Orange Leaf Fundraiser

I am happy to report that we earned $138.07 from our Orange Leaf Night Fundraiser, thank you to everyone who came out to eat and those who performed!  I really appreciate you all! ~ Mrs. Boyd

6th Grader Paige G. Performers @ Orange Leaf

ILMEA Audition Day Information

Students who are participating in ILMEA Orchestra Auditions were given an information sheet today in class, you can find a copy of that sheet here: ILMEA Audition Day INFO Please remember that students should not arrive before 8 a.m. and should have a ride there promptly at 11:30 a.m.  I would also encourage students to bring a bottle of water and snack, there will be breaks in the rehearsal/auditions throughout the morning.  This is not a come and go event, students should be dropped off and picked back up please.  Questions please email Mrs. Boyd

Polo Orders

If you are a student in 7th/8th grade orchestra you need to have an EJHS Music Dept. Polo Shirt for performances.  Orders were due this week; if you have not ordered one please contact Mrs. Boyd ASAP!

Thank You!

A big heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to Orange Leaf last night to support our orchestra program, I love seeing everyone there with their families and even better seeing the students share their talents out in the community.  So proud!

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