UPCOMING EVENTS
Voices of Channel Islands Winter Concert
The Voices of Channel Islands choral group will be presenting a Winter Concert on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm at Dos Caminos Elementary School.
Camarillo Christmas Parade
The Pleasant Valley School District Intermediate and Advanced Band students from LCS, MVS, and YAA The Off Beats will be marching in the annual Camarillo Christmas Parade Sat. Dec 14th @ 9 am.
Students must check-in with their band directors on the corner of Landen and Temple. Please remember, all of Temple Avenue is closed to traffic at 8:00 AM that morning. Las Posas is closed to traffic between Charter Oak Drive and Loma Drive at 9:00 AM. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive; traffic is very congested that morning.
Students are to wear long black pants and their band T-Shirts. No shorts. Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes. Students will be wearing Santa hats.
If your student has his or her own Santa hat, bring it that morning. We will provide a Santa hat for students who do not have one.
Students can decorate their instruments with tinsel and bows. Make sure the decorations do not interfere with playing.
It takes approximately one hour to march the route. Remember your student will be done before the parade ends. Please pick up your students by 11:15 AM in front ofMonte Vista Middle School, 888 N Lantana Street, 93010. You can watch the rest of the parade at the corner of Carmen and Burnley. Remember that Carmen is closed to traffic between Burnley and Las Posas and you will not be able to park in the Community Center parking lot. Parking is available at Camarillo City Hall.
DON’T FORGET:
YOUR INSTRUMENT
MUSIC/LYRE (if you need it)
EXTRA REEDS
SNACK BEFORE YOU COME
USE RESTROOM BEFORE YOU COME
WEAR SUNSCREEN
SANTA HAT SUNGLASSES OPTIONAL
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT CASE IN YOUR CAR
See the flyer for a map and additional information.
PVSEA and PVSD String Orchestras and the PVSEA Mariachi band Winter Concert
The PVSEA and PVSD String Orchestras and the PVSEA Mariachi bands will be performing a Winter Concert on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in the Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts (PVSEA) Gym.
Report Time: 6:20 pm. Concert Time: 7:00 pm
See the flyer for additional information..
Questions? Music Program Voice Mail (805) 389-2100, x1119
YAA The Off Beats - Somis Thursday Club
YAA The Off Beats will be performing on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Somis Thursday Club. See the flyer for report times, performance times and attire.
Questions? Music Program Voice Mail (805) 389-2100, x1119
Marching Band Practice 12/11
Attention All Pleasant Valley School District Intermediate and Advanced Band Students:
MARCHING PRACTICE ON WED 12/11 HAS BEEN MOVED TO MVMS GYM.
Two Marching Band Practice sessions will be held to help prepare for the Camarillo Christmas Parade. They are from 4:00pm to 5:15pm on Monday, December 9 and Wednesday, December 11. Meet by C3. Practice is outside so bring a jacket. It will be moved to the Gym if it rains.
See the flyer for additional information.
Toppers Pizza Fundraiser
Enjoy some great pizza on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from Toppers Pizza and SOKM will receive 20% of sales to support music education in our schools. This is valid for dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders. Online orders not included.
Be sure to give a copy of the paper flyer to the cashier or driver.
Marching Band Practice 12/9
Attention All Pleasant Valley School District Intermediate and Advanced Band Students:
Two Marching Band Practice sessions will be held to help prepare for the Camarillo Christmas Parade. They are from 4:00pm to 5:15pm on Monday, December 9 and Wednesday, December 11 at PVSEA. Meet by C3. Practice is outside so bring a jacket. It will be moved to the Gym if it rains.
See the flyer for additional information.
LCS Bands, LCS Choir, MVS Bands and YAA The Off Beats Winter Concert
The Las Colinas Bands and Choir, Monte Vista Bands, and YAA The Off Beats will be performing a Winter Concert on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Camarillo Community Center Park. Audience members please bring chairs. Concert is outside on the grass.
See the flyer for report times, performance times and attire.
Questions? Music Program Voice Mail (805) 389-2100, x1119
Sharky’s Fundraiser
Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill is holding a fundraiser for SOKM on Thursday, November 7 from 11:00am until 8:00pm. Sharky’s will donate 20% of the proceeds to Save Our Kids’ Music. It is good for Dine in, Take Out, Online & Phone Orders.
To order visit order.sharkys.com or call 805-322-1441.
Please print and present this flyer. If ordering online be sure to enter “SOKM” as the Fundraiser Name.
