Dear Parents and Students: September 2011

For those new to the orchestra - it is my great honor to welcome you to the CR SOUTH ORCHESTRA. The students in our orchestra have firmly established themselves as world class performers with a reputation for exceptional talent! Our trips to FRANCE, MONACO, ITALY, SCOTLAND, BALTIMORE, and the PMEA ALL-STATE performances in VALLEY FORGE were huge successes. Our students have also performed in an inspiring Side-By-Side Rehearsal with the Philadelphia Orchestra in the Kimmel Center, plus other Side-By-Side performances with the Delaware Valley Philharmonic. This year will be no less exciting as we prepare for more great performances and activities which include: the Haunted Hayride in October, the 8th Annual CR South Orchestra Festival (Competition) in May, and a Hershey Park performance also in May. The Symphony Orchestra will also perform at Barnes and Noble in December. We will continue hosting 5 Master Sectionals this year – Master Professional Orchestral Musicians will give expert help to each section: Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion! The Orchestra members have 4 evening rehearsals this year, and before all of them we will be having Pizza Parties. We will also be selling some Orchestra shirts and other apparel. Recordings of the Selections we will perform have been put onto one CD.

CR South has 3 orchestras. The Symphony Orchestra is the highest level group consisting of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The String Orchestra consists mainly of sophomore and freshmen string players. There will be auditions for the Chamber Orchestra, a select group of string players who will perform at smaller community functions. The Winter and Spring Concerts will feature the Symphony Orchestra and the String Orchestra, and they will combine for several pieces. In fact, the Spring Concert will find the orchestras combined for most pieces.

Check-out the Orchestra Website!Current news about the orchestra can be found on the schools website. Go to the CR South website, click on Clubs, then find Orchestra (listed alphabetically). Forms, calendars, etc. can all be accessed from this site. Excerpts from past performances can also be found here!

This packet is to inform students and families about the basic policies and procedures for the department and to outline the structure of the orchestra program. Please attend our first Orchestra Parents meeting on SEPTEMBER 7 at 7:30 in Room A1. Included in this packet are the following, most of which needs to be returned to school or mailed to our CROPS Treasurer by SEPTEMBER 16:

1. Payment Form2. Rehearsal and Performance Calendar3. Council Rock Orchestra Parents-South

Membership Form 4. Commitment + Membership Fee Form5. Haunted Hayride Order Form

6. Fitting Night Form7. Medical Form (needed for all trips)8. Chamber Orchestra Form9. BCMEA Audition List10. Private Lesson List

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MEMBERSHIPThe large number of activities and performances require the help of our wonderful parent group, the Council Rock Orchestra Parents – South (CROPS). Crops helps all students enjoy a great year, so it is a hope that everyone joins and that all parents get involved in some way.

CAR WASH!We have scheduled our next Car Wash for Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 to 2:00 in the front parking lot of CR South. This is the same morning as the Fall Festival. Typically, we might find more students getting wet than cars, but it will be a good time and we might earn some money at the same time. Parents can contact CROPS Concert Chairperson John Lee (215-504-8351, jluvdeb@aol.com) if you are interested in helping out. Students should sign-up in school as well. We could use lots of towels for the Car Wash!

GRADINGStudents will be assessed and graded during each of the four marking periods. Assessments will be conducted according to the High School Instrumental [String, Wind, or Percussion] Assessment Rubric. Categories include: Note Accuracy, Rhythmic Accuracy, Tone, Intonation, Playing Position, Musicality, etc. Copies of this rubric are available upon request. Students will perform solo assessments during the 1st and 4th marking periods and Group Assessments during the 2nd and 3rd marking periods. Marking period grades will be based on Attendance, Assessments, Etiquette, and Class Participation.

Students enrolled in Symphony Orchestra are required to learn the solo for either District (PMEA) or All-County Orchestra (BCMEA). Symphony Orchestra members need to acquire the solo in September and perform the first page of the solo for the Octover Assessments. By the last Assessment, Symphony Orchestra members MUST be able to perform the entire PMEA or BCMEA solo.

ATTENDANCEAll scheduled rehearsals, performances, and assessments are mandatory. Besides the great performance opportunities, students will average 3 after-school obligations per month. The calendar is provided in order to give advance notice and students are expected to attend rehearsals for the groups in which they are enrolled. Non-school related work is not considered a valid excuse given the advance notice of rehearsals. If a student is suddenly unable to attend a rehearsal due to a family emergency, please call me at school. Please understand the following Attendance Rules. Any infraction will result in an unexcused absence. Two unexcused absences per concert season (Winter/Spring) will result in a letter grade drop:

1. Students who must miss a scheduled rehearsal must give at least one week’s notice in writing.

2. Students who arrive late to a rehearsal due to a clinic must present a note in advance and arrive by

3:00pm.

3. Students who anticipate a sports-related conflict must present a note one month in advance so that the

coaches can be contacted and a compromise worked out – usually splitting time.

Please Note: 5:00 buses have been cut from the budget this year. This may present problems with getting students home from school after rehearsals. Please plan transportation home in advance of after-school rehearsals. Please communicate in writing at least 2 weeks before a rehearsal if you are facing challenges with finding a ride home after specific rehearsals.

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REHEARSAL ETIQUETTE and STUDENT PREPARATIONStudents are expected to be attentive, stay on task, and be respectful of each other and to the directors during rehearsals AND performances. Students are expected to follow the formal concert dress guidelines for concerts when students are to wear formal attire – this will be considered part of the student’s etiquette grade. Practice parts will be given out in class to take home while original parts will stay in assigned folders and remain in school. Students are expected to practice at least 90 minutes each week, which is especially important for preparing for international concerts! If a student requires additional help with music preparation, they should talk to the director. I will be available at 7:00am for clinic help every day, and section leaders will be available upon request. Private lessons are always highly recommended! The level of difficulty is college level. A private lesson list is provided in this packet.

