Parent Information Packet
Electrify Your Strings
Featuring
Mark Wood
and
Orchestra Students From
Boerne High School
Champion High School
Boerne Middle School North
Boerne Middle School South
Cibolo Creek Elementary
Curington Elementary
Fabra Elementary
Fair Oaks Elementary
Kendall Elementary School
December 3, 2014
Information in this Packet
Electrify Your Strings
Student Participation Form
Rehearsal Schedule
EYS T-shirt Order Form
Concert Ticket Order Form
Raffle Ticket Order Form
Concert DVD Order Form
Sponsorship Order Form
Program Advertising Order Form
Electrify Your Strings
Now embarking on its 12th year, Electrify Your Strings (EYS) is a music educational phenomenon that FIRES UP
students, teachers, and local communities by injecting a high voltage dose of energy and much-needed funding
into a school’s music education program. This intensive experience boosts student self-esteem and motivation,
increases school-wide, family and community engagement, and helps raise money for participating schools.
Created by international recording artist, electric violinist, and music education advocate Mark Wood, EYS connects students, teachers, and administrators to the vibrancy of music in an unforgettable experience culminating
in a live performance, with ticket sales directly benefiting the participating music department.
The premise is simple, Mark Wood works with a school’s orchestra director to design a tailor-made, two-day rock
orchestra makeover culminating in a live performance at the end of the experience. Profits from tickets sold to the
event directly benefit the school’s music programs. The musical selections are surprising and include Wood’s own
compositions, plus his exclusive arrangements of classic rock and contemporary music.
Mark Wood and his team seek to awaken student musicians to their highest potential, opening them up to the
adventure of music. EYS transforms quiet young musicians into expressive people who can’t wait to learn! Imagine a fifteen year old rushing to orchestra because he or she can’t wait to play. Imagine an energized concert hall
buzzing with anticipation for music played by these students. EYS makes this happen!
On December 3, Electrify Your Strings comes to Boerne. Over 300 Boerne ISD orchestra students in grades 6-12
from Boerne High and Champion High Schools, Boerne Middle School North and South, Cibolo Creek, Curington,
Fabra, Fair Oaks, and Kendall Elementary Schools will participate in this two-day event featuring Mark Wood.
On Tuesday, December 2, to prepare for the concert, Mark will be teaching the students improvisation, composition, and personal expression on their violins violas, cellos, and basses. Students will rehearse with Mark Wood
to fine tune pieces that they have been working on since September. Utilizing Mark’s music arrangements that
were sent to the district prior to his visit, BISD students will work with Mark in rehearsal to fine tune the music in
preparation for the big concert on Wednesday, December 3. Students will have a dress rehearsal with Mark and
then present their concert at 7:00pm in the Champion High School Auditorium.
Mark Wood is an international recording artist, an original member of the multi-platinum selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He studied under maestro Leonard Bernstein, is a Julliard–trained violinist and Emmy-winning composer.
Mark has worked with Celine Dion, Lenny Kravitz, Billy Joel and more. Mark is the creator of the revolutionary
Viper electric violins, SV Stingray, and Cobra cello.
Student Participation Form
has my permission to participate in the Electrify
Your Strings workshop on December 2, 2014. I understand that as a result of his/her participation he/she will be
unable to attend his/her normal classes. All work in said classes will have to be made up by the student as directed
by those teachers. In addition my student will participate in the Electrify Your Strings Concerts on December 3,
2014 at 7:00pm.
Please Print Clearly
Student Name:
Student Allergies/Medical Conditions:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Phone Number:
I have also read the EYS parent information packet and I am aware of rehearsal times and the costs that are required for this performance.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
Please complete a separate permission slip for each student who will be participating in this event.
Due November 14, 2014
Rehearsal Schedule
December 2
Clinic & Workshop
Champion High School Band Hall
6th grade Orchestras
• Tune - 3:00pm
• Rehearse - 3:15-5:00pm
Middle School Orchestras
• Tune – 5:45pm
• Rehearse – 6:00-7:45pm
High School Orchestras
• Tune – 7:30pm
• Rehearse – 7:45-9:30pm
December 3
Dress Rehearsal and Sound Check
Champion High School Auditorium
• 6th Grade
3:45pmCall Time/Tune
4:00-4:30pm
Rehearsal
4:30pmDinner
• Middle School
4:15pmCall Time/Tune
4:30-5:00pm
Rehearsal
5:00pmDinner
• High School
4:45pmCall Time/Tune
5:00-5:30pm
Rehearsal
6:15pmDinner
• All Orchestras
5:30-6:15pm
Rehearsal
• Mark Wood
6:15-6:30pm
Sound Check
Performance
Champion High School Auditorium
• Concert 7:00-8:30pm
*Times are subject to change.
