ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY - SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
MUSIC IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
Upcoming Events
3rd Grade Nutcracker Project
Thursday, December 12, 2019 - Field Trip to see the Nutcracker at the Mission Playhouse Theater
Friday, December 13, 2019 - 2:40pm, Student Performance at Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring all 3rd Grade, plus 2/3 Dance Elective
TK & Kinder Holiday Concert
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 1:50 PM in Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring holiday music performed by our youngest Roosevelt Bears!
4th & 5th Grade Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00-10:00 AM in Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring holiday music performed by our oldest Roosevelt Bears!
Chinese New Year Celebration
A 2nd Grade Collaborative Presentation
Friday, February 14th, 8:35AM in the Roosevelt Quad
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Featuring music and dancing in honor of the Chinese New Year
1st Grade Spring Show
Thursday, March 26, 2020 2:45pm in Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring our 1st Graders in a Violin and Singing Performance
3rd Grade Spring Show
Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:45pm in Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring our3rd Graders in a Violin and Singing Performance
Unity Festival
MIE Electives Showcase
Saturday, April 25, 2020 10am-2pm at the San Gabriel Public Library
Featuring:
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Mariachi, Piano, Handbells, Guitar, Rock Band, Ukulele, Percussion Ensembles, Dance, and more!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Dinner
Friday, May 1, 2020 5PM in the Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring Mariachi and Folklorico
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Fundraiser for Mariachi Program and MIE, Tickets for concert and dinner TBA
5th Grade District Concert
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6PM at Jefferson Middle School Gym
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Featuring all SGUSD 5th Grade Students in Band, Orchestra, and Choir
4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9AM in Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring our 4th and 5th Graders in Concert!
2nd Grade Spring Show
Thursday, May 28, 2020 2:45PM in Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring our 2nd Graders in a Violin and Singing Performance
TK Promotion and MIE Performance
Friday, May 29, 2020 1:00PM in Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring our TKers in performance as they promote to Kindergarten!
3rd Grade Instrument Petting Zoo
Tuesday, June 1, 2020 During MIE
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3rd Graders will get a chance to try out all of the instruments and make a selection for next year!
5th Grade Promotion
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 9:00 AM in Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring our 4th Grade "Pompers" Honor Orchestra and songs by 5th grade
Kinder Promotion and MIE Performance
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:00PM in Roosevelt Cafeteria
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Featuring our Kindergarten students in performance as they promote to 1st Grade!
Music Immersion Experience Instructional Staff
TK/Kinder Team

Brian Cannady

Victor Burguan
Robert Cartwright

Olivia Salas
1st Grade Team
Iwen Chuang

Jonathan Valdez

Paulina Nunez
2nd Grade Team



3rd Grade Team

Sara Jones

Victor Burguan

Olivia Salas
4th Grade Team


Albert Burrola Orchestra
Robert Cartwright
Brass

Nicole George
Woodwinds
Assistants

Angeline Tran, Lead

Anthony Burrola

Eileen Tran
5th Grade Team


David Tranchina Orchestra
Jason Chavez
Brass

Monserrat Lujano
Woodwinds
Specialists


Argenta Walther
SDC, Choral
Erika Salas
Strings
Supporters
We are grateful to the following for their generous support of the MIE Program
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.
Instrument 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 for the Roosevelt Band
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Dave and Anne Fruehling - Electric Guitar, Electric Bass,stands, and cables for the Roosevelt Rock Band

Fundamental Period
The fundamental period begins at the end of the traditional school day and consists of the following: Transitional and traditional kindergarten students receive daily general music lessons. Students in grades 1-3 receive lessons in violin, and vocal/general music. 4th and 5th graders choose between woodwind, brass, or a string instruments to receive group lessons on, and also have choir and percussion classes.
Fundamental Period Daily Schedule
TK/K Daily Schedule:
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Every Day, General Music is provided by a Resident Artist from 1:50-2:20 (Wed 1:05-1:30)
1st-3rd Grade Fundamental Period 2:25-3:25 (1:30-2:30 W)
4th and 5th Grade Fundamental Period: 3:100-4:00 (1:30-2:30 W)
Electives Period
After the fundamental period, students in 2nd-5th grade can choose up to 2 elective classes that meet 2 or 3 times weekly. Choices include: Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Percussion Ensemble, Camerata, Handbell Choir, Dance, Rock Band, Mariachi, Folklorico, and PreBand
Electives Period Daily Schedule
2nd and 3rd Grade M/W/F Electives
3:25-4:00 PM (2:20-3:00 PM W)
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Percussion Ensemble
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Handbell Choir
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Dance
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Pre Band
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Guitar
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Piano
2nd and 3rd Grade T/Th Electives
3:25-4:00 PM
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Ukulele
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Folklorico
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Guitar
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Piano
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Camerata
4th and 5th Grade M/W/F Electives
4:00-4:45 PM (2:20-3:00 PM W)
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Guitar
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Mariachi Band
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Piano
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Dance
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Handbell Choir
4th and 5th Grade T/Th Electives
4:00-4:45 PM
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Ukulele
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Rock Band
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Folklorico
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Piano
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Guitar
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Camerata
About MIE
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. The traditional school day has been extended to accommodate the MIE program. 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, Roosevelt Elementary Principal, Cheryl Wilson, and Assistant Principal, Ann Anderson (See STAFF page for more info)
The Music Immersion Program at Roosevelt Elementary is supported by the San Gabriel Unified School District, and is free to the students. 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:
Roosevelt Elementary: