| 7th and 8th Grade Combined Orchestra 2007-2008 Ms. Drayton, Director |
| Hello and welcome to all new 7th graders and returning 8th graders! I am Ms. Drayton and I am looking forward to a great year in 7th and 8th grade orchestra. We have alot of required performances this year and great new ways to earn extra credit. On the page below are: (1) ways to earn extra credit, (2) Chamber Schedule, (3) Field Trips and Special Dates and (4) IMEA and IGSMA Solo and Ensembe, District and State Organizational Contests. I hope that everyone will take part in at least one or two extra credit opportunities whether it's participating in IMEA District Festival or working for me for IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest! Remember Practice Logs count for REAL this year and are worth 10% of your grade! |
| 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra Will Meet on the Following Days ONLY Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Violins and Violas: Make sure you take instruments home over the weekends!!!! I might check to see who is acutally practing!!! Practice Log Check -Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20!! Schumann Chamber Click Here!! Full Chamber until the concert - 12/5 |
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| About Ms. Drayton |
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| GOT Extra Credit?? Need some extra credit?? Here's how you get it: Sell Fundraiser Items (Cheese and Sausage, Market Day, Box Tops for Education) Bring in: Dry Erase Markers/Erasers/Creaner Hand Sanitizer Bandaids Kleenex 9 Volt Batteries Sign in on the Orchestra Website Participate in the following events: Alton Youth Symphony Jr. IMEA (Audition and Festival) Solo/Ensemble Contest Attend another concert outside AMS Orchestras You must turn in the program and write a 1 page summary of the concert. You may get this information from Ms. Drayotn |
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