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THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
​ORCHESTRA  
PROGRAM

Events & Announcements:
Scroll down by month for events & announcements during the school year (you can also click on the tabs above).

May


May Info & Events:
​(Click Below to View Tabs)

End of Year Instrument Directions

​Make sure you complete the online Check-in
Survey and return your school instrument by 5/20!

If you will be in class in the fall you do not need to bring your instrument in, you just complete the Summer Check-out Survey!
 

You do not need to do complete forms if you have your own personal instrument!

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End of the Year Direction Form
(CLICK ​HERE)
End of the Year Instrument Directions Form 2022
Chamber Music Recital
(Solo & Ensemble)
Chamber Music
​
Click to View, Practice, & Print Music

​(Use class code to sign-in)


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STUDENT & PARENT INFO SHEET
​(CLICK HERE)
Spring Strings Concerts 2022
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FHS Student & Parent Info Sheet
​(Click Here)
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Jr. High Student & Parent Info Sheet
​(Click Here)
Summer Strings Camps
We are nearing the end of the 2021-22 school year!
Here a few fun events and concerts coming up:


Upcoming Jr. High School Orchestra Events & Performances:
  • 4/29 - SoNA Field trip - Fri. (during school)  11 am  (leave at 10:00 am on the bus, load from Orch. Room) (attend a concert for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas)
  • 5/2 - FHS Spring Strings Concert - Mon. (after school) 7:00 pm COME WATCH! - PAC Doors open @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/12 - Jr. High Spring Strings Concert - Thurs. (after school) 6:00 pm Warm-up & Pre-Concert Rehearsal FHS PAC (6:00 pm) - PAC Doors open for audience @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/16 - Solo & Ensemble / Chamber Music Recital  Mon. (after school) 6:00 pm Recital in the FHS Cafeteria (arrive @ 6:00. Concert starts at 6:30 pm)
  • ​
 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)


Upcoming High School Orchestra Events & Performances:
  • 4/29 - SoNA Field trip - Fri. (during school)  11 am (leave at 10:00 am on the bus, load from Orch. Room) (attend a concert for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas)
  • 5/2 - Spring Strings Concert - Mon. (after school) 5:30 pm Warm-up & Pre-Concert Rehearsal FHS PAC (5:30pm) - PAC Doors open @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/16 - Solo & Ensemble / Chamber Music Recital  Mon. (after school)- 6:00 pm Recital in the FHS Cafeteria (arrive @ 6:00 starts at 6:30 pm)
  • 5/19 - Graduation Ceremony (TBA) (after school) 5:00 pm - meet in the Orchestra Room after school and we will go together down to the Baum Walker Stadium 

*5/24 - Chamber Orchestra Only gig- May 24th, (after school) 5:30 pm FPS Ceremony @ FHS (food after school at set up 5:00 pm)

 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)

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Also, be sure you are signed up for orchestra next year!!!
We have more fun events and concerts planned for 2022-23!!!!

​
 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
​
May Monthly Message
We are coming up on the end of the 2021-22 school year!
We still have a few fun events and concerts coming up:



Upcoming Jr. High School Orchestra Events & Performances:

  • 5/2 - FHS Spring Strings Concert - Mon. (after school) 7:00 pm COME WATCH! - PAC Doors open @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/12 - Jr. High Spring Strings Concert - Thurs. (after school) 6:00 pm Warm-up & Pre-Concert Rehearsal FHS PAC (6:00 pm) - PAC Doors open for audience @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/16 - Solo & Ensemble / Chamber Music Recital  Mon. (after school) 6:00 pm Recital in the FHS Cafeteria (arrive @ 6:00. Concert starts at 6:30 pm)

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Upcoming High School Orchestra Events & Performances:

  • 5/2 - Spring Strings Concert - Mon. (after school) 5:30 pm Warm-up & Pre-Concert Rehearsal FHS PAC (5:30pm) - PAC Doors open @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/16 - Solo & Ensemble / Chamber Music Recital  Mon. (after school)- 6:00 pm Recital in the FHS Cafeteria (arrive @ 6:00 starts at 6:30 pm)
  • 5/19 - Graduation Ceremony (TBA) (after school) 5:00 pm - meet in the Orchestra Room after school and we will go together down to the Baum Walker Stadium 

*5/24 - Chamber Orchestra Only gig- May 24th, (after school) 5:30 pm FPS Ceremony @ FHS (food after school at set up 5:00 pm)

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Also, be sure you are signed up for orchestra next year!!!
We have more fun events and concerts planned for 2022-23!!!!



