String Things
January 2016
Welcome Back, String Bears!
Practice Logs LIVE on eClass Homepage!
New 2016-2017 Audition Dates!
2016-2017 Orchestra Auditions MOVED BACK A WEEK!
Any instrument can come any of the three days.
Audition packets have been available on eClass since Mid-November. They can also be found on the MV Orchestra website: www.mvhsorchestra.weebly.com
AUDITION RULES
1. In order of musical advancement, the orchestras offered are:
- Black and Gold
- Concert
- Symphonic
- Philharmonic
- Chamber (most advanced)
2. If you are already in an orchestra, you don't have to audition to stay in that orchestra.
3. Students in Black & Gold Orchestra will automatically move up to Concert Orchestra without an audition.
4. Students wishing to advance to SYMPHONIC, PHILHARMONIC, or CHAMBER Orchestras will have to complete ALL audition requirements and achieve an 85% or above on the audition rubric in order to be considered for placement in an advanced orchestra.
5. Students can skip as many levels as they want, so long as they achieve the necessary score on the audition. Ex: someone in Black and Gold can audition for Philharmonic and will be considered for placement if they reach the score cut-off (85%).
6. EVERY audition will require a short sight-reading passage. The music to be read will be appropriate for the ensemble the student is auditioning for. So a student in Concert orchestra who is interested in Chamber orchestra will have sight-reading that is on Chamber Orchestra's musical level.
These rules have been developed in an effort to promote objectivity in the audition process. That said, there is a certain level of musical and social maturity required for success in advanced ensembles (Philharmonic and Chamber, especially). If a student possesses the technical abilities for an orchestra, but lacks the maturity required of these advanced ensembles, that will factor into their placement.
Questions? Email Mrs. Betts!!
Only ONE MORE MONTH Until Orlando!!!!!
Join us for a VERY IMPORTANT information meeting for trip-goers and their parents on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Orchestra Room.
We will cover the following
- rules
- expectations
- dress code
- itinerary
- safety
- emergency plans
- chaperone assignments
- what to do if you take medicine
- Q&A
In order to get all the necessary paperwork handled, PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT TO HAVE ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM YOUR FAMILY PRESENT AT THIS MEETING!
Orlando Itinerary
2:30 p.m. Buses arrive at school to load luggage.
3:00 p.m. Board buses and depart for Florida. Dinner stop enroute at your expense. 11:30 p.m. Arrive at hotel. Check-in and get settled into rooms.
12:15 (a.m.) Room check by chaperones.
Thursday, February 11
7:30 a.m. Wake-up call by chaperones.
8:15 a.m. Breakfast at hotel in assigned room.
9:00 a.m. Return to rooms to gather belongings for the day.
9:30 a.m. Report to buses. Board and depart for Universal Orlando Resort.
10:00 a.m. Arrive at Universal Orlando group parking. Enter parks for the day. Lunch or dinner with meal voucher provided. Other meal at your expense.
7:00 p.m. Parks close. Enjoy CityWalk for shopping, snacks.
8:00 p.m. Report to buses in group parking.
8:30 p.m. Buses depart (Orchestra - to EPCOT backstage / Chorus - to Disney Springs). 8:45 p.m. ORCHESTRA sets up in Studio A rehearsal hall for workshop. CHORUS arrives at Disney Springs. Enjoy entertainment, shopping, snacks.
9:15 p.m. You’re Instrumental workshop begins for orchestra.
10:45 p.m. CHORUS - report to bus at Cirque du Soleil lot. Depart for hotel.
11:15 p.m. CHORUS - arrive at hotel.
11:45 p.m. Following conclusion of workshop, ORCHESTRA members pack and board bus. Depart for hotel.
12:15 (a.m.) Orchestra bus arrives at hotel.
12:30 (a.m.) Room check by chaperones.
Friday, February 12
7:45 a.m. Wake-up call by chaperones.
8:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet in assigned banquet room.
9:15 a.m. Return to rooms to gather belongings for the day.
9:45 a.m. Board bus and depart for Hollywood Studios.
10:00 a.m. Arrive at group parking for Hollywood Studios. Enter park for the day. Lunch or dinner with meal voucher provided. Other meal at your expense. CHORUS – BE SURE TO EAT LUNCH BEFORE 12:30 P.M
12:45 p.m. CHORUS – Report to bus in group parking. Board and depart for workshop venue.
1:00 p.m. CHORUS – Arrive at Saratoga Springs Performance Hall. Set up for workshop. 1:30 p.m. CHORUS – Disney Sings workshop begins.
4:15 p.m. CHORUS – Following conclusion of workshop, board bus and return to Hollywood Studios for remainder of day.
8:15 p.m. Report to amphitheatre for nighttime show.
8:30 p.m. Park closes.
9:00 p.m. Fantasmic! begins.
9:30 p.m. Following conclusion of show, report to buses in group parking.
9:45 p.m. Board buses and depart for hotel.
10:15 p.m. Arrive at hotel.
11:00 p.m. Room check by chaperones. Pack for tomorrow’s departure.
Saturday, February 13
7:00 a.m. Wake-up call by chaperones.
7:45 a.m. Breakfast buffet at hotel in assigned banquet room.
8:30 a.m. Return to rooms to gather luggage, instruments and report to buses.
8:45 a.m. Turn room keys into designated chaperone. Board and depart for the Magic Kingdom.
9:15 a.m. Arrive at group parking for Magic Kingdom. Ride monorail or ferry to main entrance turnstiles. Enter park for the day. Lunch or dinner with meal voucher provided. Other meal at your expense.
3:00 p.m. Festival of Fantasy Parade on Main Street.
9:00 p.m. Main Street Electrical Parade.
9:45 p.m. Celebrate the Magic show at Cinderella’s Castle.
10:00 p.m. Wishes nighttime spectacular begins at Cinderella’s Castle.
11:00 p.m. Ride monorail or ferry back to group parking.
11:30 p.m. Board buses and depart for overnight trip home.
Sunday, February 14 – HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
8:00 a.m. Arrive at MVHS. Unload luggage, store instruments and head home.
YOUR ADDRESS IN FLORIDA:
Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista
13351 SR 535 (Apopka Vineland Road) Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 239-4500
PARK OPERATING HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT DISCRETION OF WALT DISNEY WORLD COMPANY AND UNIVERSAL ORLANDO. WORKSHOP TIMES/LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DISNEY PERFORMING ARTS ON STAGE ADMINISTRATION.
Please make all group members aware of bag inspections at the entrance to each park.
Georgia's Highest String Honors for two MV Bears!!
Will Bontempo (10th grade) will sit 11th chair Second Violin and Tim Hood (12th grade) will sit 6th chair viola!
Mountain View Orchestra is so thrilled for these players!
Sick? Out of town? At a dentist appointment? At a game?
Make Up Assignments are on eClass under CONTENT!
https://instruction.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/d2l/le/content/646989/viewContent/5923337/View
Concerto Competition 2016 Official Rules
Recital Format
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
3:00 pm
Orchestra Room
1. Must play one movement of a standard concerto which has orchestral accompaniment available for sale or rent.
2. Play one movement only (or a partial movement with a cadential stopping point).
3. Your piece should be memorized.
4. A piano accompanist is required. (this is different from last year)
5. If selected as the winner, the student will perform with the orchestra the movement of the concerto performed in competition.
6. Students will be adjudicated by professional judges. All decisions of the judges are final.
Second Semester! WOOOO!
Email: paige_betts@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Website: mvhsorchestra.weebly.com
Location: 2351 Sunny Hill Road, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
Phone: (678) 407-7632
Twitter: @MVHSOrchestra