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. Concert and Marching Band, Jazz Band, Drumline, Color Guard

. Mr. Ken Smith

Winter 2007 Guard and Drumline:
Jan 6: Dublin (G)
Jan 13: Homestead (G)
Jan 20: Gilroy (G)
Jan 27: Live Oak (G)
Feb 3: Amador Valley (G)
Feb 10: Crab Feed
Feb 17: Rodriguez (G & DL)
Feb 25: Monte Vista (G)
Mar 3: Armijo/Fairfield (DL)
            Las Vegas (G)
Mar 10: Vallejo (G & DL)
Mar 17: Livermore/Granada (G & DL)
Mar 23: Benicia (G & DL)
Mar 24: San Bernadino? (G)
Mar 30: Pre-Champs Exhibition at JBHS
Mar 31: NCBA Winter Championships in
               San Mateo (G & DL)


Winter/Spring 2007 Band and Jazz Band:
Feb 23: Delta Jazz Festival-Stockton
April 21: NCBA Jazz Festival , Elk Grove
April 28: Music in the Parks at JBHS
May 4: NCBA Concert Festival, Rocklin
May 12: Vallejo Band Festival (co-host)
May 18: Kaiser Celebration
May 19: Encinal Band Festival-Alameda
June 2: Pista sa Nayon, Vallejo


Welcome to the Jesse Bethel Jaguar Band!

The Jesse Bethel Jaguar Band is an active, dynamic organization that strives to foster growth in musicianship, creativity, technical skill, self discipline, teamwork and self esteem. We hope that all band members will leave Bethel with a love and understanding of music that will be with them forever whether they are music consumers, recreational players or professional musicians.

A band possesses characteristics of both an academic class and a sports team. There are concepts and skills that must be learned through a definite classroom curriculum, but its success depends on all individuals performing their parts well and relating with other teammates in a cooperative and supportive spirit. All music students are expected to try their very best at all times, and to keep their comments constructive, positive, helpful and considerate.

One thing I cannot emphasize enough is the importance of parent participation. Please consider carefully the ways in which you would like to become involved. Booster meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month.

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Room:E104

Phone: 707-556-5700

Extention: 51107

Email: bethelband@yahoo.com

Mr. Smith grew up in Palo Alto, California, and graduated from Palo Alto High School. He has also lived in Hilo, Hawaii and Manila, Philippines.

Mr. Smith has taught for over 30 years at Martinez Junior High, Franklin Jr. High, Hogan and Jesse Bethel High Schools, and many Vallejo elementary schools.

Educational Background

Single Subject Credential: Music

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