AHSO Newsletter, 8-16-2016

We are off to a great start!  We have been working on some basic skills and the students have been patient with me as I work hard to get to know them and their ability levels.  We have also selected some of our music for the Fall Concert on September 29.
 
The annual AHS Orchestra Potluck dinner is tomorrow night!  6:30 PM in the AHS Cafeteria.  Please come and eat with us!!
 
Students/parents should bring the following:
Violin & Cello – Favorite Main Dish
Viola –  Salad/Vegetables/Fruits
String Bass & Harp – Desserts
• Include an ingredients side card beside the dish for those who have allergies (we have many students with food related allergies to things such as nuts, eggs, milk, etc…)
• Please bring a serving utensil for your dish!
• Please bring your checkbook to pay for SPF.
• Boosters will discuss fundraisers, events, and more!

Uniforms

A standard concert uniform is required for all orchestra members. Mens Tuxedo is $117.17.  Dresses are $75.00. Information about sizing and ordering is attached.

First Performance Assessment of the Year

1. Philharmonia – Two Octave Scale and Arpeggio.  Violins & Bass:  G Major; Cello & Viola: C major
2. Chamber – Two Octave D-Major Scale and Arpeggio
3. Sinfonia – Two Octave C-Major Scale and Arpeggio
4. Symphony – Three Octave Scale and Arpeggio.  Violin: A-Major, Viola & Cello:  D-Major, Bass: G-Major

All-State Orchestra (excerpts and scales) 

http://www.gmea.org/orchestra/all-state-orchestra/
More information to come ASAP.

Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra of Atlanta

Mr. Thibdeau presented information in class today. Watch their promotional video! https://youtu.be/ybhTf5Nbz_U  Contact the conductor, Mr. Thibdeau, for more information about auditions at [email protected]

Orchestra Potluck is coming!

The annual AHS Orchestra Potluck Dinner is next Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 PM in the AHS Cafeteria.  This event serves as a social gathering for students and parents that will help bring together our orchestra community. In addition, the dinner will serve as a membership meeting for the Alpharetta High School Orchestra Association.  The AHSOA board members will present some important information for the upcoming year. Items of discussion will be the orchestra budget, fundraisers, supplies, uniforms, volunteering, and more.

Every student and at least one parent are expected to attend, but families are welcome.  It will be a grand night of food, so bring your appetites!

The food assignments will be determined by the student’s primary instrument and are as follows:

  • Violin & Cello Players – Favorite Main Dish
  • Viola –  Salad/Vegetables/Fruits
  • String Bass & Harp – Appetizers or Desserts

Items of Note:

  • Please include an ingredients side card beside the dish for those who have allergies (we have many students with food related allergies to things such as nuts, eggs, milk, etc…)
  • Please bring a serving utensil for your dish!
  • Please bring your checkbook to pay for uniforms, student performance fees, etc.
Alpharetta High School Orchestra