Welcome Back to the 2022-23 School Year!
FHS
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Ramay
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Woodland
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Fall 2022 Monthly Info & Links Below
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Welcome Message!
Welcome!
Thank you for visiting the FPS Orchestra Website.
We are so very glad to have you as a part of our wonderful FPS Orchestra family this year!
This is our primary location for posting info and communication for parents, students, and community.
We are working diligently to prepare for students and classes this fall. Classes will be live this year for all students.
We will continue to utilize Google Classroom for assignments and class specific announcements.
Rehearsals will be all together but students will use Essential Elements Interactive & Smart Music for practice on music and material at home.
The Virtual Learning Links on this web-page will include resources for students and parents to provide extra recourses for practice and learning outside of the regular classroom.
Below are several links for getting started. These include links for instruments, supplies & method books.
First Days of Classes:
Students will not need to bring instruments on the first day of classes both at Jr. High School Schools and at FHS.
7th Grade Beginning Orchestra students will not need to begin bringing their instruments to class until later in the week or at the start of the second week of school.
8th Grade Intermediate Orchestra students will also not need their instruments until after the first few days of classes.
9th - 12th Grade FHS Orchestra students will not bring instruments on the first day of class. All orchestra students will receive a locker that they will use to store their instrument during the first week before you will bring your instrument.
If you have your instrument ready early, that is great. You do not need to wait to get your instrument and supplies. Try to get them as soon as possible (some items may take time to ship or be in-stock). Contact your orchestra teacher if you need some help or have any questions.
There are regular updates and posts being made to the website, so please check back regularly!
Thank you for visiting the FPS Orchestra Website.
We are so very glad to have you as a part of our wonderful FPS Orchestra family this year!
This is our primary location for posting info and communication for parents, students, and community.
We are working diligently to prepare for students and classes this fall. Classes will be live this year for all students.
We will continue to utilize Google Classroom for assignments and class specific announcements.
Rehearsals will be all together but students will use Essential Elements Interactive & Smart Music for practice on music and material at home.
The Virtual Learning Links on this web-page will include resources for students and parents to provide extra recourses for practice and learning outside of the regular classroom.
Below are several links for getting started. These include links for instruments, supplies & method books.
First Days of Classes:
Students will not need to bring instruments on the first day of classes both at Jr. High School Schools and at FHS.
7th Grade Beginning Orchestra students will not need to begin bringing their instruments to class until later in the week or at the start of the second week of school.
8th Grade Intermediate Orchestra students will also not need their instruments until after the first few days of classes.
9th - 12th Grade FHS Orchestra students will not bring instruments on the first day of class. All orchestra students will receive a locker that they will use to store their instrument during the first week before you will bring your instrument.
If you have your instrument ready early, that is great. You do not need to wait to get your instrument and supplies. Try to get them as soon as possible (some items may take time to ship or be in-stock). Contact your orchestra teacher if you need some help or have any questions.
There are regular updates and posts being made to the website, so please check back regularly!
WJHS & RJHS BEGINNING ORCHESTRA CLASS INFO & SUPPLIES
WOODLAND & RAMAY
Class Supplies & Method Books
(each student will need have THEIR own book & supplies)
School Instrument Usage:
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check about getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Every student will need an instrument at home to practice and complete assignments:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
We want to help make sure that every child who is motivated to learn a stringed instrument and wishes to join the orchestra is able to do so.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check about getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Every student will need an instrument at home to practice and complete assignments:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
We want to help make sure that every child who is motivated to learn a stringed instrument and wishes to join the orchestra is able to do so.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
WJHS & RJHS INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA CLASS INFO & SUPPLIES
School Instrument Usage:
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check about getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Every student will need an instrument at home to practice and complete assignments:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
We want to help make sure that every child who is motivated to learn a stringed instrument and wishes to join the orchestra is able to do so.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check about getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Every student will need an instrument at home to practice and complete assignments:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
We want to help make sure that every child who is motivated to learn a stringed instrument and wishes to join the orchestra is able to do so.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
FHS LOWER-ADVANCED (9TH & 10TH) CLASS INFO & SUPPLIES
FHS Orchestras
Class Supplies & Method Books
(each student will need to have THEIR own supplies)
(EACH students will need to get A SMART MUSIC SUBSCRIPTION to access Materials)
(FHS Orchestra students may also purchase a book to have a hard copy)
Lower Advanced Orchestra 9th/10th Grade Students:
Purchase at your local instrument shop or click below to order online!
Purchase at your local instrument shop or click below to order online!
