Let the fun begin!! Performance season has hit Cub Club Samba! It is exciting and humbling to see all the people in the community that contact us to perform for their events and participate. Its always a blessing to get to work in the community. We have several exciting events coming up. Starting with Tucson's Cyclovia. Cub Club Samba will be performing at Ochoa Elementary School. While we are there the students will get the opportunity to walk through Mr. Alfie's studio. None of our students have seen it so they are excited. We have also invited 5th grade students from Ochoa to join us at this event.!! Love it when youth from different parts of Tucson can come together and create something magical!
April 14th has been set for Tucson Carnaval. The details for this event are still being worked out! But we want all our family, friends and community to mark their calendars!! It promises to be a day full of lots of fun, music and dancing! It also happens to be 2nd Saturday downtown.
May 4th is the Lineweaver Spring Carnival/ cinco de mayo celebration. We are happy to working with the Lineweaver PTA to put together a event that is sure to both fun and entertaining! Come out and support us all! We have invited our mentors from Jovert to join us and put on a performance at well. Super exciting! the Carnival will be held from 5pm-8pm. CCS will be putting on two performances!
May 11th, Roberts/Naylor K-8 school has invited CCS back for their annual Spring Festival. We all had such a great time there last year. It is an honor for us to be returning this year.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Cub Club Samba needs to buy new instruments as well as repair our current ones. We are asking all our family, friends to collect aluminum cans and plastic water bottles for us. We will be recycling them and putting the money towards the purchases needed. Our goal is to raise $2200!! We are more than happy to come pick up the collected items or they can be dropped off at Lineweaver. Feel free to contact us at 520-204-4717 or cubclubsamba@gmail.com
So much going on!! We are truly blessed to be able to do what we love on a weekly basis with a group of kids that really enjoy what we are doing! Thank you to of you for being soo supportive. we wouldn't be where are now if it wasn't for all the support. Thank you!!! Axe!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Difficulties .....
There are always difficulties when working with children. One of them being motivation. Motivating kids to keep doing something they like with so many distractions in their lives isnt always easy. Especially when you add distractions.
Samba is like a sport. It takes a team that works together and practices. A team that is motivated and dedicated. Focus is the Key to Samba and world music. We care about these children, so much so that we want to see them pursue anything with out giving up. We understand that often times we might come across as mean or tough. That it starts to become too much. What most do not see is that these kids are learning music that is not very easy to play. They are not just learning how to play music by sound but they are learning how to read music as well. It takes time and hard work to play the kinds of rhythms and breaks that our children are learning to play. These children also play more than just one instruments most of our kids can play up to 3 to 4 instruments which is not easy to do. Our little kids are learning to listen to the rhythms and beats being played and put it to movement. Some of our dancers have contributed to dance routines.
We understand that a big frustration with our families is homework. Please be assured that ALL the Samba Kids are given time to work on homework after Samba. A typical samba day starts off with students and mentors taking out the instruments and laying them in playing order, we then stretch and warm up. We review and learn new music. On Wednesdays, we start with stretches , warm up and then we review and learn new steps.at last we close with a our samba circle where we recite In Lak'ech. We then join the rest of Cub Club and have snack. During and after snack ALL samba students are given the time to work on homework.
We want parents and families to know that we value education. We know and understand that home work is important and needs to be completed. The kids are asked if they have homework, and most of the kids let us know if they have home work that needs to be finished.
part of our commitment is to work close with families. To help each other in the development of the students lives. To work together to help them succeed.
Samba is like a sport. It takes a team that works together and practices. A team that is motivated and dedicated. Focus is the Key to Samba and world music. We care about these children, so much so that we want to see them pursue anything with out giving up. We understand that often times we might come across as mean or tough. That it starts to become too much. What most do not see is that these kids are learning music that is not very easy to play. They are not just learning how to play music by sound but they are learning how to read music as well. It takes time and hard work to play the kinds of rhythms and breaks that our children are learning to play. These children also play more than just one instruments most of our kids can play up to 3 to 4 instruments which is not easy to do. Our little kids are learning to listen to the rhythms and beats being played and put it to movement. Some of our dancers have contributed to dance routines.
We understand that a big frustration with our families is homework. Please be assured that ALL the Samba Kids are given time to work on homework after Samba. A typical samba day starts off with students and mentors taking out the instruments and laying them in playing order, we then stretch and warm up. We review and learn new music. On Wednesdays, we start with stretches , warm up and then we review and learn new steps.at last we close with a our samba circle where we recite In Lak'ech. We then join the rest of Cub Club and have snack. During and after snack ALL samba students are given the time to work on homework.
