Willow Springs Orchestra Newsletter
April 13, 2017
Parents,
We are so incredibly proud of all the students who competed at UIL Concert and Sight reading contest this past week. They performed so musically on stage, and the judges noticed! They both received a sweepstakes award, which is the highest honor an orchestra can achieve.
Our Solo Festival is ONE week from today! Students will be receiving their scheduled time tomorrow! Reminder--they must be here at least 20 minutes before their scheduled time, and as soon as they are done performing, they are finished! We will pass out comment sheets and awards at school later in the week.
Our next concert is quickly approaching on May 1st. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. at LHS. We are looking forward to performing some fun pop music for you that evening!
If you have any questions please let us know!
Mrs. Gearhart
Mr. Sloan
Mrs. Winkler
Ms. Coad
Orchestra Spirit Night at Zoe's Kitchen!
Our Lovejoy Orchestra Spirit night is at Zoe's Kitchen: Tuesday, April 11th, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Please plan on joining us for a great combo of delicious food, good company, and support of our Lovejoy Orchestra. 15% of the proceeds from our visit will go to the Orchestra Booster Club. When you order please let them know you are with Lovejoy Orchestra. Includes dine in and take out.
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2017, 04:00 PM
Zoës Kitchen, Prairie Road, Fairview, TX, United States
Orchestra Solo Festival!
Orchestra Solo Festival
This is a great way to get feedback about your playing from orchestra directors in our area! This solo festival is open to all 6th – 8th graders. You will perform for a judge and receive a rating and comments. Medals and ribbons will be awarded based on ratings.
When: Monday, April 17, 2017
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Willow Springs Fine Arts Area
If you are interested in participating in the Solo Festival, you will need the following things:
· A Solo – The original copy of the music is required so that you can have something for the judge to follow along.
(If a director provides you with solo, we will have the original, otherwise, please consult your private teacher for a copy.)
· An Accompanist – Your private teacher or parent will need to help you arrange this.
Beginner Students will perform with a CD accompaniment, unless you have received a solo from a private lesson teacher.
· A completed entry form
Once we have received everyone’s entry form, we will create a schedule so that you know when you will be performing.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are highly encouraged for every student in orchestra. Private lessons are a one on one lesson with a professional musician.
We have a few teachers who come to LHS and teach privately during class. The lessons are $20 per half class lesson.
Their availability is limited so if you are interested please contact them ASAP.
Here are the teachers and their info.
Trey Anderson - Bass
214-532-4969
Larry Latanzi - Violin and Viola
214-868-6925
Stephen Beall - Violin and Viola
304-376-9077
mrbeallsezgopractice@hotmail.com
Phillip Taggart - Cello
214-418-1278
Also here is a Viola teacher who lives in Lovejoy who teaches out of his house or will come to your house.
Samuel Kuang -Viola
972-467-7613
TUNERS!
Violin/Viola:
Korg Pitchclip: https://www.amazon.com/Korg-PITCHCLIP-Low-Profile-Clip-On-Tuner/dp/B004VVFZHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481643742&sr=8-1&keywords=korg+pitchclip
Tuner AND clip mic (If you choose this tuner/metronome combo you MUST purchase the clip mic): https://www.amazon.com/Korg-TM50BK-Instrument-Tuner-Metronome/dp/B00923H7MA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1481643775&sr=8-4&keywords=tuner
Cello/Bass:
Korg Sledgehammer Pro: https://www.amazon.com/Korg-SHPRO-Sledgehammer-Clip-Guitar/dp/B00SKJHD30/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1481643871&sr=1-1&keywords=sledgehammer
Tuner AND clip mic (If you choose this tuner/metronome combo you MUST purchase the clip mic): https://www.amazon.com/Korg-TM50BK-Instrument-Tuner-Metronome/dp/B00923H7MA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1481643775&sr=8-4&keywords=tuner
LOVE---Lovejoy Orchestra Vend & Exchange
This venue is for all participating Lovejoy Orchestra families that wish to buy, sell, trade, exchange or donate any orchestra items they no longer need. Items including but not limited to: pleated wing tip tuxedo shirts, instrument, case, bow, ect.
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