Minarets Music DepartmentMinarets Music Department

BandBandGuitarGuitar

ChoirChoirPercussionPercussion

Minarets Vocal Ensemble

Disneyland Vocal Workshop

Erna’s Elderberry House Rotary LuncheonMCOE Crystal Tower AwardsMCOE Annual Teachers Awards

CMEA St Therese Choir FestivalVarious Concerts

Minarets Jazz Band

Blue Barn Fundraiser

Various Concerts and Community Showcases

MCOE Annual Teachers Awards

CMEA Hanford Jazz Festival

Minarets Guitar Program

School Jam

‘Stang Fest

ConcertsAssemblies Lunch performances

What Did I Learn?

Do more songwriting/recording in Guitar Two

Do more recording in Guitar One (and use the group recording method rather than individual)

Do more recording in Choir

Provide a framework to match students’ ability and interest levels (not a 3-in-one catch-all instrumental class)

Set up the band program to guarantee success (for me and for them!)

Student Survey Data

New Projects

Perform for tech and music conferences

Enter song writing contests

Send students to honor band and honor choir

Not just go to amusement parks; perform in amusement parks!

Do soundtracks for film shorts and video projects

Participate in various Band, Choir, Jazz, Percussion, Solo and Ensemble Festivals

Getting Famous/ Going Public

Enter percussion, band, choir competitions, songwriting competitions

Make jingles for local companies

March a group in the local parades

Send articles to the YELP and the Star

Take More Pictures!!

Making Classes Inviting

Everyone wants to belong to somethingEveryone wants to be good at

somethingEveryone wants to feel safe and supported

Words to live by

Success is a Delight

Success is Determination

Success is a Discipline

Success is a Decision