Mission Bay High New Orleans trumpet legend Wendell Brunious will visit for four days of workshops with the Correia Middle School Jazz Band and Mission Bay High School’s Preservationists and Mambo Orchestra Jan. 31, through Feb. 3. During his time at Correia Middle and Mission Bay High, Brunious will give a master class for brass and woodwinds. He will also work with the jazz students on concepts of jazz improvisation, feel, history, and advanced jazz articulations. Students will strengthen these concepts through the rehearsal and performance of jazz standards. Glen Fisher, director of the First Friday Music Club, a local nonprofit organization working to bring professional musicians to local schools, feels strongly about exposing students to professional musicians as part of their musical learning experience. “The students are excited to get a chance to perform with professional musicians,” commented Fisher. “It makes them come away inspired, refreshed, and excited about the jazz art form.”
Brunious’ residency will culminate in a 7 p.m. concert on Feb. 3 at Dizzy’s, Arias Hall on 1717 Morena Blvd., behind the Musicians Association Building. Barnard Elementary School
Barnard Elementary School, San Diego’s largest and premier Chinese immersion public school, will host its annual Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hundreds of students, parents, and community members are expected to attend this free, family-friendly event, which will be held on the school’s campus, located at 2445 Fogg St. To celebrate the incoming Year of the Rooster, Barnard Elementary welcomes the public to enjoy lucky lion dancers, martial arts demonstrations, Taiwanese Taiko drumming, Chinese cultural activities, and food and game booths for the entire family. While the event is free and open to the public, revenue from new year T-shirts will benefit Barnard Elementary. CPMJA On Friday, Jan. 27 (rain date Friday, Feb. 3), Crown Point Junior Music Academy students will be participating in the annual Jog-A-Thon to promote wellness through physical activity and raise funds for enrichment programs at the school. As the largest fundraiser of the year, students will ask family, friends, and neighbors to sponsor their effort and achievement with a goal to raise $12,000 for the 2016/17 school year. Pledges can also be made at 99pledges.com/fund/cpjmajogathon 2017. Kate Sessions Kate Sessions Elementary School will be holding its annual jog-a-thon on Wednesday, Feb. 15. More than 500 students will take the field to promote a lifelong commitment to fitness and health while also raising money to support their school.
Kate Sessions would like to thank San Diego Surf School – the diamond sponsor for the spring auction. The school is collecting donations from local businesses for its online spring auction, which kicks off April 10. If you’d like to support the school while promoting your business by donating merchandise, services or gift cards or are interested in a business sponsorship, send an email to [email protected] for more information. Mission Bay Cluster
The fourth annual Schoolyard Dash 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run will take place on Sunday, Jan. 29. Run, walk, or just enjoy brunch at DeAnza Cove at Mission Bay. The 5K run/walk benefits Pacific Beach Middle School and Mission Bay High School through the joint parent-teacher organization, Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools.
Runners and walkers will enjoy an out and back course along beautiful Mission Bay. All participants will receive a T-shirt, and top finishers will receive recognition. Following the run/walk, there will be brunch, a vendor village, and several bands with students from Pacific Beach schools to entertain. Come and enjoy the fun — all while supporting the Pacific Beach schools. The cost is $20 for students and $35 for adults. The link to register is schoolyarddash.org. FOPBSS
Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools is excited to announce this year’s auction. Mark your calendars for Friday, April 14 for the Boards and Brew auction at the Soledad Club from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy tastings from three local breweries, a roving tiki table, photo booth, and auction items. Tickets are $30 per person and include two drink tickets. Public welcome. If you are a local business and would like to advertise by donating goods and services, contact auction chair Cori Meara at [email protected].