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ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY - SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MUSIC IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

Music Immersion Experience Overview December 2019

Read more The Music Immersion Experience Program is the signature program of Roosevelt Elementary School in San Gabriel, California. Every student at Roosevelt Elementary receives high quality, comprehensive music education, every day. Since the program was implemented in 2015, the school has seen significant positive changes in climate and culture, discipline, and standardized testing scores. Recently, San Gabriel Unified received the CSBA Golden Bell award for "Closing the Opportunity Gap." The program was also recognized as the Grand Prize Honoree of the Year for Innovation in Education by District Administration Magazine. For more information, visit www.musicimmersionexperience.org.

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Events
About the MIE Program

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

  • Fundamental Only: 3:10pm

  • Elective: 3:45pm

  • MIE Extra: 4:45pm

Grades 4-5

  • Fundamental Only: 3:45pm

  • Elective: 4:45pm

Wednesday/ Minimum Day Grades 1-5

  • Fundamental Only: 1:50pm

  • Elective: 2:45pm

  • 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

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Brian Cannady

Victor Burguan

Robert Cartwright

1st Grade Team

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Iwen Chuang

Jonathan Valdez

Paulina Nunez

Argenta Walther

SDC, Choral, TLC

Assistants

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Angeline Tran, Lead

2nd Grade Team

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Brian Cannady

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Alex Sotelo

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Erika Salas

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Eileen Tran

3rd Grade Team

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Sara Jones

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Victor Burguan

Michael Urquidi

4th and 5th  Grade Team

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Albert Burrola Orchestra

Anthony Burrola 

Orchestra

Nicole George

Woodwinds

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Robert Cartwright

Brass

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Jason Chavez 

Brass

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!

MIE Staff
Supporters

Contact the MIE Program

Thank you for reaching out! We will respond as soon as possible.

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Summer Camp

MIE Summer Camp For Grades K-5

  • Open to any San Gabriel Unified Student in the Rising Grades of Kindergarten though 5th Grade.

  • Session I: June 10-July 12

    • MIE Camp: 8:00-5:00pm​

  • Session II: July 15-August 9

    • MIE Camp: 8:00am-5:00pm​

      • *MIE Rock Band Camp: 8:00-12:00pm*

      • *MIE Mariachi Camp: 12:40-4:45pm*

  • No Experience Necessary

  • Contact Sara Jones for more Info:

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