Welcome to �Westview GOLD!

Marching Band

Concert Bands

Colorguard

Orchestra

What is the GOLD High School Music Experience?

• FIVE “SEASONS” to our Curriculum
• August to Fall Break (week of Thanksgiving)
• Marching Band & CG: “Marching Season” (comps/Poway Days Parade/football games/pep band)
• Orchestra: “Strings Only” season, fundamental training, Fall Orchestra Concert (includes MVMS)
• December – WINTER SHOW
• Every student performs with their major ensemble and with their instrument section
• January to early April: Concert Festival Season
• At least two, sometimes three festivals for every ensemble, and our “Festival Awards Concert”
• Orchestra “festival preview” concert (includes BMMS)
• April – Solo & Ensemble
• Every student performs a solo & in a chamber ensemble for adjudication
• Every student has a chance to succeed and shine
• May – GOLD SHOW
• Similar to Winter Show, but themed
• Post Memorial Day - Year End Wrap-up
• Finish testing, instrument repair or renewal, sight reading (to evaluate effectiveness of curriculum)
• Graduation performance (band)

What is the GOLD Experience?

• Concert Bands & Orchestra truly focus on individual musicianship to promote a superior ensemble
• Orchestra & Wind Ensemble play PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE and approach a professional performance level
• Full conservatory style coaching staff, a pro for each instrument
• Chamber Music in GOLD shows and curricular Solo & Ensemble Festival
• ALL STUDENTS learn organization, time management, & TEAMWORK
• EVERY STUDENT has a chance to shine at our Solo & Ensemble Festival
• RICHER COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE for each student group in WV GOLD
• PARENTS TOO!

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More GOLD Details…

• Marching Band is analogous to a major High School Sports Program
• Uniforms
• Mandatory rehearsals
• Camp (required for Band and Colorguard)
• Saturday Field Show Competitions (All Marching Band members)
• Professional coaching for ALL groups
• Additional coaching for marching/choreography
• Requires funding far above what any school district can provide.
• Competitive Field Show season costs approximately $24,000. Our coaching fund budget is roughly $80,000.
• The BIGGEST difference – our program has around 200 contributing members! No one “rides the bench!”
• Great sense of community, accomplishment, and pride

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There are Four Main Funds:

• I: PUSD District-Level Funding
• Facility/Permanent needs only – band room speakers, music cabinets, classroom equipment; one time yearly unpredictable, unreliable allotment from PUSD
• II: Coaching Fund
• Funds our weekly coaching sessions for every instrument
• 100% parent donations
• III: Operating Fund
• Operating Expenses for entire program
• 100% fundraised by students and boosters
• IV: Camp Fund
• Funds GOLD Camp for Band, Colorguard, & Orchestra

Coaching Fund – WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP!�AKA Boosters Account�

• Section Coaching – for ALL instruments in ALL groups including Orchestra and Color Guard
• Coaching is provided weekly all school year (if funding allows)
• Carry-over may be used for instrument purchases at the end of the school year if needed and approved by board
• Funds come EXCLUSIVELY from Parent Donations (NO PUSD $$ whatsoever)
• This is what sets us apart from other schools/districts
• Necessary donations to ensure year-long funding:
• Band/Colorguard: $625 (this includes coaching and some marching show costs)
• Orchestra: $375 (instrument coaching costs only, not paying for show costs, marching coaches, etc)
• Westview Gold Boosters is a 501c3 Non-Profit
• Please check with your tax professional about potential deductions ☺
• Please check with your work/corporations about matching donations ☺
• Questions? Please contact Monica Ma wvgoldtreasurer@gmail.com

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MEET OUR COACHING STAFF!

Woodwinds & Colorguard

Jaime Burke

Flute

Briana Mossman

Double Reeds

Katrina Earl

Clarinet

Daniel Kamon

Saxophone

Sarah Abdulal

Colorguard

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MEET OUR COACHING STAFF!

Brasses & Percussion

Tim Seager

Trumpet

Warren Gref

French Horn

Jacob Raffe

Trombone

Joey Ortiz

Tuba/Euphonium

Rudi Massman Percussion & Music Assistant

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MEET OUR COACHING STAFF!

Orchestra

TJ Lu

Violin

Stanley Wang

Violin

Paul Wang

Viola

Bing Yan

Cello

Sam Johnson

Bass

Importance of Parent Donations for Band/Colorguard and Orchestra, Costs, and the Coaching Fund

• Section coaching – including strings, winds, brass, and percussion, critically enhances the quality and growth of our students; our parents’ and community’s dedication to fully funding this “conservatory style” approach is the #1 difference between the programs here in PUSD and other school districts
• Professional Orchestral Literature is often rental-only… or can cost upwards of $700 per work!

