District 58 Northside Orchestra Home Page
Belle Aire, Henry Puffer, Herrick, Highland, Lester, Pierce Downer, Whittier
Welcome to the Orchestra Home Page. This site will help you to find schedules about upcoming events and provide access to orchestra resources. We hope you find this to be a helpful resource for both orchestra parents and students.
NEWS
5th and 6th Graders:
Please make sure you have everything you need according to the lists below:
5th Graders: Essential Elements 2000 Books 1 AND 2 Suzuki Book 1 (and Book 2 as needed) Winning Rhythms |
6th Graders: Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 Suzuki Book 2 (and Book 3 as needed) Winning Rhythms |
Please bring to your instrument, a pencil, and your books to each lesson. Have you purchased your new books for this year? Books can be purchase at area music stores, or ordered through K.R. Bachelder by calling 630-355-0008.
After-School Orchestra Schedules
- 5th graders will rehearse in the multipurpose room at Henry Puffer School on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. with Mrs. Kaminski. 5th Reh. schedule 8_08.pdf
- 6th graders will rehearse in the orchestra room at Herrick Middle School on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. with Mrs. Rose. 6th reh. schedule.pdf
Let's have a great year together!
Orchestra Testimonial of the Week:
4TH GRADERS: Welcome to
BEGINNING ORCHESTRA!
If you were unable to attend the important informational meeting, click on this link to view some of the powerpoint slides in PDF format: |
orchparentmtgslides.pdf
(takes a moment to download - please be patient!) |
After School Orchestra has begun!
- 4th graders will rehearse in the orchestra room at Herrick Middle School on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. with Mrs. Rose. Click below for the rehearsal schedule.4th rehearsal schedule.pdf
Herrick Middle School Orchestra News
Congratulations on a fantastic fall concert! Thanks for your hard work to prepare some very challenging music!
CONCERT REVIEW ASSIGNMENT
Now it's your chance to be a music critic for the local newspaper --
Click below for the concert review assignment that is due on WED. NOV. 5TH.
Concert Review 10-08.pdf
GRADE SHEETS ARE DUE
1st Quarter has concluded which means it's report card time. Remember, grade sheets are to be signed by your parents/guardians and returned by Wed. Nov. 5th.
Grandparent's Day is right around the corner!
As we prepare for our next performance on Fri. Nov. 14, you should be practicing the following music:
2 octave scales (IMEA Scale sheet)
Toy Symphony
Spartacus
Celtic Fiddle Tune
Orchestra Sectionals are underway.
Click here for the schedule:
Sectionals 9-08rev.pdf
Missed a Sectional Class?
Please print this make-up form, complete and return to receive credit for the missed class.
Sectional Make-Up.pdf
IMEA is Saturday, Nov. 1st!
Congratulations to the following orchestra students who were selected to participate in the 2008 IMEA Orchestra Festival:
Cameron Box
Alex Buckley
Katie Krainc
David Lyda
Toni Miller
Alana Osterling
Nicole Pearson
Sarah Williams
Click below for IMEA details and permission slip:
IMEA - Final details08orch.pdf
Permission Slip IMEA08.pdf
Orchestra Related Resources for Each Level
Orchestra Accessories are Available...
Purple sponges are great...but it may be time for a better shoulder rest...
Tired of your violin going out of tune? You can get your own tuner!
Please contact K. R. Bachelder at 630-355-0008 for prices and ordering information for tuners, metronomes, and shoulder rests
Additional Orchestra Resources
Thinking about starting private lessons or hooking up with a Study Buddy? Please contact your teacher for more information about what option might be best for your student.
Are you ready for a full size instrument? It may be time to consider purchasing your own instrument! Click below for tips on purchasing an instrument.
Instrument Purchase07.pdf
"You mean my teachers do more than just teach?!"
You are invited to hear Mrs. Rose perform with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra!
Come hear Mrs. Kaminski's concert band!
Contact your Northside Orchestra Directors...
Mrs. Lisa Rose
Herrick, Puffer, Whittier, Piece Downer, Highland, 4th Grade Orchestra, 6th Grade Orchestra
Mrs. Christine Kaminski
Belle Aire, Lester, 5th Grade Orchestra
