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Next Concert Dates

9-May Ereckson Elementaries (Boon, Boyd, Evans, Green, Kerr, Norton) – Sandy Lake

17-May Ereckson MS 6-8 grade Orchestra Concert – Ereckson MS 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

10-May Ford Elementaries (Bolin, Chandler, Rountree, Story, Vaughan) – Sandy Lake

15-May Ford MS 6-8 grade Orchestra Concert – Ford MS 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

11-May Curtis Elementaries (Anderson, Cheatham, Marion, Olsen, Reed) – Sandy Lake

17-May Curtis MS 6-8 grade Orchestra Concert – Curtis MS 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Audio Files for Practice

Ereckson Feeders (Boon, Boyd, Evans, Green, Kerr, Norton)

Batman (practice tempo)        Batman (performance tempo)        Samba la Bamba    Samba la Bamba Practice    Samba la Bamba Performance Tempo

 

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS 2000 FOR STRINGS BOOK 1 PLAY-ALONG ACCOMPANIMENTS

EXERCISES 72 – END (MP3 FILES)

 

PRACTICE PROCEDURES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FROM THE DIRECTORS!

Practice Record Forms – New! Updated for 2012

Tues./Thurs.Classes               Wed./Fri. Classes

 

2011-2012 6th grade packet – please return forms to your director

 

CARE FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT – PLEASE READ!

 

Rentals available at the following local businesses:

Instruments and materials available from Local Instrument Shops

 

Materials needed:

Essential Elements 2000 – Book 1 (for your instrument)

Wire Stand

Shoulder Rest (Kun) for Violins and Violas

Rock Stop for Cello and Bass

Rosin for your instrument

Clean Cloth to help keep instrument clean

 

For specific questions about 6th grade orchestra, please email:

Ann Grosshans, AISD Elementary Orchestra Coordinator.

 

String Instruments taught in orchestra

The Violin The Viola The Cello The String Bass


Practice your note reading skills for YOUR instrument!

Violin Fingerings Viola Fingerings Cello Fingerings Bass Fingerings

2-Year MS Course plan for Fine Arts Students