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JOHNS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

ORCHESTRA 2016 – 2017

YoungK.KimOrchestraDirectorOrchestraOffice:(470)254-2058

Email:ykkimy@gmail.com

RoomNumber:#287(OrchestraRoom)

ORCHESTRAWEBSITE:

www.johnscreekorchestra.com

JohnsCreekHighSchoolVictoryOath:“We,thestudentsofJohnsCreekHighSchool,vowtoupholdourcorevaluesofIntegrityfirst,Servicebeforeself,andExcellenceinallwedobysettingtheexampleforallwhofollow”

HANDBOOK

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

ScheduleofOrchestraActivities3GeneralInformationPurpose4GPS/NAfMEStandards4DescriptionofOrchestraClasses4-5 AdditionalEnsembles5MethodBooks/CourseMaterials5-6DailyRequiredMaterials6ConcertAttire6GradingandDiscipline GradingScale6 RecoveryPolicy7 HonorCode/Integrity7 Orchestras7 Testing7 Homework7 AttendancePoliciesforPerformancesandRehearsals8 Dismissal8 Trip-relatedInformation8-9ClassroomRulesandProcedures

Tardiness9ClassroomParticipation9IndividualProgress ChairAssignment9-10 AuditionsforAdvancedOrchestras10 Challenges10 PrivateLessons/PrivateTeacherList10-11FacilityandEquipment Director’sOffice12 RehearsalRooms12 Computer/TV/TechnologyUsage12 InstrumentStorage12 Library12 LostMusicFines 12GMEAAll-StateOrchestraAuditionInformation13-14MiscellaneousInformation ConcessionStands–Stadium15 InstrumentalMusicandAthletics15 SchedulingofClasses15 ParentConferences15 JohnsCreekHighSchoolOrchestraWebsite15

MeritSystem15MeritAccumulationForm16JohnsCreekHighSchoolOrchestraLeadership

JCHSOrchestraStudentLeadershipTeamChart/List17OrchestraOfficerDutiesandResponsibilities18JCHSOrchestraBoostersAssociation19JohnsCreekHighSchoolAdministration19

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Johns Creek High School Orchestra SCHEDULE OF ORCHESTRA ACTIVITIES (2016 – 2017)

Event

DATE TIME EVENT Site

8/16/16 6:30pm Annual Orchestra Potluck Dinner JCHS Cafeteria

8/18 - 8/19/16 TBD Seating Auditions for Orchestra Johns Creek HS

9/2/16 N/A Application Deadline for Solo & Ensemble Festival N/A

9/2/16 N/A Application Deadline for All-State Orchestra N/A

September TBA Orchestra Family Picnic TBD

September TBA Early Fall Orchestra Fundraiser Johns Creek HS

October TBA Orchestra Trip Fundraiser Johns Creek HS

10/6/16 ** 7:00pm Johns Creek HS Orchestra "Fall" Concert JCHS Auditorium

10/15/16 TBA All-State Orchestra 1st Round Auditions Centennial High School

10/28/16 6:00pm JCHS “Fall" Student Recital JCHS Orchestra Room

11/7/16 TBD Fulton Co. HS Honor Orchestra Auditions Centennial High School

11/10/16 TBD Orchestra (Individual) Picture Day - during class Johns Creek HS

11/12/16 TBA GMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival Inman Middle School

11/15-11/16/16 TBA Fulton Co. HS Honor Orchestra Event Centennial High School

12/1/16 ** 7:00pm Johns Creek HS Orchestra "Winter" Concert JCHS Auditorium

1/7/17 TBA GMEA All-State Orchestra Final Round Auditions Westminster Schools

2/6/17 ** 7:00pm Orchestra Pre-Festival Performance JCHS Auditorium

2/14 - 2/16/17 ** TBA GMEA District V Orchestra LGPE Chattahoochee High School

3/2 - 3/4/17 TBA GMEA High School All-State Orchestra Event Athens, Georgia

3/20 - 3/24/17 N/A Orchestra Auditions for Next Year N/A

3/30 - 4/3/17 TBD Spring Trip/Performance (Tentative) TBD

TBD 7:00pm JCHS "Spring" Student Recital JCHS Orchestra Room

4/25/17 ** 7:00pm Johns Creek HS Orchestra “Spring” Concert JCHS Auditorium

TBD ** 7:00pm Johns Creek - Cluster Orchestra Concert TBD

5/1 - 5/5/17 N/A Orchestra Leadership/Volunteer Team Interview 2017-2018 N/A

5/12/17 6:30pm Annual "Orchestra Awards Banquet" JCHS Cafeteria

5/21/17 6:00pm JCHS Chamber Strings Performance at Baccalaureate JC Baptist Church

5/25/17 ** TBD JCHS Graduation Ceremony Performance N. Point Community Church

** Mandatory event for Orchestra members as part of course requirement

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Purpose

OurOrchestra'spurposeisto: -Servetheschoolandcommunitythroughqualityconcertperformances

-Furnishmemberswithaninvaluableexperienceinmusicasanartform.

