Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Week of November 30, 2009

Extra Credit Question:
How many concertmasters are there in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra? What are their names? What is the job of the concertmasters? Why do you think that there is more than one concertmaster? Check out http://www.indianapolissymphony.org/ for your information. 2 points for each question. Send your answers to cimboden@msdwt.k12.in.us

Why 8th Grade Orchestra:
Any practice card turned in this week will be considered extra credit.
All ASTA money should be turned in for the ASTA Festival on Dec. 5 at the University of Indianapolis.
All Artsgarden/CEC permission slips should be turned in.
Remember to wear concert black for our Artsgarden trip on Thursday, Dec. 3. Bring your instrument, music and money for lunch.
Continue to work on all our holiday concert pieces.

7th Grade Orchestra:
Any practice card turned in this week will be considered extra credit.
All ASTA money should be turned in for the ASTA Festival on Dec. 5 at the University of Indianapolis.
G Major scale with swing 8th notes.
E.E. 155 - 161.
Continue to work on Avatar, Canon, Skaters' Waltz and Let It Snow

6th Grade Orchestra:
Any practice card turned in this week will be considered extra credit.
Practice slurring two notes.
E.E. 111-124.
Continue to work on Jolly, Good King, We Wish You and Up on the Housetop.