EYS T-Shirt Order Form
DESIGN
TO BE
DETERMINED
DESIGN
TO BE
DETERMINED
$15.00 (includes sales tax) Add $2 for XXL and XXXL
Shirts are black with a color graphic design on the front and back.
Student Name ____________________ School _ _______ _______ ________ Grade _________
Phone Number _________________________ Email Address ___________________________
Size
YOUTH MEDIUM
YOUTH LARGE
Quantity
Price
__________ x $15.00 =
__________ x $15.00 =
__________
__________
ADULT MEDIUM
__________
ADULT LARGE
__________
ADULT XLARGE
__________
ADULT XXLARGE
ADULT XXXLARGE __________
ADULT SMALL
Cash __________
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
x $15.00 =
x $15.00 =
x $15.00 =
x $15.00 =
x $17.00 =
x $17.00 =
Check # __________
Total __________
Must pay for each order form with a separate check.
Make checks payable to Boerne Orchestra.
Please put telephone number and Drivers License number on checks.
Check return fee is $25
Due November 14, 2014
Concert Ticket Order Form
Student Name:
School:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Donation Level (Check One)
VIP Ticket Package - $50
2 VIP tickets to Show (Rows 1-3)
Tickets - $10 eachQty.x $10 =
Qty.
x $50 =
Total Amount Due
CashCheck #Total $
Must pay for each order form with a separate check.
Make checks payable to Boerne Orchestra.
Please put telephone number and Drivers License number on checks.
Check return fee is $25
Due November 14, 2014
Raffle Ticket Order Form
Student Name:
School:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Donation Level (Check One)
Raffle Tickets - 3 Tickets for $5
Qty.
x $5 =
Total Amount Due
Raffle Prizes (as of now)
Stingray SV-5 Electric Violin
More Prizes to Come
CashCheck #Total $
Must pay for each order form with a separate check.
Make checks payable to Boerne Orchestra.
Please put telephone number and Drivers License number on checks.
Check return fee is $25
Due November 14, 2014
Concert DVD Order Form
Student Name:
School:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
(Last Year’s DVD Cover)
Concert DVD - $12 each
Qty.
x $12 =
Total Amount Due
CashCheck #Total $
Must pay for each order form with a separate check.
Make checks payable to Boerne Orchestra.
Please put telephone number and Drivers License number on checks.
Check return fee is $25
Due November 14, 2014
Sponsorship Order Form
Company Name:
Address:
Contact Name:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
School:
Donation Level (Check One)
$1500 – I’m a Rock Star
$750 – I’m in the Band
$500 – I’m a Roadie
$250 – I’m a Groupie
Company is presenting sponsor For EYS Boerne
Logo/Company name is included in all marketing materials
Logo/Company name is included in all media announcements
Special Recognition in Program and at Show
8 VIP tickets to each show
Full Page ad in the Program
Priority Access for 8 to Meet and Greet with Mark Wood after each show
4 EYS Dream Tour T-shirts
Logo/Company name is included in all marketing materials
Logo/Company name is included in all media announcements
4 VIP tickets to each show
Full Page ad in the Program
Priority Access for 4 to Meet and Greet with Mark Wood after show
2 EYS Dream Tour T-shirts
4 VIP tickets to each show
Full Page ad in the Program
Priority Access for 4 to Meet and Greet with Mark Wood after show
2 VIP tickets to each show
Half Page ad in the Program
Priority Access for 2 to Meet and Greet with Mark Wood after show
CashCheck #Total $
Must pay for each order form with a separate check.
Make checks payable to Boerne Orchestra.
Please put telephone number and Drivers License number on checks.
Check return fee is $25
Due November 14, 2014
Program Advertising Order Form
Contact Name:
Company Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
School:
Donation Level (Check One)
FULL PAGE - $275
HALF PAGE - $175
Ad Sizes
Full Page:
Full Bleed 5.75x8.75
Trim Size 5.5x8.5
Active Space 5.25x8.25
Half Page: 5.25x4.125
FULL
PAGE
1/2
PAGE
Artwork Requirements
Files should be submitted as a high resolution PDF (CMYK at 300 DPI at 100% of output size).
Please send artwork to [email protected]. If you do not have an ad, Dante Klar Media Group will
design your ad at no additional cost. If you have any questions please email [email protected].
CashCheck #Total $
Must pay for each order form with a separate check.
Make checks payable to Boerne Orchestra.
Please put telephone number and Drivers License number on checks.
Check return fee is $25
Due November 14, 2014