-Developindividualresponsibilityandself-discipline.

-Furtherschoolspirit.

-Encourageanddevelopleadershipandteamwork.

GoalsandObjectivesinlinewithNAfME/GPSStandards

1. Singingaloneandwithothers,avariedrepertoireofmusic2. Performingoninstruments,aloneandwithothers,avariedrepertoireofmusic3. Improvisingmelodies,variations,andaccompaniments4. Composingandarrangingmusicwithinspecifiedguidelines5. Readingandnotatingmusic6. Listeningto,analyzing,anddescribingmusic7. Evaluatingmusicandmusicperformances8. Understandingrelationshipsbetweenmusic,theotherarts,anddisciplinesoutsidethearts9. Understandingmusicinrelationtohistoryandculture

DescriptionofOrchestraClasses:

TheJohnsCreekHighSchool"ChamberOrchestra"isthemostchallengingorchestraclasscomprisedmostlyofupperlevelstudents.Thestudentsareselectedthroughauditionsand/orwiththeapprovaloftheOrchestraDirector,withtheunderstandingthattherewillbeout-of-schoolperformancesandrehearsalsrequiredofallmembersduringtheschoolyear.Thecoursewillcoverthemechanicsofstringinstruments:notereading,rhythm,pitchdiscrimination,expression,andmusicliteracyatahigherlevel.StudentsreceiveonehourelectivecreditforallmusiccoursesTheJohnsCreekHighSchool"PhilharmoniaOrchestra"isaperformancegroupcomprisedof9ththrough12thgradestudents.Thestudentsareselectedthroughauditionsand/orwiththeapprovaloftheOrchestraDirector,withtheunderstandingthattherewillbeout-of-schoolperformancesandrehearsalsrequiredofallmembersduringtheschoolyear.Thecoursewillcoverthemechanicsofstringinstruments:notereading,rhythm,pitchdiscrimination,expression,andmusicliteracyatahigherlevel.Studentsreceiveonehourelectivecreditforallmusiccourses

GENERAL INFORMATION

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TheJohnsCreekHighSchool"SinfoniaOrchestra"isaperformancegroupcomprisedof9ththrough12thgradestudents.Thestudentsareselectedthroughauditionsand/orwiththeapprovaloftheOrchestraDirector,withtheunderstandingthattherewillbeout-of-schoolperformancesandrehearsalsrequiredofallmembersduringtheschoolyear.Thecoursewillcoverthemechanicsofstringinstruments:notereading,rhythm,pitchdiscrimination,expression,andmusicliteracyatahigherlevel.Studentsreceiveonehourelectivecreditforallmusiccourses.AdditionalEnsembles:

JohnsCreekHighSchoolSymphonyOrchestra:Thisisafull-orchestrathatincludesstringstudentsfromChamber;selectstudentsfromPhilharmonia,winds,andpercussion.ThewindandpercussionstudentsinthisorchestraareagroupofselectedstudentsfromJCHSBandthroughauditionsand/orrecommendationfromtheDirector.TheJohnsCreekHighSchoolSymphonyOrchestrausuallyrehearsesonceaweekintheeveningsandsometimesduringclass.ChamberStrings:ChamberStringsisaselectedensemblethatcomprisesmembersoftheJohnsCreekHighSchoolOrchestrathatperformsinspecial,smallerensemblesettings.Thestudentsarechosenbasedontheirmusicalskills,dependability,andinstrumentation.ThemembersoftheChamberStringswillsometimesbeaskedtoperformatfunctionswithashortnotice;therefore,thestudentsmustbeflexible.FailuretocommunicateinatimelyfashionwiththeDirectorcanresultindismissalfromthiseliteensemble.OtherStringEnsembles(StringQuartet,etc…):Allstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinsmallchamberensembles,suchasstringquartets,quintets,trios,etc....Thestudents'musicalunderstandingsandappreciationaboutthecomposersandtheirworkwillbemuchenhancedthroughtheperformingofchambermusic.Thestudentswillbenefitmuchbothmusicallyandsociallybyparticipatinginsmallensembles.Thestudentswillgenerallyrehearsebeforeand/orafterschool.MethodBooksThestudentswillbeexposedtomusicofallgenreandstyles.Inadditiontomanydifferenttypesofmusicthattheywillperforminclass,thestudentswillalsousesupplementalbooksthroughoutthecourseoftheyear,dependingontheirabilityandprogress.Listedbelowaresomeofthesupplementalbookswhichwillbeusedthroughoutthisyear:ExpressiveTechniquesforOrchestraAdvancedTechniquesforStringsEssentialElementsforStringsHarmonizedRhythmsCarlFleschScaleSystemReplacementofeachbookisabout$7.

METHOD BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS

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TunerandMetronomeAllstudentsareencouragedtopurchaseapersonaltunerandmetronome.Thesedevicesarenecessaryduringpersonalpracticesathometoimprovehis/herperformance.“DailyRequiredMaterials”Allstudentsarerequiredtobringtheirinstrument,personalcopyofmusic,andpencilstoclass.Failuretobringtheseitemswillresultinloweringofthestudent’sgrade.

