WELCOME MVHS MUSICIANS & COLOR GUARD!
Welcome to the Instrumental Music (IM) program at Monte Vista High School.
Our award-winning program includes Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, two Jazz Bands, Marching Band and Color Guard.
The IM program is under the direction of Ed Cloyd.
Monte Vista Keynoters is a non-profit 501(c)3 parent booster group that provides the funds and volunteers required to operate the program.
Click on the INFORMATION tab above for more details on Keynoters. Click on the BANDS tab for more information on the classes.
ARE YOU A MV INCOMING STUDENT
INTERESTED IN A 2022-23* MUSIC CLASS?
Sign up to register your interest on our Google Form so that you are kept in the loop.
*student must select appropriate class(es) on their course schedule
2022-23 Incoming Freshman Auditions
for Wind Ensemble & Jazz Classes*
All auditions held in the Music Room at Monte Vista
Stone Valley, Private Schools - March 7, 2022 - 3:30-5
Diablo Vista - March 9 & 11, 2022 - 3:30-5
Los Cerros - March 14 & 17, 2022 - 3:30-5
*for signup slots see your middle school band teacher
Instrumental Music Student Packet 2021-22
Here is the link for our student packet this year. Please click on the box to open.
(Student packet 2022-23 coming soon!)
Want More info for the 2021 Marching Band and Color Guard Season? Click on the buttons below to see an up to date calendar, events schedule and tips for the season.
Jan 29 - Folsom Jazz Festival: JA & JB
Feb. 5 - CCC Honor Band Concert: Selected Students
Feb 23 - Incoming Freshman Night, 4:30-6:30pm
Feb 26 - Woodcreek Jazz Festival: JA & JB
Mar 2-5 - School Musical: Selected Students
Mar 11 - Marching Band Awards Night, 6:30pm: MBCG
Mar 7-17 - IM Auditions for WE, JA & JB: MS Students
Mar 16 - Area Band Festival, Los Cerros: WE & Drumline
Mar 21-25 - IM Auditions for WE, JA & JB: HS Students
Apr. 23 - Large Ensemble, Inderkum HS, Sacramento: WE & SYM
Apr. 28 - Connect with Ed, 6:30pm: Parents
May 4 - District String Festival, SRVHS: ORC
May 7 - Music in the Parks, Great America: WE, ORC & JA
May 10 - New Parent Welcome/Info Night
May 17 - Band-Wide Senior Dinner (Faz Restaurant)
May 24 - Spring Concert: WE, ORC, SYM
May 26 - Jazz Showcase: JA & JB
June 3 - Graduation Performance: SYM & WE
June 6-10 - Camp Allegro camp.allegro.srv@gmail.com
Marching Band/Color Guard Camp (just turn up)
July 26-27 - New Members, CG, Percussion, Leadership
July 28-29 - All Members
Aug 1-3 - All Members
Aug 4 - Stampede Day
***Events will be added/updated as dates and details become known. All events are subject to change per Mr. Cloyd***
For the 2021- 2022 school year we welcome anyone interested in volunteering. For more information, please see the INFORMATION tab or contact us at: president@mvkeynoters.org.
Interested in Helping out the
2021- 2022 MV Keynoters?
SCHOOL YEAR
2021-2022
Your Instrumental Music Donation for all classes can be made either online through Future Fund (Donate Button Above) or by check payable to MV Keynoters.
2021-22 Suggested Class Donations:
Marching Band - $750
Jazz A - $700
Jazz B - $600
Wind Ensemble - $350
Orchestra - $350
Symphonic - $200
Multi Class *Discount - (-$200)
*If your student takes two classes take $200 off your total donation!
Please make your donation to Keynoters, the parent-run booster group that provides the funds necessary to operate the Instrumental Music Program.
All expenses for the Instrumental Music Program, except for our Director’s salary, are paid for by Keynoters.
Here are a few examples of what your donation is going towards:
Sheet Music, Equipment & Supplies
Coaches and Clinicians to Help Teach in Small Groups
Buses & Truck Rental for Competitions/Events
Application/Entrance Fees for Competitions/Events
Instrument Purchase/Rental/Repair
2021-2022 Budget Click Here
If you're new to our program or returning for another school year of music, CHECK THESE ITEMS OFF YOUR LIST!