Panda Express Fundraiser
Panda Express is holding a Virtual Fundraiser to benefit Save Our Kids’ Music all day Thursday, October 24, 2024. This is for online orders placed for pickup or delivery only. 28% of sales will be donated to SOKM. Just be sure to use the code 926864 when ordering online.
This is available at Panda Express locations nationwide. Use the Panda Express app or go to www.pandaexpress.com and enter code 926864 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout.
VOCI Youth Chorus Sign Ups
Those of you who are enrolled in PVSD have probably received information from the district about how to register for VOCI Youth Chorus. It starts next Monday, September 23, from 3:30 to 5:00 at Dos Caminos School. Please sign up as soon as possible; last year's singers are being granted priority so signing up will help the school district figure out how many additional students can participate. Use this link: VOCI Youth Choir Interest List. If you have any problems doing that, call Beth Harris in the district office: 805-389-2100 x1125.
If you're outside the district, we have slots for you too. Sign up on the CICA website at https://cicachoir.org/vocifall24flyer and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Click here to download the information flyer (click here for the Spanish version).
PVSD YAA Art Show
PVSD YAA Art will be displaying their art work on Thursday June 6th at 5:00 pm in the Dos Caminos MPR.
Please see the flyer for more information.
PVSD YAA String Orchestra Bus Tour
The PVSD YAA String Orchestra Bus Tour will take place on Tuesday, June 4. Students meet at PVSEA at 8:15am. Students will be dismissed from PVSEA at 2:45 pm.
The students will have a pizza lunch or may bring their own lunch.
Tour dress is Concert Black. Students should bring their instrument and music.
Please see the event flyer for more information including the tour stops.
PVSD Chorus Spring Concert
The PVSD Chorus will be performing on Monday, June 3 at Dos Camino Elementary School. Sponsored by the Channel Islands Choral Association.
The concert starts at 6:30pm.
Please see the event flyer for more information.
PVSD YAA The Off Beats Tour
PVSD YAA The Off Beats Bus Tour will take place on Friday, May 31. Students meet Las Colinas at 7:45am. The students will have a Pizza Lunch at Las Colinas School or may bring their own lunch.
Tour dress is YAA The Off Beats T-shirt, black pants or skirt, black shoes and socks, and optional hat.
Students should bring their instrument and music.
Please see the event flyer for more information including the tour stops.
PVSD YAA Introduction to Guitar & PVSD YAA Guitar Ensemble Spring Concert
PVSD YAA Introduction to Guitar and the PVSD YAA Guitar Ensemble will be performing on Wednesday, May 19 at PVSEA School in the Band Room.
Student report time is 6:30pm. The concert starts at 7:00pm. Concert dress is black pants or skirt, white shirt/blouse, black shoes and socks. No jeans, shorts, t-shirts, or tennis shoes. More information for students and families can be downloaded here.
Please see the event flyer for additional guest information.
K8 Spring Concert
SRTMS Bands, LPSSA Bands, and the PVSEA Mariachi will be performing a Spring Concert on Thursday, May 23 2024 at the Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts (PVSEA) Gym.
Student report time is 6:20 pm and the performances start at 7:00pm.
Concert dress: white shirt/blouse, black pants/skirt, black dress shoes and socks.
More information for students and families can be downloaded here.
Please see the event flyer for additional guest information.
PVSD YAA Beginning Strings and PVSD YAA Orchestra Spring Concert
The PVSD YAA Beginning Strings and PVSD YAA Orchestra will be performing on Wednesday, May 22 at PVSEA School in the Gym.
The student report time is 6:20pm. The concert starts at 7:00pm.
Concert dress for YAA Beginning Strings: white shirt/blouse, black pants/skirt, black dress shoes and socks.
Concert dress YAA Orchestra: Concert Black
More information for students and families can be downloaded here.
Please see the event flyer for additional guest information.
Presto Pasta Fundraiser
Eat at Presto Pasta in Camarillo anytime on this day and they will donate 20% of your total bill to Save Our Kids Music. Valid on dine in or take out. Simply show a printed flyer or display it on your phone at the restaurant. Flyers may not be distributed at Presto Pasta.
Las Colinas Bands & PVSD YAA The Off Beats Spring Concert
The Las Colinas Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Bands and the PVSD YAA Off Beats will be performing on Saturday, May 11 in the Las Colinas Middle School gym.
Las Colinas Bands
Report time for the Las Colinas Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Bands is 5:00pm. Beginners report to Room D3, Intermediates to Room E7, and Advanced to Room D7.
Concert dress is white shirt, black pants or skirt, black shoes and socks.
