WSHS Orchestra “Clef Notes” #1 – August 23, 2021
Abbreviated updates for WSHS Orchestra students and parents Welcome to the first of the 2021-22 WSHS Orchestra “Clef Notes.” These Notes will contain brief summaries of our classroom announcements and other information concerning the WSHS Orchestras. Please take a moment to read through the Notes. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Communicate 1. Our website is: www.whitestationorchestra.weebly.com, which includes: - An What’s New page for News and Updates, Assignments, and archived Clef Notes. - A Go Play! Page with links to Auditions, Festivals, and Competitions - A Resources page that includes practicing help, “how to” videos, links to external organizations, our REMIND pages, and much more - If you are new to the WSHS Orchestras, please take a few minutes to look around the site. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, let me know! 2. The 2021-22 Honors Orchestra Syllabus is on the homepage of the website and posted in TEAMS. Please read through the syllabus for classroom expectations, concert uniform requirements, and resources. 3. Our Remind codes are: 6th period: @wshsorc6 7th period: @wshsorc7, and, FOR ALL PARENTS: @wsorchpar. Text your code to 81010 or 901-881-9447. You may also register at “rmd.at/classcode.” Most You can send text messages to me through REMIND. Parents are welcome to sign up for their child’s class code, too. 4. TEAMS is still active, especially the Files and Assignments tabs. Some assignments will continue to be digitally submitted in TEAMS. 5. My email is [email protected] . It is the best way to contact me for questions, suggestions, concerns, and clarifications. Classwork and Grades 1. The first Practice Plan (covering two weeks) begins today, and will be due September 3. It will be submitted electronically in TEAMS. Students will be setting goals, measuring their progress, and seeking feedback. The Parent’s verification signature has been removed from the form this year. Students’ integrity will be reflected in their plans. 2. Materials and supply checks will begin this week. 3. Flipgrid.com is an online video submission platform that will be used for individual playing assessments. All Orchestra students have successfully joined our group https://flipgrid.com/7577b1e9 ! You can view all assessments, which are called “Topics.” The first submission was due Friday, August 20. The next one will be due in early September. 4. We will use Habits of a Successful String Musician as our required method book. Students need their own copy at home, and will be required to bring it into the classroom at various times during the year. Mark Your Calendars 1. Our first quarter concert is scheduled for Monday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. 2. The U. of Memphis will host its annual high school honors orchestra clinic (with a new String Quartet component) October 27-30. 3. The All-West TN Regional Honors Orchestra audition information has been posted at WTSBOA.website. The audition is scheduled for Saturday, November 20. You can also find the information and links on our website under “Go Play!/Auditions |
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