Orchestra Handbook
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Welcome to MMS Orchestra!
This will serve as our class webpage for all 7th and 8th graders in the MMS Orchestra. Please check this site throughout the year for information on concerts, private lessons, area music stores, homework assignments, orchestra news, and other resources.
For comprehensive information on the Mason Orchestra Program (grades 6-12), please visit: www.masonorchestras.com We are so excited for the new school year! We can't wait for you to learn some amazing new skills, play awesome music, and make some great memories!
*YOU DO NOT NEED YOUR INSTRUMENTS ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF CLASS *You will need to bring your instrument (violins/violas) to your second orchestra class. *7th Graders: Remember that you come to orchestra EVERY OTHER day. Orchestra class rotates with gym. *8th Graders: Come to orchestra EVERY DAY :) |
Winter Concert (required)
MMS Auditorium 8th Grade Orchestra
Thursday, December 8th 6:00, 6:45, 7:30 p.m. 7th Grade Orchestra Monday, December 12th 6:00, 6:45, 7:30 p.m. *Students will perform with their class on one of the times listed above. Concerts assignments TBA *Students should arrive at least 30 minutes before their class performance time wearing the required concert attire (white Mason Orchestra polo shirt tucked in with black dress pants and nice black shoes) |
Spring Concert (required)
MMS Auditorium 7th and 8th Grade Orchestras
Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, May 2, 3, or 4 *Please note: Each class will be assigned one evening for the spring concert (April 26, 27, or 28). Please mark all three dates down. By the beginning of second semester, we will inform students of which date their class will be performing in the spring. *Students should arrive at least 30 minutes before their class performance time wearing the required concert attire (white Mason Orchestra polo shirt tucked in with black dress pants and nice black shoes) |
OMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival (optional)
Clinton-Massie School Saturday, March 25
(Each event is scheduled for an 8 minute time slot between 8a.m.-5p.m. We will not get a list of the assigned times until a week before the event. You cannot request a specific time, but if you want us to try to request an AM or PM time, please let us know when you turn in your form.) |