Hernandez MS Orchestra Notes
4th Six Weeks, Week 3 in Review January 22-26
Beginning Orchestra - Preparing for the Incoming 5th Graders
Beginners have begun playing with F and C Naturals and should be practicing
#129, #134, #117, #106, #101 out of their books. Parents, please have your child "Perform" for you and of their review pieces as much as possible. Always listen for a clear tone and fluency. This is comparable to a child reading a sentence without stopping.
COMING UP: Those who play #117 at an Advanced Level as well as previous songs will be chosen as the models for the incoming 5th graders on Tuesday, February 6th. I will personally invite them. They will then be excused from periods 1,2,3,4 on Tuesday, February 6th to perform for our fifth graders.
Phil/Sym - Solo & Ensemble Forms due Next week plus any fees.
1.) HeMS Solo Recital - Friday, 2/23; either at 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 p.m. (No Cost)
2.) Solo & Ensemble Fest - Saturday, 2/24, Hopewell MS, 5 minute performance slot ($8 entry fee)
Times for this festival will be determined the week before the festival
- Please see the official entry form here - turn in money with this form
- Solo Digital entry form here - this is the paper form in digital format
- Ensemble digital entry form - this is only for those performing with an ensemble
Times for this festival will be determined the week by February 16th
Symphony Performance - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2nd!
Family night begins at 6:00 p.m. and we will be setting up at 5:40 p.m.
Come out and support PTA. This is a fun time!
Sectional Times for Symphony - Required from all members 3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Mondays - Violins
Tuesday - Cellos / Basses
Fridays - Violas (Make up Days for Violins)
FIESTA TEXAS PAYMENT #2 DUE ALREADY! $20
Please make sure to have turned in the second payment by now. $20 Thank you!
SPRING ORCHESTRA FUNDRAISER to begin on February 7th.
Products to sell include Sweet, Flavorful Pretzel Rods and more.
Permission forms to come soon! We will need every member to participate to help with repairs, extra strings, and new 2018 instruments.
Thank you parents and students!
REVIEW OF DATES TO COME
February 6th - Elementary Visit to Hernandez - Performers will be chosen for this event
February 23rd - Solo Recital for Phil / Symphony
February 24th - 7/8th Solo & Ensemble @ Hopewell Middle School
March 1st - Mariachi Performance at the Round Rock Serving Center for Amplify Austin; Performance time TBD
Clarissa Lopez, Orchestra Director
-Hans Christian Anderson
Email: hernandezmsorch@gmail.com
Website: hernandezmorch.com