Fall 2022 Monthly Info & Links Below
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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!
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!
FHS Orchestras
9th Grade Class Supplies & Method Books
(each student will need to have THEIR own supplies)
(FHS 9th Grade orchestra students will need to purchase a hardcopy of "Essential Technique for Strings" (EE Book 3)
Intermediate-Advanced Orchestra 9th/10th Grade:
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 3
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Viola EE Book 3
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Cello EE Book 3
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Bass EE Book 3
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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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We may also use SMART MUSIC to access materials
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 Orchestras
10th, 11th, 12th Grade Class Supplies & Method Books
(EACH student will need to have THEIR own supplies)
(10th, 11th, 12th students will also need to purchase a hard copy of "Habits of a Successful String Musician")
Advanced Orchestra 10th/11th/12th Grades:
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
|
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!
We may also use SMART MUSIC to access materials
September
October
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OCTOBER MONTHLY MESSAGE:
It is October and the weather has finally started to cool down a bit.
This is a time that your instrument may need a little extra maintenance when tuning as the cooler temperatures can cause pegs to slip and strings to go out of tune. If you have a string or peg loose be sure to have your teacher adjust it for you if you are a beginner or are not comfortable adjusting it yourself without breaking a string.
Students have been working on the Monster Mash and All-Region Music this past month and are really starting to get it down!! It is always so satisfying to see the progress in class and we are looking forward to performance and auditions later this month.
The Monster Mash Fall Concert is on Monday, October 25th at the FHS PAC (FHS & Jr. High 8th Grade students will perform on stage and 7th Grade students will attend the performance).
Performers will arrive at 5:30pm to rehearse and warm-up.
The doors open to the PAC at 6:30 for audience members and the concert begins at 7:00pm.
All-Region Orchestra Auditions are on Saturday, October 30th.
Please see the link for sign-up and further information (Click Here)
You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
E. Yale
It is October and the weather has finally started to cool down a bit.
This is a time that your instrument may need a little extra maintenance when tuning as the cooler temperatures can cause pegs to slip and strings to go out of tune. If you have a string or peg loose be sure to have your teacher adjust it for you if you are a beginner or are not comfortable adjusting it yourself without breaking a string.
Students have been working on the Monster Mash and All-Region Music this past month and are really starting to get it down!! It is always so satisfying to see the progress in class and we are looking forward to performance and auditions later this month.
The Monster Mash Fall Concert is on Monday, October 25th at the FHS PAC (FHS & Jr. High 8th Grade students will perform on stage and 7th Grade students will attend the performance).
Performers will arrive at 5:30pm to rehearse and warm-up.
The doors open to the PAC at 6:30 for audience members and the concert begins at 7:00pm.
All-Region Orchestra Auditions are on Saturday, October 30th.
Please see the link for sign-up and further information (Click Here)
You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
E. Yale
All-Region Orchestra Audition Results
2021
All-Region Music & Materials
2022
Print parts & get a head start on next year's all-region auditions to give you the best possible chance of passing the audition!
Tips for Successful Auditions:
Practice will make a huge difference! If you know the material well you can do your best even when you are nervous.
Also, try to take lessons, listen to the music, practice with recordings/play-alongs/metronome, work on the hard parts first, play smaller sections, repeat to perfect them, and record yourself and listen back to areas you need to work on!
*Note: Symphonic All-Region Excerpt is the "Magic Flute" Mozart & 2 Etudes.
Beethoven & Brahms excerpts are for All-State Only
Tips for Successful Auditions:
Practice will make a huge difference! If you know the material well you can do your best even when you are nervous.
Also, try to take lessons, listen to the music, practice with recordings/play-alongs/metronome, work on the hard parts first, play smaller sections, repeat to perfect them, and record yourself and listen back to areas you need to work on!
*Note: Symphonic All-Region Excerpt is the "Magic Flute" Mozart & 2 Etudes.
