Please check on a weekly basis for the most up to date news and changes
Website Updated: December 20, 2024
Large Group Performance Evaluation( LGPE) audio and 2 songs have been posted digitally.
Remember to practice attentively, 4-8 measures daily, VS. the whole song 2x with no improvements. Time well spent, VS time wasted...
Upcoming Performances/dates
-Weekly afterschool rehearsals resume Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
-L.G.P.E. - Thursday, March 6. Concert black and white, strict dress code!
-Beginner Orchestra Festival Tuesday, March 25. Everyday Dress code!
Congratulation to our 4 students that are heading to the STATE FINALS for GMEA ALL STATE ORCHESTRA on January 18 2025 at Riverwood International Charter School.
Audition excerpts website : https://www.gmea.org/aso-audition-information
Please ensure that your child is practicing daily at home. Our success depends on each student practicing diligently, every day, at home. All the pieces have audio files on our website
for playback purpose as well as play-along.
Please share our Orchestra Donorschoose projects website:
https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/7995313
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New Orchestra Students:
click here to watch this video and see a little of what we do in orchestra
Dear Parents:
All students interested in taking orchestra classes must first obtain permission from their parents. In doing so, the parents must be in agreement to accept all responsibilities for any damages that may occur to any school owned instruments. Most of the larger instruments (cello and bass) are provided by the district, however violins and violas are a few; therefore it is highly recommended to purchase or rent your own instrument. For sizing your child for an instrument, please stop by Baker Music or Everything Musical store. It is a free service.
Parents are expected to purchase some materials that are needed throughout the course.
The method book is: “Essential Elements for strings” By Hal Leonard
(Violin, viola, cello, bass, depending on the instrument being played)
The method book can be purchased at Baker Music Store, Everything Musical or amazon.com
Beginner orchestra students need book 1 ( once instrument is decided on)
Returning Intermediate 7th grade students need book 2
Returning Advanced 8th grade students need book 3
Books must be purchased by August 19, 2024 otherwise grade points will be deducted
Concert Dress Code
Each student has to be wearing the following for all concerts:
Black dress shoes – no tennis shoes
Black dress socks/stockings – no white socks
Black dress pants/skirt (covering the knees)
White dress button up shirt – no low cuts for the ladies, no logos
Parents, students need to take their instruments home and practice daily, otherwise a pop test
will be administered the next day.
Cellos need to go home on weekends if daily is not possible.
Bass, whenever possible, given its large size, and vehicle limitations.
This is being enforced as of Friday August 16.
Orchestra is a performance based class, therefore:
After school rehearsals are a mandatory part of being in any orchestra.
The rehearsals incorporate all sections of the orchestra, so that all parts of the music are covered at the same time. We use these crucial times for concert and festival preparation, school functions or any last minute invitations to perform for an event.
Orchestra supply list 2024-2025 (prices are based on average online pricing)
Due Date August 26
1. Pencil, Eraser
2. Method Book (Essential Elements for strings, about $10.00)
3. Rosin ($5.00-$12.00)
4. A 3 ring binder with protective sleeves for sheet music ( black preferred)
5. Stopper for cellos and bass ($7.00-$20.00)
6. Shoulder rest for violins and violas ($12.00-$30.00)
7. An extra set of strings and rosin, as they will break!
8. If using a free school instrument we request that you consider purchasing your own bow!
$35.00-$100.00. The larger the instrument the more the bow costs.
9. When using a school instrument, on violins, violas and cellos we request that you cover the cost of a new string set (yearly) for optimal sound performance and safety $20.00-50.00
10. Daily Dose of Positive attitude
Places to shop in Columbus:
Baker Music Shop, #2 Midtown Loop, (706) 563-7924
Everything Musical, 2400 W. Britt David Road, (706) 323-1809
Places to shop online for best price guarantee (they do rentals too):
Sharmusic.com and Swstrings.com
Please do not purchase instruments from Amazon or Ebay without consulting with me first. Most instruments are junk and you will regret your purchase.
Orchestra room “free will” supply list.
