MUSIC NOTES: The Annual Cartwheel Challenge

Friday, October 23, 2009

The Annual Cartwheel Challenge

Rumor has it that the annual cartwheel challenge has been changed up a bit this year!

Background: Every year after the Band photo it has been tradition that Mr. Gaesser does a cartwheel on the field for the kids. Repeat, Mr. Gaesser does a cartwheel. But last year the infamous cartwheel caused some back problems for him.

So this year the Band is going to have to work harder if they want to see it. They have to win a Music Sweepstakes award at one of the competitions.

We know you can do it! Can't wait to hear what happens in Pleasanton!

Alumni Corner

Kelsey Iverson is a 2006 Folsom High music graduate who played trombone in Jazz Band I and sang with the Jazz Choir. Kelsey went on to play the trombone with the Sacramento State University Jazz Band A, the Sac State Orchestra, and several chamber groups. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Trombone Performance.

Kelsey is currently spending 3 months living in Prague and traveling throughout Europe. Kelsey said, "I am reminded of the Folsom Jazz Eurotrips in 2002 and 2006 almost every day here!" When she returns to the U.S., she plans to attend grad school, possibly at CU Boulder in Colorado. But that decision won't be made until she hears back from all of her applications. We wish you much good luck, Kelsey, from your Folsom High music supporters!

If you are in contact with former music students or are the parent of an alumnus, please submit an update to publicity@folsommusic.org and we'll post the news here. Photos are welcome too!