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Welcome to Orchestra with Mr. Liu!. Happy New School Year!!. Philosophical Overview. Beauty (Expressive). Truth (Technical) . ?. Class Expectations. Respect Diligence (regular practice) Dedication & commitment to excellence Positive attitude
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Welcome to Orchestra with Mr. Liu! Happy New School Year!!
Philosophical Overview Beauty (Expressive) Truth (Technical) ?
Class Expectations • Respect • Diligence (regular practice) • Dedication & commitment to excellence • Positive attitude • Be on time (strict tardy policy) and ready to play • No gum, food, bathroom • Always dress appropriately & keep the nails trimmed
Grade Percentage Breakdown • Technique: 35% • Final: 20% • Concert Attendance: 20% • Class Participation: 15% (Everyone starts with 100 points!) • Assessment (Playing tests/Homework): 10% • Total: 100%
Assignments for tonight: • Download/print “Chorale Packet” (15pts.) • Download/print your own orchestra music (25pts.) • Binder/Dividers (10pts.) • Purchase a lock (violin/viola) (5pts.) • Bring your instrument for tomorrow! • www.MeteaMusic.org • “Orchestra Home”
Get Involved!! • Metea Valley Symphony Orchestra (MVSO) • Full Orchestra/Monday/2:45PM-5:00PM/Auditions TBA • Cello Choir • Thursday/6:00PM-7:00PM/ALL ARE WELCOME!! • Mustang Strings • Wednesday/3:00PM-5:00PM • IMEA Audition & Festival (October/November) • Solo & Ensemble Festival (February/March) • Fox Valley Music Festival (April) • Spring Musical Pit Orchestra (March to May) • Tri-M Music Honor Society (Upper Classmen only)
A few more housekeeping items… Locker Assignment Start Private Lessons! Technique starts Next Thursday Symphonic Strings (Period 5 Lunch) Symphonic Orchestra (Period 7 Lunch) Chamber* (Period 4 Lunch)
“The condition of being human can obviously be as large or as small as the human being choose it to be...” (Daniel Barenboim) Have a Great Year!!!