Lovejoy Orchestra Newsletter
March 23, 2017
Parents,
First off, thank you to everyone who came out to Twisted Root on Tuesday, we really appreciate your support! We hope that everyone has had a wonderful spring break and are starting to fall back into routine for the last few weeks of school! This will be a fast and furious end to the year, so we will try and keep everyone updated and in the loop as best we can.
We have the audition packets ready for students today to pick up to begin working on their placement audition for next year. We will have 4 orchestra's next year at the high school. Auditions will be done by video this year. Students will make a video using a device and upload to google classroom. If they do not have a device to use, they will be able to use the orchestra ipads.
Philharmonic Orchestra- no audition required
Symphony Orchestra- audition required
Concert Orchestra- this is the NEW group, audition required
Chamber Orchestra- audition required
If you have any pictures or videos of orchestra events, please share them with Clay Parker, see below for his email.
If you have any questions please let us know!
Mr. Sloan
Mrs. Winkler
Senior Orchestra Scholarship!
Lovejoy High School Orchestra Booster Scholarships
The mission of this scholarship is to reward two students who has demonstrated dedication to the Lovejoy High School Orchestra Program. Annually, the LHS Orchestra Booster Club would like to recognize two outstanding senior students who has been involved in various orchestra activities and have used their time and talents to enhance the orchestra program at Lovejoy High School. Presentation of these scholarships will be based on the candidate's dedication to the program, musical accomplishments, expression of professional goals and personal qualifications.
Please complete application and all of its components. http://lovejoyorchestra.com/booster-club/scholarship/
2017 Schedule
April 28 Application Deadline. Return to:_Attn: Lori DiLiegro 1710 Brookcrest Ct, Allen, TX 75002.
May 5 Scholarship winner announced at Orchestra Banquet.
Lovejoy Orchestra Tour to Washington D.C. April 20-23, 2017
Final Trip Payment is due today!
Final Trip Payment is due on March 9th- $250.
Here are instructions on how to use the online payment system!
The online payment system for the Orchestra Spring Trip is finally available. I know that most everyone sent checks for the first payment, however you may still use the online system for future payments.
Below are the instructions on how to access it. It is a little clumsy since it is also attached to our Charms accounts.
Here is the Link:
https://lovejoy.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=LHS_FineArts
When the link opens click on the Washington D.C. Orchestra Trip button.
In the next window (Charms parent/member/student area)
Enter lovejoyorch in the school code field.
In the next window enter your student's charms password. It should be their student ID ( unless you have changed it)
The next window ask for you to change your password, you do not have to change it. Click on the $ tap at the top of the window and it will take you to the Student Financial Statement window.
In the Student Financial Statement window you will click on the select trip drop down menu and select Washington DC. Click on make payment
In the next window you will enter the amount of the payment you wish to make and click on start payment.
The next window will show the amount of the payment and the trip for which it will be made. Click on go to checkout and follow the instructions to make payment.
Please let me know if you have any difficulties with this process.
PICTURES AND VIDEOS NEEDED!!
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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