About the Music Department Program

The Sheldon High School Music Department offers performing classes in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, String Orchestra, Guitar, Piano, Treble Choir, Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble. Past performances include Festivals in Anaheim, San Diego, San Francisco (Vallejo), Fresno, Sacramento, and Seattle, Washington.

The cornerstone and legacy of the Sheldon High Music program is striving for excellence through dedication, learning, experience, and a team effort from students, boosters, and staff. The recognition that the Band and Orchestra receives is in no small way a result of the success acknowledged in the past at reaching for and obtaining excellence. It is also important to note that one side benefit to the total band and orchestra experience is the fun and lasting relationships and memories that are developed by both students and parents.

The Marching Band performs at halftime for Football games, Basketball games (Men's and Women's) and is a fixture at the Elk Grove Veteran's Day Parade and the Elk Grove Western Festival Parade.

The music program at Sheldon High School forms a vital and important part of the total high school life. The music groups represent a large, colorful, visible, and highly disciplined segment of the school. The performance of instrumental groups at sporting events, concerts, festivals, parades, as well as many community events, adds a great deal of color and life to the Sheldon High School community.

The main emphasis of the Sheldon High School Music program is on musicianship. Achieved through hard work, it is the pride of a job well done that makes our efforts worthwhile. The success of the organization will lead to the success of the individual.

THE SHELDON HIGH MUSIC PROGRAM
Music Staff

Jim Mazzaferro- Concert/Symphonic Bands, A.P. Music Theory, Jazz Bands, String Orchestra

Stafford Hebert - Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Vocal
Ensemble, Piano

Liz Tubbs - Beginning Piano, Advanced Piano, Guitar

Symphonic Band - This group is by audition only, and is open to all members of the Sheldon High Band program. Members also participate in the Marching Band and Pep Band, as well as performing at concerts, festivals, parades, athletic events, and commencement.

Concert Band - The Concert Band performs approximately three formal concerts a year, as well as performing at concerts, festivals, parades, athletic events, and commencement. Members also participate in the Marching
Band and Pep Band.

Marching Band - The combined Symphonic Band and Concert Band members make up the Marching Band. The most active of bands, it requires extra rehearsals, some summer rehearsals, and some weekend time throughout the school year.

Jazz Band - The Jazz Band is generally made up of the best players from Symphonic and Concert Band. The Jazz Bands practice Zero Period Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The main focus is on jazz styles, articulation, and improvisation.

String Orchestra - This group performs at concerts, festivals, and other community and school events. Members also have the opportunity to perform in honor groups and Solo/Ensemble Festivals.

Solo and Ensemble - This is an individual learning activity for the student. Students are given the opportunity to sign up for Solo Ensemble Festival, which is held at CSU Sacramento. If necessary, the band directors
will help the student choose his/her music and prepare it for contest. This activity is considered co-curricular.

Advanced Placement Music Theory (Fall Semester only)
This course is designed to prepare music students for music theory as they enter college music programs. It is an excellent way to prepare for college entrance exams in the field of music.

Students also take advantage of the many honor groups available, such as the EGUSD District Honor Band and Choir, Sacramento Youth Symphony, CBDA All State Honor Band, CMEA Capitol Section Honor Band, CMEA Honor Orchestra, CMEA/ACDA Regional Honor Choir and CMEA/ACDA State Honor Choir.
For information about our Music Programs, call the Sheldon campus at (916) 68 1-7500, or contact us by email at jmazzafe@egusd.net