SEATING AUDITIONSWind players have already auditioned through their assessments last year and seating arrangements will be based on those results. String students will be auditioned for seating purposes one time this year, in late September. Material will consist of scales and solos. Violinists in Symphony Orchestra must be able to play three octave scales. Students leading the 2nd Violin Section need to be strong players in order to achieve the correct balance in the orchestra. For this reason, a few students from the 1st Violin Section will be asked to lead the 2nd violin section. There will also be an effort to allow strong players to sit next to others who could benefit from their help. Seating arrangements will remain the same for the entire year. All string players MUST audition.

String players will be asked to sign-up for 30 minute blocks [2:30 to 3:00, 3:00 to 3:30, etc.] for the following days:

Symphony Orchestra Violin/Viola Auditions Monday, September 19 2:30 – 6:00pmSymph + String Orch. Cello / Bass Auditions Tuesday, September 20 2:30 – 5:00pmString Orchestra Violin/Viola Auditions Wednesday, September 21 2:30 – 5:00pm

DISTRICT AND ALL-COUNTY ORCHESTRAStudents who are interested in pursuing more challenging musical experiences can audition for PMEA District Orchestra [or Band] and BCMEA County Orchestra. It is a special honor to make these groups! Auditions are on December 10 for District Orchestra and January 21 for County Orchestra and the three day festivals are in the spring! Required solos and scales will be posted in the Band / Orchestra room. All Symphony Orchestra members will be assessed either on the District or BCMEA piece (student’s choice). The BCMEA solo list is included here.

TUNERS AND METRONOMESThe best attribute (and hardest to attain) an orchestra member can have is to play “IN TUNE AND ON TIME.” To help in this matter, all Symphony Orchestra members are now required to have a metronome and a tuner and must present their own Tuner and Metronome (or a combo of both) by September 16. Please put your name on both and keep in your instrument cases. String Orchestra members are encouraged to also purchase tuners and metronomes. The average cost is $15 to $20.

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FITTING NIGHTSThe Orchestra performs the majority of concerts in formal attire. The Fitting Night will be done on one night this year - September 19. Men will be outfitted for tuxedos and dress-shoes; and girls will be outfitted for a black skirt, black blouse, and dress-shoes. Orchestra collared shirts need to be purchased for the informal performances (Richboro MS, possibly at the Nice Conservatory). Please bring the enclosed form.

FORMAL CONCERT DRESSMen: Black Tuxedo Jacket and Pants, White wing-tipped Tuxedo Shirt, Black Cummerbund + Tie,

Black Socks, Black Patent Leather Dress Shoes

Women: Black Floor Length Skirt, Black ¾ Sleeve Orchestra Top, Jet Black Stockings, Black Patent Leather Dress Shoes

MEDICAL FORMStudents are required by the school to have a medical form on file when traveling with a school-group. Please fill out this form and return it to the Band Room in the envelope marked Medical Forms by September 16.

PRIVATE LESSON LISTIt is highly recommended that students enrolled in Orchestra take private lessons. If students are not already doing so, please consider private lessons. The South Orchestra performs challenging college-level pieces that are glorious to perform but require hard work, talent, and guidance. Another source for private lessons (besides the one given here) is through Settlement Music School in Philadelphia , located near the Franklin Mills Mall (Knights Road). They guarantee finding teachers for all students. Their number is (215) 320-2620.

Please read over the calendar carefully and fill out the attached commitment sheet. The commitment sheet, membership form, Haunted Hayride form, medical form, and possible Chamber Orchestra form must be returned to the Band Room and placed in the Lock-box marked “THE VAULT” by Friday, September 16th, 2011. To make the treasurer’s job easier, please put student’s name on each check and label how it is to be used (ex. membership dues, Haunted Hayride, both, etc.). You may also mail in all forms to our CROPS Treasurer, Lisa Trivelis, at: 31 Trailwood Drive, Holland, PA, 18966. Please do not send in money or the forms for shirts and concert outfits until the Fitting Nights.

Your e-mail addresses are important to us. Please understand that in order to receive updates throughout the year, you need to fill-in your current e-mail address on the commitment form.

I am looking forward to an incredible year of great music making. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at school (215-944-1162) or e-mail me at csimon@crsd.org.

Sincerely,

Christopher SimonOrchestra Director, Music Coordinator

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PAYMENT ORGANIZER FORM

CR South Orchestra

This checklist is presented in order to better organize the different payments and forms for you and our co-treasurer. Please include this form with your other forms.

To: Lisa Trivelis, CROPS Treasurer

Enclosed is a check for orchestra member(s) _________________________________________ for the following:

1. Membership Fees $_________

2. Haunted Hayride $_________

4. Uniform Fitting $_________ (only IF you are ordering just the collared short-sleeve shirt) For all other items, students and parent should attend the fitting night and bring this form to order the correct size and pay at that time for easier accounting.

Total enclosed $_________

Also include the following forms:

1. Commitment + Membership form2. Haunted Hayride Form3. Chamber Orchestra Form (only IF student is a string player and interested)4. Emergency Medical Form5. Uniform Fitting (only IF you are ordering just the collared short-sleeve shirt) For all other items, students and

parent should attend the fitting night and bring this form to order the correct size and pay at that time for easier accounting).

