November 28, 2018 - Winter Teas, Sounds of the Season, more

Hi folks,

1) This coming Friday 11/30, members of the Symphony Orchestra and Sinfonia (formerly Symphony Red) will be recording a video of us performing a Winter Tea piece for NBC15 to air in their "Sounds of the Season" program, to be aired on Christmas Eve and posted on their social media.  It is quite an honor!

• Students should come to school in ALL BLACK for the morning.  They can bring along a change of clothes if they wish.

• Cellists should bring their instrument from home so we have enough for everyone.

• If there is a reason why you wish your student to not appear in this video, please let me know right away.

2) WSMA State Honors Orchestra audition applications are due this Friday at 11:59pm.  No late entries will be accepted.  The auditions themselves take place at MHS on Saturday 2/2/19.  To register, students should go to the WSMA web page and clinck on the honors tabs.  Our school code is 10508.

3) Concerto-Aria forms are due before Winter Break.  the auditions, for the chance to perform a solo with the orchestra on 3/14, are on Tuesday 1/8 in the evening.  Forms are found in the orchestra room.

4) S&E is early this year: 2/9/19.  Registration is due early as well, of course.  This year we are collecting fees through FeePay.  FORMS are due by 12/14 and FeePay will be updated by early January.

5) Winter Teas are coming up for many of our musicians:

• Friday 12/7 is the Symphony BLACK Winter Tea at Sauk Trail and Sunset Ridge.  Permission form!

• Friday 12/14 is the Philomusica Winter Tea ta West Middleton. Some students will perform in the morning, others in the afternoon, and all will be fed by BOPA back at MHS.  Permission form!

6) Fruit Pick Up Day is Saturday 12/8.  Look for information on how to volunteer for the day, both students and parents.  All hands on deck to make the day run smoothly!

That is all!

SK

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October 24, 2018 - Soirée Assistance

The fourth annual MHS Orchestra Soiree will occur on Friday, November 2 from 4-8/9 pm. The fun starts with a semi-required/strongly encouraged rehearsal on stage in the Band Room from 4-5pm.  After that, students move on to Giant Trykes and Human Hamster Balls in the courtyard (cafeteria); movies in the Choir Room; Board Games in the Orchestra Room; and the much anticipated Mario Cart Wii Tournament, also in the Orchestra Room!  Jet's Pizza has donated pizza for the occasion. We are requesting that parents bring in some additional treats, snacks, and beverages, and are also looking for some parents to help supervise the evening (and yes, adults get to play, too!).  Please contribute to the continued success of this fun event in whatever way you can!

To assist, please head to this SIGN UP GENIUS and join us for the great fun evening!

In addition, students should bring along their favorite DVD movies (Rated PG-13 or under, please) and board games they would like to share.  Please label anything you bring so it gets back to the rightful owner at the end.

Thanks!

SK

October 22, 2018 -Annual Fruit Sale is here!

Hi Orchestra families!

Our biggest fundraiser of the year is here: the annual Fruit Sale!  The funds gained from this sale help fund the incredible programs the BOPA sponsors to enhance your student's music education: Solo & Ensemble accompanists, trip assistance grants, summer camp scholarships, and more.  I know that selling things is not everyone's cup of tea, and yet we need all of us to jump on board and support the great music happening at MHS!

Here a LINKED FOLDER with several document that explain the whole thing:

1. The basic launch information letter

2. Instruction form with examples

3. A sample order form

4. A pricing sheet

5. A sample email sales pitch

6. A concert invitation sheet for your sales packet

The sale kicks off during your student's orchestra class on Monday or Tuesday and the completed order forms are due MONDAY 11/12.  No scurvy for us this December!

Thank you for supporting MHS Instrumental Music!

SK