Hillgrove High School Orchestras - News and Information for Parents and Students http://hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org News and Information about the Hillgrove Orchestra Program Mon, 05 May 2008 12:44:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en Photos needed for slideshow! http://hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org/2008/05/05/photos-needed-for-slideshow/ http://hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org/2008/05/05/photos-needed-for-slideshow/#comments Mon, 05 May 2008 12:44:55 +0000 hillgroveorchestra http://hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org/2008/05/05/photos-needed-for-slideshow/ If you have photos of any orchestra activities from this year, please put them on a CD and send them to me before Thursday.  I am working on the slideshow for the banquet and would like to include any photos that parents or students may have.Thanks,Doke 


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Authored by hillgroveorchestra. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/278/feed/ Eighth Grade Orchestra Orientation Night - May 5th at 7PM http://hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/eighth-grade-orchestra-orientation-night-may-5th-at-7pm/ http://hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/eighth-grade-orchestra-orientation-night-may-5th-at-7pm/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:38:16 +0000 hillgroveorchestra http://hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/eighth-grade-orchestra-orientation-night-may-5th-at-7pm/ Hillgrove Orchestras Freshman Orientation
May 5th - 7PM
Hillgrove Orchestra Room

Dear 8th Grade Orchestra Students and Parents,

The Hillgrove Orchestra Freshman Orientation will be held next Monday evening, May 5th, at 7:00 PM in the Hillgrove orchestra room. All rising 8th grade orchestra students and their parents should make plans to attend this important meeting. Current Hillgrove orchestra students are also encouraged to attend.

The meeting agenda will be as follows:

Welcome and Introductions
General information about the Hillgrove Orchestra Program
Accomplishments
Policies and procedures
The orchestras
Weblog information
The Hillgrove Orchestra Booster Club (HOBC)
Purpose and Goals
Executive Board
Fund-raising and Fees
Spring Trip
Nominations for 2008-2009 Executive Board (Freshman parents are eligible.)
Question and Answer

As always, this meeting will last no more than an hour. Please make plans to attend the Hillgrove Orchestra 8th Grade Orientation. If you have any questions, please contact me at Hillgrove at 678-908-3323 or at david.doke@cobbk12.org.

Musically Yours,

David R. Doke


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This is a semi-formal affair, so dress appropriately.  The evening will include dinner, a silent auction, awards presentation, and the annual orchestra slideshow.  Please make plans to attend this celebration of our successful year.

Information about the orchestra banquet will be sent home this week.  I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there!


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April 24th - Senior Project Performance. We will stay after school and order pizza, then perform in the lobby of the school from 5:30-6:00. Please wear tan pants and your black orchestra polo.

May 1 - Tickets orders for the Orchestra Banquet are due. Tickets are $25.00 each. See the post regarding the banquet for details.

May 2 - Orchestra Letter requirements due. See orchestra letter guidelines under the ‘forms’ section of the blog for more information.

May 5 - 8th Grade Orientation meeting at 7 PM.

May 5 - GYSO audition applications are due. See the GYSO website for more information. http://www.georgiayouthsymphony.org/

May 8 - Spring Concert - 7PM in the Hillgrove Theater. We will rehearse at 5 PM with the Lovinggood MS Orchestra. Plan on staying after school to order pizza before the rehearsal.

May 9 - Orchestra Banquet at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church - 7 PM. See post regarding the Orchestra Banquet

May 23 - Graduation.


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If anyone is interested in attend a camp or workshop over the summer, now is the time to get the process started. There are many camps in the southeast, and several right here in the Atlanta Metro area.  Attending a summer music camp is an outstanding way to improve as a musician, with opportunities to study with professionals and to meet other students with similar interests.  I know that I will never forget my experiences at different music camps each summer.

Enrollment is limited for most camps, so if you are interested you should apply early. I will be happy to help you in any way…if you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call or send an email.  Making music is a great way to spend the summer…I hope you will consider attending a camp this year.

Doke


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Also, please don’t forget that all field trip forms must be signed and returned by this Friday (4/4).  Remember that the medical permission form must be notarized, and I need photocopies of your insurance card.  Additionally, all trip payments must be received this week.

And finally, don’t forget about the mandatory student and parent meeting on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 PM in the orchestra room.


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