Percussion Extravaganza

PERCUSSION EXTRAVAGANZA

April 11, 2024

Percussion Ensemble II

Five on Five...................................................................................................................Stephen Primatic

Vibraphone Duet (Thomas Trinh and Aeneas Yu)

Orange Sunrise.......................................................................................................................Andrew Tan

Intro to Drums 3B

Candlesticks........................................................................................................................Brian Slawson

Drums II

Dayspring...................................................................................................................................Chad Floyd

Percussion Ensemble I

Song Without Words..........................................................................................................Gustav Holst (Movement 2 from Second Suite in F) arr. John Herndon

Intro to Drums 4B

Portrait of a Kid....................................................................................................Philip Michael Minnis

PERCUSSION EXTRAVAGANZA

April 11, 2024

Timpani Solo (Leo Chun)

Talowa’ Hiloha (Thunder Song)..........................................................................................Jerod Tate

Percussion Ensemble I

Taiko À La Tom-Tom...........................................................................................................Steven Wulff

Drums II

Jokers Wild..........................................................................................................................Brian Slawson

Percussion Ensemble I

Detour.......................................................................................................................................Brian Blume

Percussion Ensemble II

Chairman Dances (Foxtrot for Orchestra).................................................................John Adams arr. David Sankus

Eliana Aguilar

Arunima Garg

Dylan Gouveia

Daniel Hankins

Xander Hardy

Joshua Hsieh

Nishaan Koneru

HIGH SCHOOL PERCUSSION

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE I

Connor Lam

Zachary Lammers

Brandon Lan

Karina Maciel

Mason Nguyen

Cody Ould

Deja Saipaia

Isaiah Caruz

Leo Chun

Sofia Eom

Isabella Foreman

Anthony Ho

Akira Baird

Aiden Barnes

Riley Casey

Tim Chae

Ethan Chen

Bryce Choi

Mark Damey

Olivia Ditty

Nicholas Andriyuk

Caroline Beiter

Annika Breiland

Evelyn Gittens

Elijah Harrison

Anay Kalchuri

Patrick Su

Sidharth Swaminathan

Sanjeev Urjan

Caleb Vartanian

Alex Xu

Dylan Zhao

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE II

David Hsieh

Matthew Li

Milan Marino

Sonal Nagaraj

Donovan Patience

JUNIOR HIGH DRUMS

INTRO TO DRUMS

Myles Gustafson

Christopher Haddad

Mason Hamilton

Lex Hismatullin

Jacklyn Jang

Michael Lynch

Gaelle Rino

Noah Root

DRUMS II

Gordon Li

Kevin Ou

Shaurya Panda

Lincoln Jacob Tran

Thomas Trinh

Evangeline Wong DIRECTOR

Maya Patience

Isabella Pi-Castillo

Vienna Trinh

Dylan Wong

Eric Zhu

Vihaan Sameer

Sebastian Sharpe

Aldric Shi

Sebastian Talledo

Cheng-Hsien (Henry) Tsai

Angel Wang

Luke Wright

Chloe Xiao

Aeneas Yu

Yichi (Joshua) Zhang

Iris Zhu

Mr. Dave Sankus, Director of Percussion Studies

An Evening of Note

An Evening of Note

with Elliot Wuu featuring performances by select Conservatory artists

with Elliot Wuu featuring performances by select Conservatory artists

April 13, 2024 | 6:00pm boxoffice.vcs.net

April 13, 2024 | 6:00pm boxoffice.vcs.net

JUNIOR

4.18.24

4/25 - 6PM

4/26 - 4PM (STUDENT SHOW)

4/26 - 7:30PM

4/27 - 2PM & 6PM

AFFIRMING THE ARTS

Spring 2024

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Mar 8-9....................................

14-16, 21-23

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Apr 18....................................

Apr 25-27...............................

May 2-4..................................

May 6-17.................................

May 10-11................................

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May 15-22...............................

May 16-18................................

May 22....................................

