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DHHS Thunder Orchestra Course Disclosure 2014-2015
Desert Hills High School Orchestras
7th Hour (B Days) Room 301
kirsten.candland@washk12.org https://sites.google.com/a/washk12.org/thunder-orchestra/
435-627-0651 435-467-5611
Advanced Technique (gold), Solo and Ensemble Music
Instrument in fine, playable condition, including rosin, full bow hair, dust cloth, rock stop for cello/bass, shoulder rest for violin/viola, mute, pencil, reading book, concert attire
Consider: extra set of strings, music stand, tuner/metronome, private lessons, practice mute
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Fees: School Instrument Rental $75
Optional Tux or Dress Purchase $80, $120
One-time Transportation Fee $85 (includes bus travel and hotel costs on overnight stays)
DSU Internship Fee $5 (Music Education Students from DSU will be in the classroom working individually with students to help them prepare for performances, tutoring, and offering advanced instruction)
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Students, it’s going to be a fantastic year. There is a high level of expectation for challenging music and continued exceptional sound from our group.
Parents, please stay in contact with me throughout the year.
Grading Policy
Grades will be earned by totaling the points earned by the student in each of the following areas: performances, class participation, playing tests, sectionals, practice records, quarterly projects, and written tests.
Points from each area will be totaled and a grade assigned based on the following percentage scale:
A 100-94 C 76-73
A- 93-90 C- 72-70
B+ 89-87 D+ 69-67
B 86-83 D 66-63
B- 82-80 D- 62-60
C+ 79-77 F Below 59
Class Participation: students must play every day, prepared with instrument and music, contributing to the group’s sound, helping other members perform at a high level. CLASS TIME IS GROUP REHEARSAL. It is expected that each student fully contribute with mental and technical efforts.
Playing Tests: demonstrating individual practice and improvement
Written quizzes, projects, including rhythms, composer/historical information, composition, theory etc.
Performances: Each person is important to the success of the orchestra. Everyone depends on each student who rehearses with us to be present at concerts. Absences can only be excused with prior notification, and performance must replace missed points. Please understand that nothing can make up for a missed performance and for not having all of our students present on concert days. We need everyone to participate in performances.
Acknowledgement and Agreement of Class Disclosure includes Permission for Student to Travel off Campus and Out of Town for Festivals and Performances. Permission is also given for students to be recorded, both video and audio, for evaluation and assessment purposes.
Dates:
CONCERTS/FESTIVALS:
Saturday, Nov. 15 Pine View High School for SUSF
Monday, December 8 Fine Arts Night at DHHS 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Holiday Concert December 16 7:00 p.m. at DHHS
January (during school TBA) Elementary Recruitment
TBA SUPAF, during school
Wednesday, Spring Concert, May 6, 8:00 p.m. at DHHS
Wednesday, Graduation, May 20, 7:00 p.m. DSU Burns Arena
End-of-Quarter, in-class Solo and Ensemble Performances:
Monday, Wednesday October 14, 16
Wednesday, Friday December 18, 20
Tuesday, Thursday, March 4, 6
Monday, Wednesday, 12, 14
OPTIONAL:
Pit Orchestra
Rehearsals beginning in September, performances Nov. 11-15
AUDTIONED GROUPS:
All-State Auditions Sept., Rehearsals and Performance Jan. 22-24 www.umea.us
CONCERTS/FESTIVALS:
Saturday, Nov. 15 Pine View High School for SUSF
Monday, December 8 Fine Arts Night at DHHS 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Holiday Concert December 16 7:00 p.m. at DHHS
January (during school TBA) Elementary Recruitment
TBA SUPAF, during school
Wednesday, Spring Concert, May 6, 8:00 p.m. at DHHS
Wednesday, Graduation, May 20, 7:00 p.m. DSU Burns Arena
End-of-Quarter, in-class Solo and Ensemble Performances:
Monday, Wednesday October 14, 16
Wednesday, Friday December 18, 20
Tuesday, Thursday, March 4, 6
Monday, Wednesday, 12, 14
OPTIONAL:
Pit Orchestra
Rehearsals beginning in September, performances Nov. 11-15
AUDTIONED GROUPS:
WCSD Honors Orchestra, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16/17 (tryouts tba)
All-State Auditions Sept., Rehearsals and Performance Jan. 22-24 www.umea.us
SUU Honors Orchestra, Friday and Saturday, March 27-28 (by nomination)
Fine Arts Nights Monday, Dec. 8, Monday, May 11
FESTIVALS to Prepare for Region Events:
SUPAF Solo and Ensemble TBA
SUSF Solo and Ensemble Mar. 6
REGION EVENTS:
Wednesday, March 4 Region Solo and Ensemble DHHS
Wednesday, April 15 Region Orchestra Snow Canyon High School
STATE FESTIVALS: Solo and Ensemble Saturday, April 25
State Orchestra Friday, Saturday May 7-8
FESTIVALS to Prepare for Region Events:
SUPAF Solo and Ensemble TBA
SUSF Solo and Ensemble Mar. 6
REGION EVENTS:
Wednesday, March 4 Region Solo and Ensemble DHHS
Wednesday, April 15 Region Orchestra Snow Canyon High School
STATE FESTIVALS: Solo and Ensemble Saturday, April 25
State Orchestra Friday, Saturday May 7-8
(must meet UHSAA requirements for participation)
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