Violin EE Book 2
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Viola EE Book 2
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Cello EE Book 2
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Bass EE Book 2
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EE Book 2 (Amazon)
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EE Book 2 (SWS)
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EE Book 2 (Shar)
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School Instrument Usage:
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check about getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Every student will need an instrument at home to practice and complete assignments:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
We want to help make sure that every child who is motivated to learn a stringed instrument and wishes to join the orchestra is able to do so.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check about getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Every student will need an instrument at home to practice and complete assignments:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
We want to help make sure that every child who is motivated to learn a stringed instrument and wishes to join the orchestra is able to do so.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
FHS UPper-ADVANCED (10TH & 11TH & 12th) CLASS INFO & SUPPLIES
FHS Orchestras
Class Supplies & Method Books
(EACH student will need to have THEIR own supplies)
(EACH student will need to get a SMART MUSIC SUBSCRIPTION to access Materials )
(FHS Orchestra students may also purchase a book to have a hard copy)
Upper Advanced Orchestra 10th/11th/12th Grade Students:
Purchase at your local instrument shop or click below to order online!
Purchase at your local instrument shop or click below to order online!
Violin EE Book 2
|
Viola EE Book 2
|
Cello EE Book 2
|
Bass EE Book 2
|
EE Book 2 (Amazon)
|
EE Book 2 (SWS)
|
EE Book 2 (Shar)
|
School Instrument Usage:
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check about getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Every student will need an instrument at home to practice and complete assignments:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
We want to help make sure that every child who is motivated to learn a stringed instrument and wishes to join the orchestra is able to do so.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
We have a limited number of school instruments that can be loaned to a student based on need and availability.
We ask that before requesting to use a school instrument that parents first check about getting your own instrument as there are many cheaper alternatives to purchasing an instrument that can make it possible to get your own instrument easily and upgrade as you grow or improve.
There is a very significant positive impact on the level of commitment in learning when a student has their own instrument. Students that have their own good quality instruments are more likely to take ownership for their learning, practice to progress more quickly, and be more motivated to continue playing long term.
Every student will need an instrument at home to practice and complete assignments:
Violin and Viola: This will be the same instrument that you use in class (traditional/hybrid/virtual).
Cello & Bass: You will have your personal instrument that is for home practice (and concerts) and you will use a school instrument in class (Traditional/Hybrid). Cello students who wish to play their personal instrument in class may do so as long as you have a way to safely bring it back and forth from home to school (the bus is not a very safe mode of transport for larger instruments).
Please use the links above to find teacher approved instrument shops both locally and online.
We want to help make sure that every child who is motivated to learn a stringed instrument and wishes to join the orchestra is able to do so.
Please contact your orchestra teacher if you have any questions or need help!
CALENDAR
ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS
Blast From the Past (Videos & Awards 2021-22)
BLAST FROM THE PAST
- Check out some highlights below -
WJHS Orchestra Spring Strings 2021Region, State, & Assessment 2020-21FHS Spring Strings Live Stream 2021 |
FPS Orchestras Concert 2020-21
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Spring 2023 Events & Info
January
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January Monthly Message
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 to FHS (Performance in the PAC by FHS Orchestra)
THIS HAS BEEN DELAYED TILL FEBRUARY (TBA)
Tuesday, Jan. 18th & Wednesday, Jan. 19th in the FHS PAC
(All FHS Orchestra Students will perform on stage).
Concert Dress is Concert Blacks & Performance is Required for a class grade.
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)
E. Yale
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 to FHS (Performance in the PAC by FHS Orchestra)
THIS HAS BEEN DELAYED TILL FEBRUARY (TBA)
Tuesday, Jan. 18th & Wednesday, Jan. 19th in the FHS PAC
(All FHS Orchestra Students will perform on stage).
Concert Dress is Concert Blacks & Performance is Required for a class grade.
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)
E. Yale
ALL Orchestra Instrument DEMOS
(Click here to View VIdeos)
(Click here to View VIdeos)
CAPS INFO
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MIDDLE SCHOOL VISITS TO FHS PAC (CONCERTS FOR 6th Graders)
Calendar
ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS
February
(Click Tabs Below to View Info & Links)
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
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
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)
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)
ORCHESTRA
6th Grade (Rising 7th Grade) CAPS
Click Here!!!
CAPS INFO
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MIDDLE SCHOOL VISITS TO FHS PAC (CONCERTS FOR 6th Graders)
Calendar
ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS
March
(Click Tabs Below to View Info & Links)
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
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
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)
(Click here to View VIdeos)