Place this form along with payment and the other forms in the lockbox marked “THE VAULT” with student’s name on the envelope or mail directly to:

Lisa TrivelisCROPS Treasurer31 Trailwood DriveHolland, PA18966

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2011 – 2012 Calendar of Events Rehearsals, Assessments, Auditions, and Performances are Mandatory for ALL Orchestra Members

FALL / WINTERTuesday, September 13 Orchestra Camp 2:30 – 8:00pmMonday, September 19 Symphony Violin/Viola Seating Auditions in A1 2:30 – 6:00pmMonday, September 19 Outfit Fitting Night –in A3 7:00 – 9:00pmTuesday, September 20 Cello / Bass Seating Auditions in A1 2:30 – 5:00pmWednesday, September 21 String Orch Violin/Viola Seating Auditions in A1 2:30 – 5:00pmTuesday, October 4 Combined Orchestra Master Sectionals 2:30 – 5:00pmMonday, October 10 Symphony Violin Solo Assessment 2:30 – 6:00pmTuesday, October 11 Winds Solo Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmWednesday, October 12 Cello / Bass Solo Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmThursday, October 13 Viola Solo Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmFriday, October 14 String Orch Violin Solo Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmSaturday, October 15 Fall Festival + Car Wash 10:00 – 5:00pmMonday, October 17 Make-up Solo Assessment 2:30 – 4:00pmSunday, October 23 Haunted Hayride @ Sleepy Hollow 6:00 – 9:00pmTuesday, October 25 COMBINED ORCHESTRA 3:00 – 5:30pmWednesday, November 9 Combined Orchestra Master Sectionals 2:30 – 5:00pm Thursday, November 10 Violin I Group Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmFriday, November 11 Violin 2 Group Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmMonday, November 14 Cello Group Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmWednesday, November 16 Viola Group Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pm Thursday, November 17 Winds Group Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmFriday, November 18 Bass Group Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmMonday, November 21 STRING ORCHESTRA on stage 5:00 – 6:00pm

PIZZA PARTY in cafeteria 6:00 – 6:45pmCOMBINED ORCHESTRA 7:00 – 8:15pmSYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8:15 – 9:00pm

Tuesday, November 29 Make-up Group Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pm

Thursday, December 1 COMBINED ORCHESTRA 2:30 – 5:00pm

Wednesday, December 7 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 3:30 – 6:00pmThursday, December 8 Philadelphia Orchestra Open Rehearsal 8:00 – 2:00pm

Friday, December 9 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA @Barnes& Noble 6:00 – 8:00pmMonday, December 12 STRING ORCHESTRA on stage 5:00 – 6:00pm

PIZZA PARTY in cafeteria 6:00 – 6:45pmCOMBINED ORCHESTRA 7:00 – 8:15pmSYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8:15 – 9:00pm

Tuesday, December 13 COMBINED ORCHESTRA with Choirs 2:30 – 5:00pm

Wednesday, December 14 WINTER CONCERT 7:00PMReport 6:30pm

Monday, December 19 Phantom of the Opera Pit Orchestra Auditions 2:30 – 5:00pm

SPRING 8

Wednesday, January 18 Combined Orchestra Master Sectionals 2:30 – 5:00pmWednesday, February 1 COMBINED ORCHESTRA in A5 3:30 – 6:00pm

Wednesday, February 8 Combined Orchestra Master Sectionals 2:30 – 5:00pmWednesday, February 22 COMBINED ORCHESTRA in A5 2:30 – 5:00pmThursday, February 23 Violin I Group Assessments 2:30 – 5:00pmFriday, February 24 Cello Group Assessments 2:30 – 5:00pmThursday, March 1 Bass Group Assessments 2:30 – 5:00pmThurs, Fri, Sat, March 8-10 Phantom of the Opera (only for those students who audition)Monday, March 19 Viola Group Assessments 2:30 – 5:00pmTuesday, March 20 Violin 2 Group Assessments 2:30 – 5:00pmWednesday, March 21 Combined Orchestra Master Sectionals 2:30 – 5:00pm Thursday, March 22 Winds Group Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmFriday, March 23 Make-up Group Assessments 2:30 – 5:00pmMonday, March 26 COMBINED ORCHESTRA STRINGS 2:30 – 5:00pm

Thursday, March 29 COMBINED ORCHESTRA 2:30 – 5:00pm

Wednesday, April 11 COMBINED ORCHESTRA in A5 3:30 – 6:00pm

Thursday, April 12 COMBINED ORCHESTRA @ HMS? 1:20 – 4:00pm Thursday, April 12 Symphony Orchestra Violin Solo Assessment 2:30 – 6:00pmFriday, April 13 Viola Solo Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmMonday, April 16 Cello/Bass Solo Assessment 3:30 – 6:00pm Tuesday, April 17 Winds Solo Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmWednesday, April 18 COMBINED ORCHESTRA rehearsal/pizza 5:00 – 9:00pm

Thursday, April 19 COMBINED ORCHESTRA @ Hershey-PMEA? ? Monday, April 23 String Orchestra Violin Solo Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmWednesday, April 25 Make-up Solo Assessment 2:30 – 5:00pmThursday, April 26 COMBINED ORCHESTRA 2:30 – 4:00pmFriday,April 27 COMBINED ORCHESTRA @ CR South Orchestra Festival 7:00 – 10:00pm

Wednesday, May 9 COMBINED ORCHESTRA on stage 2:30 – 5:00pmMonday, May 14 STRING ORCHESTRA on stage 5:00 – 6:00pm

PIZZA PARTY in cafeteria 6:00 – 6:45pmCOMBINED ORCHESTRA 7:00 – 8:30pmSYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8:30 – 9:00pm

Tuesday, May 15 COMBINED ORCHESTRA with Choirs 2:30 – 5:00pm

Wednesday, May 16 SPRING CONCERT 7:00PMReport 6:00pm

Thursday, May 24 Orchestra Banquet @ Spring Mill CC 6:00 – 9:30pm

Weekday in June TBA COMBINED ORCHESTRA @ Senior Awards 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Honor Groups:Friday, December 2 PMEA District Orchestra Pre-Auditions 3:30 – 5:00pmSaturday, December 10 PMEA District Orchestra Auditions 7:00am -3:00pmWednesday, January 11 BCMEA County Orchestra Pre-Auditions 2:30 – 5:00pmSaturday, January 21 BCMEA County Orchestra Auditions 7:00am – 2:00pmThurs, Fri, Sat, Feb. 9-11 PMEA District Orchestra FestivalThurs, Fri, Sat, March 1-3 BCMEA County Music FestivalThurs, Fri, Sat, Mar 22-24 PMEA Regional Orchestra FestivalThurs, Fri, Sat, April 19-21 PMEA All-State Music Festival

