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INFORMATION FOR CURRENT MEMBERS AND PARENTS:

2018-2019 gcm orchestra calendar

**Philharmonic LEARN rehearsals (mandatory attendance!) will be on 2/13, 2/26, 3/4, and 3/14.

February 14           Ensemble Photos for RED Day (Sinfonia and Symphonic) Ensembles. 
                                  *(Bring FULL orchestra uniform, hung on hanger, covered with bag, labeled with name!)
February 21           Orchestra Field Trip to Washington, DC
February 23           All-State Auditions @ JMU
(SRO Participants are eligible to audition)

March 5                  Pre-Assessment Concert @ GCM 7:00pm (*Call time 6:00pm)
March 7                  Assessment Workshop with Guest Clinician:
                                     *Symphonic and Sinfonia during class; Philharmonic after school 3:15-4:30pm;
                                       **all groups wear RED orchestra t-shirts!

March 15-16           District 12 Orchestra Assessment @ Washington-Lee HS
                                               Symphonic Orchestra – Friday, 3/15
                                                 *d
epart Marshall at 2:45pm – parent drivers will be needed!
                                                  Arrive at Washington-Lee by 3:40pm, perform at 4:45pm, done around 5:30ish
 
                                               Philharmonic Orchestra – Saturday, 3/16
                                               Arrive at Washington-Lee by 10:10am, perform at 11:35am, done around 12:30ish
 
                                               Statesmen Sinfonia – Saturday, 3/16
                                               Arrive at Washington-Lee by 2:20pm, perform at 3:45pm, done around 4:45ish

April 25                   Orchestra & Guitar Day-Trip to Busch Gardens
April 4-6                  All-State Event Weekend @ TBA (participants selected from 2/23 audition)
April 26                   Solo and Ensemble Festival @ Franklin MS
May 1                      MOPA meeting @ GCM 7:00pm 

May 20                    Spring Concert Rehearsal 3:15-5:00pm
May 21                    Spring Concert and Awards @ GCM 7:00pm (*Call time 6:00pm)
June/TBD                Sinfonia Performs at Baccalaureate Service (6pm call)
 
All dates are subject to change, and additional dates may be added. Refer to the Orchestra Policies and Procedures for information on concert attendance.
 

Check in meetings and placement for next year

The week of Feb 11-15, Mrs. Bond will be hearing each student play individually to check in on their progress on Assessment music as well as consideration for placement for next year.  This is NOT an "audition" or final say for ensemble placement for next year.  Students may be asked or choose to play again for an official audition in the spring.  Here are the assigned spots for check in:

Symphonic Orchestra
Violins & Violas - Vortex m. 45-52 AND Sinfonia in D letters B-E
Cellos - Vortex m. 37-45 AND Sinfonia in D letters B-E

Philharmonic Orchestra
TBA

Statesmen Sinfonia
Violins & Violas - Holberg mvt 1 beginning - letter B
Cellos - Dvorak m. 199-219
Basses - Holberg mvt 1 letters C-D AND Dvorak m. 146-153

Sponsorship program

Dear Members and Parents~
We kindly ask if you will participate in our Sponsorship Fundraiser!  The letters are below:

For the letter to send to BUSINESSES: CLICK HERE
For the letter to send to FRIENDS and FAMILY: CLICK HERE

Be sure to personalize the letter(s) and include the pre-addressed envelope. 
Thank you for your support!
 


 District Honors orchestra audition materials

INFORMATION SHEET 2018

District audition application (due along with fee by Oct. 12)

SCALES

VIOLIN EXCERPTS 2018
VIOLA EXCERPTS 2018
CELLO EXCERPTS 2018
BASS ExCERPTS 2018

helpful orchestra documents:


HOW TO OBTAIN AN INSTRUMENT/LOCAL MUSIC SHOP LIST
Orchestra Syllabus/Handbook 2017-2018
Private Teacher List (last updated Jan. 2018)
Helpful resource for purchasing/renting an instrument: CLICK HERE
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