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• There are a multitude of additional costs for a championship level successful competitive band:
• Music – the caliber of students is so high, we purchase professional, custom arranged literature
• Professional Drill Writer – successful field shows are professionally charted specifically for our group
• Marching/Visual/Percussion staff – an additional set of coaching staff for all members and an additional percussion instructor
• Colorguard Uniforms – different every year to enhance the show
• Backdrops, props, entry fees, transportation costs, uniform cleaning
• Approximately $30k extra above other general facets of the whole program
• No public school district can afford to fund a music program of the caliber present here and throughout PUSD. It simply costs more than the standard curriculum. It’s up to us to be able to provide the resources our children deserve. They’ve worked so hard to get to this point, let’s do our part to make sure they have the best experience possible!
• IN SHORT, WHILE THERE ARE “NO FEES” TO PARTICIPATE IN WESTVIEW GOLD:
• Marching Band/Colorguard typically costs $825 total per member for show costs, curriculum, coaching, and camp.
• Orchestra costs $375 for coaching with an additional $150 for optional GOLD Camp
• If donations don’t come in, the Directors are left with no choice except to scale back what the program can offer

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Optional Travel Opportunities!�

• Travel Plans are on a roughly 3 year rotation:
• 2023-24 Disneyand Parade (MARCHING BAND & COLORGUARD)
• Orchestra was invited to attend “for fun only,” no performance
• Historically around $200/pp
• 2024-25 Carnegie Hall Performance (ENTIRE PROGRAM)
• April 16-19 (spring break 2025)
• Estimated cost $2500 for flight, lodging, guides, two sight-seeing events, a broadway show, and the Carnegie Hall performance
• 9th graders were admitted to participate on a case by case basis, on performance evaluation and behavior observation & recommendation from their MS directors
• THIS YEAR: 2025-26 Disneyland Stage Performance (ORCHESTRA)
• Band/Colorguard will be invited to attend “for fun only,” no performance; historically around $200/pp
• Trips are entirely optional and are not included in the “donations”
• These plans are dependent on instrumentation, performance achievement, and consistent standard donation support of the main program

Carnegie Hall (last month over spring break)

Times Square students and chaperones

II: BOOSTERS

WE NEED YOU!

Westview GOLD Boosters – Who We Are

• All Volunteer – anyone can help, everyone should join!
• Help organize and support events throughout the year:
• GOLD Camp
• Host Fall Marching Band tournament and Spring Winterguard tournaments
• Support moving uniforms, instruments, equipment for field shows, parades and home football games
• Support concert events as necessary
• Fundraisers
• End of Year Banquet
• Generate parent financial support
• Generate parent volunteer support

Key Members of the 2025-26 Booster Team

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• President: Erin Finley
• VP of Events and Activities: Erin and Nick Zamora
• VP of Ways and Means: Kara Porter
• VP of Volunteers: Sabrina Monahan
• VP of Communications: Linley Young and An Pham Medina
• VP Tournaments: Jenn Surban
• VP Membership and Recruitment: Kerry Taylor
• Recording Secretary: Robin Sing
• Treasurer (Booster): Monica Ma
• Treasurer (Operations): Lana Byrndina
• Auditor: Ashish Vaish
• Parliamentarian: Vincent Kramer
• Colorguard Representative: Jessica Char and Leila Knox
• Orchestra Representative: Christine Huynh
• Equipment/Logistics (Band Dad Lead): Victor Chan
• Section Parent Coordinator: Jisun Onishi

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How Much Does GOLD Need From You?

• Band & Colorguard
• $625 for 2025-26
• 72% coaching, 28% show funds
• We cannot produce a competitive season for your child without this donation
• These donations are tax deductible through Westview GOLD Boosters
• $200 for GOLD CAMP
• MANDATORY for Band/Colorguard. Outside of school year, must be paid separately, MAY be tax deductible depending on your child’s age (ask your accountant)

• Orchestra
• $375 TOTAL for 2025-26
• Coaching Donation ONLY
• We cannot provide weekly coaching without this donation
• This donation is tax deductible through Westview GOLD Boosters
• $150 for GOLD CAMP
• While we highly encourage all band and orchestra students to attend camp, it is entirely optional for Orchestra

VOLUNTEER HOURS

We need each family to volunteer 15-20 hours to provide the events, experiences, and curriculum that Westview GOLD regularly enjoys!

That’s approximately 2660 Hours of volunteer time to make our program run!!

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III: CRITICAL DETAILS

Yes, there’ll be much more later, but this is all you probably need (or want) right now!

