About the Music Department Program
The Sheldon High School Music Department offers performing classes in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, String Orchestra, Jazz, Guitar, Treble Choir, Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble. Past performances include Festivals in Anaheim, San Diego, San Francisco (Vallejo), Fresno, Sacramento, and Seattle, Washington.
The cornerstone and legacy of the Sheldon High Music program is striving for excellence through dedication, learning, experience, and a team effort from students, boosters, and staff. The recognition that the Band and Orchestra receives is in no small way a result of the success acknowledged in the past at reaching for and obtaining excellence. It is also important to note that one side benefit to the total band and orchestra experience is the fun and lasting relationships and memories that are developed by both students and parents.
The Marching Band performs at halftime for Football games, Basketball games (Men's and Women's) and is a fixture at the Elk Grove Veteran's Day Parade and the Elk Grove Western Festival Parade.
The music program at Sheldon High School forms a vital and important part of the total high school life. The music groups represent a large, colorful, visible, and highly disciplined segment of the school. The performance of instrumental groups at sporting events, concerts, festivals, parades, as well as many community events, adds a great deal of color and life to the Sheldon High School community.
The main emphasis of the Sheldon High School Music program is on musicianship. Achieved through hard work, it is the pride of a job well done that makes our efforts worthwhile. The success of the organization will lead to the success of the individual.
Music Staff
Justin Bunselmeier- Director, Concert/Symphonic Bands, Jazz Bands, String Orchestra
Stafford Hebert - Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble
Brian Schlegel - Guitar
Symphonic Band - This group is by audition only, and is open to all members of the Sheldon High Band program. Members also participate in the Marching Band and Pep Band, as well as performing at concerts, festivals, parades, athletic events, and commencement.
Concert Band - The Concert Band performs approximately three formal concerts a year, as well as performing at concerts, festivals, parades, athletic events, and commencement. Members also participate in the Marching
Band and Pep Band.
Marching Band - The combined Symphonic Band and Concert Band members make up the Marching Band. The most active of bands, it requires extra rehearsals, some summer rehearsals, and some weekend time throughout the school year.
Jazz Band - The Jazz Band is generally made up of the best players from Symphonic and Concert Band. The Jazz Bands practice Zero Period Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The main focus is on jazz styles, articulation, and improvisation.
String Orchestra - This group performs at concerts, festivals, and other community and school events. Members also have the opportunity to perform in honor groups and Solo/Ensemble Festivals.
Solo and Ensemble - This is an individual learning activity for the student. Students are given the opportunity to sign up for Solo Ensemble Festival, which is held at CSU Sacramento. If necessary, the band directors
will help the student choose his/her music and prepare it for contest. This activity is considered co-curricular.
Advanced Placement Music Theory (Fall Semester only)
This course is designed to prepare music students for music theory as they enter college music programs. It is an excellent way to prepare for college entrance exams in the field of music.
Students also take advantage of the many honor groups available, such as the EGUSD District Honor Band and Choir, Sacramento Youth Symphony, CBDA All State Honor Band, CMEA Capitol Section Honor Band, CMEA Honor Orchestra, CMEA/ACDA Regional Honor Choir and CMEA/ACDA State Honor Choir.
For information about our Music Programs, call the Sheldon campus at (916) 681-7500.
The Sheldon High School Music Department offers performing classes in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, String Orchestra, Jazz, Guitar, Treble Choir, Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble. Past performances include Festivals in Anaheim, San Diego, San Francisco (Vallejo), Fresno, Sacramento, and Seattle, Washington.
The cornerstone and legacy of the Sheldon High Music program is striving for excellence through dedication, learning, experience, and a team effort from students, boosters, and staff. The recognition that the Band and Orchestra receives is in no small way a result of the success acknowledged in the past at reaching for and obtaining excellence. It is also important to note that one side benefit to the total band and orchestra experience is the fun and lasting relationships and memories that are developed by both students and parents.
