OBOY! We are back! Here is your first assignment of the year. It should take you about 30 minutes. You will receive a grade for completing ALL of the tasks.
Part 1: Introduce yourself on FlipGrid! Create a short video.
Part 2: Sign up for text messages on Remind.
Note: If you were previously subscribed to AHS Orchestra Reminds, you will need to resubscribe.
Part 3: Submit your contact information to Dr. Laux (you’ll need parents info)
Part 4: Verify and/or update your information on the Infinite Campus Portal
Part 5: Download and install the Microsoft Teams app for your phone or other devices you use regularly (if you don’t already have it) Click for iOS or Android
Part 6: Bookmark our Orchestra website in your browser and on your phone (or add a shortcut icon to your phone’s home screen)
Part 7: Follow us on our social media accounts (FaceBook Page/Facebook Members Group, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)
Part 8: Ensure that you have all the necessary equipment.
- a working instrument with strings that are not false or old
- a bow that tightens/loosens, has good clean hair
- rosin
- shoulder rest (violin/viola) or rock stop (cello/bass)
- music stand (Dr. Laux has some foldable stands to loan if you need one)
- metronome/tuner app on your phone (download one!)
- music folder (given out in class)
- pencil (given out in class)
Part 9: If you are going to be renting a school-owned instrument for home or in-school use, please:
- complete the online rental agreement form.
- pay the $50 yearly rental fee on OSP
Part 9 applies to ALL cello and bass players and any violin/viola players who are using a school instrument.
Part 10: Download and read the AHS Orchestra handbook and AHS Common Syllabus (on Teams).
Due Tuesday, August 17 by 11:59 PM
Please let Dr. Laux know if you need any help or have questions.