Good Morning,
I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break. There is a lot of info in this e-mail, so please make sure to read this carefully! I tried to keep everything short and to the point.
Symphonic and Chamber Orchestra Remaining Rehearsals
- Monday, January 10th 3:30-5:30pm
- Monday, January 24th 3:30-5:30pm
- Monday, January 31st 3:30-5:30pm (DRESS REHEARSAL, No uniform)
Symphonic and Chamber Orchestra KMEA Performance
- Thursday, February 3rd
- Bring uniform and instrument to school; no personal belongings other than a small bag
- Go to advisory; report to orchestra room 1st block (B-Day)
- We will not return until close to 7:30pm; make sure to contact your teachers ahead of time for missed assignments
- Performance is FREE and Open to the public – Kentucky International Convention Center, 4:30pm
Solo & Ensemble
- Saturday, January 29th at BSHS
- If you have any specific time requests, I MUST know by THIS FRIDAY MORNING!
- Do not forget your instrument, music and to dress nicely!
- Parent preview performance
- Thursday, January 27th 6:30pm in the Auditorium
- You may stay after-school or arrive by 5:30pm
- Students may wear any dress attire
NTI/SNOW DAYS
- When there are NTI/Snow Days, there will be ZOOM classes (unless FCPS/FDHS says otherwise).
- Links for the Zoom classes will be on Canvas.
- In order to receive credit, you must have your camera on and instrument in your hand (participating).
- If you cannot play at home for any reason, please contact me ASAP for an alternative assignment.
EKU High School String Festival
- Optional activity for any students interested
- https://ekubands.eku.edu/honors-bands-string-orchestra
- We are limited to only 25 students – priority will be given based on grade level/ensemble placement
- Contact Mrs. Payne ASAP if you plan on participating
More information for specific events/activities will be sent as we get closer to the dates. Please make sure to let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!!
Mrs. Payne
Frederick Douglass High School Orchestras 