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As per school policy, students in orchestra will earn grades in two categories: performance grades and practice grades.
Performance grades include concerts and playing assessments.
Practice grades include lesson check-ins, exit tickets, and worksheets as they are assigned.
Concert Dates 2025-2026
Concert Dates 2025-2026
Performance Expectation
In our orchestra class, each student’s participation is vital to our ensemble’s success, as the class relies on the collaborative efforts of all its members. Therefore, attending performances is an essential part of the course and is factored into the performance grade at the end of the semester.
If you have any questions about this expectation or need to discuss any potential exceptions, please reach out to your child’s orchestra teacher as soon as possible. You can contact Mrs. Tura at kimberly.tura@moundsviewschools.org or Ms. Elliott at janet.elliott@moundsviewschools.org.
All students are expected to participate in the concerts on the following dates. Please, make note of them in your calendar as soon as possible to avoid potential schedule conflicts.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Winter Concert - December 10, 2025 at Irondale HS
7:00PM All Grade levels and Chamber Orchestra
Irondale Collaboration Concert (8th grade only) - January 28, 2026 7:00PM at Irondale High School (2425 Long Lake Rd, New Brighton, MN 55112)
Spring Concert - May 19, 2026 at Highview MS
6:00PM 6th Grade Orchestra Concert
7:00PM 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra Concert
Concert Attire
Students should wear professional black attire for concerts. This includes black bottoms (black slacks or long skirt or dress) and a nice top that is black. Black shoes are preferred.
If you need assistance in attaining concert attire, please email Mrs. Tura at least one week prior to the performance (kimberly.tura@moundsviewschools.org).
Playing Checks (Assessments)
Playing Checks (Assessments)
Students will have a playing assessment 2-3 times over the course of a semester. These assessments will be announced at least two weeks prior to the assessment and may include a scale and/or a specified passage of music from the concert pieces or note reading.
Playing assessments will be graded using rubrics similar to the example pictured here. Results will be used to help determine seating at the upcoming concert and will be included in the Performance Grade for the course.
Please email Mrs. Tura if you have any questions (kimberly.tura@moundsviewschools.org).
Lesson Check-ins
Lesson Check-ins
Students in Orchestra get a small group or one-on-one lesson with Ms. Elliott approximately once every two weeks. These lessons will be recorded in the grade book as a practice grade. We think lessons should be a time when students can make and learn from mistakes, ask questions, and challenge themselves. So, students will receive feedback about their progress, self-reflection, self-monitoring, and preparedness. Please see the rubric below for specific expectations.
HVMSO Lesson Progress Rubric.docx.pdfPage updated
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