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The Gorman Crossing Elementary School
Strings Department
Beginning StringsBeginning Strings Information:
Beginning string letters and registration letters will be sent home to all students on Friday, September 2. To enroll your child in beginning strings, please complete the online registration form by Monday, September 12. Click Here for Online Beginning String Registration Form String schedules will be distributed on Friday, September 16. All beginning string students will need their instruments and a string method book entitled "Essential Elements 2000," Book 1 by the first day of class during the week of September 19. For more information: Click Here for the Beginning String Letter I look forward to teaching your child this year! |
Advanced StringsAdvanced String Information: Advanced String letters and registration forms will be sent home to all students on Friday, September 2. To enroll your child in advanced strings, please complete the online registration form by Monday, September 12. Click Here for Online Advanced String Registration Form Advanced strings will rehearse as a 4th grade ensemble and a 5th grade ensemble once a week only until September 15. The schedule is as follows: 4th Grade Advanced Strings: Wednesday, September 7 from 12:30 – 1:00 Wednesday, September 14 from 12:30 – 1:00 5th Grade Advanced Strings: Wednesday, September 7 from 12:00 – 12:30 Wednesday, September 14 from 12:00 – 12:30 String schedules will be distributed on Friday, September 16 and sectionals will begin the week of September 19. All 4th grade students should bring their instruments and the same method book as last year entitled "Essential Elements 2000" Book 1. All 5th grade students should bring their instruments and a new method book entitled "Essential Elements 2000" Book 2. Please be sure that your instrument is the correct size (students will need to be measured by the music store) and all instruments are in excellent playing condition! For more information: Click Here for the 4th Grade Advanced Strings Letter Click Here for the 5th Grade Advanced Strings Letter I am so happy to teach your child again this year! |
Howard County GT Orchestra
http://www.esgto.org
The Howard County Gifted and Talented Orchestra Program was created to enhance the orchestral experience of our students. Each orchestra is designed to meet the needs of the student who exceeds the orchestra curriculum at their grade level. In order to be aligned with the purpose of the Gifted and Talented Program the orchestras have been named GT Sinfonia and GT Orchestra. The Sinfonia performs music one to two grade levels above the curricular standard and the GT Orchestra performs music three or more levels above the curricular standard.
There is a $260 yearly fee for participation in the orchestras. Please make your check payable to HCPSS and include your child's name and school on the memo line of your check. In addition, you now must include your child's school ID.
Performance (Audition) Requirements
1. Scales
2. Prepared Piece: All instruments must play a solo piece which is demonstrative of their ability. Minimum level for consideration is the equivalent of a grade two piece from the end of Book I Suzuki.
3. Audition Excerpt (PDF) Will be available the first day of the 2016-2017 school year at http://www.esgto.org
4. Sight reading: Your child will be given music at the audition to perform without prior practice.
If interested in auditioning, please:
1. see Mr. Diener for all audition information.
2. go to the elementary school gifted and talented orchestra website at: http://www.esgto.org
http://www.esgto.org
The Howard County Gifted and Talented Orchestra Program was created to enhance the orchestral experience of our students. Each orchestra is designed to meet the needs of the student who exceeds the orchestra curriculum at their grade level. In order to be aligned with the purpose of the Gifted and Talented Program the orchestras have been named GT Sinfonia and GT Orchestra. The Sinfonia performs music one to two grade levels above the curricular standard and the GT Orchestra performs music three or more levels above the curricular standard.
There is a $260 yearly fee for participation in the orchestras. Please make your check payable to HCPSS and include your child's name and school on the memo line of your check. In addition, you now must include your child's school ID.
Performance (Audition) Requirements
1. Scales
- Violin - Two octave G and D Major, One octave C Major.
- Viola/Cello - Two octave C, D and G Major.
- Bass - One octave G, C and D Major.
2. Prepared Piece: All instruments must play a solo piece which is demonstrative of their ability. Minimum level for consideration is the equivalent of a grade two piece from the end of Book I Suzuki.
3. Audition Excerpt (PDF) Will be available the first day of the 2016-2017 school year at http://www.esgto.org
4. Sight reading: Your child will be given music at the audition to perform without prior practice.
If interested in auditioning, please:
1. see Mr. Diener for all audition information.
2. go to the elementary school gifted and talented orchestra website at: http://www.esgto.org
Gordy wants YOU to practice every night.