A note from the Director
Dear LHSO Families,
I’m so proud of the wonderful work accomplished by our 4 orchestras during the LGPE preparation and performances. Preparing demanding literature so early in the semester is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our young musicians. Winter Camp preparation, before and after school sectionals and rehearsals, and playing test submissions brought our students to a new level of musicianship culminating in highly musical and memorable performances by all ensembles. That being said, it was not a surprise that all 4 ensembles received straight Superior ratings by our distinguished adjudication panel. A well-earned CONGRATULATIONS to our student musicians!
As LHSOA hosts the LGPE 3-day event (49 Cobb County orchestras), I’d like to offer a very special “thank you” to our fabulous LHSOA parents who not only kept LGPE on time and managed the orchestras and their directors so well, but also took care of meals and “caring for” our adjudication panel, our Cobb County Music Supervisor, and the technical staff. LHSOA could not host an event of this nature without YOUR time, energy, and support. At every turn, I was stopped by a judge, director, parent, or someone who was thanking us for our generosity and professionalism. Additionally, thank you to all Lassiter Orchestra students who worked the event. You are the fabric of our organization and it doesn’t go unnoticed!
Sincerely,
Carol Doemel, Director of Orchestras
Spring Orchestra Auditions
Auditions for placement into Fall 2017 Orchestra classes will take place on March 14, 5 – 8:30 PM.
Link to Audition Material and InstructionsNow is a great time to sign up for lessons through our Lassiter String Academy. Private Instruction builds musical skills, exposes students to centuries of notable repertoire, encourages discipline, perseverance, self-confidence, and ultimately a lifelong love and appreciation of the musical arts.
We are very fortunate to have one of the best staffs in the metro-Atlanta area right here at Lassiter, so sign up today! https://lhsoa.org/string-academy
2017 Cruise trip is almost here
The Lassiter Orchestra Spring Cruise Trip is scheduled for March 29 – April 3, 2017. A color copy of the Passport picture page and Final Payment for the trip of a $110 or HBH Fundraiser adjusted payment is past due.
Some Important Upcoming Dates towards the trip are:
March 20, 4 – 6pm, Cruise Trip Rehearsal 1
March 23, 4 – 6pm, Cruise Trip Rehearsal 2
March 27, 4 – 6pm, Cruise Trip Rehearsal 3
March 27, 6pm – Parent Presentation and Final Meeting
Save the Date
Still in Mulch need of a Project Manager for our Mulch Fundraiser
Springtime is just around the corner; birds begin to sing, flowers begin to bloom, and self-respecting suburban gardeners everywhere begin to spread mulch. Who better to deliver this mulch needed commodity than the musicians of the Lassiter High School Orchestra!
Your volunteer team is still seeking an energetic orchestra family member who is willing to donate some time and energy to helping our orchestra with some mulch needed fundraising. The best part about this job is that it’s a short-term project without any long-term commitments. Plant the fundraiser, execute the fundraiser, have fun, go home. Easy!
If you love spending time in the garden, if you love your orchestra, and if you love giving something back to a program that gives so mulch to your student, then this is the job for you.
Interested? Please contact Kim Jones for details. Thank you very mulch!
Show your Orchestra Spirit!
your driveway. If you would like to have your driveway stenciled, please download the LHSO Driveway Stenciling Permission Form, fill it out, and deposit it, along with a check to the LHSOA lock-box in the orchestra room. Please e-mail Sharon Powers with any questions you have on this project. Still seeking volunteers to serve on a committee or the Board
A Message from your President
Anyone who was involved with music in high school will attest, the experience remains with you for a lifetime in the form of memories, friends, and musical skills. As a LHSOA Board Member, being a part of the orchestra process provides both a sense of belonging and a sense of community in doing work for the greater good of our school and the Lassiter music program. It is in this spirit that I ask those of you who want to be a part of your student’s experience and have an interest in giving something back to the orchestra, to step forward and become involved. We have members of the LHSOA Board who are either graduating or rotating off this year, which presents several opportunities for others to become more involved with the Association’s governance and operations.
We are all very busy both with home and professional responsibilities, however, I ask that all of you wonderful parents and caregivers consider making a bit more room in your busy schedules to become a more integral part of this wonderful orchestra. Some jobs take only an hour or so per week, and some take only a couple hours per month, and many event roles require only a few hours per quarter, so please consider jumping-in and lending your time and talents in whichever way is most meaningful to you.
The nominating committee for Board positions will convene very soon. To express an interest in serving on either a committee or as an officer on the Board, please send an email to the Nominating Committee Chair, Ajit Kahaduwe, at webmaster@lhsoa.org.
Thank you for your consideration.
Musically yours,
Jonathan Warner
*Indicates current member rotating off the Board, however, all positions are eligible for nomination.
President
Provides leadership and managerial oversight to all aspects of the LHSOA. Member of the Executive Board.
*Vice President
Coordinates volunteers and provides oversight for all events; Works closely with the orchestra directors and the president on all activities, and is a member of the Executive Board.
*Secretary
Maintains all records and forms for the orchestra; maintains files on-line in the cloud, and is a member of the Executive Board.
Co-Treasurer (Bookkeeping)
Tracks income and expenses; prepares, monitors, and reports on the annual budget to the Board and the membership. Experience in QuickBooks is highly desirable but not required. Member of the Executive Board.
*Co-Treasurer (AR/AP, Banking)
Collects checks and forms in the lock box; makes banking runs, tracks payments for trips, works closely with the other co-treasurer in charge of bookkeeping. Member of the Executive Board.
*Lassiter String Academy Coordinator
Works with Academy string teachers and the orchestra director to coordinate after school lessons and track payments. Member of the Board.
Webmaster
Maintains the website and the published master orchestra calendar. Member of the Board.
Communications Officer
Puts together and sends out the weekly newsletter, manages Social Media posts, utilizes emails to ensure good information flow between the Orchestra directors, the Parent volunteers and Orchestra families. Member of the Board.
*Fundraising Coordinator
Plans and executes most fundraisers throughout the year.
*Memberships and Sponsorships Coordinator
Promotes individual and business giving programs to ensure the highest percentage of families participate in the financial health of the booster club, and also ensures visibility in the local business community.
Spring Trip Planner (needed annually)
Works closely with all parties to ensure the spring trip is organized prior to, during, and after the trip regarding travel plans and arrangements. Works closely with the orchestra director, the treasurers, and the tour companies.
LHSOA Registrations – It’s Never Too Late!
Thank you, families, for your registrations and your generous donations!
If you haven’t made a contribution yet, please make a donation today so we can do-it-up bigger and better for the kids rest of the year!
Do you have Kroger plus card? Please re-enroll annually: Lassiter’s Kroger Community Rewards – #68865
Re-enroll here. Dollars accumulate starting Sep 1st. Takes a couple minutes to set up and it keeps giving every time you shop for the next year!!
Simple swipe while you pay for shopping at Publix. The Publix at Highland Plaza has Lassiter Orchestra Partner cards at the Customer Service Desk. Please scan the card at checkout and help the Orchestra.
