Program Book Update
Don’t forget that all program ads are due next Thursday, September 5.
Please help me thank Beau Vinci Violins for agreeing to be our sponsor for the back cover of our program book this year! In addition, let us thank Atlanta Violins and Huthmaker Violins for sponsoring the inside front and inside back covers.
This is a great fundraiser and we will profit nearly 100% of all proceeds! Please let Dr. Laux know if you have any questions or concerns.
All-State Auditions
All-State Auditions, first round, will be held on Saturday, October 19 at Centennial High School.
The pre-registration form for Dr. Laux is due by the end of the day on Thursday, September 5, 2019!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdom3Rh-SI4g4tHyax4ggk0Z96ySKlh2wXK2D_w_x1ltuFQAg/viewform
After registering, students should then pay for their non-refundable audition fee online or via $25 check payable to AHSOA. Online payments for All-State auditions can be made at http://www.alpharettaorchestra.org/paypal
Important: 10th and 12th grade students who are EXEMPT from first round auditions (were in all state last year) should also pre-register using the above form.
Classroom supplies wish list
Parents — we are in need of paper towels, facial tissue, and a few bottles of household cleaner. If you are able to help, please send these in with your child.
Playing Tests
Students did GREAT on their first baseline scale playing test! It was great to hear everyone play and see a snapshot of where they are at the beginning of the year. I am looking forward to monitoring and documenting their progress as the year continues.
Our second playing test has been assigned and is due next Friday, September 6 at 11:59 PM. All students have been informed of how to submit their playing video and directions are online, under the Members menu. Each orchestra has their own page with important links and, most importantly, their orchestra assignment calendar.
Folder checks
Our first folder check was be this week. This counts as a formative grade. In addition to having their instruments, students are required to have their labeled folder, sheet music, and a pencil in class daily, Wednesday, August 27.
Homework / Practice
All students have orchestra homework daily. This comes in the form of practicing! Students are responsible for learning their Notes, Rests, and Bowings (NRB) at home. We refer to this as “NRBing.” Please set aside a set amount of time daily for practice. Remember that smaller intervals of regular practice are better than a single, longer practice session.
School Instrument Rental
All students using any school-owned instrument (this includes cello/bass players) are required to complete a “Use of School Instrument” form and pay a $50.00 yearly rental fee. Instruments and bows are consumable items. Bows frequently need replacing because the hair wears out, and instruments must have their strings changed at regular intervals. In addition, the instruments need tune ups when sound posts and bridges go out of adjustment. This money will help maintain our fleet of instruments.
Rental Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecTItFDyVKEDADVhqwW0v4UziCL9hClWtnsyPDoGM4bkp4sA/viewform
Pay Rental Fee: https://osp.osmsinc.com/FultonGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=EN701-391
Uniforms
All students requiring uniforms should now have paid for them. Please do so if you haven’t (link) as we need to have all students in uniform very soon to take our group photographs for the program book.
BEETHOVEN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Announcing auditions for the Beethoven Chamber Orchestra. Students can call Thomas Ludwig at 404-323-7578 (cell) or send an email to [email protected]. to schedule an audition for Sunday, September 8th. If you are curious, you can go to the Thomas Ludwig channel on youtube.
www.beethovenchamberorchestra.org
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Violin-
- B flat major 3 octave scale and B flat major 3 octave arpeggio.
- a piece of your choice or concerto movement. (we will only listen to part of it)
Viola-
- E flat major 3 octave scale and major arpeggio.
- a piece of your choice or concerto movement.(we will only listen to part of it)
Cello-
- E flat major 3 octave scale and major arpeggio.
- a piece of your choice or concerto movement. (we will only listen to part of it)
Bass-
Any scale and piece.
Midwest Clinic Recordings Online!
The professional audio recordings from the Symphony Strings’ trip to the Midwest Clinic in Chicago last December have been put online by the recording company. Listen an enjoy!
Upcoming Dates
September 6 – Program Book Fundraiser Ends
September 24 – Fall Orchestra Concert, 6:30 PM
November 8 – KSU Orchestra Invitational (Phil, Sinfonia, Symphony, Chamber)