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ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY - SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
MUSIC IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
Music Immersion Experience Overview December 2019
About MIE
Fundamental Period
Fundamental is a period that focuses on general music education and ensemble preparation for classes such as violin, band, and orchestra. These classes are where students learn their main instrument. Grades 1-3 focus on the violin. Grades 4 and 5 are able to choose band instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, or Trombone) or orchestra instruments (Violin or Cello). All of our TK, K, and SPED students will have their fundamental class before the end of their school day.
This is a music class that allows students to learn a secondary instrument, take a deeper dive into subjects like music theory, or use an alternative art form to use as a creative outlet.
The Music Immersion Experience Program at Roosevelt Elementary School in San Gabriel is a tuition free, comprehensive music program provided for every student, every day at Roosevelt Elementary School in San Gabriel, California. The models of El Sistema, Harmony Project, The Conservatory Lab Charter School in Boston, as well as traditional, local programs, were used in the careful development of this program.
The MIE program consists of a "fundamental period," which all students participate in automatically, and an "elective period," which students in the 2nd-5th grade can optionally participate in. Starting with the 2022-2023 school year, there will be an additional "Extra MIE" time to provide structured care for students until 5pm daily. Currently the program serves 386 students in TK-5th Grade.
There are 18 part time Resident Artists and 3 Assistants currently on the MIE staff. The MIE program is administered by the SGUSD Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator, Samantha Theisen, and Roosevelt Elementary Principal, Cheryl Wilson. (See STAFF page for more info)
The Music Immersion Program at Roosevelt Elementary is supported by the San Gabriel Unified School District. SGUSD considers the subject of Music to be a vital part of our students' well rounded education, and it is greatly supported by the school district on all levels. Additional Support through a grant has been generously provided by the D'Addario Foundation.
For more information:
San Gabriel Unified: http://www.sgusd.k12.ca.us/
Roosevelt Elementary: http://roosevelt.sgusd.edlioschool.com/
MIE Extra
MIE extra classes provide a chance for students that stay later in the day to rotate as groups each trimester through more musical experiences and instruments, perform for their peers, explore other art forms, or take part in a physical activity.
Upcoming Events
1st Grade Paper Violin Graduation Concert
October 17th at 2:30 PM
Roosevelt Elementary School
Dia de los Muertos Mariachi Performance
November 1st at 6:10 PM
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
3rd Grade Nutcracker Concert
December 4th at 1:15 PM
Roosevelt Elementary School
2nd Grade Holiday Concert
December 5th at 2:30 PM
Roosevelt Elementary School
1st Grade Holiday Concert
December 18th at 1:15 PM
Roosevelt Elementary School
4th and 5th Grade Holiday Concert
December 19th at 3:00 PM
Roosevelt Elementary School
Dismissal Times:
Grades 1-3
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Fundamental Only: 3:10pm
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Elective: 3:45pm
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MIE Extra: 4:45pm
Grades 4-5
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Fundamental Only: 3:45pm
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Elective: 4:45pm
Wednesday/ Minimum Day Grades 1-5
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Fundamental Only: 1:50pm
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Elective: 2:45pm
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Jamboree and MIE Extra: 4:45pm
Jamboree
Jamboree is a performance based opportunity for students to build confidence and foster a sense of community. It is also a great way to expose them to a diverse range of musical genres and styles through performances by guest artists.
Music Immersion Experience Instructional Staff
TK/Kinder Team
Specialists
Brian Cannady
Victor Burguan
Robert Cartwright
1st Grade Team
Iwen Chuang
Jonathan Valdez
Paulina Nunez
Argenta Walther
SDC, Choral, TLC
Assistants
Angeline Tran, Lead
2nd Grade Team
Brian Cannady
Alex Sotelo
Erika Salas
Eileen Tran
3rd Grade Team
Sara Jones
Victor Burguan
Michael Urquidi
4th and 5th Grade Team
Albert Burrola Orchestra
Anthony Burrola
Orchestra
Nicole George
Woodwinds
Robert Cartwright
Brass
Jason Chavez
Brass
Supporters
We are grateful to the following for their generous support of the MIE Program
The National Endowment for the Arts
The Music Immersion Experience Program is a proud recipient of a 2021 NEA Grant for Art Projects WEBSITE
D'Addario Foundation
The D'Addario Foundation has supported the MIE program since 2018 with a cash grant and music education products. We are so grateful to this phenomenal foundation and company! WEBSITE
J. Brown Violin Maker
All stringed instruments used by the MIE program were carefully selected, and set up by J Brown Violin Maker in Claremont, CA. The instruments were then provided at a deep discount to the program. The company has a long history of supporting music education. For more information, please visit their WEBSITE.
Guitar Center Foundation
2020 - Donation of over 30 instruments: Guitars, electric and acoustic guitars and bass guitars, amplifiers, tuners, and stands to support the MIE expansion to Del Mar High School. WEBSITE.
Instrument and Equipment Donations
A Very Special Thank You to the following people for their generous support of our program through instrument donations.
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Dr. Gary Scott, President, San Gabriel Unified School District Board of Directors Flute, and Trumpet, and trombone for the Roosevelt Band
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Dave and Anne Fruehling - Electric Guitar, Electric Bass,stands, and cables for the Roosevelt Rock Band
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Andrea Szeredy - Donation of over $9,000 worth of Instruments and musical equipment!
Contact the MIE Program
MIE Summer Camp For Grades K-5
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Open to any San Gabriel Unified Student in the Rising Grades of Kindergarten though 5th Grade.
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Session I: June 10-July 12
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MIE Camp: 8:00-5:00pm
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Session II: July 15-August 9
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MIE Camp: 8:00am-5:00pm
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*MIE Rock Band Camp: 8:00-12:00pm*
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*MIE Mariachi Camp: 12:40-4:45pm*
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No Experience Necessary
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Contact Sara Jones for more Info:
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626-287-0512 x3240