Beethoven & Brahms excerpts are for All-State Only
MONSTER MASH FALL CONCERT (MON. 10/25):
Monster Mash Fall 2021
(Livestream)
(Livestream)
FHS Student Info
FHS Performer Info
FHS Student/Parent Info
8th Grade Student Info
8th Grade Performer Info
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7th Grade Student/Parent Info
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8th Grade Student/Parent Info
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November
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NOVEMBER MONTHLY MESSAGE:
November is upon us already!
Monster Mash was loads of fun and students did a fantastic job!!
I am so glad we could have a live performance this year.
Students are now working on Winter Strings pieces in class this month and the next. We are also learning some new concepts and techniques and refining some old ones as well. Students will be doing some sight reading practice and refreshing their memory on the STARS system for sight reading. (S = Signatures as in Key signatures, T = Tempo & Time Signatures, A = Accidentals, R = Rhythms, & S = Symbols & the overall Roadmap of the piece).
All-Region Orchestra Clinics are on Friday, Nov. 12th & Saturday, Nov. 13th for students who qualified at auditions.
Please click on the links for further information (Clinics Letter) (Clinics Bus Schedule & FPS Orch. Student Info)
The Winter Strings Concert is on Thursday, Dec. 16th at the FHS PAC
(All FPS Orchestra Students FHS & Jr. High 7th & 8th Grade students will perform on stage).
Concerts & Dress Rehearsals are Required for a class grade.
You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
E. Yale
November is upon us already!
Monster Mash was loads of fun and students did a fantastic job!!
I am so glad we could have a live performance this year.
Students are now working on Winter Strings pieces in class this month and the next. We are also learning some new concepts and techniques and refining some old ones as well. Students will be doing some sight reading practice and refreshing their memory on the STARS system for sight reading. (S = Signatures as in Key signatures, T = Tempo & Time Signatures, A = Accidentals, R = Rhythms, & S = Symbols & the overall Roadmap of the piece).
All-Region Orchestra Clinics are on Friday, Nov. 12th & Saturday, Nov. 13th for students who qualified at auditions.
Please click on the links for further information (Clinics Letter) (Clinics Bus Schedule & FPS Orch. Student Info)
The Winter Strings Concert is on Thursday, Dec. 16th at the FHS PAC
(All FPS Orchestra Students FHS & Jr. High 7th & 8th Grade students will perform on stage).
Concerts & Dress Rehearsals are Required for a class grade.
You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
E. Yale
ALL-REGION CLINICS (FRI. 11/12 & SAT. 11/13)
CLINIC
Qualifying STUDENTS FROM AUDiTIONs WILL ATTEND THE CLINIC:
Friday & Saturday (11/12 & 11/13)
(Concert Sat. Afternoon)
All-Region Clinic will be for the region orchestra students.
students will attend Rehearsals on Friday and Saturday with concert for parents and public on saturday evening.
It is a honor and a huge recognition of ACHIEVEMENT to be selected!
All Region Letter
(From Music folders)
Bus Schedule for FPS Orchestra Students
(not staying overnight)
Qualifying STUDENTS FROM AUDiTIONs WILL ATTEND THE CLINIC:
Friday & Saturday (11/12 & 11/13)
(Concert Sat. Afternoon)
All-Region Clinic will be for the region orchestra students.
students will attend Rehearsals on Friday and Saturday with concert for parents and public on saturday evening.
It is a honor and a huge recognition of ACHIEVEMENT to be selected!
