News Coverage of the Grizzly Band Receiving Its Grammy Award!
Sierra Sun Times - June 5, 2011 - LISTEN to the Grammy presentation by Sheila E. and the entire concert!
Mariposa Gazette - June 9, 2011 - MCHS Band gets it Grammy
Mariposa Gazette - June 9, 2011 - Sheila E. presents award
KMPH Fox 26 Fresno - June 3, 2011 - Mariposa County High School Band Wins Grammy (video landing page)
KFSN-TV Fresno - June 2, 2011 - Mariposa Grizzly Band Receives Grammy Award
KMPH Fox 26 Fresno - June 3, 2011 - Mariposa County High School Band Wins Grammy
Sierra Sun Times - June 3, 2011 - Mariposa Grizzly Band Receives Their Grammy (photo of the day)
Mariposa Gazette - June 9, 2011 - MCHS Band gets it Grammy
Mariposa Gazette - June 9, 2011 - Sheila E. presents award
KMPH Fox 26 Fresno - June 3, 2011 - Mariposa County High School Band Wins Grammy (video landing page)
KFSN-TV Fresno - June 2, 2011 - Mariposa Grizzly Band Receives Grammy Award
KMPH Fox 26 Fresno - June 3, 2011 - Mariposa County High School Band Wins Grammy
Sierra Sun Times - June 3, 2011 - Mariposa Grizzly Band Receives Their Grammy (photo of the day)
Grammy-Award Winning Percussionist Sheila E To Present MCHS Grizzly Band With Grammy Signature Schools Enterprise Award

Sierra Sun Times, May 26, 2011
Sheila E. on the drums
Grammy-Award winning Percussionist Sheila E, famed drummer for Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Ringo Star and many others... as well a top-ten recording artist with her hit single "A Glamorous Life", will appear in Mariposa on Thursday, June 2nd, at MCHS' Fiester Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. She will be in Mariposa not to perform or to receive an award, however... she is appearing to present the Mariposa County High School Grizzly Band with the 2011 Grammy Signature Schools Enterprise Award.
The Grizzly Band was chosen earlier this year as one of the top high-school music programs in the nation by the Grammy Foundation, Best Buy, Ford Motor Company Fund, and the Hot Topic Foundation. In addition to a Grammy Award, the band will receive a check for $5,500 for the Instrumental Music Program.
Accepting the Award for the band will be senior members, Melissa Caputo, Danni Guyton, Stefani Jantz and Justin Le Messurier, with the acceptance speech being given by MCUSD Superintendent, Dr. Aaron Rosander.
Following the award ceremony, the popular Grizzly Show Band will perform a set of jazz, blues, R&B, and Rock standards. Just a few of the pieces that will be performed include, "Soul Finger", "Get Ready", and "What'd I Say". There might also be something for our special guest on the program! After intermission, the multiple award-winning Grizzly Concert Band will take the stage, with classical and contemporary wind-band compositions... including original works by the Band's Director, Dr. Phillip Smith. Closing the evening's festivities will be a performance of the band's 2011 Contest Festival Pieces, Alexander Borodin's "In the Steppes of Central Asia" and Mussorgsky's seminal "Pictures at an Exhibition."
So, an evening with a beautiful Recording Star, a Grammy Award Presentation, and music for almost every taste... all at the Fiester Auditorium at 7:00 pm. This is Mariposa, after all, not Hollywood... so you will not see the exorbitant ticket prices you would expect of an event of this magnitude. Everyone is invited, and a donation to the band ($5 is the recommended admission), will get you seat at this historic event. You can get tickets in advance from band boosters, members, Cousin Jack's Music, and Sugar Pine Pizza in Oakhurst, or purchase them at the door. But hurry... with the media and special guests, this is sure to be one of the hot tickets of the season in Mariposa!
Snacks, drinks and souvenirs will be on sale in the lobby both prior to the concert and during intermission, with all funds going toward the Band's November Trip to New York for the "Band of Pride" 9/11 Tribute and Veterans Day Parade. Mariposa County High School hopes that you will join us as we salute members, current and past, who have made this the "Pride of the Sierra", on Thursday, June 2nd 2011, at MCHS' Fiester Auditorium.
Sheila E. on the drums
Grammy-Award winning Percussionist Sheila E, famed drummer for Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Ringo Star and many others... as well a top-ten recording artist with her hit single "A Glamorous Life", will appear in Mariposa on Thursday, June 2nd, at MCHS' Fiester Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. She will be in Mariposa not to perform or to receive an award, however... she is appearing to present the Mariposa County High School Grizzly Band with the 2011 Grammy Signature Schools Enterprise Award.
The Grizzly Band was chosen earlier this year as one of the top high-school music programs in the nation by the Grammy Foundation, Best Buy, Ford Motor Company Fund, and the Hot Topic Foundation. In addition to a Grammy Award, the band will receive a check for $5,500 for the Instrumental Music Program.
Accepting the Award for the band will be senior members, Melissa Caputo, Danni Guyton, Stefani Jantz and Justin Le Messurier, with the acceptance speech being given by MCUSD Superintendent, Dr. Aaron Rosander.
Following the award ceremony, the popular Grizzly Show Band will perform a set of jazz, blues, R&B, and Rock standards. Just a few of the pieces that will be performed include, "Soul Finger", "Get Ready", and "What'd I Say". There might also be something for our special guest on the program! After intermission, the multiple award-winning Grizzly Concert Band will take the stage, with classical and contemporary wind-band compositions... including original works by the Band's Director, Dr. Phillip Smith. Closing the evening's festivities will be a performance of the band's 2011 Contest Festival Pieces, Alexander Borodin's "In the Steppes of Central Asia" and Mussorgsky's seminal "Pictures at an Exhibition."
So, an evening with a beautiful Recording Star, a Grammy Award Presentation, and music for almost every taste... all at the Fiester Auditorium at 7:00 pm. This is Mariposa, after all, not Hollywood... so you will not see the exorbitant ticket prices you would expect of an event of this magnitude. Everyone is invited, and a donation to the band ($5 is the recommended admission), will get you seat at this historic event. You can get tickets in advance from band boosters, members, Cousin Jack's Music, and Sugar Pine Pizza in Oakhurst, or purchase them at the door. But hurry... with the media and special guests, this is sure to be one of the hot tickets of the season in Mariposa!
Snacks, drinks and souvenirs will be on sale in the lobby both prior to the concert and during intermission, with all funds going toward the Band's November Trip to New York for the "Band of Pride" 9/11 Tribute and Veterans Day Parade. Mariposa County High School hopes that you will join us as we salute members, current and past, who have made this the "Pride of the Sierra", on Thursday, June 2nd 2011, at MCHS' Fiester Auditorium.