We want parents and families to know that we value education. We know and understand that home work is important and needs to be completed. The kids are asked if they have homework, and most of the kids let us know if they have home work that needs to be finished.
part of our commitment is to work close with families. To help each other in the development of the students lives. To work together to help them succeed.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Happy New Year!
Happy 2012 Samba family and friends! We are really
excited for this semester. Last semester
was filled with so many exciting events. We’ve said it before we’ll say it
again, we love getting to work with our community. Thank you to all that invited us to
participate in the various events throughout Tucson.
This semester we will be trying some new things and learning
some new rhythms, breaks and dance moves. It is very important to us to get
input from our kids and to hear their ideas.
For them to feel like they have a say and that we value their opinions. The
kids came up with so many ideas it would take years to get through them all,
but we think we have figured out what to focus on. We will also be giving our Jovert mentors the
opportunity to step up and teach a song of their own. They will be teaching and
directing. We feel it is very important for our mentors to feel like they have
a voice and that we trust what they bring to the table.
With all that being said, we feel it is important to take you
all on our quest. We have approached members
of Batucaxe with the hope of being able to work together. Mr. Alfie was a member
for many years and would be amazing to get to work together. Also, Mr. Alfie has joined the Ochoa
Elementary School family. He will be teaching music there and we hope to
collaborate with kids from Ochoa as well.
So if you see him be sure to congratulate him. Its very exciting and we
are all very proud of him! Don’t worry while Mr. Alfie is NOT leaving Samba. He is fully
committed to CCS and has no plans to leave.
The Jovert mentors and I have committed to help him balance both things
right now as he gets settled in at his new job and prepares. This promises to bring nothing but positivity
to community! Just think more kids to play music with! Its really exciting.
Mr. Alfie and I have big dreams for this group. We know and
are fully aware that it will take a lot of hard work and time. Many do not know
that this group is primarily funded out of our pockets. It gets expensive and
have been looking for ways to get help.
Thank you again to everyone that supports us helps us and
believes in our vision. We are very
passionate about what we do.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
catching up!
This has been a busy year for sure! It has been fun and rewarding to get to participate and be part of our community through so many events. Every performance thus far has been different. They have all been fun and exciting. Its always really nice to get to meet new people.
The Procession of Little Angels was so much. Seeing all our kids in purple... literally purple! was so cool. Like every "gig" we had our moments, But all in all we all had such a fun time. Having our Jovert mentors there is always a blessing.
FAME at the Children's Museum was a blast for sure! Who else gets to say they have paraded through the museum and made noise?! Not many people. The kids played so well and they got the the crowd going.
Purplelight Vigil was an event that we will most remember. To be appart of a community that honors those that have passed on due to health. Its a great way to show the kids how music touches people lifes. That why they are playing is making a difference in a life.
JOVERT MENTORS: We have had our mentors coming in to work with the students. They have truly become a part of the CCS family. Just the simple fact that some of the our mentors show up to our CCS performances ready to be a part of the group and play some music.
Coming up we have Winter Solistice at the Childrens Museum.
Stuff the Hummers at Sullivans steak house
All are welcomed to join us at these events. You never know when we will need soem extra shakers....
The Procession of Little Angels was so much. Seeing all our kids in purple... literally purple! was so cool. Like every "gig" we had our moments, But all in all we all had such a fun time. Having our Jovert mentors there is always a blessing.
FAME at the Children's Museum was a blast for sure! Who else gets to say they have paraded through the museum and made noise?! Not many people. The kids played so well and they got the the crowd going.
Purplelight Vigil was an event that we will most remember. To be appart of a community that honors those that have passed on due to health. Its a great way to show the kids how music touches people lifes. That why they are playing is making a difference in a life.
JOVERT MENTORS: We have had our mentors coming in to work with the students. They have truly become a part of the CCS family. Just the simple fact that some of the our mentors show up to our CCS performances ready to be a part of the group and play some music.
Coming up we have Winter Solistice at the Childrens Museum.
Stuff the Hummers at Sullivans steak house
All are welcomed to join us at these events. You never know when we will need soem extra shakers....
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Show Time!!
Time really does fly when you're having fun. C.C.S has so many fun events coming up. Starting with Tucson Meet yourself/ Festival of Schools. We have been hard at work learning new breaks, rhythms, and songs. One of which was written by our very own director Mr. Alfie.
Richard Noel, band leader of Sticks and Fingers a local group and board member of Tucson Meet Yourself, came to teach and work with our group. He taught us a fun Caribbean rhythm. Richard has invited C.C.S. to join him for a Caribbean Parade at this year's Tucson Meet Yourself. The parade will take place on Saturday October 15th @ 7:00pm followed by a performance at the Tucson Convention Center, with C.C.S. joining in on the finale.