CAPS Registration. 
You do not need to do auditions.
Just make sure you have Orchestra marked on your CAPS registration form for next year!  : )



Middle School Visits (Instrument Petting Zoo & Sizings)
Current 6th Graders YOU CAN STILL JOIN ORCHESTRA! 
Just Add ORCHESTRA as your choice in the CAPS App 

Be sure to let your counselor and parents know that you want to be in orchestra!
We can still have your join the class and play in orchestra even if we didn't get to meet with you at your middle school.




6th Grade / Rising 7th Grade CAPS INFO

ORCHESTRA
6th Grade (Rising 7th Grade) CAPS

Click Here!!!

Current 6th Graders YOU CAN STILL JOIN ORCHESTRA! 
Just Add ORCHESTRA as your choice in the CAPS App 

Be sure to let your parents & school counselor know that you want to be in orchestra!
We can still have your join the class and play in orchestra even if we didn't get to meet with you at your middle school.

ALL ​Orchestra Instrument DEMOS
(Click here to View VIdeos)

​Orchestra Instrument Introductions


VIOLIN

​CELLO


​VIOLA



BASS

​Orchestra Instrument Introductions


VIOLIN

​CELLO


​VIOLA



BASS

FPS ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
(You can view in YOUTUBE if video doesn't play on webpage)

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Chamber Music / Solo & Ensemble Recital 
​
ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS:
Solo & Ensemble Recital is May 16th 
​
Concert Dress is Formal Attire & Performance is for students who are selected from the in class performance scores.
Location is: FHS Cafeteria
Use the 8notes website & login from google classroom to choose your music, print, & practice!!

https://www.8notes.com/
​
 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)

 ​​

Student Practice Links & Resources

 Orchestra Links & Resources

New Orchestra Student Info Page
Practice Resources
Calendar

ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS


STUDENT HANDBOOK
FHS Orchestra Handbook
​(Class Syllabus)
​2021-22
Ramay & Woodland Junior High
​Orchestra Handbook
​2021-22


April


April Info & Events:
​(Click Below to View Tabs)

Spring Strings Concerts 2022
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FHS Student & Parent Info Sheet
​(Click Here)
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Summer Strings Camps
We are nearing the end of the 2021-22 school year!
Here a few fun events and concerts coming up:


Upcoming Jr. High School Orchestra Events & Performances:
  • 4/29 - SoNA Field trip - Fri. (during school)  11 am  (leave at 10:00 am on the bus, load from Orch. Room) (attend a concert for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas)
  • 5/2 - FHS Spring Strings Concert - Mon. (after school) 7:00 pm COME WATCH! - PAC Doors open @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/12 - Jr. High Spring Strings Concert - Thurs. (after school) 6:00 pm Warm-up & Pre-Concert Rehearsal FHS PAC (6:00 pm) - PAC Doors open for audience @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/16 - Solo & Ensemble / Chamber Music Recital  Mon. (after school) 6:00 pm Recital in the FHS Cafeteria (arrive @ 6:00. Concert starts at 6:30 pm)
  • ​
 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)


Upcoming High School Orchestra Events & Performances:
  • 4/29 - SoNA Field trip - Fri. (during school)  11 am (leave at 10:00 am on the bus, load from Orch. Room) (attend a concert for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas)
  • 5/2 - Spring Strings Concert - Mon. (after school) 5:30 pm Warm-up & Pre-Concert Rehearsal FHS PAC (5:30pm) - PAC Doors open @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/16 - Solo & Ensemble / Chamber Music Recital  Mon. (after school)- 6:00 pm Recital in the FHS Cafeteria (arrive @ 6:00 starts at 6:30 pm)
  • 5/19 - Graduation Ceremony (TBA) (after school) 5:00 pm - meet in the Orchestra Room after school and we will go together down to the Baum Walker Stadium 

*5/24 - Chamber Orchestra Only gig- May 24th, (after school) 5:30 pm FPS Ceremony @ FHS (food after school at set up 5:00 pm)

 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)

---------

Also, be sure you are signed up for orchestra next year!!!
We have more fun events and concerts planned for 2022-23!!!!

