Sixth Grade Orchestra

Parent MeetingBPS Orchestra Faculty:

Jesse Collett, director, Michael Bollero, Benji Wilson,

Diane Halliburton, and Jenny Castillo

YAY! YOU'RE IN ORCHESTRA“In every school, there are students who are inherently

attracted to the sound of stringed instruments. Without a string and orchestra program to provide access to string education, students are denied the possibility of realizing

their potential.” - Arkansas String Teachers Association

Benefits of Music Education

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPnnmpYDlxI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxzHvk9M1w

YAY! YOU'RE IN ORCHESTRA

• What to expect from BPS Orchestras:• Middle School and Junior High

• All-Region and All-State Competitions

• High school orchestra group performances

• Performance and tour opportunities

• Professional orchestra groups in area: • Symphony of Northwest Arkansas http://www.sonamusic.org/

• Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra http://arkansasphilharmonic.org/index.php

• UofA events http://music.uark.edu/

Teacher Expectations• We will communicate!

• Through email, website, and students.

• We will maintain website: www.bentonvilleorchestras.com

• We will tune their instruments in class.

• We have videos available of the “gold medal” songs to help your child learn these songs http://www.youtube.com/user/DianeHalliburton?feature=watch

• We will participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities in order to provide your children with the best.

Parent Expectations

Motivating your child!• Be interested!• Listen to your child play.

• Ask them to play for you!

• Praise them for their work, not necessarily the product!

• Attend community orchestra events. • Follow through with practice expectations,

rewards, and consequences.

Parent Expectations

• Create an award and/or consequence system for practicing

Ex. 100 days of practice = TREATWhatever works best for your family!

Follow through!

Parent Expectations

• Secure a quality, teacher approved, appropriately-sized instrument!

• Create a practice space (first assignment)o Music stando Metronome

• Create a practice schedule and routineo Listeningo Singingo Techniqueo Playingo Review

Student Expectations

• Practice 7 days each week, following the goals stated in your practice assignment. Focus on goals not time.

• Attend and perform at two after-school concerts.

• Bring your instrument to school and take it home on each orchestra day.

• Don't touch the pegs!• Play standing up! (except for cello – sit tall!)

PRACTICE CHART Teacher’s Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 Listening –jwpepper.com Dragon Slayer ________________________________________________________________________ Tonalization – Play 10 long bows on each string. Watch in the mirror to make sure you are “driving straight” ________________________________________________________________________ Scales and Arpeggios - G major – 2 octaves - violins 2X each @ 80 one bow per note _______________________________________________________________________ Note Reading – Happy Hoedown - harmony m.11-12 30X m. 19-20 30X ________________________________________________________________________ Suzuki Song – Current Twinkle – practice soft section 3X _______________________________________________________________________ Weekly Test – Scales 2 octave scale chart Tests are: Wednesday, Mar.6 (Monday classes) Thursday, Mar.7 (Tuesday classes) _______________________________________________________________________ Review – Gold Medal Songs – play 1X Day. Perform 1 song for your family

After-school Opportunities

• Ozark Philharmonic Youth Orchestraso www.opyo.org

Private Lesson and Summer Opportunities

Name Instrument Email address/website Phone Number

Location

Jana Burton Violin/Viola burt100@cox.net (479)200-5622

Fayetteville

Scott Buss Violin imwamusic@yahoo.com (479)254-9188

Bella Vista

Jenny Isabell-Castillo

Violin soundsofserenitystudio@gmail.com (479)640-4925

Bentonville

Katie Priest Violin info@arkansasmusicworks.com (479)273-2600

Bentonville

Elizabeth Lyon

Violin/Viola erlyon@gmail.com

(405)412-9116

Bentonville

Holly Smardo

Violin hsmardo@cox.net (479)841-5820

Fayetteville

Suzuki Music School of Arkansas

Violin, Cello

http://www.uark.edu/ua/smsa/Suzuki_Music/Default.htm smsa@uark.edu

(479)-575-5250

Fayetteville

NorthwestArkansas Suzuki Strings

Violin, Viola,Cello, BassPiano

http://www.nwasuzukistrings.com

417)483-8563

Bentonville

Christy Paxton-Tureman

Violin/Viola christy@nwasuzukistrings.com (417)483-8563

Bentonville

John Finch Cello redfinch52@yahoo.com (479)251-7323

Fayetteville

Amy Goodnow

Cello dramygoodnow@gmail.com (501)442-1348

Bentonville

Michael Montgomery

Bass www.drmichaelmontgomery.com (786)239-5228

Rogers

Instrument Care

• Wiping instruments• Clean, dry cloth. No chemicals.

• Storage must be in a controlled environment.o Don't leave an instrument in your car

Beware of short stops at Wal-Mart!

• Bow• Tension – tighten to play, loosen to store. • Don't touch the hair on the bow!• Use of rosin.

• Repairs – Ray Palmer, Luthier www.palmerviolins.com

Instrument and Accessory Requirements

• Violin and viola students must have shoulder rests! *Be sure to get the right size.

• Cello and bass students must have endpin anchors, also known as "rock-stops."

• Metronomes for home practice - check your phone for an app, or go to a metronome website: http://www.metronomeonline.com/

• Music stand for home practice

We are glad you are here!

• We are a team! • We want you to succeed!

• Parental Involvemento Booster Club, Event Volunteers, etc.

• Orchestra Parents with experience. • What questions do you have? • Email if you think of anything else!