is here for orchestra! Students will begin using SmartMusic for orchestra assignments.6th grade students who
have paid their fair share fees already have subscriptions ready to be unlocked.If a student has not paid
his/her fair share fee, s/he will not be able to use SmartMusic at home until the fee has been paid and a subscription has
been ordered. Any student in grades 7-12 may order an optional subscription.
Click here to see a video demonstration of the SmartMusic 6th graders: Fill out this form 7th - 12th graders: Fill out this form
ALL
VIOLIN AND VIOLA PLAYERS NEED A GOOD SHOULDER REST!
Elementary and Middle School orchestra students are rapidly progressing in their skill development.We
have recently started to reinforce the concepts of shifting (moving the left hand to a new place on the fingerboard) and vibrato
(moving the hand in such a way as to “warm up” the sound).For violin and viola players, these
skills require the use of sturdy shoulder rests.The sponge/rubber band combination will no longer work
as we continue to progress.I recommend the Kun padded shoulder rest, but any of the ones you find at the
links below are acceptable.Please let me know if you have any questions and as always, thank you for supporting
your child’s music education. Shar Music (it is not necessary
to buy anything in the $40-$50 range) Southwest Strings (search for “shoulder
rest”) Quinlan and Fabish (will deliver directly
to school)
Congratulations to the Highland Middle School students who were selected as members of the Indiana
ASTA (American String Teachers Association) All-Region Festival. These students will play with other students from the
Northern Indiana area in a mass orchestra with a renowned guest conductor and perform a concert.
Brooke Rycerz
1st
Violin
Allegro Orchestra
Patrick Manyek
2nd Violin
Allegro Orchestra
Zack Wall
Bass
Allegro Orchestra
Corey Cunningham
Bass
Allegro Orchestra
Hayley Kim
1st Violin
Vivace Orchestra
Ryan Moskalick
2nd Violin
Vivace Orchestra
Aaron
Kondrat
Cello
Vivace Orchestra
Annaliese Ford
Bass
Vivace Orchestra
11/19/11
M.S. ALL-REGION ORCHESTRA BASIC SCHEDULE
EAT BREAKFAST BEFORE
ARRIVING 6:00 AM (CENTRAL) MEET AT DOOR G
1.5 HOUR DRIVE TO MISHAWAKA/PENN HIGH SCHOOL 8:30 AM (EASTERN)- CHECK-IN
9:00 AM (EASTERN)- REHEARSAL TBA LUNCH
4:00 PM (EASTERN)- CONCERT (PARENTS ARE WELCOME) APPROX. 5:00 PM (EASTERN)-
LEAVE MISHAWAKA APPROX. 6:00 PM (CENTRAL)-ARRIVE IN HIGHLAND