​
 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
​
Chamber Music Recital
(Solo & Ensemble)
Chamber Music
​
Click to View, Practice, & Print Music

​(Use class code to sign-in)


8 Notes.com
Picture
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CAPS!
You do not need to do auditions for next year Orchestra!
Just make sure you have Orchestra marked on the CAPS registration form for next year!  : )


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Middle School Visits (Instrument Petting Zoo & Sizings) were in March,  however...
​No Problem if you couldn't make it!

Current 6th Graders / Rising 7th Graders
YOU CAN STILL JOIN ORCHESTRA! 
Just Add ORCHESTRA as your choice in the CAPS App 

Be sure to let your counselor and parents know that you want to be in orchestra!
We can still have your join the class and play in orchestra even if we didn't get to meet with you at your middle school.
April Monthly Message
We are coming up on the end of the 2021-22 school year!
We still have a few fun events and concerts coming up:


Upcoming Jr. High School Orchestra Events & Performances:

  • 4/29 - SoNA Field trip - Fri. (during school)  11 am  (leave at 10:00 am on the bus, load from Orch. Room) (attend a concert for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas)
  • 5/2 - FHS Spring Strings Concert - Mon. (after school) 7:00 pm COME WATCH! - PAC Doors open @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/12 - Jr. High Spring Strings Concert - Thurs. (after school) 6:00 pm Warm-up & Pre-Concert Rehearsal FHS PAC (6:00 pm) - PAC Doors open for audience @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/16 - Solo & Ensemble / Chamber Music Recital  Mon. (after school) 6:00 pm Recital in the FHS Cafeteria (arrive @ 6:00. Concert starts at 6:30 pm)

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Upcoming High School Orchestra Events & Performances:

  • 4/29 - SoNA Field trip - Fri. (during school)  11 am (leave at 10:00 am on the bus, load from Orch. Room) (attend a concert for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas)
  • 5/2 - Spring Strings Concert - Mon. (after school) 5:30 pm Warm-up & Pre-Concert Rehearsal FHS PAC (5:30pm) - PAC Doors open @ 6:30pm - Concert begins @ 7 pm
  • 5/16 - Solo & Ensemble / Chamber Music Recital  Mon. (after school)- 6:00 pm Recital in the FHS Cafeteria (arrive @ 6:00 starts at 6:30 pm)
  • 5/19 - Graduation Ceremony (TBA) (after school) 5:00 pm - meet in the Orchestra Room after school and we will go together down to the Baum Walker Stadium 

*5/24 - Chamber Orchestra Only gig- May 24th, (after school) 5:30 pm FPS Ceremony @ FHS (food after school at set up 5:00 pm)

---------

Also, be sure you are signed up for orchestra next year!!!
We have more fun events and concerts planned for 2022-23!!!!



CAPS Registration. 
You do not need to do auditions.
Just make sure you have Orchestra marked on your CAPS registration form for next year!  : )



Middle School Visits (Instrument Petting Zoo & Sizings)
Current 6th Graders YOU CAN STILL JOIN ORCHESTRA! 
Just Add ORCHESTRA as your choice in the CAPS App 

Be sure to let your counselor and parents know that you want to be in orchestra!
We can still have your join the class and play in orchestra even if we didn't get to meet with you at your middle school.




6th Grade / Rising 7th Grade CAPS INFO

ORCHESTRA
6th Grade (Rising 7th Grade) CAPS

Click Here!!!

Current 6th Graders YOU CAN STILL JOIN ORCHESTRA! 
Just Add ORCHESTRA as your choice in the CAPS App 

Be sure to let your parents & school counselor know that you want to be in orchestra!
We can still have your join the class and play in orchestra even if we didn't get to meet with you at your middle school.

ALL ​Orchestra Instrument DEMOS
(Click here to View VIdeos)

​Orchestra Instrument Introductions


VIOLIN

​CELLO


​VIOLA



BASS

​Orchestra Instrument Introductions


VIOLIN

​CELLO


​VIOLA



BASS

FPS ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
(You can view in YOUTUBE if video doesn't play on webpage)

​
Click to set custom HTML
Click to set custom HTML
Chamber Music / Solo & Ensemble Recital 
​
ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS:
Solo & Ensemble Recital is May 16th 
​
Concert Dress is Formal Attire & Performance is for students who are selected from the in class performance scores.
Location is: FHS Cafeteria
Use the 8notes website & login from google classroom to choose your music, print, & practice!!

https://www.8notes.com/
​
 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)

 ​​

Student Practice Links & Resources

 Orchestra Links & Resources

New Orchestra Student Info Page
Practice Resources
Calendar

ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS


STUDENT HANDBOOK
FHS Orchestra Handbook
​(Class Syllabus)
​2021-22
Ramay & Woodland Junior High
​Orchestra Handbook
​2021-22


March


March Info & Events:
​(Click Below to View Tabs)


ORCHESTRA
6th Grade (Rising 7th Grade) CAPS

Click Here!!!

