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Ms. Hurwitz, Orchestra Director, JYMS/JFKMS |
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Suffolk Public Schools |
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ORCHESTRA NOTES
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All Orchestra students should bring their instruments to class and back home to practice on a regular basis. Please assist your child with reminders to keep up with musical studies. “Even” days –JY, “Odd” days JFK. Stay organized with music folder to keep our rehearsals efficient. Practice at least 3 x/week. Have a pencil for class each day. Last day to Bring Instruments to School: Thursday June 6th/Friday June 7th. SUFFOLK SUMMER STRINGS CAMP at Kings Fork Middle School, Monday July 7th 8:00am, session begins. Thursday July 17th 12 noon session ends. Classes offered four days per wk for 2 wks. karsitzler@spsk12.net for further information. STARLIGHT STRINGS *new* gr. 8-12. sarjordan@spsk12.net S S
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JFKMS MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA |
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JYMS MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA |
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JFKMS WINTER CONCERT |
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STRINGING ALONG IN DECEMBER |
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JYMS SPRING CONCERT |
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7th GRADER PRACTICING |
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8th GRADER PRACTICING |
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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: has many benefits. If you are considering starting lessons for your child, click here : Angelico Violins 312-8961 or DnD Music 484-6233 Weekly lessons are a great way to advance your skill and stay in shape over the summer months. You will also get to learn some new music!
If you are parent of a fifth grade student in Suffolk Public Schools and your child is attending John F. Kennedy MS or John Yeates MS and interested in learning a stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass) in ‘08-09 school year, please email me at linhurwitz@spsk12.net or sign up with the guidance counselor.
Favorite Quotes and Motivators: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” “PRACTICE!” “Only practice on the days you eat!”… S. Suzuki “Practice makes Perfect!” Books for School Year 08-09 *Grade 6, Beginning “Essential Elements 2000, book 1” *Grade 7, Intermdiate “Essential Elements 2000, book 2” *Grade 8, Advanced “Essential Technique 2000, book 3” “Essentials for Strings” by G. Anderson, Kjos publisher Good solo books for all students :Suzuki Books 1 and 2 with cd. *= required Where to rent or purchase quality instruments for your child: These are the recommended local music stores. Angelico Violins, DnD music, or Music and Art at Greenbrier. or http://www.southweststrings.com
Try to attend one of these concerts during the school year: Virginia Symphony, Virginia Arts Festival, Bay Youth Orchestras |
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BASS STUDENT PLAYS SOLO IN |