Contest Evaluation for 7th & 8th Grade

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Congratulations!

Congratulations to the 7th & 8th grade orchestras for both receiving division 1 ratings at IESA Contest last Friday night!!!!

Quote of the Week 4/29

"One positive thought in the morning can change your whole day." ~ Unknown

Almost time...

Almost time for end of the year awards, be thinking about who in your orchestra is the "Most Improved!"

Quote of the Week 4/22

"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance.  Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations.  Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality." ~ Ralph Marston

Summer Strings Information

Unit Five will be offering it's annual Summer Music program June 3-7 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Kingsley Junior High School.   All band and percussion students currently in grades 5-7 and orchestra students currently in grades 5-8 are encouraged to attend.  The flyer and registration form can be found at https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxraW5nc2xleWJhbmRzfGd4OjJmYzM4NzgxZjUyZTVhZDQ.  Please note the early registration fee discount for all registrations received by May 28.  Also, there is a reduced fee for Unit Five students who receive free or reduced lunch, and there is a limited number of full scholarships for students who receive free or reduced lunch.  Please contact Mrs. Meadows at meadowrr@unit5.org if you have questions or need further information. We hope your child will be able to join us!

String Day

If you are planning to attend String Day at the Music Shoppe on Saturday (4/20) please let Mrs. Boyd know so one of the teachers can meet you there and help you with the search!

How to Choose a Violin

An interesting article we looked at in class about choosing an instrument, things to keep in mind as String Day happens this weekend!

How to Choose a Violin

Quote of the Week 4/15

"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." ~Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

7th/8th Grade Contest

Another reminder that students should have already brought home this handout in regards to IESA Organizational Contest which is on Friday April 26th @ PJHS.

String Day @ The Music Shoppe

This coming Saturday, April 20th is String Day @ The Music Shoppe in Normal.  This is the day when EVERYTHING string related is on sale.  Accesories, music, instruments, cases, bows, you name it, it is on sale.  For those students who are on full size instruments this is a good time to go check out the step-up instruments they have available.  If you currently rent from the Music Shoppe they will apply up to 3 years of rental money towards the purchase of an instrument (which is already on sale!) at String Day.  If you aren't ready yet but considering it for the future I would still suggest stopping by to see what the prices are and find out more info on their financing options.  It is a large investment, but in the end if you or your son/daughter are to continue it is the right decision to make, the quality of these instruments is far superior to what you can get with a rental instrument.  Please email me if you have questions. ~ Mrs. Boyd

No Afterschool Rehearsal

No afterschool honors rehearsal, I had to leave early ~ Mrs. Boyd

Quote of the Week 4/8

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”
― Confucius

IESA Organizational Contest

The EJHS 7th & 8th Grade Orchestras will be performing for judges at the IESA Organizational Contest on Friday, April 26th, 2013 at Parkside Jr. High School.  There is no school that Friday (it is teacher's institute) so be aware you will need to provide transportation to and from PJHS that evening.  Please click here to view the handout students will receive regarding this performance.

Quote of the Week 4/1

"The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work." ~Emile Zola