FESTIVAL INFORMATION FOR 2019-20
Hello
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOW UPDATE FOR STUDENTS IN THE WPS Elementary Festival Program - Festival Band, Orchestra and/or Chorus.
I am writing to you with disappointing but necessary news. You have received a COVID-19 community update from Mr. Emmett earlier today. The following two statements were in that letter:
· Assemblies -
Large assemblies consisting of groups of 100+ are not recommended based upon state recommendation. We are cancelling events that bring together large groups in close proximity such as town meetings, concerts, and fundraising events. The spring production at WHS will be limited to an audience of 100 as per state recommendation.
· After School Activities -
After school programming is currently running, however we are cancelling after school programs effective Monday. If future conditions warrant, we will resume programming.
Per the communication above, in the interest of health and safety, festival rehearsals are canceled effective immediately. In order to follow the state recommendations, we will also not be performing in the April 7 Festival Concert, as the concert will exceed 100 people.
Please know we are incredibly proud of your musicians for their achievements this year. The students have grown as musicians and we are so grateful for rehearsals we were able to have with them. They were chosen for this program because they are dedicated and thoughtful musicians and they will have future opportunities ahead for them.
Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE NOTE: Our concert date has changed.
Dear Festival String Students:
Congratulations on being a member of the 2019-2020 Festival String Orchestra!
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
All rehearsals will be held at Wethersfield High School 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Please take note of the time and locations changes for the dress rehearsal and concert.
DATES
January 6
January 13
January 27
February 3
February 10
February 24
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
January 20th and February 17th NO REHEARSAL Due to School Holiday’s
April 6 WHS Auditorium 5:00-6:00pm
(Final Rehearsal for Orchestra)
April 7 WHS Auditorium 7:00 PM
(Concert)
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You will receive folders and a smartmusic class code. We will be going over this music during the rehearsal but please look over it so you are ready to make some awesome music! Please pay careful attention to the bowings and bow lifts (especially any that I have written in your music!)
Ways you can work on your music before rehearsal:
Or… click the title of the music to be directed to the links on JW PEPPER!
1. Night Ride
2. African Adventure
3. Viking
4. Scarborough Fair
2. READ your music as you listen to the songs!
3. PLAY through your parts and put a small star next to any measures you have a question about! (You can ask me at the first rehearsal J)
Hello
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOW UPDATE FOR STUDENTS IN THE WPS Elementary Festival Program - Festival Band, Orchestra and/or Chorus.
I am writing to you with disappointing but necessary news. You have received a COVID-19 community update from Mr. Emmett earlier today. The following two statements were in that letter:
· Assemblies -
Large assemblies consisting of groups of 100+ are not recommended based upon state recommendation. We are cancelling events that bring together large groups in close proximity such as town meetings, concerts, and fundraising events. The spring production at WHS will be limited to an audience of 100 as per state recommendation.
· After School Activities -
After school programming is currently running, however we are cancelling after school programs effective Monday. If future conditions warrant, we will resume programming.
Per the communication above, in the interest of health and safety, festival rehearsals are canceled effective immediately. In order to follow the state recommendations, we will also not be performing in the April 7 Festival Concert, as the concert will exceed 100 people.
Please know we are incredibly proud of your musicians for their achievements this year. The students have grown as musicians and we are so grateful for rehearsals we were able to have with them. They were chosen for this program because they are dedicated and thoughtful musicians and they will have future opportunities ahead for them.
Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE NOTE: Our concert date has changed.
Dear Festival String Students:
Congratulations on being a member of the 2019-2020 Festival String Orchestra!
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
All rehearsals will be held at Wethersfield High School 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Please take note of the time and locations changes for the dress rehearsal and concert.
DATES
January 6
January 13
January 27
February 3
February 10
February 24
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
January 20th and February 17th NO REHEARSAL Due to School Holiday’s
April 6 WHS Auditorium 5:00-6:00pm
(Final Rehearsal for Orchestra)
April 7 WHS Auditorium 7:00 PM
(Concert)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
You will receive folders and a smartmusic class code. We will be going over this music during the rehearsal but please look over it so you are ready to make some awesome music! Please pay careful attention to the bowings and bow lifts (especially any that I have written in your music!)
Ways you can work on your music before rehearsal:
- LISTEN to the pieces!
Or… click the title of the music to be directed to the links on JW PEPPER!
1. Night Ride
2. African Adventure
3. Viking
4. Scarborough Fair
2. READ your music as you listen to the songs!
3. PLAY through your parts and put a small star next to any measures you have a question about! (You can ask me at the first rehearsal J)