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ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY - SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MUSIC IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

Music Immersion Experience Overview December 2019

Music Immersion Experience Overview December 2019

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Sign up for Electives for 2022-2022    Click Here to go to the Electives Page

Music Immersion Experience Instructional Staff

TK/Kinder Team

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Brian Cannady

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Victor Burguan

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Robert Cartwright

1st Grade Team

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Iwen Chuang

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Jonathan Valdez

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Paulina Nunez

2nd Grade Team

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Brian Cannady

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Erika Salas

Alex Sotelo

3rd Grade Team

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Sara Jones

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Victor Burguan

Michael Urquidi

Specialists

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Argenta Walther

SDC, Choral, TLC

Assistants

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Angeline Tran, Lead

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Eileen Tran

4th and 5th  Grade Team

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Albert Burrola Orchestra

Anthony Burrola 

Orchestra

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Robert Cartwright

Brass

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Jason Chavez 

Brass

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Nicole George

Woodwinds

Supporters

We are grateful to the following for their generous support of the MIE Program

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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

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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.  

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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. 

  • Dr. Gary Scott, President, San Gabriel Unified School District Board of Directors           Flute, and Trumpet, and trombone for the Roosevelt Band

  • Dave and Anne Fruehling - Electric Guitar, Electric Bass,stands, and cables for the Roosevelt Rock Band

  • Andrea Szeredy - Donation of over $9,000 worth of Instruments and musical equipment!

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About the MIE Program
MIE Staff
Fundamental Period

          The fundamental period begins at the end of the traditional school day and consists of the following: TK and kindergarten students receive daily, 30 minute 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 general music classes.

Fundamental Period Daily Schedule

TK/K Daily Schedule:

  • Every Day, General Music is provided by a Resident Artist from 1:25-1:50 (Wed 12:40-1:00)

1st-3rd Grade Fundamental Period 1:55-2:50 (1:00-1:50 W)

4th and 5th Grade Fundamental Period: 2:30-3:30 (1:30-2:30 W)

        After the fundamental period, students in 1st-5th grade can choose up to 2 elective classes that meet 2 or 3 times weekly. Choices include (depending on availability and grade level: Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Percussion Ensemble, Camerata, Handbell Choir, Dance, Rock Band, Mariachi, Folklorico, and PreBand

Click here to enroll in MIE Electives

                           

Electives Period Daily Schedule

1st-3rd Grade M/W/F Electives

​2:50-3:30 PM (1:50-2:40 PM W)

  • Percussion Ensemble

  • Handbell Choir

  • Dance

  • Pre Band

  • Guitar

  • Piano

1st-3rd Grade T/Th Electives

2:50-3:30 PM​​

  • Ukulele

  • Folklorico

  • Guitar

  • Piano

  • Camerata

4th and 5th Grade M/W/F Electives

3:35-4:25 PM (1:50-2:40 PM W)​​

  • Guitar

  • Mariachi (goes until 4:45)

  • Piano

  • Dance

  • Handbell Choir

4th and 5th Grade T/Th Electives

3:35-4:25 PM ​​

  • Ukulele

  • Rock Band

  • Folklorico

  • Piano

  • Guitar

  • 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. 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/

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Extra MIE

Starting with the 2022-2023 school year, Roosevelt students will have the option of extending their MIE time until 5pm every day, called, "Extra MIE." MIE staff will provide structured enrichment for students that need a later pick up time. 

Upcoming Events

Contact the MIE Program

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Summer Camp

Mariachi Camp 2022 for Grades 4-12

  • Open to any San Gabriel Unified Student in 4th-12th Grade (as of 2022-2023 School Year)

  • Dates: June 14-July 13 (Holidays: June 20 and July 4)

  • Times: 12:40-2:30 (come early for lunch)

  • Cost: FREE

  • No Experience Necessary

  • Sign Up Here

  • Contact Samantha Theisen for more Info

Staff: 

Paulina Nunez

Erika Salas

Jonathan Valdez

Albert Burrola

Students will learn Mariachi instruments such as guitar, vihuela, guitarron, violin, trumpet, and singing. Each day, students will be in small and large groups to learn their parts, and then brought together in performance. This is a wonderful way to experience the art of Mariachi, make new friends, and have fun playing music! 

Sign Up Here

Campamento de Mariachi 2022

  • Abierto a cualquier estudiante del Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Gabriel en los grados 4 a 12 (a partir del año escolar 2022-2023)

  • Fechas: 14 de junio-13 de julio (Festivos: 20 de junio y 4 de julio)

  • Horario: 12:40-2:30 (llegue temprano para el almuerzo)

  • Gratis

  • No se requiere experiencia

  • Registrate aqui​

      Los estudiantes aprenderán instrumentos de mariachi como guitarra, vihuela, guitarrón, violín, trompeta y canto. Cada día, los estudiantes estarán en grupos pequeños y grandes para aprender sus partes y luego se reunirán para actuar. ¡Esta es una forma maravillosa de experimentar el arte del mariachi, hacer nuevos amigos y divertirse tocando música!

MIE Music Camp for Grades K-3

  • Open to any Roosevelt student in grade K-3 (as of the 2022-2023 school year) 

  • Dates: June 14-July 13 (Holidays: June 20 and July 4)

  • Times: 12:40-2:30 (come early for lunch)

  • Cost: FREE

  • No Experience Necessary

  • Sign Up Here

  • Contact Samantha Theisen for more Info

Staff: 

Nicole George

Iwen Chuang

Sara Jones

Students will have music enrichment each day, learning songs to sing and play on multiple instruments including the violin, percussion, and more. The MIE Music Camp will be a great way to make new friends, build skills, learn something new, and have fun playing music! 

Sign Up Here

Campamento de música MIE para los grados K-3​

  • Abierto a cualquier estudiante de Roosevelt en los grados K-3 (a partir del año escolar 2022-2023)

  • Fechas: 14 de junio-13 de julio (Festivos: 20 de junio y 4 de julio)

  • Horario: 12:40-2:30 (llegue temprano para el almuerzo)

  • Gratis

  • No se requiere experiencia

  • Registrate aqui

Los estudiantes tendrán enriquecimiento musical todos los días, aprendiendo canciones para cantar y tocar en múltiples instrumentos, incluidos el violín, la percusión y más. ¡El MIE Music Camp será una excelente manera de hacer nuevos amigos, desarrollar habilidades, aprender algo nuevo y divertirse tocando música!

Registrate aquí

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