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CROPS MEMBERSHIP

(Council Rock Orchestra Parents South)September 2011

Dear Parent(s):

On behalf of the CROPS Executive Committee, we welcome you and your child to the orchestra family. The COUNCIL ROCK ORCHESTRA PARENTS SOUTH (CROPS) is a parent organization designed to support the needs of our orchestra students. Ask anyone associated with the orchestra, and you will know that the orchestra is an exciting, fulfilling experience for both your child and you. This world class orchestra has always had a high level of musical excellence ranking as one of the best high school orchestras in Pennsylvania. The students have a great deal of fun in it with Mr. Simon as they tackle the tough musical challenges presented to them. The orchestra, however, requires much in volunteer help from the parents to function smoothly and successfully not only for fund-raising efforts for performances and trips, but also to help in other activities such as

Uniform Fitting Rehearsal Pizza Parties Hayride-Picnics

Master Sectionals Concert Refreshments Orchestra Festival

Trip Chaperones End-of-year Banquet And More!

CROPS meetings are open to all members and will be held on the following Wednesday Nights in Room A1 at 7:30pm:

August 24 February 1September 7 March 7October 5 April 11November 2 May 2December 7 June 6January 4

Our goal is to achieve 100% membership so that we may continue to support this outstanding group of students. We invite you to become an active member of CROPS so that you can play an integral role in your son/daughter’s high school musical experience. You will be well rewarded with their outstanding performances over the coming year.

Please complete the form on the next page and return it with a $30 per family membership fee. This fee helps to support among other events, the cost of the 5 pizza parties, and will help defray the cost of hiring professionals for our Master Sectional Series. Typically, the cost to run each Master-Sectional is $900 each session ($4,500 for the Series). We would sincerely ask that you also look at the enclosed list of activities that you can help with and please sign up if you can. We hope to continue our strong and enriching orchestra program here at Council Rock South. Your participation will help to ensure our students a very enjoyable and fulfilling year ahead. Please return all forms by September 16.

Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at our next CROPS meeting. We will be available to answer all your questions at the Welcome Back Meeting on Wednesday, September 7th.

Sincerely,Kristin Newman, Co-PresidentLisa Procz, Co-Presidentcropsmail@gmail.com

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MEMBERSHIP FORM

Our goal is to achieve 100% family membership so that we may continue to support this outstanding group of students. Your membership and involvement in CROPS will enable your student to enjoy one of the most enriching experiences of their school career.

Student Name(s) _____________________ E-Mail____________________________

Parent Name _________________________ E-Mail____________________________

Parent Home Phone # ___________________ Alternate Phone #__________________

Address _____________________ City_______________ State _____ Zip _________

Membership Fee $ 30

Contribution $ ______

Please make checks payable to “CROPS” and submit with the “payment and form checklist.”Contributions above and beyond your membership dues will be gratefully accepted.

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YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT’S ORCHESTRA PROGRAM IN A VARIETY OF WAYS!

*Please check at least one area you would be willing to volunteer assistance. We will use this information to contact you when help or items are needed to support an Orchestra activity or event. If your schedule will not lend itself to volunteering a time commitment, you may also volunteer to send an item or two in for one of the Orchestra Events. Items donated could be a baked good, a snack item, soda, or paper goods. Before an Orchestra Event, we will send an e-mail detailing what is needed and where to send your donated item. This is a great way to support the Orchestra! The students greatly appreciate the snacks and drinks at rehearsals and Master Sectionals.

Contact me to help at an event (usually 1 1/2 to 2 hour shifts) Contact me to donate an item for an event (ex. snacks, drinks, paper goods) Contact me to help out on a committee for an event Contact me if a committee chair is needed

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

*We will go over all this information and the list of activities for the orchestra at the September CROPS meeting.

Commitment Form

Please review the attached packet and return this signed commitment form and membership dues prior to Friday, September 16, 2011.

__________________________________________________ _______________________________________Student Name e-mail address of student (PRINT CLEARLY!)

__________________________________ ________________________________________Instrument Group (Symphony Orchestra or String Orchestra)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________Street Address City and Zip Code Telephone

I plan to be a part of the Council Rock South Orchestra. I shall be able to meet all commitments as outlined on the orchestra calendar. I understand that the success of the orchestra is dependant on each member and that I must meet my rehearsal and performance obligations .Two or more unexcused absences per season (Winter/Spring) will result in a letter grade drop for that marking period. I also understand that I must wear the proper concert attire, especially during formal concert performances, which includes:

Men: Black Tuxedo Jacket and Pants, White wing-tipped Tuxedo Shirt, Black Cummerbund + Tie, Black Socks, Black Patent Leather Dress Shoes

Women: Black Floor Length Skirt, Black ¾ Sleeve Orchestra Top, Jet Black Stockings, Black Patent Leather Dress Shoes

____Please check here if you have a commitment conflict and list the date[s] below.

_____________________________________________ _________________ _______________Student Signature Date Grade

My child has permission to participate in all activities with the Orchestra. I understand the rehearsal and performance obligations and will make every effort to help my child meet these obligations. Two or more unexcused absences per season (Winter/Spring) will result in a letter grade drop for that marking period.

_________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________Parent Signature Date e-mail address of parent (print clearly)

_________________________________Printed Parent Name

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Cost of Picnic Activities

Activity Price Per Person

Haunted Hayride $11Haunted Hayride, Haunted House & Field of Fright $19

A bonfire is included with the purchase of any activity.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please return this form with a check payable to “CROPS” to The Vault by September 16, 2011

Orchestra member(s) Name: ____________________________ No ChargeTotal family membersattending: ________@ $6 ea. ______

Turkey Hoagies _____ Italian Hoagies_____ Tuna Hoagies_____

***Include Orchestra & Family Members participating in these Activities***

Come Meet the

Orchestra Family!!Haunted Farm PicnicPlace: Active Acres Farm, 881 Highland Rd, Newtown

(also known as “Sleepy Hollow”)

Date: Sunday, October 23rd

Rain date: Sunday, October 30th

Time: 6 PM to 9 PM

Menu: Hoagies, Chips & Drinks

Meal Cost: Orchestra Members FREE

Picnic &Haunted Farm

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AllOrchestra Members

& Families

are invited!