Concert begins at 5:30pm. Audience members please bring chairs. More information for students and families can be downloaded here.
Please see the event flyer for additional guest information.
PVSD YAA The Off Beats
Report time for PVSD YAA The Off Beats is 7:00 pm in Room D7.
Concert dress is YAA The Off Beats shirt, black pants or skirt, black shoes, black socks and optional hat.
Concert Starts at 7:10 pm. Audience members please bring chairs. More information for students and families can be downloaded here.
Please see the event flyer for additional guest information.
Monte Vista Bands Spring Concert
The Monte Vista Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Bands will be performing on Friday, May 10 at Monte Vista Middle School in the Gym.
The report time for all students is 6:30pm in Room F3. Concert dress is white shirt, black pants or skirt, black shoes and socks. More information for students and families can be downloaded here.
The concert starts at 7:00pm.
Please see the event flyer for additional guest information.
Choral Spectacular 2024 - Sunday May 5, 2024
PVSD Chorus will be performing in the Choral Spectacular 2024 with the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra, CSUCI Chorus, Santa Paula HS Choir, RCHS Choir, and Ventura HS Choral. Concerts are Sat. 5/4/2024 @ 7 pm and Sun. 5/5/2024 @ 3 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Rancho Campana High School. For more information and buy tickets visit https://cichamberorchestra.org
Choral Spectacular 2024 - Saturday May 4, 2024
PVSD Chorus will be performing in the Choral Spectacular 2024 with the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra, CSUCI Chorus, Santa Paula HS Choir, RCHS Choir, and Ventura HS Choral. Concerts are Sat. 5/4/2024 @ 7 pm and Sun. 5/5/2024 @ 3 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Rancho Campana High School. For more information and buy tickets visit https://cichamberorchestra.org
Panda Express Fundraiser
Panda Express is conducting a Virtual Fundraiser to benefit Save Our Kids’ Music all day on Thursday April 25, 2024. This is for online orders placed for pickup or delivery only. 28% of sales will be donated to SOKM. Just be sure to use the code 922447 when ordering online.
This is available at Panda Express locations nationwide. Use the Panda Express app or go to www.pandaexpress.com and enter code 922447 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout.
LCS Int Band Solo Ensemble Concert
Las Colinas Intermediate Band Solo Ensemble Concert will be held Thu 3/21/24, 6:00-7:00 in the Las Colinas Gym.
Setup – 5:00 pm, Report time – 5:30 pm in Band Room , Concert – 6:00 – 7:00 pm , Cleanup – 7:00 pm
Concert Dress – black pants or skirt, white shirt (no band shirts), black shoes and socks.
MVS Adv & Int Band Solo Ensemble Concert
Monte Vista Advanced & Intermediate Band Solo Ensemble Concert will be held Tue 3/19/24, 6:00-7:00 in the Monte Vista Gym.
Report time – 5:30 pm in Band Room , Concert – 6:00 – 7:00 pm , Cleanup – 7:00 pm
Concert Dress – black pants or skirt, white shirt (no band shirts), black shoes and socks.
LCS Adv Band Solo Ensemble Concert
Las Colinas Advanced Band Solo Ensemble Concert will be held Thu 3/14/24, 6:00-7:00 in the Las Colinas Gym.
Setup – 5:00 pm, Report time – 5:30 pm in Band Room , Concert – 6:00 – 7:00 pm , Cleanup – 7:00 pm
Concert Dress – black pants or skirt, white shirt (no band shirts), black shoes and socks.
PVSD YAA Orchestra SCSBOA Festival
PVSD Youth Arts Academy Orchestra will be performing at the SCSBOA Festival on Sat 3/9/24 at 10:00 am in the Rancho Campana HS PAC
Report time – 9:00 am , Warm-up - 9:30 am, Performance - 10:00 am, Clinic - 10:30 am
Concert Dress – Black: – black tops/dress, black bottoms, black shoes, and black socks
YAA Introduction to Guitar Winter Concert
YAA Introduction to Guitar is having a Winter Concert on Monday, February 5, 2024 in the Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts (PVSEA) Gym.
Report Time: 6:30 pm. Concert Time: 7:00 pm
More details can be found in the flyer.
Questions? Please call the Music Program Voice Mail (805) 389-2100, x1119
PVSD Chorus Winter Concert
The PVSD Chorus will be performing on Tuesday, December 18 at Dos Caminos Elementary School in the MPR. Sponsored by Channel Islands Choral Association.
The concert starts at 6:30pm.
Please see the event flyer for more information.