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February 2020
Solo & Ensemble Contest (2020)
On February 22, 2020, all 7th & 8th grade students and some 6th graders, will participate in Solo & Ensemble contest as part of the orchestra learning experience. Students may perform a solo if taking private lessons, or perform as part of a small ensemble, typically consisting of 2 to 5 performers. Students perform for a judge and receive scores in a number of categories: Intonation, Tone Production, Phrasing, Note/Pitch Accuracy, Articulation, Dynamics, Balance/Blend, and Stage Presence. Medals, including the…
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NIMCon Music Festival 2020
NIMCon Music Fest was formerly known as Organization Contest. Information Packet Information Packet from host school. Confirmation Form - please print and return to Mr. Broach to let him know you are good to go! Repertoire Brandenburg Concerto Misty Folk Trilogy Chaperones Needed If you are available to chaperone, let Mr. Broach know asap (riley.broach@lz95.org). Also, we might need a van to follow us with large instruments. Attire Why do musicians have a dress code for concerts? The goal is…
Find out more »Hildebrand Festival 2020
Hosted at our very own school (this year), the Hildebrand Music Festival offers a 40-minute performance and clinic time with written comments. Information Intermezzo Orchestra (grade 6) only "In School" Field Trip Attie: orchestra polo, black slacks / long skirt, dress shoes, dress socks/hose Repertoire German Dance Three Chorus Meal Schedule Come to school at the normal time. Attend 1st Period and beginning of 2nd Period. 8:30 AM) Arrive to Orchestra Room, Tune. 8:40 AM) Performance & Clinic. We will…
Find out more »North StringFest 2020
@ Lake Zurich MS North Cafetorium On Wednesday, March 7, the MSN Orchestras will perform alongside the Beginning (grade 4) and Prelude (grade 5) Orchestras in the North StringFest. This performance is an excellent opportunity for orchestra students, family, and community members to witness the many stages of students' performance ability ranging from 4th grade through 8th grade! Concert Reminders Arrive at 6:15 PM, get instruments, go to stage Wearing Orchestra Polo, Dress Pants/Long Skirt, Dress Shoes/Socks Program Beginning Orchestra Ode…
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ILMEA Auditions 2020
Repertoire Overture to Ruslan and Lydumila (Glinka / McCashin) Tempo: Quarter = 116 Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2 (Borodin / Dabczynski) Tempo as printed: Quarter = 64 Brook Green Suite, Mvmts. 1 & 3 (Holst / Schirmer) Mvmt I Tempo: Quarter = 124 Mvmt III Tempo: Dotted Quarter = 144 Dia De Los Muertos (Meyer) -- this piece will not be on the audition Tempi as printed Allegro Con Gusto (and Tempo I): Quarter = 144 Andante Tranquillo: Quarter…
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ILMEA Festival 2020
Repertoire Overture to Ruslan and Lydumila (Glinka / McCashin) Tempo: Quarter = 116 Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2 (Borodin / Dabczynski) Tempo as printed: Quarter = 64 Brook Green Suite, Mvmts. 1 & 3 (Holst / Schirmer) Mvmt I Tempo: Quarter = 124 Mvmt III Tempo: Dotted Quarter = 144 Dia De Los Muertos (Meyer) — this piece will not be on the audition Tempi as printed Allegro Con Gusto (and Tempo I): Quarter = 144 Andante Tranquillo: Quarter = 92 Deliberately: Quarter…
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Solo & Ensemble Contest (2021)
On February 20, 2021, all 7th & 8th grade students and some 6th graders, will participate in Solo & Ensemble contest as part of the orchestra learning experience. Students may perform a solo if taking private lessons, or perform as part of a small ensemble, typically consisting of 2 to 5 performers. Students perform for a judge and receive scores in a number of categories: Intonation, Tone Production, Phrasing, Note/Pitch Accuracy, Articulation, Dynamics, Balance/Blend, and Stage Presence. Medals, including the…
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