West Coast Elite Dance Competition - HS Dance

Newsies Jr. - JH Theatre

Serenade to Spring - JH/HS Strings

Into The Woods - HS Theatre

Percussion Extravaganza - JH Drums/HS Percussion

An Evening of Note with Elliot Wuu - K-12 Music

Faith, Hope, and Love - JH/HS Choirs

Emotions: Movie Night - HS Dance

Experiments in Comedy & Tragedy - HS Theatre

Art Show - EL Art

Imagine a Dragon - EL Theatre

Festival of the Arts - K-12 Music

Art Show - JH/HS Art

DanceScapes: Hollywood - EL/JH Dance

Theatre & Dance Senior Showcase - HS Conservatory

SUMMER ELEMENTARY BAND CAMP

JUNE 3-7, 2024

for students entering 4 th -5 th grade

Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories

Dates

June 3-7 (Monday-Friday)

Time 8:30am-12pm

Cost $275

Grades

Entering Grades 4-5 (Co-Ed)

Location

Conservatory Building 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

Instructors

Mr. Jeff Wilson

Ms. Katelyn Dietz

Mr. Shane Ryan

The Elementary Band Camp offers the opportunity for rising 4th and 5th graders to play a band instrument, including the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums, and more. The camp will mix in beginners along with students who already have more experience, with some fun activities added in.

A short concert will occur on Friday, June 7 at 11:30AM.

Note: All are welcome. Instruments are available to borrow.

EL Band Camp/PIE JR. Camp - Discount BUNDLE!

Bundle both EL Band Camp and PIE JR. Camp for a $50 discount savings. Total cost with discount will be $500.

PIE Jr. Camp Dates: June 10-14 (9AM-4PM).

Please see PIE Jr. flyer for more details.

SUMMER JUNIOR HIGH BAND CAMP

JUNE 3-7, 2024

for students entering 6 th -8 th grade

Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories

Dates

June 3-7 (Monday-Friday)

Time 8:30am-12pm

Cost $275 Grades

Entering Grades 6-8 (Co-Ed)

Location

Conservatory Building 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

Instructors

Mr. Jeff Wilson

Ms. Katelyn Dietz

Mr. Shane Ryan

This JH Band Camp is an opportunity for students to start their journey of learning a band instrument, and also for students who have experience and want to improve their skills on traditional band instruments, including the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums, and more. All experience levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced JH aged students. Our goal is to make music and have fun with friends.

A short concert will occur on Friday, June 7 at 11:30AM. Note: All are welcome. Instruments are available to borrow.

JH Band Camp/PIE JR. Camp - Discount BUNDLE!

Bundle both JH Band Camp and PIE JR. Camp for a $50 discount savings. Total cost with discount will be $500.

PIE Jr. Camp Dates: June 10-14 (9AM-4PM).

Please see PIE Jr. flyer for more details.

PERFORMING INDOOR ENSEMBLE CAMP - PIE JR.

JUNE 10-14, 2024

for students entering 5 th -12 th grade

Friends l Creativity l Memories

Dates

June 10-14 (Monday-Friday)

Time 9am-4pm

Cost $275

Grades Entering Grades 5-12 (Co-Ed)

Location

Conservatory Building 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

Instructors

Mr. Jeff Wilson

Ms. Katelyn Dietz

Mr. Shane Ryan

Introduction of skills of our award winning Performing Indoor Ensemble (PIE). Rising 4-9 grade students will learn how to apply band (woodwind and brass) and color guard (flags, choreography, dance) to produce a “minishow” performance in one week.

Some band experience required. No experience needed to participate with the color guard.

Performance on Friday, June 14 at 3PM

Note: Performers should wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. Snacks provided. Pack your own lunch.

Band Camp/PIE JR. Camp - Discount BUNDLE!

Bundle both EL or JH Band Camp and PIE JR. Camp for a $50 discount savings. Total cost with discount will be $500.

Elementary/Junior High Band Camp Dates: June 3-7 (8:30AM-12PM).

Please see Band Camp flyers for more details.

