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

Practice Card ue Tomorrow!

Just a reminder, you will have one practice card due tomorrow, Monday 4/1/13.  This should be the minutes you recorded the week before break, you do not need to turn in a card from during break.
Hope you all had a nice spring break, looking forward to seeing your smiling faces tomorrow!

Orchestra Spirit Wear

Don't forget we are accepting orders through Friday (3/22) for orchestra spirit wear!
http://www.minervapromotions.com/unitfiveorch/

Great Job!!!!

Great Job at Unit Orchestra last night.  Despite the bad weather there was a great energy and wonderful perfomance by the Unit 5 junior high orchestra students.  I am very proud!

Quote of the Week 3/4

"The conductor doesn't make a sound, he depends on his power, his ability to make other people powerful.  His job is to awaken possibility in other people." ~Benjamin Zander @ TED Talks 2011