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Staff Directory
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Patricia Copsey |
Monte Vista Middle School |
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(805) 482-8891 |
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Welcome to the Award-Winning
Monte Vista Middle School Band Program!
Monte Vista offers three levels of band:
Beginning Band - No experience needed! Students may learn Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, or Baritone.
Intermediate Band - For students with at least 1 year of experience.
Advanced Band - Students with at least 2 years of experience may audition to become part of the award-winning MVS Advanced Band.
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FYI:
1. Combined rehearsals for all Advanced Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Band students will be held on Tuesdays from 7:20-8:10am in the band room on the following dates: 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, and 5/29. Students are expected to attend at least four of these rehearsals. Please enter campus through the "bike gate" by the band room.
2. BAND PICTURE DAY was Thursday, April 26th. Due to weather conditions, only individual and "Buddy" pictures were taken. We will take the group photos at the Spring Concert on May 19th.
3. All MVS Band students will perform at our Spring Concert on Saturday, May 19th. Report time is 5:00pm. Attire - MVS Band Shirt/Black pants/shoes.
4. MVS Band students who have attained the rank of Staff Sergeant or higher may participate in the new sight-reading group starting Wednesday, May 16th. This group is open to High School and advanced Middle School musicians. There are only three rehearsals: Wed., May 16th, Thurs., May 24th and Wed., May 30th. Rehearsals will be held at the Monte Vista Band Room from 7:00pm-8:15pm. Please enter campus through the "bike gate" by the band room.
5. All MVS Band students will be performing at the Monte Vista Open House on Wednesday, May 23rd. Attire - MVS Band Shirt/Black Pants/Shoes. Report Time is 6:00pm.
5. All students are expected to practice 4-5 days per week at home to strengthen their skills. Beginning Band students should be able to practice at least 20 minutes at a time. Intermediate and Advanced students should be able to practice 30-45 minutes at a time. Practice charts are available in the band room and on the band website under "Band Forms." They should be turned in at the end of the quarter.
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2011 MVS Band Program Headlines:
Advanced Band Students Perform at Camarillo Library
MVS Advanced Band students performed a Solo/Ensemble Concert at the Camarillo Library on Thursday, March 29th at 7pm for parents and guests. Students performed in small groups, ranging from solos to quintets, and the entire group performed several pieces as well. The concert was a great success and the band members should be very proud of their accomplishments! Great job!
Another Great Garage Sale!
The Chase family hosted a garage sale to benefit the MVS Band on January 14th with the help of several Advanced Band members. They raised $550.00 for the band program. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this event, especially the Chase family!
Awesome performance at Coffee Bean & Tea on December 3rd
All Monte Vista Bands performed for their families and friends at Coffee Bean on Saturday. Students showed off their skills and school spirit, and the event was a great success. Great job everyone!
Garage Sale a Success!
The Lott family hosted a garage sale to benefit the Monte Vista Band on Saturday, October 29th with the help of many Advanced Band members. They raised $700.00 for the band program! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success, especially the Lott family!
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2010-2011 MVS Band Program Headlines:
Advanced Band Scores "Excellent" at Festival
The Monte Vista Advanced Band earned a rating of "Excellent" from the judges on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Pacifica H.S. Band Festival. This is the second year in a row they have earned such high marks. Congratulations Advanced Band! Awesome job!
Garage Sale a Success!
The Lott family hosted a garage sale to benefit the Monte Vista Band on Saturday, March 5th with the help of many Advanced Band members. They raised $350.00 for the band program! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success, especially the Lott family!
New Instrument Storage
A big "Thank You!" to Boy Scout Troop 225 Member Scott Raymond and Boy Scout Troop 225. Scott Raymond's Eagle Scout Project was the construction and installation of instrument cabinets in the Monte Vista Band Room. He was assisted by the Raymond family and members of Boy Scout Troop 225 (and their parents). These storage cabinets have transformed the Monte Vista Band Room and given Monte Vista band students much needed storage for instruments and music.
About Me
I have been a music teacher in Pleasant Valley School District for twelve years. This is my fifth year at Monte Vista, and I am excited to work with the talented musicians at this school to build a high-quality music program. In addition to teaching at MVS, I teach at several other Camarillo schools and the district-wide After School Band Program at Los Altos (Beginning Band and Concert Band).
Questions about the Music Program? Email Miss Copsey at pcopsey@pvsd.k12.ca.us or leave a message on the PVSD Music Program voicemail at (805) 383-8397.
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