SUMMER STRINGS CAMP

SESSION ONE: JULY 22-25, 2024

SESSION TWO: JULY 29-AUGUST 1, 2024 for students entering 3 rd -12 th grade

Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories

Dates

Session One: July 22-25

Session Two: July 29August 1 (Monday-Thursday) Time 9:30am-3pm

Cost $275

Grades Entering Grades 3-12 (Co-Ed)

Location Valley Christian Schools 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111

Instructor Dr. Scott Homer

Strings Camp is offered for violin, viola, cello and double bass students. All levels are accepted. Campers will receive musical instruction, learn music theory, experience music technology, and gain leadership skills.

A concert featuring Session Two performers will be held on August 1 at 2PM.

Note: Snacks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Sessions may be repeated.

Annual Gifts to the UPCOMING EVENTS uest Ball

WARRIOR FUND

Tuition funds operations. Philanthropy fuels vision. Every gift makes a difference, so please consider donating to the Warrior Fund today.

presented by Extend the Gift

April 20, 2024

Join us for our annual Quest Ball dinner and auction. Enjoy a night to honor and celebrate the Warrior legacy and Extend the Gift for current and future Warriors. vcs.net/questball

May 13, 2024

We look forward to welcoming the VCS community for a round of golf and a day of fellowship at the annual Golf Classic. vcs.net/golfclassic

Thank you for partnering with us in creating Warriors: Tomorrow’s leaders properly equipped to serve God and family while positively impacting their community and the world.

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Wherever you may be, we’re always here to support our amazing alumni like you.

As you continue to make a positive difference in communities around the world, we want to stay connected! We currently have 29 ambassadors all over the country that have connected with fellow alums near them. This past year we have visited 11 cities across the US and look forward to hosting an alumni dinner near you soon. Simply scan the QR code and fill out our “Alumni Connect Form” to stay updated on news and events. Let us know about where you’ve been, where you’re headed and stay connected with us today!

Giving PLANNED

The Shechem Oak Society empowers our community to make an extraordinary impact on future generations. The society comprises all who generously bequeath legacy gifts to Valley Christian Schools.

God assured Abraham of keeping His promise to grant the land to Abraham’s descendants. Shechem holds a significant place in this narrative—it’s where Jacob excavated a well and erected an altar, where Joseph’s family laid his remains to rest, where Joshua delivered his parting words in service to the Lord, and where Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman at the well (Genesis 12:6, 33:18, Joshua 24:26, John 4:12). Shechem stands as a powerful symbol of God’s faithfulness across generations. We fervently pray that VCS, like Shechem, will serve as a reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness in Silicon Valley and worldwide.

At a time when many American educational institutions are straying from biblical values, you can ensure that Valley Christian Schools continues its Quest for Excellence™ for future generations. Join us in providing high-quality Christ-centered education to our children and grandchildren by including VCS in your will.

VCS partners with Thompson & Associates to offer confidential and complimentary estate planning consultations to our board members, administrators, faculty, staff, and community. Join my wife, Kris, myself, and others in discovering the most tax-efficient means of transferring your estate to benefit your family and your passions.

As a trusted member of our VCS community, please accept our gift to you and arrange your estate planning consultation with Darren Penny of Thompson & Associates. You may email advancement@vcs.net or call my office at 408-513-2503. If you have already included VCS in your planned giving, kindly inform us so we may include you in our Shechem Oak Society.

Looking forward,

Clifford E. Daugherty, Ed.D. President

MISSION STATEMENT

Valley Christian Schools’ mission is to provide a nurturing environment o ering quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families, and to positively impact their communities and the world.

VISION STATEMENT

A world where every student pursues their personal Quest for Excellence™

FOUNDING STATEMENT

Valley Christian Schools supports the homes and churches of students in providing an education that is grounded in the Judeo-Christian values of the Bible, as reflected in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Valley Christian Schools is committed to a Quest for Excellence™ in all of its educational programs, and provides a comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum with a rigorous college preparatory program. Firmly founded on Christian values, Valley Christian Schools challenges youth to aspire toward lives of character, service and influence while pursuing their individual Quests for Excellence

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