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Presentation from Sept. 16, 2011.
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ORCHESTRA
informational meeting
Instructors
Mark Kinser; MSW, MSS
Kevin Dengel; MSE
AgendaDemonstrate the instrumentsExplain the programConsiderations before joiningMaterials for ClassAnswer QuestionsSize students for instruments
A quick note:Stringed instruments come in various sizes.
Any student can play any orchestra instrument
Instrument DemosViolinViolaVioloncelloDouble Bass
Violin
Demonstrated by: Chris Keener, Junior
Soprano voice of the orchestraG, D, A, E StringsReads treble clef
Viola
Demonstrated by: Courtney Katzmeyer, Senior
Alto voice of the orchestraC, G, D, A StringsReads alto clef
Violoncello
Demonstrated by: Maryanne Kirsh, Junior
Tenor voice of the orchestraC, G, D, A Strings (octave lower than viola)
Reads bass clef
Double Bass
Demonstrated by: Wayne Stegner, 8th grader
Bass voice of the orchestraE, A, D, G Reads bass clef
“Wounded Gazelles”Cellos and Double Bass instruments are provided at the Middle and High Schools to avoid personal instrument damage.
Music stands are provided at school.
IMPORTANT: Each musician must have these at home!
ExpectationsOrchestra is a graded academic course.
Make a year-long commitment. Students must be responsible: Remember all materialsPracticing and returning assignments.Making personal improvement
Student ExpectationsContinually improve and excited to learn!
Plan to practice 5 days per weekKnow that we are your advocates! Concerts and rehearsals are required
Parent ExpectationsBe interested, involved and encouragingDevelop a Weekly Practice ScheduleKeep instruments in working orderNever associate practice with negativesDO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS!Contact us if there are problems!
ConsiderationsA student should think carefully about joining orchestra if they have too many other activities.
Over-programmed students are often a “Jack of all trades, master of none”.
6th Grade is the only opportunity to begin.
MaterialsInstrument
Method book
Music stand
SmartMusic subsciption
Good Idea vs. Bad Idea“I’m going to get my child’s instrument from a second hand store.” …usually not the best option.
“Look, the JCPenney catalogue has a violin – GREAT!”
“Hey Agnes, I was just at both Target and Sam’s Club looking for bunion cream and I saw stringed instruments in the toy section.”
InstrumentRent an instrument. DO NOT BUY!
Every orchestra instrument comes in a size that fits your sixth grader.
When your student grows, they can trade-in their instrument for the next larger size.
…..you can not do this when you purchase.
Method BookOrchestra Expressions
Book One
Music Stand Foldable Come in various colors New or Used
Acquiring an InstrumentThe Loft Violin ShopRettig Music
SmartMusic
Q & A
Be sure to sign in!We want to know who was here.Helps us to follow-up with you.
Size future musicians