Concert Day (Today!) Reminders/Schedule
10/3/2024 1:51 pm
Regards,
Andrew Cummings, Director
Milton HS Orchestras
Tri-M Sponsor
cummingsas@fultonschools.org
www.miltonorchestra.org
Several orchestra announcements plus parent meeting recap
8/22/2024 1:39 pm
Milton Orchestra Announcements/Upcoming Activities:
If you're having trouble seeing links below, try this PDF version or the email sent through Infinite Campus.
This is a lot of info, so I’ve divided it into “new” and “previously sent” categories…
NEW
Parent meeting presentation: 2024 Orchestra Booster Kickoff Parent Meeting
This is just an outline, but please visit miltonorchestra.org>Volunteer>Volunteer Opportunities to sign up for a wide variety of events.
Trip announcement: Nashville Slides from parent meeting
We’re excited for our March trip to Nashville and workshop with violinist Tracy Silverman! Begin registering now through October 1st here. We typically fill one bus, so register early to ensure you don’t get put on a wait list if we have to cap the number (based on order of registration): Register here
Contact Mr. Cummings directly if interested in chaperoning or with questions.
Concert attire:
Make sure you read all guidelines carefully and order necessary items to have for our October 3rd concert! Plan ahead in case you need alterations. https://www.miltonorchestra.org/attire
Mini-camp success/photos:
We had a great Mini-Camp Saturday! Check out our photos, and please upload more if you’ve got them!
https://miltonorchestra.smugmug.com/2024-25
Fundraising Contest through September 10th: There are multiple ways to participate/earn drawing entries!
Opportunities: Deadlines as soon as 9/1
String Day at Georgia State University
University of North Georgia Music Major for a Day
There is a major assignment later in the semester that will allow for participation in one of the above university workshops and/or our previous mini-camp to count as alternate credit.
PREVIOUSLY SENT
Leadership applications were sent through GroupMe only and are due Friday at 4 pm!
GroupMe join link:
https://groupme.com/join_group/100923734/TWgx7VKQ
Spirit wear orders due September 9th
https://www.miltonorchestra.org/SpiritWear
Sight Reading Factory is provided by FCS Music and will be utilized throughout the year
https://www.miltonorchestra.org/20aug2024
Direct link to register for your individual account
OSP: Pay annual orchestra activity fee here
Sight Reading Factory Access
8/20/2024 11:14 am
Instructions are below for setting up your account. Sight Reading Factory is an excellent resource for individual improvement, and every Milton Orchestra student has access provided this year by Fulton County Schools Music (renewing our inaugural subscription from the Orchestra Boosters). This is a perfect time to sight read daily if you are auditioning for All State and/or Fulton County Honor Orchestra!
If you're not familiar with SRF, we will go over basics in class. But the biggest advantage to individual subscriptions is the ability to tailor exercises to your personal level and skill progression.
To set up your account, follow these instructions. Everyone will need to register (or renew) to complete potential assigned work. Do not register more than once, as we have the correct number of subscriptions for our program size. If you make a mistake/duplicate registration, let me know right away so I can fix it from this end (easy to do, but there's a time limit).
Students can follow these steps to activate or renew a subscription using your new student code:
If a student is activating a SRF account for the first time:
- Go to www.sightreadingfactory.com/student.
- Enter [code sent via IC email and GroupMe] in the Student Code field.
- Select the appropriate age group.
- Complete the registration information.
If a student has had a SRF account in the past and is renewing their account:
- The student should log in to their existing account and go to www.sightreadingfactory.com/student.
- Enter [code sent via IC email and GroupMe] in the Student Code field.
- Click "Extend Subscription".
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Andrew Cummings, Director
Milton Orchestras
Read More2 deadlines today + MINI CAMP tomorrow (schedule)
8/16/2024 9:05 am
Good morning, Milton Orchestra,
A couple of reminders:
1. Today is the deadline for the required 2024-25 Orchestra Activity Fee, payable through OSP on the Milton HS website: https://osp.osmsinc.com/FultonGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=EN706-885
Your annual orchestra shirt is included as long as you pay by the deadline! (separate from the spirit wear store items currently accepting pre-orders)
Parents/guardians, contact Mr. Cummings if you need to discuss flexibility/options with this.
2. If you become an Orchestra Booster member at any level by the end of today, you will be entered into Saturday's drawing for 2 tickets to see John Legend with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 9/9/24 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. https://www.miltonorchestra.org/membership
(Note that this is an optional but highly encouraged step separate from your free Membership Toolkit registration that everyone should complete at miltonorchestra.org)
MINI CAMP SCHEDULE for Saturday 8/17:
9:00: Check in and full group welcome session- Enter through orchestra side door
9:30-11:30: Rotating sectionals, rehearsals, and group activities (cafe, chorus room, band room, orchestra room)
11:30-12:30: Lunch; provided if you completed the RSVP form. Otherwise, please bring your own. Students should not leave campus during this hour.
12:30-2:30: Rotating sectionals, rehearsals, and group activities (cafe, chorus room, band room, orchestra room)
2:30-4: Full group (combined orchestras) rehearsal and run through. Families are welcome to come watch a final run through of combined repertoire at 3:45 pm in the cafeteria as they come to pick up students.
Thanks!
Regards,
Andrew Cummings, Director
Milton Orchestras
Read MoreTime-sensitive RSVP/Lunch order for Milton Orchestra mini-camp
8/8/2024 1:47 pm
Good afternoon, orchestra students and families!
I'm really enjoying hearing everyone play this first week. It's going to be a super strong year for all three orchestras if we put in the effort!
2 important items related to the (required and awesome!) August 17 Fall Mini-Camp at MHS:
- As talked about in class, it's essential that you let me know in writing through email or GroupMe by TODAY (8/8) if you have to miss the entire day OR a part of it due to athletics, etc. If you have an excused conflict, be present for as much as you can.
- The Milton Orchestra Boosters will be providing lunch from Knuckies Hoagies 11 to noon on mini-camp day. Please respond to the form below by Tuesday, August 13th at 4:00 PM.
Lunch Order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8-1nmH1x_nFXEn4BI9HW8OKZazBLnyx_-joTSMLt2mgNU0A/viewform
This camp is a huge opportunity for us to come together as sections, ensembles, and one big orchestra! We'll keep you rotating, learning new things, and getting to know each other. Lots of people are working hard behind the scenes to make this happen, so if you have one of the above-mentioned excused conflicts, any bit you can attend will still make a difference.
Thanks!
Andrew Cummings, Director
Milton HS Orchestras
cummingsas@fultonschools.org
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