Welcome to Orchestra! We are excited that you have chosen to take this class. We will be doing instrument sizing the first 2 days of school. Students will be introduced to all instruments before they are assigned a specific instrument.
Please note: School rentals are only available for Viola, Cello and Bass. We have a limited supply and it is a first come first serve basis.
Period 2/ Beginning Orchestra
Students will need:
- Assigned Instrument and the following:
- Instrument ID Tag- Put your name, phone number and class period on the tag
- Rosin
- Soft Cloth
- Violins/Violas Shoulder Rest for your instrument
- Cello/Bass Rock Stop
- Folder plastic page protectors & dividers
- Pencil & pencil holder that you keep in your folder
Book Purchase: Essential Elements Book 1 for the instrument they are assigned
You may purchase these at Carlton’s Music Center www.carltonmusic.com or online at www.sharmusic.com (Closed on Sundays)
Concert Uniform 2nd Period Orchestra Classes T-Shirt is in class purchase
Students wear long black pants and dark colored dress shoes for concerts. Students will also need to purchase a music spirit shirt to wear for the concerts. These can also be worn on Spirit Days at school. The cost is $11.00. Cash is encouraged or Checks are made payable to LCMA Music.T-shirt orders are due by Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Check out our website for updates and information at www.lcmamusic.com
You can also sign up for important information and reminders:
2nd Period Beginning Orchestra https://www.remind.com/join/begorch16
Text: 81010 Message: @begorch16
Email: [email protected]
3rd & 6th Period Orchestra 2016-17
Welcome back to orchestra! Here’s a list of what you will purchase outside of class and then there are some items that you will need to purchase in class and the information is listed below. Please make sure you have all supplies purchased and in class purchases by Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
Periods 3&6
All classes will need:
· Students will need their instruments the second day of school
· Instrument ID Tag- Put your name, phone number and class period on the tag
· Rosin
· Soft Cloth
· Violins/Violas Shoulder Rest for your instrument
· Cello/Bass Rock Stop
· Folder plastic page protectors & dividers (3 ring binders are easier but not required)
· Pencil & Pencil holder in folder that you keep in your binder
· Personal tuner ( Snark & Korg are good brands)
Book Purchase
· 6 Period: Essential Elements Book 2
· 3rd Period: Essential Elements Book 3 Each student needs to supply their own tuner
Formal Concert Attire 3rd & 6th Period Classes (purchased in September)
Students will be measured in a couple of weeks for their tux or dress. If you want a consignment dress, then you need to check with the LCMA consignment shop. This attire is required for all competitions and performances.
Orchestra Spirit T-Shirt All Classes (purchased in class)
Order forms are going home the first day of school. These shirts can be worn on spirit day and on music field trips. Parents are also welcome to purchase a shirt. T-shirt orders are due by Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Cost is $11.00.
Stay Connected with the Music Department for 2016-2017!
Here are some easy ways to stay connected with Mrs. Baker’s class. Much of the information that you need is posted on our website: www.lcmamusic.com there is a designated page for each class and handouts and links to other sites/ forms that are used are posted on the resources page or there is a quick link at the bottom of each page.
Check out our website for updates and information at www.lcmamusic.com
You can also sign up for important reminders:
3rd Period Advanced Orchestra https://www.remind.com/join/lcmaorch
Text: 81010 Message: @lcmaorch
Email: [email protected]
6th Period Intermediate Orchestra https://www.remind.com/join/lcmainto
Text: 81010 Message: @lcmainto
Email: [email protected].