All Region Letter
(From Music folders)
Bus Schedule for FPS Orchestra Students
(not staying overnight)
Clinics Music for Listening & Practice
CADET
CONCERT
SYMPHONIC
FHS Concert Music & Info
Winter Strings Concert Music:
FHS Only:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: (YouTube) or (Youtube) or (YouTube) or Strings & Percussion Only: (YouTube)
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer: (YouTube)
Hatikvah (The Hope): (JwPepper) or (Youtube) or (YouTube) or (YouTube)
Christmas Cello-bration: (JwPepper) or (Youtube)
FHS Chamber Orchestra Only:
The Sleigh: (YouTube)
8th Grade & FHS:
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24: (JwPepper) or (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 150 bpm)
Dramatic Essay: (JwPepper) or (YouTube)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: (YouTube) or (Youtube) or (YouTube) or Strings & Percussion Only: (YouTube)
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer: (YouTube)
Hatikvah (The Hope): (JwPepper) or (Youtube) or (YouTube) or (YouTube)
Christmas Cello-bration: (JwPepper) or (Youtube)
FHS Chamber Orchestra Only:
The Sleigh: (YouTube)
8th Grade & FHS:
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24: (JwPepper) or (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 150 bpm)
Dramatic Essay: (JwPepper) or (YouTube)
7th & 8th Grade Concert Music & Info
8th Grade Only:
Sinfonia in A minor: (YouTube) (Tempo: Half Note = 85 bpm)
Frosty's Caribbean Holiday: (YouTube) or (Listen on Jwpepper) (Tempo: quarter note = 130 bpm)
7th & 8th Grade:
Secret Santa: (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 120 bpm)
Boil De Cabbage: (FPS Orchestra Website) (Tempo: quarter note = 80 bpm)
7th Grade Only:
Winter Lights: (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 80 - 90 bpm)
Can Can: EE Bk1 (A unison, Repeat VLN A, VLA&CELLO&BASS B) (quarter = 90 bpm)
Frere Jacques: EE Bk1 (Unison, on Repeat Round CELLO-VLA-VLN) (quarter = 80 bpm)
Sinfonia in A minor: (YouTube) (Tempo: Half Note = 85 bpm)
Frosty's Caribbean Holiday: (YouTube) or (Listen on Jwpepper) (Tempo: quarter note = 130 bpm)
7th & 8th Grade:
Secret Santa: (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 120 bpm)
Boil De Cabbage: (FPS Orchestra Website) (Tempo: quarter note = 80 bpm)
7th Grade Only:
Winter Lights: (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 80 - 90 bpm)
Can Can: EE Bk1 (A unison, Repeat VLN A, VLA&CELLO&BASS B) (quarter = 90 bpm)
Frere Jacques: EE Bk1 (Unison, on Repeat Round CELLO-VLA-VLN) (quarter = 80 bpm)
December
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December Monthly Message
It has been a busy & fun fall semester with our live Monster Mash Concert, In-Person All-Region Auditions, a fantastic All-Region Clinic in Rogers, & Sectionals with the SoNA Musicians!
We now are weeks & days away from our biggest performance of the semester - The Winter Strings Concert!
This year students from the Jr. High Schools & the High School orchestras will perform on stage at the FHS PAC from 7:00 pm on Thursday December 16th. We will also have several students from he FHS Band join us for some full orchestra pieces for this concert (Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Hatikvah, & The Grinch). This is very exciting for the students and it will be such a treat for the audience.
The Winter Strings Concert is on Thursday, Dec. 16th at the FHS PAC
(All FPS Orchestra Students FHS & Jr. High 7th & 8th Grade students will perform on stage).
Concerts & Dress Rehearsals are Required for a class grade.
FHS Orchestra Info (Click to View Doc)
Jr. High Orchestra Info (Click to View Doc)
You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
E. Yale
We now are weeks & days away from our biggest performance of the semester - The Winter Strings Concert!
This year students from the Jr. High Schools & the High School orchestras will perform on stage at the FHS PAC from 7:00 pm on Thursday December 16th. We will also have several students from he FHS Band join us for some full orchestra pieces for this concert (Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Hatikvah, & The Grinch). This is very exciting for the students and it will be such a treat for the audience.
The Winter Strings Concert is on Thursday, Dec. 16th at the FHS PAC
(All FPS Orchestra Students FHS & Jr. High 7th & 8th Grade students will perform on stage).
Concerts & Dress Rehearsals are Required for a class grade.
FHS Orchestra Info (Click to View Doc)
Jr. High Orchestra Info (Click to View Doc)
You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
E. Yale
Winter Strings Concert
Thursday, Dec. 16th
@ the FHS PAC
(All FPS Orchestra Students FHS & Jr. High 7th & 8th Grade students will perform on stage).
Concerts & Dress Rehearsals are Required for a class grade.
FHS Orchestra Info Sheet
(Click to View Doc)
Jr. High Orchestra Info Sheet
(Click to View Doc)
You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
Thursday, Dec. 16th
@ the FHS PAC
(All FPS Orchestra Students FHS & Jr. High 7th & 8th Grade students will perform on stage).
