In a fitting run-up to Jazz Festival Weekend in Sacramento, the GHS Middle School Band played its final Concert of the academic year, featuring both jazz offerings and jazz guest artists on Saturday May 22, 2010.  The Sacramento Country Day School Middle School Jazz Group joined the Hawks on stage in the GHS multi-purpose room, to play four of their own charts and join the GHS Band for two more.

Introducing their bands, Mr. Rob Ringger and Mr. Bob Ratcliff explained that their acquaintance, and the genesis of the evening's joint concert, followed an introduction at Honor Band auditions, at which GHS's Kevin R. auditioned for, and was awarded, a seat. Congratulations Kevin!

The GHS Elementary Drama Club
is proud to announce its upcoming show this Fall,

“Once Upon a Daydream”

A feel-good story about believing in yourself!

“Once Upon a Daydream” is a children’s musical written by El Dorado Hills resident Tom Farmer, with music and lyrics by our very own Mike Shields. This musical has been performed by The El Dorado Children’s Music Theatre and by Stage 9 Theatre in Folsom.
It is a story of a young boy named Patrick who doesn’t quite fit in. He loves reading and animals, but his parents wish him to be more like his soccer star sister and his popular older brother.
One day at the zoo Patrick falls asleep on a park bench and awakens to a world full of walking, talking animals. A special bond develops between Patrick and a clumsy camel named Allie as they work together toward a common goal.

Mr. Mike will again be directing the after school enrichment drama club every Monday for eleven weeks starting August 23rd. Come join the fun while we act, sing and dance our way through “Once Upon a Daydream.”

Here are all of the details:
• This show is for all GHS elementary students - Kindergarten through 5th grade
• Rehearsals will be held every Monday - August 23rd through November 8th from 3:05pm to 5:00pm at GHS (Except for Labor Day, Monday, September 6th)
• Auditions will take place on the first Monday rehearsal (Everyone who signs up for the drama club is guaranteed a part in the musical, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible because space is limited.)
• There will be a dress rehearsal on Wednesday, November 10th at 6:00 p.m.
• School performance will be on Friday, November 12th
• Performance for family and friends will be on Saturday, November 13th at 6:00pm
• Cost - $160 per actor (this includes costumes)

If your child is interested in being a part of our production of “Once Upon a Daydream,” please email Mike Shields at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the front office to reserves your child’s spot on the stage.

The Golden Hills School Band practices Monday through Thursday weekly during 7th period.  For full information about the band program please click on the link.

Attachments:

GHS Band Program.doc

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