AllJohnsCreekHighSchoolOrchestrastudentsarerequiredtoprovidetheirownperformanceuniformanddressshoes.Theuniformneedstobeproperlyfittedandwornproperly.Anystudentnotproperlydressedwillnotbeallowedtoperformuntiltheproblemiscorrected.

Males:Tuxedowithblackbowtie,whiteshirt,blackcummerbundBlacksocksandblackshoesFemales:Longblackdress(totheankle)Blackstockingswithblackshoes

Thegradingscaleandqualitypointvaluesforfinalsemestergradesareasfollows:

LetterGradeNumericalGrade

A90-above B80-89 C70-79 FBelow70 WWithdrew(numericalgradeisusedfor1to100)/PassorFail NGNograde(notransfergradeoronrolllessthan20schooldaysinthegradingperiod) INCIncomplete*Thiscourserequiresanendofthesemesteroryear(enterappropriateoneforyoursubject)EOCorSLOassessment(enterappropriateoneforyoursubject).TheStateBoardofEducationandtheFultonCountyBoardofEducationhaveyettodeterminetheweightoftheassessment.Thisinformationwillbeforthcoming.

GRADING SCALE and DISCIPLINE

CONCERT ATTIRE

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RecoveryPolicy:Recoveryisforstudentswho,despiteaconscientiouseffortandcommunicationwiththeirteachers,havefailedtodemonstratesatisfactoryunderstandingofcoursegoalsasmeasuredbyasummativeassessmentorproject.Studentsmayinitiaterecoveryonsummativeassessmentsorprojectswhentheircumulativeaverageisa75orbelowanytimeafterthe6weekprogressreportandtheyhavemadealegitimateefforttomeetallcourserequirementsincludingattendance.Allassignmentsmustbecompletedbeforeastudenttakesarecoveryassessment.Studentswillberequiredtocompleterelevantassignmentsfortheunitandrequiredtoattendhelpsessionorcompletere-teachingactivitiesbeforetherecoveryassessmentisgiven.Theformatoftherecoveryassessmentmaybedifferentfromtheformatoftheoriginalassessment.Aftersuccessfulcompletionoftherecoveryassessment,theteachermayreplacetheoriginalassessmentgradewiththerecoveryassessmentgradeuptoan80.Thereplacementgrademaynotbelowerthantheoriginalassessmentgrade.Studentsmustinitiaterecoveryonasummativeassessmentorprojectwithin5schooldaysofbeinginformedofthegradeonthatassessment.Allrecoveryworkshouldbecompleted10daysbeforetheendofthesemester.Inthecaseofanhonorcodeviolationonasummativeassessmentorproject,theteachermayissueagradeofzerofortheassignment.Thisassignmentmaynotbemadeupnorwillthestudentbeeligibleforrecovery.HonorCodeAgainstAcademicDishonesty:(pg19-21inthestudenthandbook)IntegrityisaJohnsCreekHighSchoolcorevalue.JohnsCreekstudentsareexpectedtodemonstratehonestyandintegrityinallworksubmittedtoateacher.Thehonorcodeensuresthevalidityofstudentworkwhichguidesinstruction.AllJCHSstudentsareboundbytheJohnsCreekHonorCode.(Seepages19-21intheStudentHandbookformoredetailedexplanation.) Anorchestramember'ssemestergradewillbederivedfromrehearsalandperformanceattendance(35%),playingand/orwrittentests(20%),classroomparticipation(25%),finalexam(15%),andHomework(5%).GradingforFestival/LGPEpreparationduringthe2ndsemesterfortheAdvancedOrchestraclassesinvolveindividualcheck-offsoneachoftheselections.Thestudentsneedtoaccuratelyperform95%ofeachselectioninordertoparticipateintheFestival/LGPE--firstchair/standplayersat100%.TestingPlayingtests/quizzesandcheck-offswillbegivenregularlybytheDirector.Anumericalgradewillbeassignedaftereachquiz/test.WrittenandPlayingtestswillbegiventhroughoutthesemester.HomeworkThestudents’gradewillbeloweredwhenhomeworkisturnedinlate—onelettergradeloweredper/day.Allstudentsareresponsibleinlearningmusicandcompletingallwritten/oralhomework.Allstudentswillberesponsiblefornumberingthemeasuresinhis/hermusicwithin2daysofissuance.Thisisnottobedoneduringclass.ThesectionleaderswillcheckpartsandreportfailurestotheConcertmaster(mistress).