Current 6th Graders YOU CAN STILL JOIN ORCHESTRA! 
Just Add ORCHESTRA as your choice in the CAPS App 

Be sure to let your parents & school counselor know that you want to be in orchestra!
We can still have your join the class and play in orchestra even if we didn't get to meet with you at your middle school.

ALL ​Orchestra Instrument DEMOS
(Click here to View VIdeos)

​Orchestra Instrument Introductions


VIOLIN

​CELLO


​VIOLA



BASS

​Orchestra Instrument Introductions


VIOLIN

​CELLO


​VIOLA



BASS

FPS ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
(You can view in YOUTUBE if video doesn't play on webpage)
CAPS is starting!
You do not need to do auditions for next year Orchestra.
Just make sure you have Orchestra marked on your CAPS registration form for next year!  : )


--------------------

Middle School Visits (Instrument Petting Zoo & Sizings)
Current 6th Graders YOU CAN STILL JOIN ORCHESTRA! 
Just Add ORCHESTRA as your choice in the CAPS App 

Be sure to let your counselor and parents know that you want to be in orchestra!
We can still have your join the class and play in orchestra even if we didn't get to meet with you at your middle school.


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​

ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS:
Solo & Ensemble Recital is April 14th 
​
Concert Dress is Formal Attire & Performance is for students who are selected from the in class performance scores.

Use the 8notes website & login from google classroom to choose your music, print, & practice!!

https://www.8notes.com/
​
 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
​
March Monthly Message
CAPS is starting. 
You do not need to do auditions.
Just make sure you have Orchestra marked on your CAPS registration form for next year!  : )



Middle School Visits (Instrument Petting Zoo & Sizings)
Current 6th Graders YOU CAN STILL JOIN ORCHESTRA! 
Just Add ORCHESTRA as your choice in the CAPS App 

Be sure to let your counselor and parents know that you want to be in orchestra!
We can still have your join the class and play in orchestra even if we didn't get to meet with you at your middle school.



ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS:
Solo & Ensemble Recital is April 14th 
​
Concert Dress is Formal Attire & Performance is for students who are selected from the in class performance scores.

Use the 8notes website & login from google classroom to choose your music, print, & practice!!

https://www.8notes.com/
​
 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)

E. Yale
CAPS INFO

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MIDDLE SCHOOL VISITS TO FHS PAC (CONCERTS FOR 6th Graders)
​

 ​​

Student Practice Links & Resources

 Orchestra Links & Resources

New Orchestra Student Info Page
Practice Resources
Calendar

ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS


STUDENT HANDBOOK
FHS Orchestra Handbook
​(Class Syllabus)
​2021-22
Ramay & Woodland Junior High
​Orchestra Handbook
​2021-22


February


February Info & Events:
​(Click Below to View Tabs)

CAPS is starting!
You do not need to do auditions for next year Orchestra.
Just make sure you have Orchestra marked on your CAPS registration form for next year!  : )


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All-State 2022
Auditions & Clinic are in February ​

 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
​
February Monthly Message
CAPS is starting. 
You do not need to do auditions.
Just make sure you have Orchestra marked on your CAPS registration form for next year!  : )



Middle School Visits (Instrument Petting Zoo & Sizings)
THIS HAS BEEN DELAYED TILL MARCH 
Tuesday, March 1st (McNair) & Wednesday, March 2nd (Holt) & Thursday, March 3rd (Owl Creek)
Make-up Days are on Friday, March 4th (Holt & Owl Creek) & Tuesday, March 8th (McNair)



FHS CONCERT ASSESSMENT 
MARCH 12 
​
Concert Dress is Concert Blacks & Performance is Required for a class grade.

​
 You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)

E. Yale

ORCHESTRA
6th Grade (Rising 7th Grade) CAPS

Click Here!!!
ALL ​Orchestra Instrument DEMOS
(Click here to View VIdeos)

​Orchestra Instrument Introductions


VIOLIN

​CELLO


​VIOLA



BASS

​Orchestra Instrument Introductions


VIOLIN

​CELLO


​VIOLA



BASS