September 2009
Volume 75, Number 1

District Reports

District IX

Welcome back!  And to our new teachers – welcome aboard!  If you are new to the district, please get in touch with me (sharon.mcnamara-horne@stpsb.org), Jessica Lizano (instrumental division secretary) at jessica.lizana@stpsb.org, or Rhetta Faciene (vocal division secretary) at henrietta.faciane@stpsb.org to get on the appropriate email list. 

All of the information you will need about this year’s events can be found on our website, www.district9.info.  Please be sure to take a look.  Also, remember that most entry deadlines are 30 days prior to an event to allow sufficient time for scheduling and processing all registration information.  There is a $50 penalty for late entries. 

Thank you to everyone who has agreed to chair an event or help in some way. To everyone else, I encourage you to get involved!   There are always many small jobs that must be done to ensure that each event runs smoothly.  It takes all of us working together to provide the quality experiences that we want for our students.  Remember, if you have students attending an audition or rehearsal, you need to make plans to be there. 

I hope you all have a great year.  Despite the scheduling difficulties many are experiencing, especially at the high school level, it’s your enthusiasm and love of music that are keeping your programs strong. Congratulations!  Again, if I can be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to email or call me (875-7501).  Instrumental questions can be directed to Neal Naquin, instrumental chair, at neal.naquin@stpsb.org.