Families, Thanks for another great year in the Daniell Orchestra program! Just a few last things…. BORROWED INSTRUMENTS If you are an eighth grader who borrowed an instrument and you have NOT returned it, this needs to be brought in as soon as possible. Please contact me via email to Read more…
Parents – please note that if your intention is to accept the third quarter grade on your student’s report card (found on parentview), there is NO freeze grade nor opt out form. You do not need to send an email requesting a freeze. Your child will simply stop submitting work Read more…
Welcome to digital learning week 2! This week, we are trying something a little different. While last week focused on playing our music alone, my students know that music theory and literacy is extremely important to my curriculum. Introducing…TONE SAVVY! Please click here for a PDF on how to begin Read more…
Greetings orchestra families! **Did you know that most all music shops in the area, especially violin shops, are providing short term rentals for students who forgot their instruments at school or don’t have one to begin with? If you are in this situation, my advice would be to check with Read more…
Spring T-Shirt Design Contest! This year, our EIGHTH GRADERS will be able to design the spring 2020 orchestra t-shirt! Please see flyer & requirements here. All submissions are due by March 2 for approval. Voting will be during class on March 3rd. All grades will vote, but only eighth grade Read more…
LGPE! (Large Group Performance Evaluation) Large group performance evaluation (LGPE) is the equivalent to the Georgia Milestones for 7th and 8th grade orchestra, chorus and band students. It is required by the state and scored professionally by four separate judges. Students are judged on appearance, behavior, all aspects of performance Read more…
Allstate Orchestra Congratulations to eighth graders Joshua and Christian for passing the second round of allstate auditions! Out of over 90 of the most advanced cello players in the state, Christian earned second chair and Josh earned first chair overall! Hoodie Orders The second round of hoodie orders was shipped Read more…
Due to Christmas at Piedmont using our Daniell parking lot in addition to a basketball game at the same time on Friday, our concert has again been moved. We will be performing at SPRAYBERRY high school! Please arrive by 6:30pm for our 7pm start time. Students will unpack in the Read more…
***IMPORTANT: 7/8/Chamber Concert VENUE CHANGE*** The 7th, 8th and Chamber Orchestra concert is THIS FRIDAY at 7pm in the DANIELL THEATER! There was a scheduling issue with our previous venue, so we will need to stay at Daniell for this concert. Please do not go to Kell high school! We Read more…
6th Grade Concert is WEDNESDAY! Parents should have received a pink handout detailing Wednesday’s concert. If you did not, please download it here and review for all information regarding the concert: https://www.daniellorchestra.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-6th-Gr-Winter-Concert.pdf Poinsettia pickup is this FRIDAY, December 6th! Please arrive in the theater between 4:30-6:00 to pick up your Read more…