There will be a picnic area set aside for the Orchestra. Pick up your tickets from an orchestra officer outside the gate. If you have any questions, contact CROPS co-president

Kristin Newman 215-942-2393 or e-mail: mhn71494@verizon.net

Haunted Hayride _________@$11 ea. ______Hayride, Haunted House & Field of Fright _________@$19 ea. ______

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $________

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Uniform Fitting Night

Sept. 19: 7:00 - 9:00pm

Please take this form to the meeting Name_________________________

MEN

____ Black Tuxedo Jacket (provided by CR)____ Black Tuxedo Pants (provided by CR, hemmed by parents)____ Black Cummerbund (provided by CR)____ Black Bow Tie (provided by CR)

White “wing tipped” Tuxedo Shirt (purchased fitting night)Dress Black Shoes (purchased fitting night)Blue Orchestra Collared Shirt (purchased fitting night)Black Dress Socks (purchased separately)

WOMEN____ Black Floor Length Skirt (provided by CR, hemmed by parents)

Black ¾ Sleeve Orchestra Top (purchased fitting night)Dress Black Shoes (purchased fitting night)Blue Orchestra Collared Shirt (purchased fitting night)Jet Black Stockings (purchased separately)

Please Note: When hemming school skirts or pants, DO NOT CUT MATERIAL!! Next year’s student may need the extra length.

The following items will be ordered by your son/daughter to complete their orchestra uniform: Please bring a check for payment on fitting night.

ITEM QTY. SIZE PRICE TOTALMen’s Tux Shirt $16.00Collared Short-Sleeve Orchestra Shirt $12.00Ladies Black Top $35.00Formal Men’s and Ladies Black Shoes $28.00Total Cost

There is an updated (and nicer!) top for all ladies new to orchestra this year. Ladies who already have the old design may choose to use the tops they already own OR purchase the new design.

Please make a check for the total amount of ____________ payable to “CROPS” for the items listed above. Any sizing problems will be adjusted before our first performance in December.

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CHAMBER ORCHESTRADuring the September Seating Auditions, string players may audition to become part of Chamber Orchestra, a small ensemble for high-achieving musicians.

The group will perform at community and charitable events throughout the school year, and only a few additional rehearsals.

To audition, prepare the solo for PMEA “District” auditions and/or BCMEA “County” auditions. This includes scales up to 4-sharps and 4-flats, chromatic scale, and sight reading.

ScheduleThursday, November 3 rehearsal 3:00 – 5:00pmMonday, November 28 rehearsal 2:30 – 5:00pmMonday, December 5 rehearsal 2:30 – 5:00pmThursday, December 15 Alterra Manor Home Performance 1:00 – 5:00pmApril 29 NHS Junior Induction (rehearsal + performance) 5:30 – 7:00pm

Should you like to take part in this group, please complete the form below and return to Mr. Simon by Friday, September 16.

I understand that the obligations are few but important, and I must attend all functions.

_____________________________________________ _____________________________ _______Name Instrument Grade

_____________________________________________Student’s Signature

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Bucks County Music Educator's AssociationAudition Solo List 2011-2012

Instrument - Solo - Composer - Publisher - Instructions

Piccolo: Rondo For Piccolo - Wm. Presser Presser - #494-00386

Flute: Concerto in G (published as Flute Concertos #1 and #2) - Mozart - Schirmer Vol. 1802 or 50261850 - Mvt.1

Oboe: Concerto in F minor Telemann Southern SS 263 Mvts 1 & 2‐ ‐ ‐

Bassoon: Andante Menuetto Mozart Rubank #04476928 Rondo only‐ ‐

Eb and Bb Clarinet: Adagio & Tarantella Cavallini Kjos S315 Tarantella only‐ ‐ ‐

Alto Clarinet: Allegro Spiritoso Senaille/Gee Southern #SS558‐ ‐ ‐

Bass Clarinet: Adagio & Allegro Galliard/Merriman Southern SS 686‐ ‐ ‐

Contrabass Clarinet: La Pioneen Cailliet Southern #ST221‐ ‐

Alto Saxophone: First Concertino Guilhaud Rubank #04477494‐ ‐ ‐

Tenor Saxophone: Ballet Impressions - Ostransky - Rubank - #04471850-Beginning to measure 114

Baritone Saxophone: Recitative & Rondino Koepke Rubank #04477564‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

French Horn: Concerto #3 Mozart International #3531 (New Pub. Number 6/2/05) Mvt.1‐ ‐ ‐

Trumpet: Sonata for Trumpet - Kent Kennan - Warner Bros. TS0026 - Mvt. 1 beginning to Letter ‘O’

Trombone: Morceau symphonique Guilmant/Falaguerra Warner #TS0046 (Andante and Allegro only)‐ ‐ ‐

Bass Trombone: Concert & Contest Collection Pg.14 Adagio and Allegro Handel tran. By Voxman Rubank/HL ‐ ‐ ‐#04471810

Euphonium: Morceau symphonique Guilmant/Falaguerra Warner #TS0046 (Andante and Allegro only)‐ ‐ ‐

Tuba: Praeludium, Choral, Var. & Fugue Muller Edition Musicus‐ ‐

Snare Drum: Recital Solos for Snare Drum Solo XIII (P. 15) – Whaley Meredith Music Hal Leonard #00317051‐ ‐ ‐

Timpani: Musical Studies for the Intermediate Timpanist Pg. 30 – Whaley J.R. Publications/Dumont #75‐

Mallets: Solos for the Percussion Player .”Tarantella” Prokofiev/John O' Reilly Schirmer Ed. Hal Leonard 50332090‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

