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Maple Orchestra NOVEMBER - JANUARY
"QUARTER Notes" 2023-24
A NOTE FROM MRS. YOO
Hello Orchestra Families,
It was great connecting with so many of you at the Parent/Teacher conferences! If you were not able to attend, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
As we prepare for the upcoming concerts and performances. Keep encouraging your child to practice regularly and work through the the challenges! Research shows that group music making can develop skills beyond just learning to play an instrument.
I recently came across a wonderful article "If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band". Click here to read the article.
It's a pleasure to work with your wonderful children! Thank you for your support and partnership!
Please be sure and check the SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL information and registration form below!
Best,
Mrs. Yoo
Upcoming Events
- November 15 - Solo & Ensemble Festival Registration Forms due
- December 12- Holiday Concert Field Trip to Covenant Village 9:45 -11:35 AM (Chamber Orchestra ONLY)
- December 18 - Winter Concert @ 7:00 PM Maple West Gym - Call time 6:00 PM
- December 22 - District Sing @ 9:00 AM Maple West Gym
- February 10 - Solo & Ensemble - Edgewood Middle School @ Highland Park
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL 2023-24
Each year the Northbrook Township middle schools organize a festival for our students to perform in chamber music settings. The “Northbrook Solo and Ensemble Festival” affords students an opportunity to perform a solo and/or chamber piece (duet, trio, quartet, etc.) for a judge that will provide feedback for the student(s). Students are rated on a 3-point scale (I, II, III).
Please open information and registration form below. Registration forms are due by November 15th!
HOLIDAY CONCERT FIELD TRIP TO COVENANT VILLAGE
Instructions:
- Come dressed in Full Concert Attire - Black Sweater, White Polos, Black Dress Pants, Black Socks and Black dress shoes (Bring Clothes to change)
- Report to the orchestra room by 9:30 AM to pack your instrument and music
Maple Winter Concert
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th @ 7:00 PM @ West Gym
- Maple String and Chamber Orchestra, Choir and Band
- Call time for musicians is 6:00 PM in the Orchestra Room (164) to tune and warm up.
- Doors will be open at 6:30 P.M. for audience - Everyone is Welcome!
- Full Concert Attire - Black Sweater, White Polos, Black Dress Pants, Black Socks and Black dress shoes
DISTRICT HOLIDAY CONCERT/SING
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd @ Maple West Gym
- Maple String and Chamber Orchestra, Choir and Band
- COME DRESSED in Full Concert Uniform by 7:45 AM (Bring clothes to change)
- ***You can add Holiday accessories to your concert uniforms (hats, jewelry, socks, etc.)
CONCERT UNIFORMS
Get your concert uniforms now! You need the proper attire to play in the concert.
CONCERT UNIFORM: Black sweater, white polo, black dress pants, black socks and black dress shoes. The polo and sweaters can be purchased directly at the Embroid Me store.
Embroid Me Store
2845 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Il 60062
847-272-9000
Monday-Friday 10:00-5:30, Saturday - by appointment only
ILMEA Honor Orchestra Festival
CONGRATULATIONS!
We’re happy to announce that following students performed beautifully at the ILMEA District 7 State Honor Orchestra on November 4th. Bravo!!!
Lucy Chang (Cello), Olivia Fazio (Violin), Isaac Lau (Violin), Hansi Zhou (Violin)
STRICTLY STRINGS FESTIVAL
On October 24th, 8th graders participated in the Strictly Strings Festival, an annual event that introduces families to the orchestra program at the Glenbrooks! Local feeder schools were invited to participate in the event concluding with a large Festival Orchestra performing Sinfonia in A minor (Telemann) and Prelude to Te Deum (Charpentier).
Here are some videos from the event!
STUDENTS’ ATTENDANCE AT LESSONS, REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES
Students should not miss their scheduled lessons. If a conflict with classroom or other activities arises, the instructor may be able to adjust the lesson schedule to accommodate the needs of the student, provided notice of the potential conflict is received in advance.
While small group lessons permit individualized instruction and reinforcement, participation in the large ensembles provides for the integration of knowledge and skills into a complete musical experience. The effectiveness of student learning in these ensembles depends upon group participation, thus consistent attendance by all students at all rehearsals and sectionals is essential.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Take your instruments home
NO overnight or weekend parking here, please! :)
PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS!
Due to the very limited amount of time available for instruction during the school day, most of the student’s progress on the instrument will take place at home.
I will be requiring the students to practice a minimum of 150 minutes a week. I feel this would be best done in 30 minutes intervals five days a week.
SIZE UP!
Some of our students had a growth spurt over the summer and outgrew their instruments!
Please check with your child the size I recommended for them. Contact Quinlan and Fabish to order the recommended size instrument. he music representative will bring the new instrument and we will just swap out the smaller instrument.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private instruction outside of school is encouraged for students beyond the beginning level. It offers a wonderful opportunity for musical enrichment. The individual attention that a student receives in private instruction helps develop his/her unique maximum potential as a player and member of our orchestra. Please click on the link for instructors in the area.