ORCHESTRAS (Sinfonia/Philharmonia/Chamber)

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AttendancePoliciesforPerformanceandRehearsalOrchestramembersshallregardperformanceastheirprimarypurposeforbelongingtothisorganizationandshallmakeeverypossibleefforttobeinattendanceunlessthereisanemergencysituation.StudentsarerequiredtobepresentatallrehearsalsandperformancesinordertoreceivefullcreditandremainingoodstandingwiththeOrchestra.Situationsmayarisefornotattendinganorchestraactivity.StudentsshouldcontacttheDirectorwithanacceptablereasonpriortotheactivity(mustbeawrittennote-atleastonedayinadvance)toavoidanygradepenaltyandtobeeligibletoreceive“alternative”assignmentformakeup(forexcusedabsenceonly).Thestudentmustturninmakeupassignmentinatimelymannertoreceivecredit.Unexcusedabsenceswillnotbeallowedtomakeupwork.Examplesofunexcusedabsencesare:•Homework/classroomproject•Notransportation•Dentist/Orthodontistappointment•Attendingarockconcertorsportingevent•Birthdays•Work•Trips/vacationsApersonalillnessanddeathinthefamilyareconsideredemergencysituations.Inthiscase,awrittenexplanationshouldfollow(adoctor’snote,ifstudentisill).TheDirectorreservestherighttoexcuseornotexcuseeachabsencedependingonthesituationathand.Anabsencefromafinalrehearsalcouldresultinastudentnotbeingallowedtoperformwiththeorchestrafortheupcomingperformance(s).UnexcusedabsencefromapublicperformancecouldresultindismissalfromtheOrchestraand/orloweringofgrade(zero)andreceivingdemerits.DismissalTheDirectorreservestherighttoremoveastudentfromorganizationfor:-Anunexcusedabsencefromaperformance-UseofdrugoralcoholicbeverageswhilerepresentingtheOrchestraorJohnsCreekHighSchool-ContinuedfailuretodemonstrateacooperativebehaviorandattitudeParentsshallbenotifiedregardingabovecircumstancesfordismissal.Studentsdismissedfromperformingorganizationsshallcontinuetofunctionindailyclassuntiltheendofthesemester.He/shewillhavestudent/teacher“compromised”assignmentduringthattime.Agradewillbeassignedbasedonlyonclasswork/assignmentandparticipation.Trip-relatedInformationThestudentmaynotbeallowedtoparticipateonorchestratripsifthestudentfailstoadheretoanyoneofthefollowingJohnsCreekHighSchoolOrchestrarulesandexpectations.Someoftheseexpectationsinclude:

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a) Attendregularrehearsalsandperformancesb) Learnhis/hergivenmusicc)Respectteacherandfellowstudentsd)Fulfillhis/herfinancialobligations--includingorchestraactivityfees,tripfees,andtripfundraising(Inordertoparticipateinanyorchestratrips,thestudentmustfirstpayhis/herorchestraactivityfeeinfull).

TardinesstoClass/Rehearsal:Studentsareexpectedtobeinclassbeforethebellrings.Thestudentsneedtounderstandthenatureofourclassinwhichmuchpreparation(suchastuning/warmingup,gettingmusic,instrument,etc….priortoactualclassinstruction)needstotakeplace.Tardinesswillnotbetoleratedinthisclass.ParentsareresponsibleofobtainingstudentattendanceviaParentConnect.Tardinesscancounttowardthelossofschoolprivilegesaswellasdeductiontowardsstudent'sclassroomparticipationgradeandmeritpoints.Thestudentmayalsobedemotedtolowerchair.StudentsmustalsoserveprivatedetentionsorreferralforSaturdaySchool,ISS,orformoresignificantactions(pg.15inthestudenthandbook).PleaseDoNotBeLatetoClass/Rehearsal!!!ClassroomParticipation:Studentsareexpectedtobeattentiveandrespectful.Thereshouldbenotalkingexceptbytheconductor.Ifstudentshaveanyquestions,theyshouldraisetheirhandandwaittobecalled.Theyshouldaddressallmajorquestionstotheconductorinsteadofdiscussingthingsamongthemselves.Foranyminorproblems(suchasbowing,etc….),theyshouldcheckitoutwithhis/hersectionleader.Whentheconductorworkswithonesection,anindividualoranyothersituationnotinvolvingyoupersonally,yourfocusofattentionshouldstillremainontheconductorbecausetheconceptsbeingtaughtmayalsodirectlyorindirectlyapplytoyouaswell.

Food,drinks,gum,etc…areabsolutelynotallowedinrehearsalroomandrehearsalareas(waterbottlewithcapisok).Cellphones,IPads,oranytypeofmobiledevicesarealsonotallowedduringrehearsals,unlessdirectedbytheDirector.Failuretocomplywiththeseruleswillresultinloweringofclassroomgrade,privileges,demerits,and/orfurtherdisciplinaryaction.

ChairAssignmentStudentswillbeassignedseatingandpartsintheirsectionaccordingtotheirdemonstratedplayingabilityduringauditions.Sectionleadersandassignedpartswillbedeterminedfollowingtheseauditions.Sectionleaderswillassistotherstudentsinlearningtheassignedmusic.OneoftheresponsibilitiesoftheConcertmasteristoleadandrepresenttheorchestra.TheConcertmasterofthe“Chamber”OrchestraisexpectedtoparticipateintheJCHSChamberStrings-relatedperformances.

INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS

CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURES

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Firststandsineachensembleshallmakeeveryefforttobeatallrehearsalsandbeintheirseatsbeforeeachrehearsalbegins.Thefirststandsshouldbeoneofthefirstpersonstolearnthemusic.Failuretolearnquickly,unabletoleadhis/hersectionwillresultindemotingtolowerseating.Suchchange,however,willnotnecessarilylowerstudent’sgrade.Allstudentsareexpectedtoprogressthroughindividual,dailypracticeSeatingAuditionsforChamber/Philharmonia/SinfoniaOrchestra(initialseatingauditionsONLY)Studentswillplaytwoassignedscalesandarpeggiosofthreeoctaves(twooctavesforstringbass),preparedexcerptgivenbythedirector,andsightreadingmusic.

SINFONIAI&II

PHILHARMONIA/CHAMBER

VIOLIN- GMajorscalewitharpeggio

VIOLIN- BbMajorscalewitharpeggio AMajorscalewitharpeggio

AMelodicminorscalewitharpeggio

VIOLA- CMajorscalewitharpeggio

VIOLA- EbMajorscalewitharpeggio DMajorscalewitharpeggio

DMelodicminorscalewitharpeggio

CELLO- CMajorscalewitharpeggio

CELLO- EbMajorscalewitharpeggio DMajorscalewitharpeggio

DMelodicminorscalewitharpeggio

STR.BASS- FMajorscalewitharpeggio

STR.BASS- AbMajorscalewitharpeggio GMajorscalewitharpeggio

GMelodicminorscalewitharpeggio

ChallengesAstudentmaychallengeforahigherchairfollowingawrittenrequesttotheDirectorandinformingthepersonbeingchallenged.Achallengeformwillbeused.Currentmusicandsight-readingmaybeusedforchallengesduringtheschoolyear.Apreparedsolowillbeusedforinitialauditiononly.Challengesinvolvingachangeinpartwillnotbeallowedthreeweekspriortoascheduledperformance,unlessnotedotherwisebythedirector.PrivateLessonsPrivatelessonsarenotrequiredbutarestronglyencouraged.Individualprogresscanbeenhancedthroughprivatetutoring.PrivateTeacherListisfoundontheJohnsCreekHighSchoolOrchestrawebsite.TheDirectorwillbegladtoassistinterestedstudentsincontactingprivateteachers.

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PRIVATETEACHERLIST–ORCHESTRANAME INSTRUMENT PHONE EMAILDanielArshavsky(Roswell) Violin 770-993-5533 arshavskymusic@hotmail.com

CindyBeard(Alpharetta) Viola 770-740-8107 AmyChang Viola 770-396-3626 achg286@gmail.comNorikoClift Violin 770-396-3626 DavidDillard Violin/Viola 770-396-3626 SherryEllis Violin/Viola 470-299-6106 sherry.a.ellis@gmail.comGabrielFeurdean Violin/Viola 770-819-7847 IlyaFishov(Alpharetta) Violin/Viola 404-585-0665 alpharettamusic@gmail.comSonyaFoster Violin(advancedonly) 770-399-7626 sallen2000@comcast.net

JeanneJohnson-Watkins Violin(Alpharetta) 770-410-4990 jeanne@jeannespheres.com

WilliamJohnston Viola 713-320-2964 william.l.johnston@gmail.com

AllisonJones Viola 770-833-0793 allijones2006@yahoo.com

MiriamKChari Violin/Viola 678-795-0602 YongLui Violin/Viola 678-417-6489 WilliamPu(Alpharetta/JohnsCreek) Violin 404-518-8891 wpmusicacademy@gmail.com

RondaRespess Violin 404-252-3479 rondarespess@comcast.net

MimiTam Violin/Viola 678-200-8956 mimitam615@gmail.com

LeZheng Violin/Viola 770-465-0704 JenniferBarket(Alpharetta) Cello 678-366-9759 MaryBethBryant Cello 770-713-1255 Marybhussey@yahoo.com

JoelDallow Cello 770-355-2556 jadallow@comcast.net

ErinEllis Cello 216-798-3675 erincello@gmail.com

ShalundaFeurdean Cello 770-819-7847 MartinGueorguiev Cello 770-396-3626 M_geronti@hotmail.com

JoshuaKChari Cello 678-795-0602 kcharijoshua@gmail.com

DonaKlein Cello 770-396-3626 JamesBarket StringBass 678-366-9759 MauriceBelle StringBass 212-203-7948 nwbbass514@gmail.com

ToddMarkey StringBass 678-297-0911 BrianRehm StringBass 770-396-3626 Youcanalsofindreputableinstructorsfrommusicschoolslistedbelow: GeorgiaAcademyofMusic(Buckhead) 404-355-3451 www.gaom.us/

HuthmakerBowedStringInstrument(Duluth) 770-476-9443 www.huthmakerviolins.com/

MusicDoReMi 770-729-9882 www.music-doremi.com/

NorthAtlantaTalentEducation(Roswell) 770-640-1003 www.natesuzuki.com/

WilliamPuMusicAcademy(Alpharetta/JohnsCreek) 770-396-3626 wpmusicacademy@gmail.com

