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Welcome to SMS Orchestras!

Welcome to SMS Orchestras!. Gerry MacDougall geraldmacdougall@solonboe.org 440 349-7757 x5659 14 th year in Solon Two children still in district Master’s degrees in Cello Performance and Music Theory; PhD Studies at Eastman School. Concerts this year: 7 pm at SHS Auditorium!.

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Welcome to SMS Orchestras!

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  1. Welcome to SMS Orchestras! Gerry MacDougall • geraldmacdougall@solonboe.org • 440 349-7757 x5659 • 14th year in Solon • Two children still in district • Master’s degrees in Cello Performance and Music Theory; PhD Studies at Eastman School

  2. Concerts this year: 7pm at SHS Auditorium! • Tuesday 12/3/13 – Concert 1 With Orchard 6th graders • Tuesday 2/4/14 – Concert 2 With Orchard 5th graders • Tuesday 5/6/14 – Concert 3 On our own! Please arrive by 6:30; will last about 1 hr; We do not do a dress rehearsal!

  3. Concert attire! In general, I like to have the students look nice. Boys – DO NOT WEAR TENNIS SHOES! Do wear dress shoes with matching socks, khaki or dress pants, and a collared shirt tucked into the pants. Ties are encouraged (as are suits if you so choose). Girls – dress pants or a skirt, dress blouse, dress shoes.

  4. Testing/Grading Procedures • All grades are weighted equally, but Concerts and Quarterly Playing Tests are worth 200 points. Other in class tests are 100 points. • Quarterly Playing Tests are something new and will be from the Suzuki Repertoire. Students are choosing their first assignment (with my help) mostly from Book 2. • When is QPT1 due? A video recording must be delivered to me by 10/28/13. Not submitted by this date = ½ credit max; after 10/31 = 0.

  5. How You Can Help… • Playing is the most important thing your child can do to improve, so: • Have them play their Suzuki and orchestra music for YOU! Any time is a good time… • Get private lessons – many ways to do this: from a Cleveland Orchestra pro to a High School student, occasionally or weekly – some is better than none. • Play at church/temple • Join an outside group: BW groups, CIM, Akron or Cleveland youth orchestras, etc. Having friends join you increases the likelihood of success! • Tutor a 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8th grader – teaching to others

  6. My instrument needs help… • It is common to have issues – getting them addressed is very important. • Concerned? Ask me – nothing reduces the chance for success more than a terrible instrument • Take instrument to your rental company, but ask for a loaner if turnaround time will be more than 1-2 days • Academy Music here in Solon 440 248-1745 • Peter Horn 216 526-2606 Brecksville

  7. Best way to contact me? Gerry MacDougall geraldmacdougall@solonboe.org I can’t wait to share our hard work with you on December 3rd!

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