May 28, 2008

Congratulations!!!

Everyone did a fantastic job this year! I am extremely proud of all of your hard work! It has really paid off! I hope you all have a great summer and come back refreshed! Don't forget to check out some of the summer camps and private teachers if you are interested (Documents & Summer Camps). To my 8th graders, I will truly miss you all! You have been a wonderful group to teach and such a pleasure to see grow up! I wish you all luck in the future and do not hestiate to drop me an email!! :)

May 23, 2008

School Instruments

6th & 7th Grade Students:

If you would like to use a school instrument over the summer to keep your skills up to par, you can have your parents come by on Tuesday or Wednesday between 2:00 - 4:00 PM. If you are unable to make it during those times, please email me to make arrangements.

October 30, 2007

String Award Nominees

CONGRATULATIONS to the String Award Nominees for the first nine weeks!!!! Your hard work paid off!

Remember if you were not nominated for the String Award the first nine weeks, you can always make it the next three!! You have to be nominated for it 3 out of the 4 nine weeks to receive the String Award at the end of the year!!!

If you have forgotten what qualifies you for the String Award, they are the following:

à                           Maintain at least a B average

à                           Turn in the practice card 8 of the 9 weeks ON TIME

à                           Practice the required amount of minutes per week - 8 of the 9 weeks

à                           Come to class on time and set up immediately

à                           Pass inspection by having all required materials and equipment at each rehearsal:

1.       Instrument

2.     Rosin

3.     Soft cleaning cloth

4.     Pencil

5.     Method Book, Music and folder

6.     Name on instrument case

7.     Shoulder pad or end pin stop.

  • Come to all required concerts for your grade level.

à                           Receive no more than 2 misbehavior points (see CONDUCT in the orchestra handbook)

September 16, 2007

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