8th Grade Advanced Orchestra

Welcome to 8th grade String Orchestra! I am so thrilled to have each of you in our class and look forward to this journey we will take discovering music and learning to play a string instrument! These are skills that you can develop and enjoy for a lifetime.

Homework and Special Events!

All the information you will need for your class will be posted at this site and on our Google Classroom page. We will also be using Essential Elements Interactive this year. To access the EEI site, each student will be required to have their own method book. Your class will need newer edition of Essential Technique for Strings published by Hal Leonard. It is considered book 3 in the Essential Elements series. Please be sure to buy the book for the instrument you will be playing. Our NEWSLETTER has all the information you need on how to obtain a book. Instrument rental information and concert dates are also posted in the Newsletter. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Mrs. Janice Hutton: jhutton@greenville.k12.sc.us 864.355.5820

Please check the Orchestra calendar often as we have many activities and performances happening throughout the school year. Also, please note the required concert attire as stated in the Newsletter.

Our ensembles are built on teamwork so it is necessary for every student to participate with their class at the concerts! These performances highlight their progress and hard work. We appreciate the support you give them by attending the concerts and the opportunity to be part of our GMS orchestra program. Family and friends are always welcome and encouraged to attend our events!