G.I.C.C.
FINE ARTS GUILD MEETING
April 14, 2008
The meeting was held in the conference room at Central Catholic on
April 14, 2008. President Parma LaBrie
called the meeting to order. Present
were Parma LaBrie, Julie Skeen, Pam
Krall, Deb Scheel, Julie Pfeiffer, Sue Kohles, Pam Northrup, Ellen Merrill,
Beth Walker, Sharon Starkey, Colleen Gnewuch, Sherma Jones and Norma
Peters. Sherma Jones led us in prayer.
Secretary’s Report: Sherma Jones moved, Colleen Gnewuch seconded
that the March minutes be approved as written.
Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: No final numbers on Major Production or
Karnival Kapers. Julie Pfeiffer moved,
Sharon Starkey seconded and motion to approve treasurer’s report was
passed.
Department
Reports:
Art: Dawn Zulkowski - Just
preparing the display for Stuhr Museum and the Fine Arts Banquet.
Band: Priscilla Balasa - Spring Band Concert is Sunday April 20th
in the new gym at 6:30 p.m. This is for
6-12. Mini Blues will be performing at
Primrose @ 1:30 p.m. on May 6th.
Bravo! The Band id a great job at NSBA State Concert Band Festival at
UNO on Saturday, April 12th.
Thanks to everyone who helped.
Special thanks to Sherma Jones for such a lovely program ad and Julie
Skeen for being the parent sponsor.
Malcolm middle school contest was Friday March 14th, thank
you for all the parents that helped with this.
Congratulations to the instrumental students who participated in that
contest. Results were as follows: (1++) Victoria Bialas, Harp Solo; (1-) Victoria
Bialas & Amy Nguyen, Violin Duet; Austin Moran - Alto Saxophone Solo;
Joseph O’Connor - Alto Saxophone Solo; Joseph O‘Connor, Austin Moran - Alto
Saxophone Duet; Mariah Galvan, Kathie
Nyugen - Clarinet Duet; Kerrigan Anspauch - Clarinet Solo; 1+) - Victoria Bialas, Violin Solo; Amy
Nguyen, Piano Solo; Michael Cantrell, Piano Solo; Brett Brokaw, Trumpet Solo;
Elena McConnell, Clarinet Solo; (1) Percussion Ensemble - Katie LaBrie, Joanna
Rainforth, Alyssa Skeen, Maddie Maul, Jackson Buck, John Noble, Carlos
Bermudez; Casey Dahlkoetter - Trumpet Solo; Kerrigan Anspauch and Mariah
Galvan- Clarinet Duet; Kathie Nguyen- Clarinet Solo; John Noble - Trombone
Solo; Austin Moran, Jade Suganuma - Alto Saxophone Duet; (2+) Taylor Hayes,
Trevor Holen, Sergio Bermudez - Trumpet Solo; Kerrigan Anspauch, Samantha
Moravec, Joseph O’Connor - Saxophone Trio; (2) Alex Wirth - Piano Solo; Katie
Labrie, Joanna Rainforth, Alyssa Skeen - Flute Trio; Joseph O’Connor, Jaden
Palu - Alto Sax/Tenor Sax Duet, Upcoming Auditions: Color Guard - Routine will be taught April 29th & 30th
, Audition is May 6th after school.
Auditions for Drum Major will be held during 6th period the
week of May 5th. Students
interested must have been in high school band one year and see Ms Balasa for interview and
instructions prior to May 5th.
Band Camp is July 29, 30,
31, Aug 1 for Drumline 8 am to 11:30 am, Color Guard 12 pm to 2:30 pm; August
4, 5, 6 - Full Band, Drumline and Color Guard 8 am to 12 pm. Thank you again for support of the
band program.
Journalism:
Norma Peters- The new camera is proving
to be all that and a bag of chips! The
picture clarity is very noticeable on screen which should translate to
excellent print quality. Also, the low
light situations are producing great pictures and action shots are tremendous
with the speed shutter feature. The
banquet video is going great. I’ve put
a 10-12 minute time limit on the production.
We received the first batch of proofs on the yearbook, and after the
software glitch that dumped our first two deadlines schedules, we have only
minor flaws to deal with. The students
re-built the pages that they could and we are lucky to be where we are on
submission. Kerry Simonds, yearbook
editor, has been rebuilding the picture files when possible. As usual, the Lance is in good shape and
editor Laura Wirth is working on the April and Senior issues
simultaneously. With all this said,
keep in mind that life is crazy, but Journalism it total lunacy and we love
it. She also added about looking into a
secure website so that the parents can down load pictures of their students and
events that are not always chosen for yearbook
Speech/Drama:
Pam Krall - Thank youj SO much
- for your support, our competitive speech season was phenomenal. GICC’s students represented our C-1 District
very well at State! Returning with six
State medals, we ended our season 6th out of 48 qualifying schools,
the best speech team record to date . . .
None of which would have been possible without your hard work and
dedication to Fine Arts at Central Catholic.
We are not only proud but grateful as well. In addition to State speech this past month, team members
presented a program at St. Leo’s. The
third of four 7/8th grade Variety Nites was held in March as
well. We also pieced a show together
for Crusade Kids Club. I have submitted
the necessary CNFL scholarship paperwork for two of our senior speech team
members. Two per school is the
limit. Cross your fingers. Although it’s been a busy month, it’s been
rewarding …. Thanks to you!
Vocal Music - Deb
Scheel: Malcolm Jr. High Contest was a
hugh success. Thank you to all parents
that went on the buses! Your presence
was very much appreciated! 80 Vocal
Music students attended on Thursday. 17
vocal music entries received Superiors and 6 received Excellent. It’s so amazing to see these students become
successful! “Guys and Dolls” was
marvelous! We had such a great time and
great audiences. I hated to see it
end. Hope you had a chance to experience
the wonderful talent we have here at GICC!
Thank you to all parents/friends involved with the production. We couldn’t do it without you! District Music is April 18th. Over 800 students will be attending. The last high school vocal music concert
will be Sunday April 20th at St. Mary’s @ 3:00 pm. The last Jr. High Vocal Music Concert will
be a musical “King Midas and the Palace of Gold” on May 19. Mark your calendars, this is a Monday night. Thank you so much for your support.
Old Business:
Little
Theatre - Water damage is not covered under the insurance, staff will need to
clean up, Parma is checking with Lacy Construction on the accordian doors like
what was installed at Blessed Sacrament.
Soup Supper numbers were in and we made around 595.00. Karnival Kapers had nothing more to
discuss. District Music final touches
were discussed. Fine Arts Banquet
decorations, dinner and mc’s were discussed.
Sign up sheet was passed around for Athletic Banquet workers, Jr High
Class Sponsors will call to fill in additional names, Julie Pfeiffer and Julie
Skeen. Guys and Dolls discussion over
tickets and microphones. Hall of Fame
details were discussed.
New Business:
It
was discussed that since the microphones were not working properly that maybe
we could ask the Knight for some help with that. She will get some prices from Ron’s Music. Also Slate of Officers were discussed, most
positions filled will vote on approval at next month’s meeting. Although President is still up for grabs.
Adjournment- motion by Sherma Jones,
Ellen Merrill seconded and it was passed.
Closing Prayer : Our Father
Respectfully submitted by Julie
Skeen, Recording Secretary.
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008
AT 6:30 PM IN THE CONFERENCE
ROOM. BRING SALAD SUPPER
ALL GICC PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!