Dear Parents and Students,
Our in-class chamber music performances will be on Monday, Feb. 22 and Friday, Feb. 26 beginning at 8:00am. Below is the performance order. Students are encouraged to practice and meet for outside of class rehearsals if needed to be prepared. Remember to wear your "unifying factor" for your performance. Also, be ready to introduce your music, your composer, and your group members. Parents, you are invited and encouraged to come hear your child perform if you are available. We will be performing in the orchestra room. Students will also be performing after school for a judge on Wednesday, March 2. Students, make sure to sign-up for a time to perform for the judge that works for your group! Students, remember to turn in your playing test on your chamber music to GoogleClassroom by Friday night. Class code: atsawl Monday, 2/22/16 Group 13 Jessica, Megan, Yasmin Group 11 Mika and Konnar Group 5 Alissa, Bianka, Kimberlee, Elisa, Joey Group 8 Ashley, Andi, Caitlyn, Kody Group 6 Rurik, Grace, Caitlyn, Coy Group 3 Trejan, Dori, Starr A, Carson (Is this OK group? Please let me know if you can go Monday instead of Friday) Friday, 2/26/16 Group 10 Brenden, Dani, ChristiAnna, Brock Group 9 Madeline, Ivy, Mia, Trevor Group 2 Brianna, Rebecca, Camille, Kett, Chris Group 7 Jenna, Laurel, Lillian, Alison Group 12 Ben and Jedd Group 4 Hannah K, Starr B, Bailee, Rebekah Group 1 Carolyne, Bree, Hannah B, Clara
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1. Chamber Music Project dates 2. Practice 3. Concert Attendance Project 1. Our chamber music project is nearly over! The students will have 4 more class days to rehearse with their ensembles. Extra rehearsals outside of class are encouraged!! Important dates coming up for this project: February 9 - Chamber Music Research project due February 22 and 26 - In-Class Performances - I'll email a list of which groups are performing each day so parents can plan to come watch if available. March 2 - School Level Solo & Ensemble - ALL students will perform after school (between about 3:30-7pm) for the judge. Students who earn superiors will qualify for the region event. Soloists must have an accompanist March 2 - ALL make-up rehearsals and extra credit rehearsals are due by this day. March 3 - Written self-relection essay due 2. As a quick reminder, all students are expected to practice daily. We have been working on advanced technique in class (reading alternative clefs, 3 octave scales, thumb position for cello/bass players, etc.), working on St. Paul's Suite by Holst, and working on chamber music. The students have a lot to work on an the class and their ensemble is counting on their hard work and preparation! 3.Quarter 3 Concert Attendance Opportunities: As always, for the Concert Attendance Project, students should plan to attend and evaluate a performance. Non-String concerts count as half-credit or extra credit. Two non-string concerts can make up for missing a string concert. Extra concert attendance = extra credit. Sat., Feb. 13: OSU Aloha Jubilee, family event with music, art, and science. Lobby exhibits open at 1 p.m., Orchestra of Southern Utah concert at 2 p.m., Hands-on activities continue after the music to 4:30 p.m. $5 per person, babies free. One free admission with 3 cans of food for Care and Share. Thursday, Feb. 25: OSU Concert at Heritage Center, 7:30pm. $10 adults, $5 students, groups of six are $30. Wednesday, March 2: CHS School Level Solo&Ensemble – in the lecture hall from 3:30-7ish. This is an event in which students will be performing solos and small ensemble pieces for a judge in 6 minute intervals. Please enter only between performances and remain quiet so as not to disrupt their performances for the judge. Students should stay for at least 45 minutes (like a concert) – FREE Tuesday, March 8: Time for Three – String Trio at Heritage Center 7:30pm. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $15 for students, unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, March 15: CMS Orchestra Concert at 6:00pm in the CMS gym – FREE Have a great week! |
AuthorMs. Carrigan has been teaching music for 14 years. She has been teaching orchestra at CMS and CHS for 11 years. Archives
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