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Director'sOfficeStudentsshallentertheDirector'sofficeonlyforofficialbusiness.Thisareaisofflimitstostudentsexceptthoseengagedinworkormeetings(OrchestraLeadershipteam).Pleasedofeelfreetocomeintotheofficetoseekhelp/adviceordiscussions.Studentsarerequestednottointerruptduringconferences.RehearsalRooms(OrchestraRoom/OrchestraEnsembleRoom/Auditorium/BandRoom)Eachorchestramembershallassumetheresponsibilityofpickinghis/hermusic,instrument,books,clothing,etc.andstoringsuchitemsproperlyattheendofeachrehearsalorperformance.Anymusicand/oritemsleftinrehearsalroomandrehearsalareasmayresultinaloweringofstudentclassroomgradeand/ordemeritpoints.Nopersonalitemsshouldbeleftintherehearsalrooms.Theschoolwillnotberesponsibleforanypersonalitemsleftintheclassroom.Allequipment,includinginstruments,mustbestoredproperlyonshelves,lockers,andracks.Personalinstrumentsareexpectedtobetakenhomedailybystudents.Chairs,stands,equipmentintheorchestraroommustnotberemovedwithoutpermission.Onlyorchestra/musicstudentsareallowedintheorchestraroom.Computer/TV/TechnologyUsageJohnsCreekHighSchoolsupportstheuseoftechnologyforacademicpursuits.However,alltechnologymustbeturnedoffandputawayuponenteringclassroom.Computers,TV,Smartboard,printer,andMusicPlayersintheorchestraroomcanbeusedonlybyorchestrastudentsandonlywithpermission.StudentsarenottousethemwithoutMr.Kim’spermission.Whenusingthecomputers,youmustlogoutcompletelyuponfinishingyourtask.InstrumentStorageAllinstrumentsmustbeproperlystoredinassignedlockers/binsatalltimeswhennotinuse.Instrumentthatistoolargeforshelvingwillbeassignedinspecifiedstoragearea.Storagebins/lockersaretobekeptcleanandfreeoflitterandpersonalitems.Studentsareexpectedtotaketheirinstrumenthomedaily.Therefore,everystoragebinshouldbeemptyofpersonalitems,includinginstrumentsattheendofschoolday.LibraryThelibrarians/helperswillassiststudentswithallmusicneeds.Studentsotherthanthelibrarians/helpersarenotallowedtoremovemusicorreturnmusictolibraryfilingcabinets.Copierinthelibrary/practiceroomisofflimittostudents.Onlytheauthorizedlibrariansshouldbeallowedtouseit.LostMusicFinesEachorchestramembershallbeissuedwithmusic.StudentsnotreceivingissuedpartsshallimmediatelyinformaLibrarianinordertoobtainit.AllstudentsneedtohavetheirownpartsatALLrehearsals(NOTJUSTYOURSTANDPARTNER).

FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT

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2016-2017GMEAALL-STATEORCHESTRAINFORMATION

DistrictAll-StateAuditions

ScalesandArpeggiosfor9-10HighSchool:Studentwillbeaskedtoplaythefollowingscales,separatebowsorslurredtwonotesperbow,andarpeggioswithseparatebows(QN=60orEN=120onslurredscales):

VIOLINGMajor,3octavesamelodicminor,3octaves

VIOLACMajor,3octavesdmelodicminor,3octaves

CELLOCMajor,3octavesdmelodicminor,3octaves

BASSGMmajor,2octavesfmelodicminor,2octaves

Scalesandarpeggiosfor11-12HighSchool:Studentwillbeaskedtoplaythefollowingscales,separatebowsorslurredtwonotesperbow,andarpeggioswithseparatebows(QN=60orEN=120onslurredscales):

VIOLIN-Cmajor,3octavesgmelodicminor,3octaves

VIOLA-Fmajor,3octavescmelodicminor,3octaves

CELLO-Fmajor,3octavescmelodicminor,3octaves

BASS-Abmajor,2octavesgmelodicminor,2octaves

Sight-reading:Therewillbeonlyonesight-readingselectionatDistrictAudition.ThisselectionwillbeofaLyrical/Technicalnature.

Students who are auditioning for an All-State Orchestra must play the following: Etude, Scales, and Sight Reading.

· Detache scale and arpeggio: 15 points (30 points for M. S. only) · Slurred scale and arpeggio: 15 points (9-10 H. S. and 11-12 H. S. only) · Etude: 30 points (see below info regarding Etude) · Sight-reading: 20 points

Total 80 points (55 points needed to pass the 1st round)

ALL SCALES MUST BE PLAYED FROM MEMORY

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ETUDE-DistrictAll-StateOrchestraAudition–2016-2017

(1stRoundonly)

9/10 Orchestra VIOLINMazas:EtudesSpeciales,Galamianed.,InternationalMusicCo.,Op.36,Book1,#2.QN=100

VIOLAWohlfahrt:FoundationStudies,transc.MerleIsaac&RalphLewis,CarlFischer,Book2,#38.QN=92(or#13inRachelBartonPineedition)CELLOSchroeder:170FoundationStudies,CarlFischer,Volume1,#60QN=92,8notesperbow