Violin: Concerto in E major - Bach - International #1893 ed.: Galamian - Movement 1 through 1st note in measure 95 (F# minor cadence)

Viola: Concerto in G Major - Telemann - International #401 – Movement 2

Cello: Concertino - Klengel - International #1409 - Movement 1, pp.1-2 up to letter E

String Bass: L' Elephant - Camille Saint-Saens/Arranged by Garban - Masters MusicPublications (Pepper Catalog # 5886817)

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FIRST NAME LAST NAME INSTRUMENT COMMENT PHONE #Leopold Mozart ACADEMY ALL MUSIC SCHOOL 215-598-0124MUSIC AND ARTS CENTER ALL MUSIC SCHOOL 215-330-3300

MUSICAL ARTSAcademy of Bucks Co. ALL MUSIC SCHOOL

WENDY HELLYER ALL MUSIC SCHOOL 215-757-7775R&M MUSIC STUDIOS ALL MUSIC STUDIO 215-702-7003

SETTELMENTSCHOOL OF MUSIC ALL 215-637-1500 215-320-2620

LIVINGSTONSCHOOL OF MUSIC ALL MUSIC SCHOOL 215-663-1775

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY ALL MUSIC PREP 215-204-1512BORIS BLUMEN KRANTS BASS 215-934-7191EASTON CLARKE BASS ELECTRIC 215-504-1767BEN KELLER BASS 215-272-0527MATT ROBERTS BASS 215-439-2052RICHARD SANFILLIPPO BASS ELECTRIC ALSO 215-968-0409HOWIE THOMPSON BASS 267-987-6644IAN VOS BASS ELECTRIC 215-330-3300JOHN ANDELFINGER BASSOON 215-284-6231MITCH BECK BASSOON 215-982-0485 215-934-5099AVERY BREE BASSOON REEDS/REPAIRS 215-677-4219BETTY HINTENLANG BASSOON 215-348-5962JOHN LINTON BASSOON 215-752-5556MIKE SPEVAK BASSOON 215-321-3493NOELLE CASELLA CELLO 215-932-9433LAUREN CERRA CELLO elementary 215-504-4459ALEXANDER DJOKIC CELLO 609-397-1101TOM JESKE CELLO 215-741-0395ERICA LEAVELL CELLO MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300SUE LERNER CELLO 215-463-1073RON LIPSCOMB CELLO 215-324-8644BETSY LOUGHRAN CELLO 215-579-7810MATT ROBERTS CELLO 215-439-2052CHRIS SIMON CELLO 215-489-0138KRISTINA SIMONE CELLO 215-579-4340ZACHARY SWEET CELLO 585-703-9224 609-460-4397JILL ADAIR CLARINET 215-579-0480WILLIAM AMSEL CLARINET 617-755-1131MARCI BANKS CLARINET 215-357-7477BOB BETTELLI CLARINET 215-322-1765BARRY BILOWITZ CLARINET 215-862-6814DAVID BOWMAN CLARINET 215-322-7955PETE CREEKMORE CLARINET MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300RON FELL CLARINET 215-736-0307DEBBIE GRANT CLARINET 215-364-0829DAVE GREENBERG CLARINET 267-254-8780TODD KRUEGER CLARINET MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300MICHELLE LILLIE CLARINET BEGINNERS ONLY 215-757-2325EMILY McVOY CLARINET 215-355-2074BOB O'CONNOR CLARINET 215-968-6314

JULIE PACHECO CLARINET 215-932-8277SAL REPPER CLARINET 215-340-5002JOHN RUSSO CLARINET 215-968-1752CHARLES SALINGER CLARINET www.charlysalinger.com 215-643-5360KEN SILVER CLARINET 215-297-9300MARCIA SIMMONS CLARINET 215-741-9827ERICA SIMON CLARINET 215-637-0111JIM TIMER CLARINET GOES TO HOME 215-508-1087FRANK WALTER CLARINET 215-968-2333BEN ANDREWS DRUMS SUMMER ONLY 484-686-1609COREY AXLER DRUMS 215-230-3715RICH BRINSFIELD DRUMS MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300EASTON CLARKE DRUMS COMES TO HOME 215-504-1767JOE D'ALICANDRO DRUMS all percussion 215-702-0989BUDDY DEPPENSCHMIDT DRUMS 610-847-8437 215-968-2333MIKE DETTRA DRUMS 215-206-0439BRIAN EVANS DRUMS COMES TO HOME 215-262-5184MITCH FRANK DRUMS all percussion 215-321-5968BRIDGETT GORDON DRUMS all percussion 215-990-2470DAN GORDON DRUMS 215-638-3452STEVE HUDAK DRUMS all percussion 609-323-7453 JUSTIN LEIGH DRUMS 215-470-4968KEN MILLER DRUMS all percussion 215-672-8365MARC MORGANDALE DRUMS 968-4101 215-968-7997ALAN PALLER DRUMS 215-860-1666ADAM PFANNENSTIEL DRUMS GOES TO HOME 215-530-3897MARK POLTORAK DRUMS all percussion 215-504-8500ED PROTZMAN DRUMS all percussion 267-847-2548 ROBERT RIDGE DRUMS 215-752-4076RANDY RUDOLPH DRUMS all perc. 215-208-6227 215-396-9967ROB SMITH DRUMS PENNSBURY 610-322-2337MIKE TATMAN DRUMS 215-956-9074BILL TRIGG DRUMS all percussion 609-937-7716KERRY WATSON DRUMS MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300LEN ZARA DRUMS MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300DANIELLE ARIAS FLUTE 609-575-8575 215-968-3792LISA BOCCUTTI FLUTE 215-757-5185JENNIFER BORKOWSKI FLUTE SUMMER ONLY 215-968-9088LAUREN CERRA FLUTE elementary 215-504-4459PETE CREEKMORE FLUTE MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300DEBBIE GRANT FLUTE 215-364-0829DAVE GREENBERG FLUTE 267-254-8780

