Greetings and Happy New Year!
I hope you all have had a great break! It was nice to relax and catch up with family and friends. I want to thank you all for your generous gifts — I was so moved by your thoughtful cards and notes. I’m extremely grateful to be your director and an AHS Raider!
Please see the important items below…
All-State Auditions, Round Two
GMEA just announced this morning, because of the impending snow, accompanied by below freezing temperatures on Friday evening and Saturday morning, that All-State auditions have been POSTPONED until NEXT SATURDAY, January 14, 2017.
All audition times will remain the same. Please note that there will be no make up auditions for students that can’t attend next Saturday because it would compromise the integrity of the auditions.
See the list of audition times! (pdf)
LGPE – Large Group Performance Evaluation
The next 6 weeks will be intense with LGPE, so I hope you are ready for the ride. We all need to buckle down and set aside some serious time for home practice. I understand how busy you are, but we must prioritize. We will be discussing how to set realistic practice goals and strategies to maximize your time. You may not think that you matter, but the group is only as strong as its weakest link. Everyone matters and contributes to the orchestra as whole! You all have a big responsibility.
LGPE will be hosted at Chattahoochee High School this year. Please double check and clear your calendars for the following dates.
Tuesday, February 14: Philharmonia@ 1:30 PM; Chamber @ 3:30 PM
Thursday, February 16: Sinfonia @ 4:15 PM; Symphony @ 6:30 PM
Here’s to an amazing 2017, everyone!!
-Dr. Laux