White Christmas Practice Track

Students in 8th Grade Chamber:  Click here to download White Christmas track for practicing

Playing Test for 7th & 8th Grade

Playing tests will begin on 12/3 and end on 12/4

8th Grade 

Violin: Hanukkah Lights
Viola:  Irish Yuletide
Cello:  Irish Yuletide
Bass:  March of the Nutcracker

7th Grade 
Violin: 1st Violin Toy Flutes, 1st Violin Holiday Hoedown 
Viola:  Toy Flutes    
Cello:  Toy Flutes
Bass:  Holiday Hoedown

December Calendar

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UPCOMING ORCHESTRA CONCERT DATES

Wednesday, December 10^th

Who:  6^th Grade orchestra, Fiddlers, Viola Choir, and Cello Choir

Students Report between 6:30 – 6:45 PM

Concert is at 7:00 PM in the Durham Theater

Uniform for 6^th Grade: White Polo tucked in, Black pants, Black Dress Shoes

Thursday, December 11^th

Who:  7^th Grade Orchestra and 8^th Grade Orchestra

Students Report between 6:30 – 6:45 PM

Concert is at 7:00 PM in the Durham Theater

Uniform is Tuxedos and Black gowns, Black Dress Shoes

Tuesday, December 16^th

Who: Fiddlers

Performing for Frey Elementary students as they enter school

Report to Frey at 7AM

Wear your fiddler shirt.  (And a Santa hat if you have one!)

We will walk back to Durham around 8AM and have a holiday breakfast party

YANKEE CANDLE PICK UP

Yankee Candle Fundraiser pick-up will be:
Tuesday Nov. 11th from 4:30pm-7pm. 
Last Names A-L will pick up between 4:30-5:45pm. 
Last Names M-Z will pick up between 5:45-7pm. 

We will need volunteers to help unload the truck and sort in the morning, as well as people to help during the afternoon pick-up time. If you would like to sign up, please use the link below! Thank you, in advance, for your time and support! www.SignUpGenius.com/go/8050D49AAAA2BA57-yankee

TV and Movie Concert Details!

 7^th Annual TV and Movie Music Extravaganza!!!

Featuring the Durham and Allatoona Orchestras

When:  Thursday, 10/30/14.  Students report at 7:00 PM.  Concert starts at 7:30PM.

Where:  Allatoona High School Gym

Who:  All members of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade orchestras.  Plus AHS orchestras!

What:  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 7:00 PM, in order to tune and be set up. 

Music Stand:  If you have your own portable music stand, please bring it to the concert.

8th Grade Music Trip

Parents,

We handed out the music department trip information and forms today.
If you need an extra copy please click HERE

Music Department Fundraiser

Dear Parents,       

          The Durham Middle School Music Department fundraiser will kick off on 9/23/14 and will end on 10/06/14.  This fundraiser is an opportunity for the music department to provide the students in our program with the best musical experience.

     This year's fundraiser will be with YANKEE CANDLE!  Our fundraiser will help support our program and provide various musical experiences that are vital to our program.  We are allotted money by the district, but are only allowed to use those funds for tangible items and equipment.  Depending on the success of the fundraiser, our profits will provide some of the following throughout the school year:

♪        Professional clinicians and instrumental specialists to work with the students.

♪        Classroom time with guest conductors

♪        Accompanist for performances and rehearsals

♪        Master Classes for specific instruments and voices

♪        Recordings of performances for classroom learning and special performances

♪        Pre-Festival Camps

♪        Field trip funding as needed

♪        Clinicians for extra-curricular ensembles

♪        Special musical events and performances

♪        Teacher In-service and All-State Expenses

♪        Professional Organization Dues

♪        Student Awards

♪        Classroom updates and supplies as needed

♪        Scholarships at teacher discretion

♪        A fraction of funds may be carried over to the following school year in order to provide these same services to start out the year.   

With your support, our students will benefit educationally.  Our goal is to provide the best musical opportunity for your children.  We feel that this fundraiser is one way that we can provide additional musical experiences that will enhance your child's musical education.

Thank you for your continuous support,

Your Durham Music Team