ORCHESTRA NOTES
August 31st, 2018
New Orchestra Director
A little about me! I grew up in Round Rock, and started playing Violin when I was 8 years old. I majored in Music Education at the University of Texas at Austin, and continue to perform violin at a professional level. I grew up playing various styles of fiddle music, and spent some time studying jazz in college. In my free time I play lots of gigs in and around the Austin area with my bands. I'm most excited to teach some of these fiddle styles to your children in the Spring semester.
This Week
Fees and Forms
The syllabus needs to be returned by next Friday with a parent signature.
If your student uses a school owned instrument (at school or at home). The Instrument Usage form needs to be returned by next Friday, with a parent signature and the respective fee. Round Rock ISD currently charges a $50.00 usage fee for an instrument used by one student / $25 for a shared instrument /$0 for students that qualify for free/reduced lunch. This fee will last the for the entirety of the school year. In case your student did not receive the form in class, it is also on the website and their are extras posted in the classroom.
ALL STUDENTS are required to pay a $20.00 fee for emergency strings and the orchestra spirit shirt. If your child hasn't submitted this, please turn it in as soon as possible.
BEGINNERS ONLY are required to pay $30.00 for a set of supplies that they will use for the next three years. If your child hasn't submitted this, please turn it in as soon as possible.
Information Update
LOCKS - We have them! Locks for lockers are available upon request, and students are welcome to use them.
CELLO/BASS TAKE HOME - 7th and 8th graders can take their school Cello or Bass home during the week if they'd like, but not during the weekend. Beginning Orchestra students can only take their Cello or Bass home during the weekend. Beginners will start taking their instruments home to practice in October.
HAVE A WONDERFUL THREE DAY WEEKEND
I am so excited to teach your children!