That is not all that C.C.S. is participating in the Festival of Schools being held during Tucson Meet Yourself Event On Saturday October 15th @ 1:55. We will be performing on the TUSD stage by the TCC Arena, C.C.S. will be particticing in the Move Your Body flash workout and finish up with a performance.
The following week we will putting on a fun performance at the Tucson Childrens Museum. The performance will take place on Sunday October 23rd at 1:00pm. This is the 3rd time C.C.S has been invited to participate in an event at the Museum. The kids are really excited to go back!
Besides rehearsing for upcoming performances. Our kids have started working on our new belt systems. Most of the kids have already earned their white belts. We are really proud of them for working really hard. In order to earn a belt, the students show responsibility by bringing their materials to weekly rehearsals, they participate and work on music provided by Mr. Alfie, our younger group shows they have learned a dance taught by Ms. Lupe.
Its brings us great joy to annouce that C.C.S. grows more and more each week. We are up to almost 50 students signed up. So exciting to know that kids are really enjoying what we are doing.
We invite you all to come out and support our kids as well as join in all the fun!!
http://rdnoel.com/about/bio/
http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org/
http://www.childrensmuseumtucson.org/
Richard Noel, band leader of Sticks and Fingers a local group and board member of Tucson Meet Yourself, came to teach and work with our group. He taught us a fun Caribbean rhythm. Richard has invited C.C.S. to join him for a Caribbean Parade at this year's Tucson Meet Yourself. The parade will take place on Saturday October 15th @ 7:00pm followed by a performance at the Tucson Convention Center, with C.C.S. joining in on the finale.
That is not all that C.C.S. is participating in the Festival of Schools being held during Tucson Meet Yourself Event On Saturday October 15th @ 1:55. We will be performing on the TUSD stage by the TCC Arena, C.C.S. will be particticing in the Move Your Body flash workout and finish up with a performance.
The following week we will putting on a fun performance at the Tucson Childrens Museum. The performance will take place on Sunday October 23rd at 1:00pm. This is the 3rd time C.C.S has been invited to participate in an event at the Museum. The kids are really excited to go back!
Besides rehearsing for upcoming performances. Our kids have started working on our new belt systems. Most of the kids have already earned their white belts. We are really proud of them for working really hard. In order to earn a belt, the students show responsibility by bringing their materials to weekly rehearsals, they participate and work on music provided by Mr. Alfie, our younger group shows they have learned a dance taught by Ms. Lupe.
Its brings us great joy to annouce that C.C.S. grows more and more each week. We are up to almost 50 students signed up. So exciting to know that kids are really enjoying what we are doing.
We invite you all to come out and support our kids as well as join in all the fun!!
http://rdnoel.com/about/bio/
http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org/
http://www.childrensmuseumtucson.org/
Sunday, September 25, 2011
New faces
This.week was great. The Jovert mentors did such a great job this week. The kids really welcomed them in. It really is adding yet one more element to Cub club Samba. It has been our vision from the.beginning to get to work with others in the community. This also shows and teaches the samba kids to work with other musicians in the community.
With all the fun exciting things going on we have 3 weeks to prepare for our first gig. We have some staple samba songs with some new flare added as well as some new beats that will make your hearts dance.
We hope to see you all on October 15th at Tucson Meet Yourself/festival of schools @ 1:50 on the TUSD stage!
Friday, September 16, 2011
We Challenge
It's been a good week of Samba. Having shorter schools, has allowed us to have more Samba time with the kids. The time has been spent presenting new things, working on music and challenging the kids.
This week both groups received a music folder. Something that we are doing differently this time, is we are using a similar ranking system. With this system the students are learning how to read music. So they now have the tools to learn music both by listening to it but also by being able to read notes on a paper. Of course they each got a different song with different rhythms.
They all looked pretty excited.
We have also challenged our students to show more respect, responsiblilty and caring then usual. The challenge that was given to them was that when they get picked up or dropped off they will greet that person with a smile, a thank you and a hug. Show apprecitiation and gratitude for their loved ones.
This week both groups received a music folder. Something that we are doing differently this time, is we are using a similar ranking system. With this system the students are learning how to read music. So they now have the tools to learn music both by listening to it but also by being able to read notes on a paper. Of course they each got a different song with different rhythms.
They all looked pretty excited.
We have also challenged our students to show more respect, responsiblilty and caring then usual. The challenge that was given to them was that when they get picked up or dropped off they will greet that person with a smile, a thank you and a hug. Show apprecitiation and gratitude for their loved ones.
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