Concert Dates

Dear Orchestra Parents,

First, I need to say how excited I am about the progress the kids are making this year. They sound great and I am looking forward to our next concert. I'm sure that you'll be pleased to hear them. They're playing harmonies and are sounding like an orchestra! On to business...

Chapel Concert Wednesday, November 18th: Intermediate and Advanced Orchestras will perform at chapel. Please arrive in church at 8:15 a.m. to tune instruments .We will perform around 8:35 a.m. Both groups will play “Lord, Be Glorified”. The advanced group will play “Simple Gifts”. Intermediate Orchestra needs to stay 10 minutes later on Thursday, Nov. 12th and Tuesday, Nov. 17th to practice with Advanced Orchestra.

Christmas Concert: Monday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Students should arrive at 6:30 p.m. in the nursery to tune instruments. Rehearsal time for this concert will be given soon.

Spring Concert: Monday, June 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Students should arrive at 6:30 p.m. in the nursery to tune instruments.

We should also be playing at the Carnival this year again. Details later.

Tuesday, December 15th we will have orchestra but Thursday, December 17th we will not have orchestra as I am going out of town for a wedding.

Concert Dress

For the Christmas and Spring Concerts there will be a specific concert dress required. Concert dress is a tradition in orchestras. It is a way of showing respect to the audience and to the music being performed.

Boys: Please wear a long sleeved white dress shirt tucked in. Black pants and dark shoes and socks should be worn. Black sweaters or a black sports coat are fine if it is cold.

Girls: Please wear a long sleeved white blouse. Black pants or skirts should be worn as well as dark shoes and socks. Black sweaters are fine if it is cold.

Please, no "hoodies" or other informal apparel. We want to look as good as we sound!

Thank you for participating in the orchestra this year. We are learning many new pieces and having a good time!

- Chris Plasencia