We depend on you for this
1. Large hand sanitizer
2. Large box tissue paper with lotion (Kleenex, Puffs)
3. Large box of disinfecting wet wipes
4. Cloth cleaning rags (clean, cut up old T-shirts work too)
5. "NOW" essential oils (EO) for our room diffuser (this is a natural and healthy alternative to wall plug-ins which are chemically based and harmful). You are always safe with any mint or citrus family EO. Seasonal EOs are always welcome also.
Thank you so much in advance for keeping us germ free and keeping our instruments looking new.
Archives
Christmas Concert: Wednesday, December 11 @ 6pm RMS Gym
-Dress Rehearsal Monday, December 9, Location - orchestra room.
3:30- 4:30pm Beginner group (6th, 7th, 8th grade)
4:30 - 6:00pm Intermediate/advanced group
Regular afterschool rehearsal Tuesday December 10. This is our last afterschool rehearsal for the year 2024.
Free Concert attendance opportunity Saturday, November 23, 7:30 pm River Center
Please email me by Friday if you are attending and how many tickets you need. you + family.
Details on Canvas
Thank you for a wonderful performance at the IB Gala last night!
No Afterschool Rehearsal on Tuesday November 12 due to IB Gala Performance
-IB Gala open house performance Tuesday, November 12 @ 6 pm, Gym-Large Group
6:30-6:50 Chamber group performs in Media Center (background music)
Report back in your concert clothes at 5:45pm, back door, orchestra room.
Concert Black and white dress code
Thank you for a good recording session Tuesday (Youtube). Intonation has improved,
Moving forward we need to focus on intonation, bowings and dynamics.
Congratulations for a nice concert Tuesday October 22 YOGC musicians!
I am very proud of your accomplishments!
YOGC's season opening concert details: Click here
Extra Credit given for attendance. Make sure to see me!
No Afterschool Rehearsal Tuesday, October 22, due to the YOGC concert.
Congratulations to our Honor Orchestra Warriors! You did it!!! Concert on Youtube channel
-Latin Fair performance Wednesday, October 9, 5:00-5:30pm.
Be back at school at 4:40. Please use the back entrance for the orchestra room.
Select 7-8th grade students. (room across the cafeteria)
Friday, October 4 -Second H.O. rehearsal
Be seated by 5:45 p.m. Rehearsal 6:00-8:00 p.m. NHS Band Room
Saturday, October 5 -Be seated by 8:45 a.m. Rehearsal 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Band Room
Lunch 12:00-1:30p.m. Dress for the Concert Rehearsal 1:30-2:45p.m.
Stage Call for tuning on stage at 3:15p.m. Concert begins at 3:30p.m.
Dress code: Concert Black and white.
Congratulations to the 22 musicians for your Honor Orchestra Chair placements Thursday night
In the top 3 we have:
1st violin -Dia 2nd chair and Ishaan 3rd chair 2nd violin - Elijah 1st chair!!!!
viola Evan 1st chair!!! Aiden 3rd chair Cello - Roy 3rd chair
Thursday September 19 -First Honor Orchestra rehearsal
Be seated by 4:45p.m. 5:00-7:30 Rehearsal & Chair auditions. Northside HS Aud. Stage
September 17 -Afterschool Rehearsal Cancelled due to HS Honor orchestra auditions
-All State Registration is now open for payments online, $25.00. Deadline September 17.
-Weekly afterschool rehearsals : Every Tuesday starting August 27 from 3:20-4:30pm. Please be on time for pickup. Pickup will be at the bus loop.
- After school rehearsals are a mandatory part of being in any orchestra.
Rehearsal Excuses are only accepted prior to rehearsal time, via email or a parental note.
For doctor visits, or any other appointments, a legal note is needed.
No attendance= Zero (0)
All returning 7th and 8th grade orchestra students will be in after-school rehearsal on a weekly basis.
-Honor Orchestra Registration is now open for payments online, $20.00. Deadline September 6.
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Youth Orchestra Of Greater Columbus - YOGC auditions and sign up for 2024-25 season. Click the logo.
