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Mission:
The mission of the Stow-Munroe Falls String Orchestra Program is to provide a quality instrumental music education for all student musicians regardless of age, background, or skill level.
Course Description:
The Stow-Munroe Falls String Orchestra Program is designed so that all members of the ensemble may expand their understanding and appreciation of music by developing performance skills and musical literacy. This is a mixed string ensemble that performs multiple times throughout the school year. Students in grades 5 through 12 are eligible to participate at the directors’ discretion. All members are expected to do the following:
1. Attend all classes, rehearsals, and performances.
2. Bring all necessary materials to each class, rehearsal, and performance.
3. Turn assignments and forms in on time.
4. Participate in a positive manner and collaborate well with others.
5. Practice regularly outside of class.
Objectives:
This course focuses on all 4 anchor standards according to Ohio's Instrumental Music Standards. By the end of the year, all students will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
• Produce a characteristic tone on their primary instrument
• Proficiently read musical notation
• Perform diverse repertoire with technical accuracy and expression
• Relate musical ideas to personal experiences, culture, and history
Statistics:
The Stow-Munroe Falls String Orchestra Family includes over 130 student musicians across the District. Here is a break down of the students enrolled at each building and in each grade level:
Lakeview Intermediate School: 55 Students
37 5th Graders
18 6th Graders
Kimpton Middle School: 39 Students
24 7th Graders
15 8th Graders
Stow-Munroe Falls High School: 40 Students
16 Freshmen
10 Sophomores
11 Juniors
3 Seniors
Meet the Director:
Miss Hannah Shively is a teacher and performer based in Kent, Ohio. In May 2022, she graduated Summa Cum Laude as an Honors Scholar with Distinction from the Dana School of Music. There, she earned a bachelor's degree in Instrumental Music Education. In April 2023, she concluded her first year of graduate school at Bowling Green State University. She put her master's degree on hold in pursuit of a dream: to teach and perform in South Carolina. She got that dream out of her system and returned home to the beautiful state of Ohio. Miss Shively is the current Director of Orchestras in Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools, which is where she Student Taught in the Spring of 2022. She is passionate about guiding her students towards non-traditional repertoire and focusing upon works by women and BIPOC composers. She is also a member of several professional music organizations including the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA), the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), and the Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP).
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