The Marching Band performs at halftime for Football games, Basketball games (Men's and Women's) and is a fixture at the Elk Grove Veteran's Day Parade and the Elk Grove Western Festival Parade.
The music program at Sheldon High School forms a vital and important part of the total high school life. The music groups represent a large, colorful, visible, and highly disciplined segment of the school. The performance of instrumental groups at sporting events, concerts, festivals, parades, as well as many community events, adds a great deal of color and life to the Sheldon High School community.
The main emphasis of the Sheldon High School Music program is on musicianship. Achieved through hard work, it is the pride of a job well done that makes our efforts worthwhile. The success of the organization will lead to the success of the individual.
Music Staff
Justin Bunselmeier- Director, Concert/Symphonic Bands, Jazz Bands, String Orchestra
Stafford Hebert - Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble
Brian Schlegel - Guitar
Symphonic Band - This group is by audition only, and is open to all members of the Sheldon High Band program. Members also participate in the Marching Band and Pep Band, as well as performing at concerts, festivals, parades, athletic events, and commencement.
Concert Band - The Concert Band performs approximately three formal concerts a year, as well as performing at concerts, festivals, parades, athletic events, and commencement. Members also participate in the Marching
Band and Pep Band.
Marching Band - The combined Symphonic Band and Concert Band members make up the Marching Band. The most active of bands, it requires extra rehearsals, some summer rehearsals, and some weekend time throughout the school year.
Jazz Band - The Jazz Band is generally made up of the best players from Symphonic and Concert Band. The Jazz Bands practice Zero Period Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The main focus is on jazz styles, articulation, and improvisation.
String Orchestra - This group performs at concerts, festivals, and other community and school events. Members also have the opportunity to perform in honor groups and Solo/Ensemble Festivals.
Solo and Ensemble - This is an individual learning activity for the student. Students are given the opportunity to sign up for Solo Ensemble Festival, which is held at CSU Sacramento. If necessary, the band directors
will help the student choose his/her music and prepare it for contest. This activity is considered co-curricular.
Advanced Placement Music Theory (Fall Semester only)
This course is designed to prepare music students for music theory as they enter college music programs. It is an excellent way to prepare for college entrance exams in the field of music.
Students also take advantage of the many honor groups available, such as the EGUSD District Honor Band and Choir, Sacramento Youth Symphony, CBDA All State Honor Band, CMEA Capitol Section Honor Band, CMEA Honor Orchestra, CMEA/ACDA Regional Honor Choir and CMEA/ACDA State Honor Choir.
For information about our Music Programs, call the Sheldon campus at (916) 681-7500.
About the Sheldon High School Music Booster Club/Program
The Sheldon High School Music Booster Club/Program is composed primarily dedicated parents/guardians who have students in Sheldon High School’s Music Program. Additionally, they are joined by Sheldon High School community volunteers who have a strong record of promoting the value and impact of music in our schools. In collaboration with the Program Advisor/Music Director, Justin Bunselmeier, efforts go towards collecting monetary donations as well as in-kind donations for the program. Throughout the year, the group holds several fundraisers to provide financial support for the students in the program. These funds go towards musical instrument repair, the purchase and maintenance of band and concert performance uniforms, sheet music, transportation and cost associated with performing in community and competitive events.
The students in the program work hard throughout the year: practicing, preparing and performing in various concert and jazz festivals. They also provide support to our school and athletic department programs during half-time performances and pep rallies. Students also provide service hours cleaning up parks, performing in our community and providing leadership and music assistance to our local elementary and middle schools. Board Members are encouraged to attend the General Board meetings scheduled monthly throughout the year as well as consider serving in an Executive Board Member capacity.The program is only as successful as the volunteer efforts and assistance provided by its members and student population it is meant to support.
