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Florence Last Eight Bars Excerpt.SMP
Chamber Orchestra Cathy Olinger, Director
Welcome to Tesoro High School Instrumental Music Program. The Titan music program provides an opportunity for students to develop an appreciation for music and encourages the skills and discipline necessary for achieving musical success throughout a lifetime of experiences. The information provided is an outline of curriculum, policies and procedures, concert attire, calendar events, and musician needs. It is my belief that communication between home and school is vital to the success of our program. Please do not hesitate to call or email at any time for assistance.
Looking forward to working with you.
Course Description
This is the most advanced of the string ensembles and is designed for the student who is a highly competent performer. The student is challenged by music of the A, AA concert literature requiring a more sophisticated understanding of complex rhythms, key signatures, and musical terminology. This ensemble performs compositions from all periods of string literature gaining greater proficiency in independent quartet/ensemble and solo performance. Chamber Orchestra is a performing ensemble and participation in ALL concerts and festivals is required. This course is aligned with the California State Frameworks for Performing Arts and the National Standards and meets the requirements for Fine Arts for THS graduation requirements as well as the UC/CSU “f” requirement. Chamber Orchestra is an Auditioned Group.
Grading Procedure
Grades for Concert Orchestra will be based on the following criterion:
· Daily participation – 30%
Students must have their instrument and materials for every class. Students who choose not to
participate in class due to illness or medical limitations will be excused for one class period
only. A note from a parent/guardian will be required to be excused from subsequent periods.
A physician’s note is required if a student can not participate for a week or longer.
· Performances – 30% 3 -4 Evening Concerts, 1 -2 Festivals, Community/School Events, Carnegie Hall Festival 4/07, Awards programs
· Class Assignments – 20% Performance; play/pass, rubric evaluation, festival project, ensemble performance using Smart Music.
· Tests and Quizzes – 20% www.musictheory.net
Attendance
New material is presented every day which is crucial to learning. Frequent absences or tardies will lower the student participation grade (30% of their grade).
Homework
Regular home practice of the music and materials being rehearsed in class is required. Students should be spending a minimum of 4 hours a week practicing on scales, etudes, solos and ensemble repertoire. PRIVATE LESSEONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and are absolutely necessary for students who plan to participate in music studies in the most advanced ensembles/honor groups and college.
Performances
Attendance at regularly scheduled rehearsals and performances is required. Absences are excused for Personal illness or death in the family. Failure to attend will result in: reduction of grade for that assignment. It is impossible to “make up” a performance. In excused absences ONLY, a written make-up will be issued (to be completed within 7 days of absence)
Textbook
Essential Elements Comprehensive String Method
Advanced Technique For Strings Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, Pamela Hayes
Concert Dress
Boys: Black Formal Tux: White tux shirt, black bow tie, black socks, black dress shoes
Girls: Black Formal ‘Soltanto’ Dress $65.00 payable to Tesoro Music Boosters Orders Due: 9/29
Calendar See Calender page
Financial Responsibility See Ensemble Participation Fee page
Teacher Contact
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Olinger with any questions or concerns you have related to your child’s participation in the music program.
) School Phone – 949-234-5310
: Email – caolinger@capousd.org
: Music Dept. Website – www.tesoromusic.org
Visual and Performing Arts Framework
Goals for Music Education at Tesoro High School
Goal 1. Students listen to and analyze music critically, using vocabulary and language of music.
Goal 2. Students read and notate music.
Goal 3. Students perform on instruments a varied repertoire of music
Goal 4. Students improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments
Goal 5. Students compose and arrange music
Goal 6. Students develop knowledge and skills necessary to understand and perform music from all parts of the world
Goal 7. Students develop knowledge and understanding of the relationship of music to history and culture
Goal 8. Students apply knowledge, skill, and understanding to make critical judgments about and determine the quality of music experiences and performances