2013 2014 opening day ppt
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Welcome toWelcome to SOMS Orchestra! SOMS Orchestra!
Your teacher…Your teacher…
Mr. RotjanMr. Rotjan
Attendance and Attendance and Note Card ActivityNote Card Activity
Last name, First NameLast name, First Name
Write 3 things that you did over the summer (Were any Write 3 things that you did over the summer (Were any musical?)musical?)
What makes you unique?What makes you unique?
List the names of 3 people, List the names of 3 people, who play the same who play the same instrumentinstrument, that you would like to sit next to this year., that you would like to sit next to this year.
Our Orchestra Schedule!Our Orchestra Schedule!
Period 5: Grade 6 (Symphonic Orchestra)Period 5: Grade 6 (Symphonic Orchestra)
Period 7: Grade 7 (Concert Orchestra)Period 7: Grade 7 (Concert Orchestra)
Period 9: Grade 8 (Concert Orch)Period 9: Grade 8 (Concert Orch)
Orchestra meets EVERY DAY Orchestra meets EVERY DAY
for some of you, and every other dayfor some of you, and every other day
for othersfor others
Lesson ScheduleLesson Schedule
You will have a lesson every *2 weeks*You will have a lesson every *2 weeks*
It will rotate throughout the dayIt will rotate throughout the day
Lesson attendance and preparation count Lesson attendance and preparation count towards your quarter gradetowards your quarter grade
Lesson Grading SheetLesson Grading Sheet
PracticePractice“___ practice makes perfect!”“___ practice makes perfect!”
Each student will complete a practice log to hand in every Each student will complete a practice log to hand in every month. There are alternate assignments for 7month. There are alternate assignments for 7thth/8/8thth graders. graders.
A Parent/Guardian must sign the sheet weekly to verify A Parent/Guardian must sign the sheet weekly to verify your practice timeyour practice time
66thth graders: 75 minutes/week (15 min/day, 5 days/week) graders: 75 minutes/week (15 min/day, 5 days/week)
77thth/8/8thth graders: 100 minutes week (20 min/day, 5 graders: 100 minutes week (20 min/day, 5 days/week)days/week)
GradingGrading
25% Lesson attendance and grades25% Lesson attendance and grades
15% Practice Log15% Practice Log
15% Rehearsal and Concert attendance15% Rehearsal and Concert attendance
25% Mastery of Music 25% Mastery of Music (playing tests, quizzes, written (playing tests, quizzes, written quizzes)quizzes)
20% Class effort/participation20% Class effort/participation
SuppliesSupplies
Recommended:Recommended:
• All instrumentsAll instruments: smooth, untreated cloth for cleaning (clean handkerchief, : smooth, untreated cloth for cleaning (clean handkerchief, cloth)cloth)
• RosinRosin• Violinists/violistsViolinists/violists (ONLY if you play a full size instrument) should use a (ONLY if you play a full size instrument) should use a
shoulder rest (i.e. KUN brand)shoulder rest (i.e. KUN brand)• CellistsCellists should have a strap or ‘rock stop’’ for home practice should have a strap or ‘rock stop’’ for home practice
Books (strongly recommended but not required):Books (strongly recommended but not required):66thth grade: Essential Elements grade: Essential Elements Book 2 Book 2 for violin, viola, cello, or bassfor violin, viola, cello, or bass
Authors: Gillespie, Hayes, AllenAuthors: Gillespie, Hayes, Allen77thth / 8 / 8thth grade: Essential Techniques 2000 grade: Essential Techniques 2000 Book 3 Book 3 for violin, viola, cello, or bassfor violin, viola, cello, or bass
Authors: Gillespie, Hayes, AllenAuthors: Gillespie, Hayes, Allen
Classroom Rules and ProceduresClassroom Rules and Procedures
The 3 B’s of SOMS – Be Responsible, Be The 3 B’s of SOMS – Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be PreparedRespectful, Be Prepared
Arrive on time and “do the right thing”Arrive on time and “do the right thing”
Work to the best of your Work to the best of your
ability!ability!
ConcertsConcerts
There are 2 major concerts – There are 2 major concerts –
winter and springwinter and spring
Some groups play for CLE/TZE/WOSSome groups play for CLE/TZE/WOS
Chamber Orchestra plays with TZHSChamber Orchestra plays with TZHS
NYSSMA Solo RecitalNYSSMA Solo Recital
All-County Orchestra FestivalsAll-County Orchestra Festivals
Senior Citizen PerformancesSenior Citizen Performances
Extra Credit OpportunitiesExtra Credit Opportunities
Attend a concert (show me the program)Attend a concert (show me the program)Assist in running the orchestra roomAssist in running the orchestra room-student conductor, sectionals, attendance, etc…-student conductor, sectionals, attendance, etc…
Concert Suggestions:Concert Suggestions:New York PhilharmonicNew York Philharmonic
New Jersey SymphonyNew Jersey SymphonyRockland Symphony Rockland Symphony Metropolitan OperaMetropolitan OperaCity BalletCity BalletConcerts at Carnegie HallConcerts at Carnegie Hall
Additional Music OpportunitiesAdditional Music Opportunities
All County FestivalsAll County Festivals
NYSSMA Solo FestivalNYSSMA Solo Festival
SOMS MusicalSOMS Musical
Chamber OrchestraChamber Orchestra
Southern Hudson Valley Youth SymphonySouthern Hudson Valley Youth Symphony
Electronic Music / Composition ProjectsElectronic Music / Composition Projects
Other EventsOther Events
Thanksgiving Pie Sale (fundraiser)Thanksgiving Pie Sale (fundraiser)
Music Department Field TripMusic Department Field Trip
Other Events TBDOther Events TBD
Playing your part…Playing your part…
Assignment #1Assignment #1
Course expectations and letter go home to Course expectations and letter go home to your parent/guardian. your parent/guardian. You are expected to You are expected to read them as well.read them as well.
Find a locker buddy in your class and split Find a locker buddy in your class and split the cost of a combination lock. Bring the the cost of a combination lock. Bring the lock to your next class.lock to your next class.
Let’s Have a Great Year!!Let’s Have a Great Year!!