Concerts & Dress Rehearsals are Required for a class grade.
FHS Orchestra Info Sheet
(Click to View Doc)
Jr. High Orchestra Info Sheet
(Click to View Doc)
You can also check Calendar or the Student Handbook for other Concert and Event Dates (Click Here)
Winter Concert Info & Schedules (Dec. 12/16)
The Winter Strings Concert is on Thursday, Dec. 16th at the FHS PAC
(All FPS Orchestra Students FHS & Jr. High 7th & 8th Grade students will perform on stage).
Concerts & Dress Rehearsals are Required for a class grade.
FHS Orchestra Info Sheet
(Click to View Doc)
Jr. High Orchestra Info Sheet
(Click to View Doc)
(All FPS Orchestra Students FHS & Jr. High 7th & 8th Grade students will perform on stage).
Concerts & Dress Rehearsals are Required for a class grade.
FHS Orchestra Info Sheet
(Click to View Doc)
Jr. High Orchestra Info Sheet
(Click to View Doc)
Winter Concert Music for Practice (Dec. 12/16)
Winter Strings Concert Music:
FHS Concert Music & Info
FHS Only:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: (YouTube) or (Youtube) or (YouTube) or Strings & Percussion Only: (YouTube)
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer: (YouTube)
Hatikvah (The Hope): (JwPepper) or (Youtube) or (YouTube) or (YouTube)
Christmas Cello-bration: (JwPepper) or (Youtube)
FHS Chamber Orchestra Only:
The Sleigh: (YouTube)
8th Grade & FHS:
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24: (JwPepper) or (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 140-150 bpm)
Dramatic Essay: (JwPepper) or (YouTube)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: (YouTube) or (Youtube) or (YouTube) or Strings & Percussion Only: (YouTube)
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer: (YouTube)
Hatikvah (The Hope): (JwPepper) or (Youtube) or (YouTube) or (YouTube)
Christmas Cello-bration: (JwPepper) or (Youtube)
FHS Chamber Orchestra Only:
The Sleigh: (YouTube)
8th Grade & FHS:
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24: (JwPepper) or (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 140-150 bpm)
Dramatic Essay: (JwPepper) or (YouTube)
7th & 8th Grade Concert Music & Info
8th Grade Only:
Sinfonia in A minor: (YouTube) (Tempo: Half Note = 85 bpm)
Frosty's Caribbean Holiday: (YouTube) or (Listen on Jwpepper) (Tempo: quarter note = 130 bpm)
7th & 8th Grade:
Secret Santa: (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 120 bpm)
Boil De Cabbage: (FPS Orchestra Website) (Tempo: quarter note = 80 bpm)
7th Grade Only:
Winter Lights: (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 80 - 90 bpm)
Can Can: EE Bk1 (A unison, Repeat VLN A, VLA&CELLO&BASS B) (quarter = 90 bpm)
Frere Jacques: EE Bk1 (Unison, on Repeat Round CELLO-VLA-VLN) (quarter = 80 bpm)
Sinfonia in A minor: (YouTube) (Tempo: Half Note = 85 bpm)
Frosty's Caribbean Holiday: (YouTube) or (Listen on Jwpepper) (Tempo: quarter note = 130 bpm)
7th & 8th Grade:
Secret Santa: (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 120 bpm)
Boil De Cabbage: (FPS Orchestra Website) (Tempo: quarter note = 80 bpm)
7th Grade Only:
Winter Lights: (YouTube) (Tempo: quarter note = 80 - 90 bpm)
Can Can: EE Bk1 (A unison, Repeat VLN A, VLA&CELLO&BASS B) (quarter = 90 bpm)
Frere Jacques: EE Bk1 (Unison, on Repeat Round CELLO-VLA-VLN) (quarter = 80 bpm)
Calendar
ALL FPS ORCHESTRAS
Spring 2023 Monthly Info & Links Below
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
Click to set custom HTML
Click to set custom HTML
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
Click to set custom HTML
Click to set custom HTML
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)