Check on this page for 6th grade specific information.
If you need to contact Mrs. Bowers, email at:
bowersdr@pwcs.edu or call 703.393.7608.
Dear 6th Grade Orchestra Parents/Guardians,
I hope this letter finds you all well. Wow, can you believe that May is already here? It just seems like time flies. Now, we must start preparing for the spring concert season.
Concert season is almost here, which means time to start thinking about when those joint, after school rehearsals will be. Please mark your calendars for:
Tuesday, May 28 till 4:30 PM in bulldog hall
*Thursday, May 30 till 4:30 PM in bulldog hall
Please indicate below how your student will be getting home so I can plan accordingly. Also, remember that any student involved in a club/sport still needs to attend rehearsals. They can split time between groups. Cello students are reminded to please bring their home instruments for the after-school rehearsal as well as the concert so there are enough for everyone.
The concert will be Tuesday, June 2, 2019 at 7:00PM. All students will need to arrive no later than 6:15PM to the cafeteria to get checked in, tuned and rehearsed. Remember, all concerts are mandatory and part of their grade. Refer to the Orchestra handbook for any questions.
Their concert attire, as stated in the orchestra handbook is as follows:
Marsteller Black Polo, Black pants, black dress shoes & socks.
The hard work continues, and we hope we can showcase what we have been working on at the December concert.
Musically,
Danielle R. Bowers
FLIPGRID CODES
Class Code
7th Period Maroon - 1rc9ero
8th Period Maroon - 96zm5pc
7th Period Blue - m2ubegw
8th Period Blue - lviixap
Note Reading Games Weblinks
The students have been working hard at really learning to read their notes on the staff. They will be having a quiz on notes on the D & A strings (bass on the D & G string). So, if they would like to practice before their quiz, they may visit the webpages below and play some games which will be fun and help at the same time.
Violin, Cello & Bass - www.musictechteacher.com - click on quizzes and choose a game according to what notes you need to read (violin - treble clef, cello/bass - bass clef).
Viola - www.purposegames.com/gam/36dfecct
Orchestra Supplies
We are now past the first interim (which goes home on October 11) and are working very hard to try to get everyone on the same page in class. We have been working on a lot of technique and a lot of note reading. But, this is becoming increasingly difficult with students that do not have their proper materials. I have been doing random supply checks and find many students that still do not have the book needed for class.
Each student is supposed to have their instrument, folder, pencil, and book (Artistry in Strings - book 1). The orders have now all come in and been handed out. Any student who did not purchase a book from me will now need to order one from the internet or from a local music store.
Thank you for your attention to this message and have a great week,
Mrs. Bowers
Book for Orchestra this year: Artistry in Strings - Book 1 (green cover)
Orchestra Handbook Signature Page
Now you can sign the orchestra handbook online. You can also sign up to volunteer. Just click on the link below to access that page.
Orchestra Handbook Signature Page
Marsteller Orchestra Volunteer Sign-Up