MARCYGROSSMAN-POLLAK FLUTE 215-355-4878

DeANNE HARLAND FLUTE 215-321-5836NICOLE LAMBERT FLUTE 215-530-2210MICHELLE LILLIE FLUTE BEGINNERS ONLY 215-757-2325WENDY LUCCI FLUTE 215-489-0205ANDREA MAURER FLUTE 215-345-3897STEPHANIE NEWMAN FLUTE 359-8859 215-657-5561JULIE PACHECO FLUTE 215-932-8277ANDREA PINDAR LEVIN FLUTE 215-491-1162ERICA SIMON FLUTE 215-343-1717NICOLE THOMPSON FLUTE 215-752-4109JIM TIMER FLUTE GOES TO HOME 215-508-1087FRANK WALTER FLUTE 215-968-2333SUZANNE DOREMUS WRAY FLUTE 215-579-1642

JONATHAN CLARK FRENCH HORN 267-566-6669JOE DORRIS FRENCH HORN 215-945-5485KELLY HOFFMAN FRENCH HORN 215-945-7798GINA LENOX FRENCH HORN 215-962-3000KENNETH MELTON FRENCH HORN 215-638-1783COLLEEN SWEETSIR FRENCH HORN 215-547-0431STEVEN SWEETSIR FRENCH HORN 215-547-0431SUE UZELMEIER FRENCH HORN 215-443-5058PHYLLIS WARD FRENCH HORN 215-256-0641PATRICK WELLER FRENCH HORN 215-364-4969RICHARD WILHELM FRENCH HORN 215-646-7825HEIDI WOLFSKILL FRENCH HORN 215-297-0633JOE BISBING GUITAR ALSO BASS 215-968-2375LAUREN CERRA GUITAR elementary 215-504-4459EASTON CLARKE GUITAR ALSO BASS 215-504-1767CHRISTOPHER COVATTA GUITAR MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300CHRIS DIPPOLITO GUITAR MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300ELLIOT FAIRWORTH GUITAR 215-289-8962LOU GAGLIARDI GUITAR 215-322-0633KARL GARRETT GUITAR CLASSICAL/JAZZ 215-752-7140MARK MORGANDALE GUITAR ALSO BASS 215-968-7997BOB O'CONNOR GUITAR ALSO BASS 215-968-6314RON ROSENBERGER GUITAR 215-579-9871RICHARD SANFILLIPPO GUITAR 215-968-0409CHRIS SHEPHERD GUITAR 215-364-7941MIKE SPINELLI GUITAR 215-504-4410MICHAEL TURTURRO GUITAR ALSO BASS 215-330-3300CHERYL CUNNINGHAM HARP 215-355-3872JUDITH KING HARP 215-757-8777MUSIC AND ARTS CENTER MUSIC STORE 215-330-3300CINTIOLI MUSIC MUSIC STORE 215-355-6711GEORGES MUSIC MUSIC STORE 215-357-6611MOBILE MUSIC MUSIC STORE 215-443-7880NEWTOWN MUSIC MUSIC STORE SONNY FACENDA 215-968-2333SOUTHHAMPTON MUSIC MUSIC STORE 215-322-5028BETH BENSON OBOE 215-321-3744JOHN LINTON OBOE 215-752-5556STEPHANIE NEWMAN OBOE 359-8859 215-657-5561SANDY SMITH OBOE 215-262-4865 267-544-0312NANCY STRANG OBOE 215-674-8162MARK DOLAN ORGAN 215-944-2625ALAN PALLER ORGAN 215-860-1666CAROL ANN AICHER PIANO 215-757-5836LYDIA AUSTIN PIANO 215-702-8142TOM BAUST PIANO 215-353-9050KRISTEN BEARNS PIANO 215-441-8401REBECCA BENJAMIN PIANO 215-750-0878JAMES CANTOR PIANO 215-322-1278LAUREN CERRA PIANO elementary 215-504-4459EASTON CLARKE PIANO 215-504-1767ALISSA COAPMAN PIANO GOES TO HOME 215-364-9723IRENE COLEY PIANO 321-6532 215-321-6532KATHRYN DEGUIRE PIANO 267-795-7822 CELL 215-968-2294BEVERLY DYE PIANO 215-968-0934EDWARD FERDINAND PIANO 215-295-0907DANNY FLEISHMAN PIANO 215-968-6699PEGGY FRISCHMANN PIANO KINDERMUSIK 215-579-1392

CYNTHIA GARBOOS PIANO GOES TO HOME 215-860-7392SHELLY GARIE PIANO 215-750-0391KARL GARRETT PIANO 215-752-7140PHYLLIS GARVERICH PIANO 215-355-1802NANCY GIFFORD PIANO SUZUKI 215-364-0912WANDA GOUKAS PIANO SUZUKI 215-968-3775ANNA GRACE PIANO 215-321-9668JEAN GRAHAM PIANO MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300JANET GUNDRUM PIANO GOES TO HOME 215-357-9002GARY GUTH PIANO BAGPIPES 215-968-9542PAT GUTH PIANO 215-968-9542MARYLIN HANKINS PIANO GOES TO HOME 215-493-4102JUDITH KING PIANO PIANO SCHOOL 215-942-7531LORRIE KSIAZEK PIANO PRE-SCHOOL 215-968-3553MICHAEL LEGGERIE PIANO 215-281-1160IRINA LURYE PIANO 215-355-4824LISA McPEAK PIANO 215-504-2481MARC MORGANDALE PIANO 215-968-7997JULIE PACHECO PIANO 215-932-8277ALAN PALLER PIANO 215-860-1666ADAM PFANNENSTIEL PIANO GOES TO HOME/JAZZ 215-530-3897KATHLEEN QUINN PIANO 215-355-9693VIVIAN READ PIANO 215-757-3256ELIZABETH RICHARDS PIANO GOES TO HOME 215-722-3370ELEANOR SIGAL PIANO 215-956-8643ESTELLE STEINHAUER PIANO 215-757-7236DARLENE STEVENS PIANO 215-757-1566SALLY STITES PIANO 215-321-1216DON TENENBLATT PIANO MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300