DOUBLEBASSSimandl:30Etudes,CarlFischer#2,QN=112

11/12 Orchestra

VIOLINMazas:EtudesSpeciales,Galamianed.,InternationalMusicCo.,Op.36,Book1,#18.DottedQN=50

VIOLAMazas:EtudesSpeciales,Pagelsed.,InternationalMusicCo.,Op.36,Book1,#18.DottedQN=50(playtop[trebleclef]atdivisi)CELLOSchroeder:170FoundationStudies,CarlFischer,Volume1,#42QN=92

DOUBLEBASSSimandl:30Etudes,CarlFischer,#17QN=88

• For complete All-State information, please visit: http://www.gmea.org/orchestra/all-state-orchestra/

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StadiumConcessionStandsEachstudentisexpectedtovolunteerforatleasttwoshiftsayear.Parentsmayactassubstitutesfortheirstudent’sshifts.ThisisnecessarysincetheJohnsCreekHighSchoolOrchestrareceivesaportionoftheprofitsmadefromtheconcessionstands.ThisinreturncanhelplowertheorchestraactivityfeeandhelptopayfortheOrchestraOperationbudget.InformationregardingconcessionstandscanbeobtainedfromtheOrchestraBoosterBoard.InstrumentalMusicandAthleticsMusicstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinanysporttheychooseprovidedrehearsalsofthemusicgroupcanbeattended.TheDirectorandCoachwilltrytoworkoutacompromisingscheduleforthestudent.Itisthestudent'sresponsibilitytofirstinformtheDirectorandCoachofthesituation.SchedulingofClassesOrchestramemberswhoareconfrontedwithschedulingproblemsshouldconsulttheDirectorforassistance.Studentswhohaveearnedfirstchairstatusintheirrespectiveprimaryensemblesectionsmustbeenrolledintheregularscheduledclass.Studentsneedtobeenrolledintheregularscheduledclasstoparticipateinperformances.Exceptionsareupperclassmenwhohaveunresolvedscheduleconflictsinvolvingclassesnecessaryforgraduationand/orAPclassconflictorJoint-EnrollmentconflictinwhichtheDirectorhasapprovedforparticipation. ParentConferencesParentconferencesareencouragedasneeded.PleasefeelfreetocontacttheDirectorforanappointment.JCHSOrchestraOffice:(470)254-2058Email:ykkimy@gmail.com

Meritsarepointsgiventostudentsforextraworkoroutstandingachievementworthyofrecognition.StudentsaccumulatemeritstoqualifyforawardsgivenattheannualSpringOrchestraBanquet.Meritsdonotaffectastudent’ssemestergrade.Demeritpointswillbegiventostudentsnotfollowingrulesoforchestra,suchasmissedrehearsals,chewingguminclass/rehearsal,leavingmusic/itemsonthestand,negativebehaviors,etc….

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

MERIT SYSTEM

Johns Creek High School Orchestra Website http://www.johnscreekorchestra.com

• Much of the orchestra-related-information will be available on our orchestra website.

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MERIT ACCUMULATION 2016-2017

_______OrchestraOfficer/Volunteer(6pts)

_______Extraeffortinhelpingwithorchestralneeds(4pts)

_______HaveMetSectionLeaderResponsibilities(3ptsperSemester)

_______“Excellent”RatingsattheSolo&EnsembleFestivalSOLO-(4pts)ENSEMBLE(3pteach)

_______“Superior”RatingsattheSolo&EnsembleFestivalSOLO-(5pts)ENSEMBLE(3pt)

_______ParticipationinHighSchoolAll-State/StatewideOrchestraAuditionsAuditionsDIST.(6pts)STATE(additional8pts)

_______HighSchoolAll-State/StatewideOrchestraMember(12pts)FirstChairatAll-State/Statewide(add.15pts)

_______FultonCountyHighSchoolHonorOrchestraAuditions(5pts)HonorOrchestraMember(additional12pts)

_______Governor’sHonorsParticipantinMusic(10pts)

_______MajorFundRaisingSales(5pt)Highest(additional-10pts)2nd,3rd,4th(additional-7pts)

_______PrivateLessonsonMajorOrchestraInstrument(2ptspermonth)

_______GMEALargeGroupPerformanceEvaluationParticipation(5pts)

_______RegularMembershipinPerformingOrganizationOtherthanJCHS-RequiringWeeklyRehearsals—ASYO,MYSO,etc…(1pt.Permonth)

_______JCHSChamberStrings(2pt–8pt)_______JCHS“NotesofJoy”Ensemble(2pt–10pt)_______StadiumConcessionStand(1pteach–max.upto5pts)OTHERS:Listanythingbelowthatyouconsidertobeworthyofconsiderationformeritsnotlistedabove.Pointswillbeassignedifthereisgoodreason. ______________________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________________ _________________________________

