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LHS Orchestra performs at the Pink Out Football Game
On Friday, October 4 the LHS Chamber Orchestra and select 8th grade students performed the Star Spangled Banner at the LHS Pink Out Football game. The performance was a huge success and I received great feedback from parents, faculty, and administration. It’s great to get that widespread exposure for our orchestra! Way to go!
You can see photos and a video on our Instagram/Facebook pages @lassiterorchestra
Poinsettia Sale now underway!
Our annual poinsettia sale starts tomorrow, Thursday, October 12 and will run through Sunday, October 27. These beautiful flower are locally grown and make great holiday gifts. Your student will bring a hard copy flyer/order form and we also have online sales and more information here: https://www.lassiterorchestra.org/poinsettiasale
Practice Vlog #2 Assignment
Practice Vlog #2 is due in CTLS by Monday, October 14 at 11:59 PM. The assignment has been posted in CTLS.
Asynchronous Day – Monday, October 14
Cobb County has an asynchronous day on Monday, October 14. Students should be practicing at home and submitting their practice vlog #2 that was assigned yesterday. It is due in CTLS by 11:59 on Monday, 10/14.
Playing Checks
Over the next several weeks we will have several short playing checks in class. Students should be prepared by making sure their notes, rhythms, and bowings (NRB) are learned. This is the daily “homework” for orchestra.
Program Book Ads
Our program book advertisement campaign ends on Friday, October 25. Be sure to get your ad orders in! Https://lassiterorchestra.org/program-book
Artist-in-Residence
I am proud to announce our Artist-in-Residence for October 21-22. Mr. Christopher Thibdeau, a resident of Boston, will be joining us as our guest conductor. You can read more about Mr. Thibdeau here. https://www.lassiterorchestra.org/thibdeauI know this will be an exciting opportunity for our students!
No Phone Zone Reminder
A reminder to students that the orchestra room is a "no phone zone". Students should not have their phones out during rehearsal, but may keep them in the back of the room in their backpack or on the phone charger if they wish. Over the past few weeks many students have forgotten about this important rule that allows us to better focus on the music.
LHS Students make GMEA District 12 Honor Orchestra
Congratulations to the following students for being excepted into the GMEA district 12 high school honor orchestra. They will perform the first weekend in November under a guest conductor.
- Bryne Phaengsook, violin I
- Kaimi Trevison, violin I
- Zoe Dragon, viola
- Juan Orduz-Zuniga, double bass
- Boris Sudakov, double bass
- Seyi Lawal-Solarin, double bass (alternate)
Upcoming Events
- Monday, October 14 – Asynchronous Day (Practice Vlog #2 due)
- Friday, October 18 – LHS Chamber Orchestra performs at KSU Orchestra Invitational
- Saturday, October 19 – District All-State Auditions (Pope HS)
- M/T, October 21-22 – Artist-in-Residence, Mr. Christopher Thibdeau (hall)
- Thursday, December 12 – Winter Concert, 7 PM, Concert Hall