LYDIAWALTON IGNACIO PIANO leopoldmozartacademy 610-544-5920

MARIE WEINSTEIN PIANO 215-860-1719SUSAN WILLIAMS PIANO GOES TO HOME 215-504-0172MARTIN BEAUMONT PIANO TUNER GOES TO HOME 609-883-2644MARK DOLAN PIANO TUNER GOES TO HOME 215-944-2526JIM SIVEL PIANO TUNER GOES TO HOME 215-536-6662STEVEN SWEETSIR PIANO TUNER GOES TO HOME 215-547-0431BOB BETTELLI SAXOPHONE 215-322-1765RAY BOCCUTTI SAXOPHONE 215-757-5185DAVE BOWMAN SAXOPHONE 215-322-7955PETE CREEKMORE SAXOPHONE MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300BRIAN DEMPSEY SAXOPHONE 215-499-3536MICHAEL DROBISH SAXOPHONE 215-776-0371RON FELL SAXOPHONE 215-736-0307DAVE GREENBERG SAXOPHONE 267-254-8780AMY HAIL SAXOPHONE 215-321-3130RON KERBER SAXOPHONE 215-357-5969MICHELLE LILLIE SAXOPHONE 215-630-0163 CELL 215-757-2325KRISTEN McGUIRK SAXOPHONE MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300EMILY McVOY SAXOPHONE 215-355-2074BOB O'CONNOR SAXOPHONE 215-968-6314JULIE PACHECO SAXOPHONE 215-932-8277ALAN PALLER SAXOPHONE 215-860-1666SAL REPPER SAXOPHONE 215-340-5002CHARLES SALINGER SAXOPHONE www.charlysalinger.com 215-643-5360NICOLE THOMPSON SAXOPHONE 215-752-8035JIM TIMER SAXOPHONE GOES TO HOME 215-508-1087

FRANK WALTER SAXOPHONE 215-968-2333WESTMINSTER NEWTOWN STRINGS MUSIC SCHOOL 215-968-2685MARK BENSON TROMBONE 215-321-3744EASTON CLARKE TROMBONE GOES TO HOME 215-504-1767JOE DORRIS TROMBONE 215-945-5485DAVID DOYLE TROMBONE GOES TO HOME 609-434-4605BRENDAN HARTZ TROMBONE 215-945-3223MICHAEL KETNER TROMBONE 215-441-8101CHRIS KETTER TROMBONE 215-343-3083DAN LEIMER TROMBONE 215-428-1518JOE McDONOUGH TROMBONE 215-953-7421BILL MOORE TROMBONE 215-348-4517PAUL MORRIS TROMBONE 215-479-0154CHRIS SIMON TROMBONE 215-489-0138SCOTT SLUTTER TROMBONE 215-321-2194ANTHONY TRIPLETT TROMBONE 734-934-0259ERIC APELT TRUMPET 215-669-5384RICK BOGLE TRUMPET 215-345-4751HARRY BOWER TRUMPET 215-357-7565NEIL DELSON TRUMPET cell 215-817-1256 DAVE DeVALENTINO TRUMPET 267-278-8531DONNA DORN TRUMPET MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300JOE DORRIS TRUMPET Summer only 215-945-5485ROSS FRY TRUMPET Summer 215-802-9425DAVID LAICH TRUMPET 215-230-8962KATHI McCALL TRUMPET 946-3488 215-942-9705KENNETH MELTON TRUMPET 215-638-1783TIM RUSSELL TRUMPET 215-752-5757BILL SCHEIBEL TRUMPET 215-745-4120JIM TIMER TRUMPET GOES TO HOME 215-508-1087JAY WEBB TRUMPET 215-805-9014JOE DORRIS TUBA 215-945-5485GINA JACKSON TUBA 215-968-2685KARL MEGULES TUBA also euphonium 609-540-6482BILL NAZZARO TUBA 215-431-4716ROY NELSON TUBA 215-355-7596SCOTT SLUTTER TUBA 215-321-2194BETH ANN ALESHIRE VIOLA MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300HELEN BOTTEL VIOLA 215-504-2116NANCY BROWN VIOLA 215-579-5762LAUREN CERRA VIOLA elementary 215-504-4459KRISTIN CLOAK VIOLA 215-752-3238LEIGH CRIVARO VIOLA 215-208-1848JAMES DAY VIOLA 215-348-7338ALEXANDER DJOKIC VIOLA 609-397-1101CARMINA GAGLIARDI VIOLA 215-428-2910EMILY GUGLIELMI VIOLA 215-355-7421JASON KARLYN VIOLA SUMMER 215-968-4453EMILY LAYCOCK VIOLA 215-293-6672JOANN LEE VIOLA MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300ASHLEY MARTELLI VIOLA 215-355-8339JULIE PACHECO VIOLA 215-932-8277JENNIFER REPPER VIOLA 215-340-5002VICTORIA VORONAYSKI VIOLA 215-579-7069SUE WARD VIOLA 215-345-8180HELEN BOTTEL VIOLIN GOES TO HOME 215-504-2116LAUREN CERRA VIOLIN elementary 215-504-4459

JANES DAY VIOLIN 215-348-7338KRISTEN DeLIA VIOLIN 215-860-1659ALEXANDER DJOKIC VIOLIN 609-397-1101CARMINA GAGLIARDI VIOLIN Summer only (cont.) 215-428-2910EMILY GUGLIELMI VIOLIN 215-355-7421JOANN LEE VIOLIN MUSIC AND ARTS 215-330-3300JULIE PACHECO VIOLIN 215-932-8277VICTORIA VORONAYSKI VIOLIN 215-579-7069SUE WARD VIOLIN 215-345-8180