OrchestraLetter/Bar-15-40meritsStar–41+merits

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Johns Creek High School

Orchestra Leadership Team 2016-2017

ManagementTeamOperationManager–MorganOgryzekAdministrativeAssistant(s)–JenniferAhnandMorganLundySecretary–AshmitaTotadaClassroomFacilitator(s)–JanetHuang,CarolineBienkowski,TBD

OfficersFacility/EquipmentManager–JasonChenPublicityManager–EmmaMenardiChiefStudentActivityLeader–GraceWeiHeadLibrarian–RehnaShethVolunteerStaffFacility/EquipmentStaff–KevinFeng,DanielKim,JinGyuLee,AlbertLeePublicity/NewsletterStaff–LilyXie,TylerBierfreundStudentActivityStaff–JessieHertz,LoganBakerTechnologyStaff–YvonneAu,TBDLibrarians–CeciliaWoo,CrystalBae,ErinOhm,EstherKim,EvelynGardolinski

Orchestra Director

Concertmaster

VIOLIN Section Leader

Publicity Manager

Head Librarian

Orchestra Operation Manager

Librarian Staff

VIOLA Section Leader

CELLO Section Leader

BASS Section Leader

Orchestra Newsletter

Staff

Concession Stand

Technology Staff

Orchestra Fundraising

Classroom Facilitator

Facility/ Equipment

Staff

Parent Association

Liaison

Student Activity Leader

Secretary Administrative Assistant

Publicity Staff

Activity Staff

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Johns Creek High School Orchestra Leadership Team and Volunteer Members Duties/Responsibilities

OperationManager:

• CommunicatebetweenMr.Kim,LeadershipTeam,andParentBoosters• Coordinateorchestraactivities(sectionals,studentactivities,etc…)• LeadLeadershipTeammeetingsandhelpsetfuturegoals• Makeclassroomannouncements• AssistMr.Kimwithtakingclassandafterschoolattendance• ProvideassistancetoMr.Kimwhenneeded

AdministrativeAssistant(s):

• Helpscheduleconcessionstands• CoordinateOrchestraFundraisers• CommunicatewithOrchestraParentBoosters• CoordinateeventswithPublicityManager• Communication(viaEmail,StudentFacebook,Twitter,Instagram,etc…)• ManageOrchestraStudentFacebookaccount• CoordinateTechnology-relatedInstructions(website,video/audioactivities,etc..)

Secretary

• Keepminutesofallleadershipmeetings• Communicatewithallmembersoforchestraregardingfunctionsandactivities

Librarian(Head):• Organize/Coordinatesortingmusic(Sinfonia,Philharmonia,Chamber,Symphony,chambermusic,etc…)• Distribute/collectmusicforrehearsals/concerts• Organizelibrary/practiceroom• Setprocedureforcataloguing/organizingmusic

ClassroomFacilitator:• AssistMr.Kimintakingdailyattendance• Makedailyannouncements• Facilitateclassroommanagement• Maintaincleanorchestraroom,practiceroom,andinstrumentstoragerooms• OrganizeOrchestraRoomforclass/rehearsals/concerts• Setupandbreakdownstageforrehearsals/concerts• Collectequipment(tuners,rockstops,etc…)afterrehearsals/concerts• Organize/storeequipment(keyboard,amps,musicstands,etc….)

ChiefStudentActivityLeader:• Organizemonthlystudentactivities• HelpplanforPotluckDinnerandBanquetactivities(i.e.paperplateawards)• Takepicturesandrecordorchestralactivities• Managearchivesoforchestrapictures• PlanlogisticswithEquipment/FacilityManager• Helpdesignorchestrat-shirts

Publicity/NewspaperManager:• InformJohnsCreekCommunityregardingconcertsandspecialevents• ManageandoperatequarterlyOrchestraNewsletter• CoordinateeventswiththeOrchestraAdministrativeAssistant• Takepicturesandrecordorchestralactivities

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Johns Creek High School Orchestra Boosters Association TheJCHSOrchestraAssociationisincorporatedasaGeorgianon-profit501(c)(3)corporationforthefollowingpurposes:

- TosupportandenablearicheducationalexperienceforallJohnsCreekHighSchoolstudentsthroughmusiceducation,training,andperformance

- ToprovidefinancialandorganizationalsupporttotheJohnsCreekHighSchoolOrchestraDirectorinthepursuitofexcellenceinmusiceducation

- TogrowandsustainanorganizationofdevotedvolunteersthatwillcarryouttheactivitiesoftheAssociation

Orchestra Association Board Members

YoungKim,DirectorofOrchestrasJanetLundy,President

JenniferNatchus,VicePresidentRenadaOgryzek,SecretaryMarciaMorrison,Treasurer

Johns Creek High School Administration

Dr.JimmyZoll,PrincipalCarltonHarris,AssistantPrincipalCarenHudson,AssistantPrincipalPatrickMartin,AssistantPrincipalMatthewVance,AssistantPrincipal

BonnieLovell,FineArtsDepartmentChair

IMPORTANT:YoumustvisitJohnsCreekHighSchoolOrchestrawebsite(www.johnscreekorchestra.com)anddownloadtherequiredform,signitandreturnitwithyourchild.Thankyou.