Executive Board: These members attend General Board meetings and also meet a minimum of three times per year during Executive Committee sessions. All Board positions are open for re-election each academic year - If you are interested in a Board position, please contact the Secretary at [email protected]
President - Katrina Pepper
Vice President - Marisa Munoz-Sanchez
Secretary - Tanya Farrar
Treasurer - Keith Farrar
Uniforms - Jackie Roper
Public Relations - Anna Chapman
The Sheldon High School Music Booster Club/Program is composed primarily dedicated parents/guardians who have students in Sheldon High School’s Music Program. Additionally, they are joined by Sheldon High School community volunteers who have a strong record of promoting the value and impact of music in our schools. In collaboration with the Program Advisor/Music Director, Justin Bunselmeier, efforts go towards collecting monetary donations as well as in-kind donations for the program. Throughout the year, the group holds several fundraisers to provide financial support for the students in the program. These funds go towards musical instrument repair, the purchase and maintenance of band and concert performance uniforms, sheet music, transportation and cost associated with performing in community and competitive events.
The students in the program work hard throughout the year: practicing, preparing and performing in various concert and jazz festivals. They also provide support to our school and athletic department programs during half-time performances and pep rallies. Students also provide service hours cleaning up parks, performing in our community and providing leadership and music assistance to our local elementary and middle schools. Board Members are encouraged to attend the General Board meetings scheduled monthly throughout the year as well as consider serving in an Executive Board Member capacity.The program is only as successful as the volunteer efforts and assistance provided by its members and student population it is meant to support.
Executive Board: These members attend General Board meetings and also meet a minimum of three times per year during Executive Committee sessions. All Board positions are open for re-election each academic year - If you are interested in a Board position, please contact the Secretary at [email protected]
President - Katrina Pepper
Vice President - Marisa Munoz-Sanchez
Secretary - Tanya Farrar
Treasurer - Keith Farrar
Uniforms - Jackie Roper
Public Relations - Anna Chapman
Vendors/Request for Services
To our Sponsors and Vendors - Sponsorship Checks, invoices, etc should ONLY be sent to one of the addresses listed below. It is the policy of the Executive Board membership that personal addresses are not to be used to conduct business on behalf of the 501c3 - Sheldon Music Boosters (AKA Sheldon High School Parents Band). An Executive Board member cannot sign or encumber the Music Boosters without a formal review (at the minimum) by a simple majority of the Executive Board members and written documentation to the same. Thank you.
Mailing Address:
Sheldon Music Boosters
PO Box 292935
Sacramento CA 95829
Alternate Mailing Address (if PO Box is not permitted for use):
Sheldon Music Boosters
ATTN: Executive Board
8333 Kingsbridge
Sacramento CA 95829
Please note - Unless a company, vendor, provider of services or other entity has express, written permission by the current President and one other current Executive Board member of the Sheldon Music Boosters - OR - has an approved Purchase Order signed by the the current President and one other current Executive Board member of the Sheldon Music Boosters to provide goods, services or other items for/or on behalf of the Sheldon Music Boosters and the students assisted by the Sheldon Music Boosters; services/items should not be rendered or provided. The Sheldon Music Boosters is not liable for any purchases, good, and/or services that has not been properly vetted via the applicable Sheldon Music Boosters ByLaws.
Mailing Address:
Sheldon Music Boosters
PO Box 292935
Sacramento CA 95829
Alternate Mailing Address (if PO Box is not permitted for use):
Sheldon Music Boosters
ATTN: Executive Board
8333 Kingsbridge
Sacramento CA 95829
Please note - Unless a company, vendor, provider of services or other entity has express, written permission by the current President and one other current Executive Board member of the Sheldon Music Boosters - OR - has an approved Purchase Order signed by the the current President and one other current Executive Board member of the Sheldon Music Boosters to provide goods, services or other items for/or on behalf of the Sheldon Music Boosters and the students assisted by the Sheldon Music Boosters; services/items should not be rendered or provided. The Sheldon Music Boosters is not liable for any purchases, good, and/or services that has not been properly vetted via the applicable Sheldon Music Boosters ByLaws.