Uniform order forms were sent home on Monday. The due date for the forms and payment is 11/6.
Here is a copy if yours was misplaced. Thank you!
Click Here for 6th Grade Uniform
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Orchestra Uniforms
Hello Parents,
Uniform order forms were sent home on Monday. The due date for the forms and payment is 11/6.
Here is a copy if yours was misplaced. Thank you!
Click Here for 7th & 8th Grade Uniform
Click Here for 6th Grade Uniform
Uniform order forms were sent home on Monday. The due date for the forms and payment is 11/6.
Here is a copy if yours was misplaced. Thank you!
Click Here for 6th Grade Uniform
Monday, October 21, 2013
TV and Movie Concert!
Hi Parents and Students,
Tomorrow is our 6th Annual TV and Movie Extravaganza featuring the Durham and Allatoona Orchestras!
When: Tuesday, 10/22/13. Students report at 7:00PM. Concert starts at 7:30PM.
Where: Allatoona High School Gym
Who: All members of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade orchestras, plus AHS Orchestras!
What: This is our first concert of the year! We will perform themes from TV and the Movies.
COSTUME: To fit the theme of the concert, orchestra members are invited to wear a costume (a favorite TV or movie character, or something just plain fun). Otherwise, regular casual school outfits will be fine for this concert.
*Please avoid costumes that might be considered offensive, unpatriotic, or otherwise scary for children in the audience!*
Arrival: Middle school students should be at Allatoona at 7:00PM, in order to tune and be set up. Performance begins at 7:30 PM!
Thank you,
Mr. Schroter and Ms. Parker
Tomorrow is our 6th Annual TV and Movie Extravaganza featuring the Durham and Allatoona Orchestras!
When: Tuesday, 10/22/13. Students report at 7:00PM. Concert starts at 7:30PM.
Where: Allatoona High School Gym
Who: All members of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade orchestras, plus AHS Orchestras!
What: This is our first concert of the year! We will perform themes from TV and the Movies.
COSTUME: To fit the theme of the concert, orchestra members are invited to wear a costume (a favorite TV or movie character, or something just plain fun). Otherwise, regular casual school outfits will be fine for this concert.
*Please avoid costumes that might be considered offensive, unpatriotic, or otherwise scary for children in the audience!*
Arrival: Middle school students should be at Allatoona at 7:00PM, in order to tune and be set up. Performance begins at 7:30 PM!
Thank you,
Mr. Schroter and Ms. Parker
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Class Updates
Hello Parents,
Here are just a few updates about what we are doing in Orchestra and some reminders for each grade level.
8th Grade: All students are now playing two octave scales during their warm ups. The pieces we are currently working on are "Night Shift" by Richard Meyer and "Themes from Edward Scissorhands" by Danny Elfman. Students should be practicing both pieces. Reminder: Forms and the deposit for the Disney field trip are due on Friday, September 13.
7th Grade: Students are playing out of their Essential Elements books up to page 15, working on high 3rd fingers (violin and viola), extensions (cello), and half position (bass). We are also learning the theme from "Jurassic Park" by John Williams. Students should be practicing their piece and the exercises in the book. The students had their first playing test for the year this week and they did very well overall!
6th Grade: 6th Grade is off to a great start! Here are the following things students should be practicing at home:
1. Left hand shape and position, pizzicato (plucking)
2. Right hand shape and position (bow grips)
3. Shoulder position (violins and violas)
4. Proper bow movement
6th Grade students have learned the D Major Scale. Violins and violas have learned shoulder position and all students will be playing open strings with the bow by the end of this week. Left hand shape, posture, and position are all explained with picture diagrams in the beginning of their books on page Students should also be practicing correct bow grips, which is explained in page 11 of their book. Correct posture, position, and bow grips are being emphasized and should be reinforced when they practice.
The year is off to a great start and we are excited to see how the students continue to musically develop throughout the school year! If you have any questions, please contact us at durhamorchestra@gmail.com.
Mr. Schroter and Ms. Parker
Here are just a few updates about what we are doing in Orchestra and some reminders for each grade level.
8th Grade: All students are now playing two octave scales during their warm ups. The pieces we are currently working on are "Night Shift" by Richard Meyer and "Themes from Edward Scissorhands" by Danny Elfman. Students should be practicing both pieces. Reminder: Forms and the deposit for the Disney field trip are due on Friday, September 13.
7th Grade: Students are playing out of their Essential Elements books up to page 15, working on high 3rd fingers (violin and viola), extensions (cello), and half position (bass). We are also learning the theme from "Jurassic Park" by John Williams. Students should be practicing their piece and the exercises in the book. The students had their first playing test for the year this week and they did very well overall!
6th Grade: 6th Grade is off to a great start! Here are the following things students should be practicing at home:
1. Left hand shape and position, pizzicato (plucking)
2. Right hand shape and position (bow grips)
3. Shoulder position (violins and violas)
4. Proper bow movement
6th Grade students have learned the D Major Scale. Violins and violas have learned shoulder position and all students will be playing open strings with the bow by the end of this week. Left hand shape, posture, and position are all explained with picture diagrams in the beginning of their books on page Students should also be practicing correct bow grips, which is explained in page 11 of their book. Correct posture, position, and bow grips are being emphasized and should be reinforced when they practice.
The year is off to a great start and we are excited to see how the students continue to musically develop throughout the school year! If you have any questions, please contact us at durhamorchestra@gmail.com.
Mr. Schroter and Ms. Parker
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Parents, please fill out this parent information form so that we can keep our records updated.
If you have more than one child in the orchestra, please complete the form for each child.
Thank you so much!!!
Also, we handed out a sheet that includes our materials list and our most important calendar dates.
Your child should give that sheet to you.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Welcome to Durham Orchestra!!!
Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! This is going to be an AWESOME year. We are expecting some great classes, activities, field trips, and performances. We also have a new assistant director, Jennifer Parker, who is looking forward to meeting the Durham Orchestra community.
Best wishes for a wonderful year!
~Mr. Schroter and Ms. Parker
Best wishes for a wonderful year!
~Mr. Schroter and Ms. Parker
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Spring Concert Information
7th & 8th Grade Spring Concert
Date: Tuesday, May 7th
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Durham Theater
Uniform: Formal Gowns and Tuxedos
Arrival: Students arrive between 7:00 and 7:15 in order to tune and be seated
6th Grade, Fiddlers, Viola choir, Cello choir Spring Concert
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Durham Theater
Uniform: Orchestra Polo, black pants, black dress shoes
Arrival: Students arrive between 6:00 and 6:15 in order to tune and be seated
Date: Tuesday, May 7th
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Durham Theater
Uniform: Formal Gowns and Tuxedos
Arrival: Students arrive between 7:00 and 7:15 in order to tune and be seated
6th Grade, Fiddlers, Viola choir, Cello choir Spring Concert
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Durham Theater
Uniform: Orchestra Polo, black pants, black dress shoes
Arrival: Students arrive between 6:00 and 6:15 in order to tune and be seated
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
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