Beginning Orchestra
Rehearsal Schedule:
There are five Beginning Orchestra rehearsals before each concert at London Middle School in the main gym from 7:30-8:20 a.m.
Bus transportation is provided free of charge for students to and from rehearsals by District 21.
Students will rehearse on the following dates:
- Wednesday, April 14th
- Wednesday, April 21st
- Wednesday, April 28th
- Wednesday, May 5th
- Wednesday, May 12th
Due to the limited rehearsal time before each concert, attendance is very important for every student so that he or she may have the most successful experience possible for each concert.
Any student who has two or more unexcused absences may be unable to perform in a concert!
Concert Schedule:
Beginning Orchestra students have the opportunity to perform in three concerts during the school year.
The dates for the concerts are:
- Friday, May 14th All Elementary students will be performing during the school day at their respective schools
- Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. at London Middle School
Concert Dress:
Students are required to wear concert dress while performing in concerts.
Boys: White dress shirt, black pants, black dress shoes, and a long dark
neck-tie.
Girls: White blouse, black pants or skirt, black dress shoes, and dark hosiery.
Many of these items in various sizes have been donated to the instrumental music program throughout the years. Please ask if you need to borrow anything!
Practice Policy:
Playing any instrument well requires regular practice at home!
Students are expected to practice 15-20 minutes every day!
Parents are expected to provide a quiet, comfortable place for their child to practice, and to sign practice records each week.
When you practice your instrument, you become better, and you enjoy playing your instrument even more!