SFMS Orchestra Calendar
Strolling Strings:
Strolling Strings practice has begun again. We are going to meet EVERY Thursday. Practice ends at 4:00.
Regular Practice:
EVERY Tuesday I will give extra help, work with them on solo and ensemble, or give them a space to work on their own. Practice ends at 4:00.
Occasionally I will offer Tuesday morning practice. It will be from 7:15-7:45. When there is morning practice, after school practice will be canceled.
All-West Audition Preparation:
Will start back up again in the fall.
Practice Record Due Dates:
Due to an over whelming amount of students not turning their practice records in regularly. Practice records will be due EVERY Thursday for the rest of the year. 1 hour of practice is required for each week. Practice records will be 30% of their grade. Students will still need parent signatures for full credit. This is merely to ensure honesty. I will make a call home when students are missing 3 or more practice records.
Shelby County Orchestra Festival
REHEARSAL: Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
6th Grade Rehearsal - 3:15 - 4:15
7th & 8th Grade Rehearsal - 4:15 -5:15
CONCERT: Thursday, May 1, 2008. From 10:30-12:00.
*Parents are invited to attend.
* Participation is required.
Solo and Ensemble Competition
Rehearsals and help are during the after school practice. If your student cannot attend the after school practice but needs extra assistance on their solo and ensemble material please see me. All students will be required to play a solo for the class regardless of whether they participate in this competition. April 12, 2008 at Colonial Junior High in Memphis.
Recruitment Concerts (during school for 5th graders)
REHEARSAL: Tuesday, April 15, 2008. 3:15-4:00
CONCERT: April 22, 23, & 24, 2008
Students will be invited to play. They will need to commit to all three days.
Spring Concert
REHEARSAL: 6th Grade. Thursday, April 24, 2008. 3:15-4:15
REHEARSAL: 7th and 8th Grade. Thursday, May 1, 2008. 3:15-5:00
CONCERT: May 6, 2008 at 6:30
* Students need to report to at 6 to be tuned. Concert dress will be strictly enforced. If a student is not dressed appropriately for the concert they will not be able to play.
* Concert participation is 10% of their grade. If there is a conflict the student needs to attend an outside concert and write one page about their experience.
