Students who have already been members of the Honors orchestra are tentatively included in the next year, however they must maintain forward momentum, successfully read notation, and exhibit proper POSTURE. Those who performed a level 2 solo must score a 21 or above. NYSSMA scores: Those who performed a level 1 solo must score a 25 or above. Students will be given a level 2 audition piece to work on over the summer, ensuring that the instrument does not stay in the case for 2 months, causing them to lose proficiency. I understand that sometimes there may be extenuating circumstances with the date, but those who chose not to go because they "didn't want to" or "were afraid" are not intrinsically ready for honors orchestra. Some students knowingly made the decision to not be eligible by not performing a NYSSMA solo. Violins and violas should be able to accurately play a low 2nd finger. (Fingers and pitches, without having to write in "cheating notation." If they actually practiced the material in the methods book, this is a snap.) Cellos should be familiar with 2nd finger and the difference between 2 and 3.
They must be able to read ALL of the 16 notes in 1st position. The student must know 3 scales, played at a moderate speed, with one quarter note per pitch. If numbers warrant the addition of 5th graders, several may be accepted, based on ability and instrumentation. Sixth graders are given preference, but merely being in 6th grade does not insure acceptance. As an ensemble they play in 2-3 additional concerts per year, perform for an evaluation rating at a "NYSSMA majors" festival, and compete against other schools in the East at a "Music in the Parks Festival." There are several criteria in order to be considered. Many WANT to be in Honors because of the perks -like the end of the year competition trip, but not all have the desire to work for the prize and the motivation to excel for personal pride. Honors orchestra is a subset of the district "Wallkill Wire Choir." The purpose is to play more challenging music and is for students who are serious about practice and success. (Parents, if you hate those fundraisers, it's perfectly okay to just pay the trip outright. I would like_ would not like for them to participate in fundraisers. My child _ will be participating in the comepetition trip on May 6th. This message can be copied onto a regular piece of paper and returned. Some honors orchestrians have still not brought in their Six Flags deposit of $20. In these times, we cannot allow strangers (to the teacher) to "hang out" with groups of minors or take students away from their assigned groups. Having relatives meet students at the park is also a no-no. That way, all of our children remain safe, well supervised, and together. Therefore chaperones do not take personal cars, meet us there or leave early. Those who are not participating are expected to GO TO SCHOOL! -)īefore it's asked.Chaperones are expected to travel with and stay with the entire group during the trip.
MAY 18, 2017-most important for Honors orchestra!!!!ĭress: BLACK AND WHITE!!!! No personalizations!įriday, leaving Plattekill Elementary School parking lot BE ANNOUNCED) =Details being worked out.Ī list of students actually on the trip will be forwarded to the offices. MAY 12, 2017-FRIDAY HONORS BAND/ORCH/CHORUS MAY 11, 2017-District Elementary Strings concert MARCH 29, 2017-WEDNESDAY HONORS BAND/ORCH Students MUST be able demonstrate above average note-reading fluency and be working at a NYSSMA level III. Students in Honors orchestra had to play at the NYSSMA festival during the preceding spring, and must meet sight-reading criteria.Ĭhamber Orchestra - a tiny subset of the school orchestra. This is the group that meets on Tuesday mornings before school. It is made up of every string player, from 4-6 grade, from all 3 elementary buildings. Wallkill Wire Choir -the district orchestra. School Orchestra - Each building (Plattekill, Leptondale, and Ostrander) has its own, from 4-6 grade. Reversing them causes an awful lot of confusion at concert time.
J Calling ORCHESTRA, band, is like calling SWIMMING, football. I am on a mission to get adults as well as children to refer to the group correctly. These are instruments with bows and 4 strings.
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