Updated on 11/02/2026
Happy Practicing! -Ms. S
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Upcoming assignments:
2.3 - Nov 2-6
Part Test 2: December Winds - ON MAKEMUSIC
Material Check - in class
2.4 - Nov 9-13
Part Test 3: Jazz in D - ON CANVAS
Pentascale check 2 - Finger Pattern 1 - in class
2.5 - Nov 16-20
Part Test 4: TBA - ON CANVAS
Locker Check - TAKE YOUR INSTRUMENTS HOME!
REMINDER:
EVERY ORCHESTRA STUDENT is expected to practice their instruments at home DAILY.
Overture students are required to practice AT LEAST 75 minutes per week.
Friendsgiving Social! - November 20th
6-7:30pm in the SMS Orchestra room.
String Fling! - December 4th.
Make sure your musician has transportation for themselves and their instrument to this required, graded performance!
Where: Ryan High School Large Gym. 5101 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76208
Call Time: 6:15pm for Overture Students.
When: 7:15-8pm on Friday, December 4th. Doors open for parents at 7:00pm.
Wear: SMS Orchestra T-shirt, Long dark pants, and closed toe shoes.
What: Overture Orchestra students will perform December Winds, Jazz in D, Reindeer Run, and Ode to Joy for this concert.
Cellists and Bassists: must transport their home instruments to and from this event.