Winter Concert 2020
​Thursday Dec 17, 7pm​
​https://youtu.be/ZH8kEJGD_bw


Dear Hart Music Families,

We are approaching the end of the fall semester and while it has been a semester like no other, I am grateful to you all. The students have come to each class and done their best. They have adjusted to learning music independently, troubleshooting technology and connecting with classmates through a screen. WRIMB Boosters have been so helpful to Mr. Lu and I; thanks to the board and to everyone who contributed to our Fall Fundraiser. Your donations have allowed us to offer music clinics, sectionals, and to launch our Music First software to supplement in-class learning. This fall semester has not been easy, but I am proud of all that the students have accomplished.

We will have a Live Premiere of our Winter Concert on Thurs. December 17, 7 pm. Here is the link. https://youtu.be/ZH8kEJGD_bw
This will include all of Ms. McClimon’s music classes: Strings 1, Strings 2, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. 
The link will remain active so, if you can't make it at that time, no worries. Enjoy!
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Holiday Gift Guide for Music Students

​As you approach the holiday season, you may consider getting music-related gifts for your students. Accessories are a great gift. Here are some ideas to consider. Of course, most of these are not required for class but are simply suggestions for things that students might find helpful for making music practice more enjoyable.
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2020-21 WRIMB Membership

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​Willow Road Instrumental Music Boosters (WRIMB) supports most of the needs for the Hart Middle School Band and Strings program.
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Any parent or guardian of an instrumental music student is a member. Suggested membership donation is $15 per year. You can support our organization and help us bring quality music education to instrumental students at Hart by donating. This year although we are starting online, we will still maintain instruments, bring coaching staff to teach virtually and purchase sheet music. This year, we plan to add music software to enrich online learning. Please donate if you can. Thank you!

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You may also make an optional donation to support music software, which includes music theory and composition supports. Suggested donation for software is $15.

You may also donate on Future Fund during the registration period.

​AmazonSmile customers can now support Willow Road Instrumental Music Boosters in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
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Volunteers Needed!


​The Willow Road Instrumental Boosters are planning a wonderful year of music, performances and travel. We are asking for your help. The following areas are in need of assistance. Most jobs require only a few hours of time each year and it is a wonderful way to be more involved in your child's education. Please look at the list and let Sarah McClimon or Co-President Jeannette Woo know how you would like to be involved.

Hartbeat Dinner Chairperson
  • Oversee the Hart Beat Dinner & Auction planning
  • Find volunteers for all areas of the event
  • Coordinate with music directors on schedule
  • Reserve facility and caterers

Jazz Combo Coordinator / String Quartet Coordinator
  • Get list of students for Combos & Quartets from instructors
  • Send an email with a form and donation request
  • Collect the forms and donations from students
  • Follow-up with those who haven't turned in form

String Orchestra Coordinator
  • Coordinate trip to SF Symphony in January, drivers or bus and lunch.
  • Collect field trip forms and donations
  • Order lunch​

Jazz Band Coordinator
  • Coordinate Yoshi's field trip on September - tickets, drivers clearance, FT forms
  • Coordinate Campana Jazz Festival – drivers clearance, FT forms
  • Coordinate any other Jazz trips
Instrument Rental Coordinator 
  • Collect the rental agreement form and payment online through Charms
  • Assist music teachers in distributing instruments Aug 9, Aug 12 and collecting instruments at the end of the year Keep records of repairs and update inventory as needed on Charms, put barcodes onto inventory.

Truck driver for Hartbeat Dinner in March
  • Bring percussion to and from Senior Center. Helpful if you own a truck that can tow and/or covered trailer, but Boosters can rent truck and trailer

Photographer: 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade
  • Photograph events – fundraisers, field trips, concerts, special events
  • Share photos with Web Master  and with families online

Videographer: 6th, 7th, 8th grades
  • Video record performances, share with music teachers, and provide link to performances to share with music families