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March 12, 2026 Concert assignment:
Link to google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zix_P2YRFY6DEeZF2h9xr4guzvIDtxNgFxvNYA2fji0/edit?usp=sharing
Assignment information:
Feb. 26, 2026
All grade 6 students have the following assignment, due on Thursday, March 12 at orchestra class. Practice with each of our songs with the YouTube videos provided, 10 times each.
10 times for Moonlight Tango (2:20) and 10 times for Burst! (1:30) (at minimum, more is good!)
Tips:
You can play the videos a little more slowly by changing the settings if you need to.
Also: It has been a challenge for some students to access YouTube on their ipads, so I’m including a QR code that can be scanned, and then you’ll have a link to this google document that you can use to access the videos and form to sign on any device.
This document will also be the paper that you hand in with your parent/guardian signature so you can get a grade for doing the work. (I’ll have paper copies next week)
Grading scale:
100 = proof that you’ve practiced along with each song 10 times.
90 = proof that you’ve practiced along with each song 9 times.
80 = proof that you’ve practiced along with each song 8 times.
70 = proof that you’ve practiced along with each song 7 times - below will be: 60
Technology exception - IF you have connection issues or access, you can still complete the assignment by providing proof that you’ve practiced each song 10 times. (Please still turn in a signed paper).
Links are on the next page, but here’s the part where you’ll have your parent/guardian sign for your grade. Return this paper (or you can submit it on google classroom digitally if you’d like)
In orchestra class on or before Thursday, March. 12.
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This is to certify that ______________________________ has practiced the songs “Burst!” +
(Name)
“Moonlight Tango” each _______(#)__ times for the concert either on their own, or with the YT videos. Due on Thursday, March 12 at Orchestra class, last period.
__________________________________ _____________________________
Student Signature Parent Signature
Links to the videos on this next part:
“Burst!”
Violin 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdoswjvCq7U&authuser=0
Violin 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVUi5upvqqk&authuser=0
Viola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLecCIb0-0&authuser=0
Cello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2E3oEAOhHw&authuser=0
All parts:
All of the above parts together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pu1PLG2TgI&authuser=0
An orchestra like our orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jEU-ufbXR8&authuser=0
The full score hearing professionals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy_U8gmzMFg&authuser=0
“Moonlight Tango”
Violin 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fby35l31kNU&authuser=0
Violin 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-3MchcF9ZE&authuser=0
Viola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhrwPnclHrs&authuser=0
Cello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN9p5ho7zX8&authuser=0
All parts:
An orchestra like our orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niUfxMVtP8A&authuser=0
Students may often ask - what do I practice, or how do I practice? These reference videos should help each student learn their parts in order to play with confidence at our upcoming concert. Music if for a lifetime!
Any questions:
Thank you! See you all at our concert on March 12 at the High School! (students arrive at 6:30, the concert starts at 7:00 pm).
Concert Dress Code:
As any athletic team wears a uniform during competition, music ensembles are also expected to wear the required “uniform” during performances. All student musicians are required to wear black pants or long dresses, and white tops. Any family who needs assistance with this clothing requirement should contact the music department immediately.
Practice Charts will be posted here soon, you will be able to print them out.
Grade 6 Orchestra skills:
Grade 6 orchestra students study the same instruments as grade 5.
The intended outcomes for grade 6 orchestra are the same as grade 5 orchestra, (see gr. 4/5 orchestra page) plus:
• an extended range of notes including the notes on the "C" and "E" strings (viola/cello and violin respectively)
• independence on parts
• complex harmonies
• Use of F♮ and C♮ (F natural and C natural)
• differentiating between naturals and sharps (awareness of key signatures)
• 3rd and 4th finger extensions
• Basic minor scales
• Instrument tuning (fine tuners, pegs, electronic tuners)
• Preparation for participation in the MBMS Grade 7/8 string orchestra
• proper technique for staccato and hooked bowing
Orchestra Sectionals:
Each Grade Student has a sectional lesson on either Tuesday or Wednesday. Schedules have been passed out, and are posted at school. You can find links to see your schedules here (no names included, you'll have to know which group you're in).
Tuesday Sectionals
Wednesday Sectionals
MBMS Franklin County Fiddlers "The Middlers" - Mr. Muise will run sessions of the MS Franklin County Fiddlers once again this year. Rehearsals are held on scheduled Fridays, from 2:20 - 4:00. More information about the MS Franklin County Fiddlers, and the start date, will be announced.
December Concert Song resources:
Sword Dance - click on this link to get to a link to play this piece
Orchestra Celebration Concert Song resources:
Star Spangled Banner (played by everyone) - click here
District IV Festival Concert Song resources:
(To be posted)
Spring Concert Song resources:
Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns. I want your son/daughter's orchestra experience to be the best possible in every way!
Sincerely, Mr. Muise ♪ smuise@mtbluersd.org MBMS: 207.778.3511 ext. 246
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