8.14.19 Agenda PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
TEEN COMMISSION
AGENDA
Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
6:00 PM
Special Meeting
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO TEEN
COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Cupertino Teen Commission is hereby
called for Wednesday, August 13, 2019 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the
Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Ave., Cupertino, CA. Said special meeting shall be for
the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters listed below under the heading, "Special
Meeting."
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Approval of Minutes - June 26, 2019
Draft Minutes 6.26.19.pdf
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the commission on any matter not
on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the
commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not listed on the agenda
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
2.Subject: Bobatino 2019
3.Subject: Safe Routes to School Collaboration Projects
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Teen Commission Agenda August 14, 2019
NEW BUSINESS
4.Subject: Teen Commission Workshops - Violin Workshops
Workshop Proposal.pdf
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Cupertino Teen Commission
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 6:00 pm
Quinlan Community Center
10185 N. Stelling Rd. Cupertino, CA 95014
[DRAFT] MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:04pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Chan, Tan, Krishnan, Tung, Khot
Tardy: N/A
Absent: Shearin, Suybramanyam, Vemula, Krithika V.
Staff Present: Daniel Mestizo
CEREMONIAL MATTERS & PRESENTATIONS
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
1.May 22, 2019 – Commissioner Tung motions to approve minutes. Commissioner Chan seconds
motion. Motion passes unanimously.
WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Ajay Mallya requested the Teen Commission approve his Violin Workshop.
Oral: Sarita Mallya requested the Teen Commission approve Ajay Mallya’s Violin Workshop.
Written: Stella Jia requested a partnership between FBLA and the Teen Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
2.TEDx Event Debrief
The Teen Commission debriefed on the TEDx Event conducted with the Cupertino Library.
3.If I Were Mayor Contest
The Teen Commission is looking at a release date of October or November. Commissioner
Krithika V. agreed to send form to City staff.
4.Potential collaborations with Safe Routes to School Program
Conversation tabled for a future meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
5.Bobatino
The Commission began discussions on the Bobatino event tentatively scheduled for Saturday,
September 21st.
6.2018-2019 Work Program Presentation – July 16
City staff informed the Teen Commission that the Teen Commission’s 2018-2019 work program
would be going to Council for approval on July 16th.
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STAFF & COMMISSION REPORTS
a)Staff Liaison Report
N/A
b)Commissioner Report
Vice Chair Tan debriefed the Teen Commission on the June Mayor’s Meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS - NO ACTION REQUIRED
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:22pm the Teen Commission adjourned to a REGULAR MEETING which will be held on August 14,
2019 at 6:00pm at Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd. Cupertino, CA 95014 .
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Daniel Mestizo, Staff Liaison
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Chamber Music Workshop Outline - Town of Cupertino, by Ajay Mallya
What Is This Program All About?
Cupertino is home to numerous highly rigorous schools that can at times be very stressful. Additionally,
these said schools do not currently have any opportunities for students to perform in small chamber music
groups or at least learn about them in an interactive setting. Consequently, this chamber music workshop
aims to provide several introductory classes regarding chamber music. Chamber music is a beloved aspect
of music because the activity enables one to play fun music with one’s friends, develops crucial social skills
that are applied in everyday life, and poses a unique challenge for musicians. Furthermore, chamber music’s
fun learning environment ensures engagement (unlike orchestras where some might nod off to sleep), while
maintaining an exciting and fun learning environment. In this program, students will gain the opportunity to
work in string quartets or piano trios with the help of a mentor, and be a part of a performance at the end of
the sessions to showcase what they have learned.
How Can A Student Apply?
Through a Google Form that will comprise of the following questions:
-Name, grade, and school
- What instrument do you play, how long have you been playing?
- List three of your latest pieces/repertoire
- Do you currently play in an orchestra or chamber music group? If so, which one(s)?
- Why do you want to join this workshop and learn chamber music?
- Students will be able to turn in an audition video of an excerpt by uploading to the Google Form
o Audition excerpt will differ for each instrument
- Do you have a friend or friends participating as well? If yes, name them
**based on the above form and excerpt (skill level), 8 students will be chosen to participate (and will
subsequently be placed in groups based on their skill level.
Time:
- Four 1.5-hour sessions on Saturdays. More sessions can be offered if more students sign-up.
o While one group rehearses with the help of a mentor, the other group observes (must
stay to observe)
Cost: None
Materials: Instrument, folder or binder for music, pencil, music stand to be brought by the student
When/Where:
- Quinlan Community Center, music room or room with a piano
- Saturdays during the beginning of the second semester (January)
- The workshop will end with a showcase concert.
Support required from Quinlan Community Center facilities, and promotional support from Town
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