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GOLD Information Sources

What to do first:

• Register NOW - for communication throughout the year
• Join Facebook group (Westview Gold) - link on website
• Sync calendar - Click + on calendar link

GOLD Information Sources

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• 3 Parent Meetings Per Year
• Announcements also on website, reviewed daily in class
• Facebook (Westview GOLD)
• “Weekly” Sunday Communications Emails
• Section Parent Notes via Email

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First-Time Student/Parent Disclaimer

It is not unusual for parents and students new to the program to miss some information along the way. It gets significantly easier once you’ve been through a year with us, promise! (There’s a glossary on our website for a reason)

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We do so much, communication is a challenge:

too much info/too little info, etc.

Summer/Fall Events at a glance

GOLD Camp (open to ALL students, Band/CG required)- August 2, 4-8

Fall Season (August through Fall Break)

Band/CG: Football games, Poway Days Parade (Sept 13)

Band/CG: Tuesday Night Rehearsals 6-9pm

Band/CG: Saturday rehearsals/competitions (see calendar)

Band/CG: Sectionals Wednesdays OR Thursdays, see calendar

ORCH: Orchestra Fall Concert, Mid-October

Winter GOLD Show: All groups, one week in December.

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CONCERT PERFORMANCE ATTIRE

ALL BAND & ORCHESTRA STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF GENDER:

• Black button down long sleeve dress shirt or blouse
• Black slacks
• Black dress shoes, black socks, black belt
• This is worn by everyone at Winter & Spring shows and worn to Concert Festival performances by Concert & Symphonic Bands

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When to obtain: Immediately

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CONCERT PERFORMANCE ATTIRE

WIND ENSEMBLE (audition only) and ORCHESTRA (strings):

Boys: Black tuxedo (jacket, pants, black bow tie and cummerbund), black dress shirt, black bow tie, black dress shoes. Suggested: 5pc notch lapel Tuxedo package (Item 7A) Black, $98. www.formalfashionsinc.com

Girls: Empire style black gown with small scoop neckline and ¾ sleeves, black stockings, black dress shoes. Suggested: Style 4853AX (All Black) ($69) at www.formalfashionsinc.com

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When to order: Orchestra ideally needs this for their October Fall Concert and definitely by Festivals. Wind Ensemble please obtain before Festivals. Allow 3-4 weeks if ordering from Formal Fashions.

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GOLD MARCHING BAND Uniforms

Marching Band: August - November

COLORGUARD: Entirely Coordinated with Coach Sarah

BAND Casual Uniforms are worn for school events, parades, football games. Consists of: WVGold polo (available on GOLD website), khaki shorts (available online or at local stores), black ankle socks, black marching shoes (order online). WVGOLD or another black sweatshirt for cooler evenings.

Competitive Evening Rehearsals: black athletic clothing (band) white tops (CG)

Formal Marching Band Uniforms are worn for football games and tournaments. Everyone will be fitted at band camp in August. Under the uniform, wear solid black t-shirt, black leggings/compression shorts, LONG black socks (purchase these garments NOW if your child doesn’t already have them)

Marching Shoes: Drillmaster or Super Drillmaster. Dinkles may also be worn. Order from americanband.com, bandshoppe.com, bandshoesonline.com.

Summer Percussion Information

FRONT ENSEMBLE INSTRUCTOR: Rudi Massman

BATTERY/DRUMLINE INSTRUCTOR: Brady Giard

Auditions are typically required for both Battery and Front Ensemble, and are based on not only displayed technical ability, but also attitude and team cohesiveness. Students who do not audition into a drumline position may be placed in the front ensemble. You are highly encouraged to explore both options so instructors have a clear idea of what will be the best fit and placement is at the sole discretion of the Directors, not the Coaches. Students not auditioning into a Competitive Band spot on either Battery or Front Ensemble will still rehearse with the competitive percussion section during school.

Summer Schedule: June 4-6, June 24-26, July 22-24, July 29

See Calendar for times as they vary.

Colorguard Information

• INSTRUCTORS: Sarah Abdulal, Nebai Chavez
• BOOSTER REP/Parent Coordinator:

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• SUMMER CAMPS: June 16-18, July 1-3, July 8-10. See GOLD Calendar for more information, most sessions 12pm-4pm.

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• SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: WV Colorguard. All information will be posted here. Instagram: @wvcolorguard. Join for great photos and other fun stuff!
• UNIFORMS: TBD (will be selected over the summer to fit the show theme)

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THANKS FOR COMING!

“ACTION ITEMS” ASAP PLEASE!

• REGISTER on website by June 10th
• PAY for GOLD CAMP
• Make your ANNUAL FAMILY DONATION
• Read Kick Off Packet HERE
• OBTAIN concert black, marching band black undergarments, etc as soon as possible
• ORDER Casual Uniform & Marching Shoes by July 1 (if applicable) - tariff-induced price hike after July 1st - and most likely 3 month backorder!
• Band Moms have some items to try on tonight!
• SYNC AND GLANCE OVER CALENDAR