Please mark your calendars. All events are required unless marked optional
Nov. 19 (Tues) Fall Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. Hill MS Upper Gym
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Orchestras
Dec 11 (Wed) Hill Honors Music Concert 7 p.m. Hill MS Upper Gym
Chamber Orchestra & Blazing Strings only
Feb. 8 (Sat) (optional) Solo & Ensemble Contest Times TBA, Crone MS
(select students)
March 20 (Thurs) Spring Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. Hill MS Upper Gym
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Orchestras
March 14 (Fri) District 204 Orchestra Festival After School, Scullen MS Chamber Orchestra only
May 17 (Sat) Fine Arts Festival Times TBA, MVHS
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Orchestras, Blazing Strings & Chamber Orchestra
Summer Orchestra Dates and Times TBA, MVHS
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PERFORMANCE POLICY
Performances are the culmination of daily rehearsals and give students the opportunity to share what they’ve learned. Performances are approximately 20% of the total grade every quarter. Because each student is an important contributing member to the entire group, all members need to attend their concert in its entirety to earn full concert credit. Failure to attend a performance will result in zero credit for the concert, unless the absence is excused by the director. Students will be considered unexcused if there is no notification by the parent beforehand. Examples of excused absences include student illness and/or family emergencies the day of the concert (sporting events and parties are not excused—the teachers will work with Hill coaches on any conflicts). If a student is excused, an alternative assignment will be given to allow the student to earn credit for the missed concert. Please mark your calendars carefully at the beginning of the year to avoid any conflicts with performances. We will inform you of any changes as soon as possible.
CONCERT ATTIRE
The Orchestra concert uniform is required for all performances and consists of black pants/skirt, black socks, black shoes and the Hill Music Department blue polo shirt. (If your child is also in chorus, you only need one polo shirt. Orchestra and Chorus students will use the same music polo shirt for all concerts.)