School music is largely pointed toward preparing students to be successful in music at the high school level. In all of Moorpark, MS and HS directors work closely to align our programs for a seamless transition into high school, both musically and socially. We encourage all of our kids to continue especially since there are well-worn pathways to address many of the concerns kids and parents have regarding sports, foreign language, summer school, marching band, and others. 

With 2 orchestras, 2 concert bands, a Jazz program, and the renowned Musketeer Marching Band at the high school it’s important to note that auditions are optional and for ensemble placement only. Every student that wants to be in a music class will be accepted. Audition requirements have been covered in class, but anyone looking for an audition time or more info need only contact Mr. Gray for more info.

March 15 Concert Under the Stars (All grades)

Each class is donating for a their own basket to raffle off. The Class that raises the most money with their basket will win a "Sweet Treat" Party!

Please have kids being items to class for their baskets. We need them by March 10 so our wonderful parent volunteers can put together the baskets for the big night. Here are this year’s categories:

• 6th Grade Woodwinds - Beach/Summer
• 6th Grade Brass & Percussion - Coffee-Tea-Chocolate
• 6th Grade Strings - Movie Night
• Wind Ensemble - Game Night
• Wind Symphony - Sports
• Chamber Strings - Survival/Earthquake/Safety/Camping

We have some incredible fundraising raffles this year for Concert Under the Stars. Please keep an eye out for more information on how you can win:

• Private lessons with Mr.Gray! 
• Disneyland Passes
• Season Tickets to High Street Arts Center
• Two tickets and parking pass to Santa Barbara Zoo
• $50 Gift Certificate to M on High

. . . and we're working on more! 

Performance Info:

• Location: MVMS Quad
• Attire: Formal Concert Attire 
• Call time: 
  • All Strings: 5:00pm in MVMS Music Room
  • All Bands: 6:00pm in MVMS Music Room
• Tickets: Donation only, at the door
• Performance Start: 
  • Strings: 6:00pm
  • Band: 7:00pm
• Release: After a student’s performance has concluded

Thank you so much for your attention to all of the detail in this email! We’re looking forward to a great stretch of performances in the coming weeks.