RHS Orchestra Beat
5/14/2020
News
- I hope this newsletter finds everyone safe and healthy.
- If you want to take Private Lessons this summer, complete this Google Form before May 22.
- Take life one day at a time!
- Last day of school is May 22.
- Orchestra fees (see below for details) are due.
- Remember Orchestra is a skill-based cumulative program! Students should be practicing every day at home for 30+ minutes in order to keep up with the rigors of Orchestra. The 30+ minutes can be divided into 2 practice sessions (ex: morning/afternoon or before/after dinner).
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.—B. B. King
Grades 9th-11th - Save the Date
We will be having a Virtual Senior Celebration on Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30pm. Please be on the lookout for more details in Remind.
Instrument Return - Seniors & Non-Returning Students
You should have gotten information from the school regarding property return on May 18. Orchestra will NOT be participating in this return process. Do NOT bring anything orchestra related to school on May 18. The orchestra directors will not be on campus.
- You will return your instrument to us in the Fall
If you are a senior, who has a school-owned instrument
- We have already made arrangements with you/your parents for returning in the Fall.
Congratulations to the Orchestra Seniors in the Top 10!
Audrey DeJong
Cole Weinman
Rachel Johnson
Remember to enroll for 2020-21
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Connect with your Directors
Mrs. Long's Office Hours - 12:00-3:00 M-F (+Google Hangout & Zoom)
Mrs. Waggerman's Office Hours - 11:00-2:00 M-F (+Google Hangout & Zoom)
Ms. Pruden's Office Hours - 9:00-11:00 & 2:00-3:00 M-F (+Google Hangout & Zoom)
Audition Results will be posted next week!
Google Classroom
Zoom
Visit with your Counselor! They are here for you!
General RISD Helpful Information
- “At Home” etiquette for virtual learning (dressed appropriately, background noise) see link :https://www.utep.edu/extendeduniversity/utepconnect/blog/october-2017/10-rules-of-netiquette-for-students.html
- The Acceptable Use Policy is still in effect at home
Technology Help Desk details (help accessing aps, device issues)
Location: All repairs and pickups will be done at the RISD Annex 420 S Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081. This will place our technicians in a centralized location with the space to work apart from each other, controlled access and the tools they need to get the job done quickly. District and Netsync technicians will be on hand to assist and help families in need of assistance with RISD technology devices. Phone number: 469-593-HELP (4375)
Need A Device: Students in need of a device for one reason or the other (new students, did not make it to campus in time to pick up; part of special programs that did not received devices; campuses don’t have enough extra to fulfil, etc) can make a request to receive a student device. Please have your families email (helpdesk@risd.org) with the student name, student ID, grade level, contact information and campus with the specific request for a device. Upon receipt of email, our technicians will verify student enrollment, prepare device and email back the family with a window of time for pickup.
Upcoming Events
Summer Private Lessons
- If you would like to take virtual private lessons over the summer, complete this Google Form.
- See each teacher's preferred platform for virtual lessons below their names.
- You will need to work out a system to pay your teacher directly and electronically.
- $20 per 30-minute lesson
Violin
Annie Jeong elfofviolin@hotmail.com (515) 708-7667
- Facetime, Skype, Google Hangouts, Zoom
Sean Burrows sburrows@mail.smu.edu (972) 762-1365
- Facetime & Skype
Raphaelle Siemers raphaelle.siemers96@gmail.com (608) 738-9746
- Zoom
Madison Pruden mpruden@mail.smu.edu 832-381-6411
Viola
Chris Sykora c.sykora@me.com
Sarah Walsh violasaurusarah@yahoo.com (972) 365-3202
- Skype or Zoom
Bella Markham zippydragon101@gmail.com 972-974-2928
Danny Jordan dannyjordan0407@gmail.com (346) 666-8817
- Zoom, Google Hangouts, Facetime, Videos over Message, Skype
Cello
Jason Mooney jasonmooney89@gmail.com (631) 804-5131
Aniko Juhasz aniko52606@gmail.com 214-392-3838
- Facetime and Google Hangout
Drew Schindler aoschindler@mail.smu.edu 303-328-8313
Alayna Mitchakes layniemitchakes@gmail.com 214-500-0761
- Zoom, Skype and FaceTime
Bass
Troy Tippawang tippawangbass@gmail.com (469) 826-6033
Lynette Sykora l.sykora@me.com 214-674-5322
- FaceTime
Contact our teachers today to get started! It is never too late to start!
Instrument Maintenance & Repair
How to Change a String
Video here
Instrument Care Hotline on Skype
How to tune your instrument
Caraway Strings
How to measure the student
We're moving to appointment-only for a while over here, so let us know if you're coming by.
Rozie DeLoach
Caraway Strings
209A West Main Street
Richardson, TX 75081
Williamson Music is moving
Our Plano Store is Moving to: 1301 Ave. K
(one block south of historic downtown Plano only 2 minutes from our current location)
Our new headquarters in Plano will feature our full retail line plus our expanded repair shop for all orchestral & band instrument repairs and music lessons all in one location!
We are currently moving and our Grand re-opening is planned for Monday March 30.
Please call us at: 972 633-8203
Rent an instrument
Concert Orchestra
Philharmonic Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Get your fees in!!
Charms is available for checking your balances 24/7!
The following are the fees due. We accept checks (written to Richardson Area Orchestra Club [RAOC], cash, or credit card payments through Charms. Each student in the RHS Orchestra is responsible for the program’s operation. The philosophy is that each high school student will share an equal part of the financial responsibility of funding orchestra program expenses not provided by the district. Some of these expenses include special music arrangements, contest entry fees, instruments, equipment and repair not provided by the RISD, clinician fees, food and drinks for orchestra activities, orchestra banquet expenses, rental of off-campus performance venues, scholarships, and orchestra club administrative costs such as website maintenance, postage and printing. Please refer to the RHS Handbook for a complete breakdown of fees.
9th Grade - $180.00
10th & 11th Grade - $155.00
12th Grade - 180.00
Add-ons
Add $100.00 if using a school-owned instrument
Check Finances!
Update your Charms personal contact information
Login: RichardsonHSO Pswd: Student ID unless changed
Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program
Fees are DUE!
Checks payable to RAOC
9th $180
10th/11th $155
12th $180
Check CHARMS to see your balance