Orange Leaf Night

Currently Seeking Performers for Orange Leaf Fundraiser on Monday September 8th visit this link to SIGN UP TO PLAY
Flyers about the fundraiser went home with orchestra students today!

ILMEA Information Sheets

ILMEA Information Sheets are coming home this week with interested 7th and 8th grade orchestra students.  Students will need to practice the music outside of school (preferably with a private teacher) and is strongly encouraged to attend the extra practice sessions offered by Mrs. Boyd at EJHS after school.  Auditions are held on Monday October 13th at Bloomington High School (students must have their own transportation to and from auditions, there is no school for Unit 5 that day).  If students wish to participate they should sign the interest form as well as a parent/guardian and return to Mrs. Boyd with $5 by Friday September 5th.

My Challenge to My Students... Oh and the IceBucketChallenge

Here is a video (not professional and not very eloquent) that we watch in my orchestra classes today.  I challenge everyone to stop for a moment and think about the "real" meaning and reason for the ice bucket challenge and how it would and does affect musicians on a daily basis.  I challenge my students to practice 125 minutes before next Friday; if they do and fill out the special ice bucket practice card (which must be signed on the back by a parent) I will donate $1 per student who completes my challenge. #icebucketchallenge #lifelessons #stopandthink #ejhsorchestra