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A video introducing the 6th grade Orchestra for 2009

THANK YOU

Parents here is a special thank you from the 6th grade Orchestra.

6th Grade Concert Part V

6th Grade Parent CONCERT!!!!

The parents did an amazing job learning the melody and bass line to Hot Cross Buns.

6th Grade Concert Arco Songs

6th Grade Concert Pizzicato Songs

6th Grade Concert Warm-Up

UGA Orchestra Festival 09

Here is just a glimpse of the fun and learning that happened when we went to UGA for their annual Orchestra Festival.

4th Period Fall Concert

Just in case you missed you the concert or wanted to see it again, here is 4th period orchestra playing the following pieces:

Dance Scenario, March of the Mouse Battalion, Zydeco Two-Step, and Wood Splitter Fanfare

5th Period Orchestra Concert

Just in case you missed the concert or wanted to see it again here is 5th period orchestra playing:

Dragon Dances, Fiddle Pieces, and El Toro.

House of Untold Horrors

Watch as the orchestra accompanies this spooky video w/ narration. Special thanks to Rick Pollack for delivering an excellent narration to go with the video. This was a new experience for students because they are not the primary focus, we only provided the background music to heighten the experience.

March of the Mouse Batallion

This is the video created by 4th period orchestra for their fall concert!!!

Oats, Peas, and Beans

Stay tuned for 7th grade playing Oats, Peas, and Beans in a creative way......boy we sure do have fun : )

Join Orchestra

Here is a sneak peak into the wonderful world of Orchestra at Awtrey. We bring the Boom Boom Pow to everything that we do!!! I cannot wait introduce all of you to the wonderful world of ORCHESTRA and show you what we truly do everyday during class. If you are interested in joining Orchestra please email me and I will happily answer any of your questions.

6th grade students will rotate through all of the connections classes for a week so that they have the opportunity to try each instrument and make a decision. Students do not have to sign up for Band, Orchestra, or Chorus but if they want to perform with an ensemble 6th grade is the only year that they may join.

You do not have to have any experience to join Orchestra although if you play the guitar or another stringed instrument it will make learning a stringed instrument easier. I promise that Orchestra at Awtrey is guaranteed fun and you make music along with great friends.

See ya next week,

MC

7th Grade Final Concert

Watch as the 7th grade students Rock Your Bow Off with their amazing talent and ability to entertain!

When You Look Me in the Eyes Video

This is a video that the 7th grade students created to accompany themselves playing When You Look Me in the Eye.......stay tuned for their performance.

Viola How-To Video

2nd Violin How To Video

Viola Play Through of When You Look Me in the Eyes

This video is for those persons who just want to hear their part and how it fits in with other parts. The How-to-play your part video will be up tomorrow (Tuesday)

Violin 2 When You Look Video

This video is for those persons who just want to hear their part and how it fits in with other parts. The How-to-play your part video will be up tomorrow (Tuesday)

When You Look Me in the Eyes

HOW-TO VIDEO COMING SOON!!!

Orlando Parent Meeting

There will be a Parent Meeting on Thursday, April 16th at 7pm in the theatre for the parents of students attending the Orlando trip. We will discuss all final details and answer any questions that you might have. If you cannot attend the meeting make sure you get the final paperwork along with the itinerary for the trip. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Thanks
MC

Smart Music Woes

Watch as students work on their Smart Music assignments. This program has done great things for students, although it is not perfect it has challenged students to do their best.

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