2013-2014

KleinForest Orchestra

Calendar of Events – Fall Semester

*Sectionals begin the week of September 3rd. Sectionals are weekly for the semester– make sure to know what day you are to attend.Mon. – Gold Vln Sectionals, Tues. – Green Vln Sectionals, Wed. – VA Sectionals, Thurs. VC/BS Sectionals. Sectionals times: 2:45-3:45 pm

*Chamber and Symphony combined rehearsals begin on Thursday, August 29th. Every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. for the Fall Semester.*Some rehearsals will vary in time please check the board for any time changes.*Musical Schedule TBA for Chamber Class.

August

15th and 16th –Summer Orchestra 9am-12 noon

26th– First day of classes

29th –*Chamber/Symphony Rehearsal 3:00-5 p.m.

September

3rd – Sectionals begin this week!

3rd – All violin sectional – due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday

3rd& 4th - Chamber and Symphony – Region Workshop during class

5th– OPA/Trip Meeting 7 p.m. All parents should plan to attend!

7th – KISD Region/State Workshop 9am- 12 noon at KHS

12th– KFHS Open House

13th – KISD 5th Grade Tour with Chamber & Symphony

14th– OPA Car Wash at McDonald’s on 1960 and Breck Rd.

18th– Last day to sign up for the trip! Payment due

19th – KISD 5th Grade Demonstration Meeting at KF – 7p.m. – Chamber/Symphony Perform

21st– Orchestra Picnic 11-2 pm at CypresswoodPark

21st – Sam Houston String Invitational Time TBA – check website

28th – KISD Region/State Workshop 9am- 12 noon at KHS

October

3rd– OPA Meeting 7p.m.

5th – OPA Costume Party 6-9 p.m. Location TBA

10th -Combined Rehearsals for Fall Concert: 2:45-4pm Everyone,4-4:30 Phil.II/Concert,

4:30-6 pm Chamber Symphony – with Guest conductor

11th-12th –Homecoming!

15th –All violin sectional – due to holiday on Monday

17th – Trip payment due. Chamber/Symphony Rehearsal w/guest. 4:15-7 pm

21st – HS Region Auditions at Doerre Int. 5p.m.

22nd – All violin sectional 2:45-3:45 p.m. for Fall Concert

23rd – All viola, cello, bass sectional 2:45-3:45 p.m. for Fall Concert

24th– Fall Concert – 7p.m. KFHS

26th– All-State Auditions/Piano and Harp Region Auditions 9 a.m.-College Park HS

November

7th and 8th - Semester auditions for students in Concert and Phil II Orchestras

7th – Lisle Violin Shop Display at KFHS 3-7 pm

7th– OPA Meeting 7 p.m.

14th and 15th – Orchestra Photos in class14th and 15th – Orchestra Photos in class.

14th – Fishburn Violin Shop Display at KFHS 3-7 pm

18th – HS Region Chair Auditions 5 p.m.at Klein HS

20th – Trip payment due

21st – Chamber/Symphony Rehearsal 4:15-6 pm

22nd and 23rd – KF hosts Region Orchestra. Friday–5-9p.m and all day Saturday–Helpers Needed

December

4th –Solo Forms Due

5th – All combined rehearsal for Winter Concert 2:45-4 pm Everyone/

4-5 pm Chamber and Symphony

6th – Elementary Tour – All eligible students to perform– all day tour

9th – All violin sectional 2:45-3:45 p.m. for Winter Concert

10th – All viola, cello, bass sectionals 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. for Winter Concert

12th – Winter Concert 7p.m. KFHS Auditorium

16th – Regular Sectionals this week – Ensemble Music Happy Holidays!!

2013-2014Klein Forest Orchestra

Calendar of Events –Spring Semester

*Sectionals begin the week of January 6th. Sectionals are weekly for the semester– make sure to know what day you are to attend.

*Chamber and Symphony Full Orchestra Rehearsals begin on Thursday, January9th-Every Thursday from 4:15-7 p.m. for the Spring Semester.

*Chamber class – musical schedule TBA

January

6th– Classes resume – Sectionals begin. Happy New Year!!

8th – KISD and UIL Solo/Ensemble fees DUE

9th – Full Orchestra Begins! 4:15-7 p.m.

9th - OPA Meeting 7 p.m.

15th – Trip payment due

16th - Full Orchestra Rehearsal after final exams Time TBA

16th –End of 1st Semester:

19th – OPA Progressive Dinner – 6-9 p.m. Locations TBA

21st – Second semester begins –All Violin Sectional due to holiday on Monday

February

5th – Final trip payment/balance due

3rd – Solo Recital – 5 p.m. Orchestra and Choir rooms

6th – Full Orchestra with Guest clinicians

6th– OPA Meeting 7 p.m.

7th– UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition For those that signed up-Times TBA

8th – Chamber Music and Dessert Concert at KinsmenChurch 7 p.m.

10th – KISD 5th Grade Cluster Concert at KFHS - 7 p.m. Chamber/Symphony Perform

11th – Pianist Fees Due for KISD Solo and Ensemble Contest

22nd – Klein ISD – Solo and Ensemble Contest – at Klein HS. Times TBA

March

1st – Register for State UIL Solo and Ensemble – special forms/fees apply

1st – OPA Car Wash at McDonald’s 1960 and Breck Rd.

6th – OPA/Trip Meeting 7 p.m. Must attend if you have a child going on the trip!!

27th - Full Orchestra Workshop and Pre-UIL taping 4-8 p.m. Dinner included!

31st– U.I.L./Trip Rehearsals for Chamber and Symphony 2:45- 4 p.m.w/guest conductors

April

1st - U.I.L./Trip Rehearsal for Philharmonic I 2:45 – 4 p.m. w/guest conductor

2nd - U.I.L./Trip Rehearsals for Philharmonic II/Concert 2:45 – 4 p.m. w/guest conductor

4th – 6th –Orchestra Trip

10th and 11th – HS String UIL Contest –Location and Times TBA per performing group

24th–Full Orchestra with Guest Conductor 4:15-7 p.m. – Auditorium

28th – Full Orchestra U.I.L. Rehearsal 4:15- 7 p.m.

May

1st – Full Orchestra U.I.L. Contest Location and Time TBA

2nd– Orchestra Banquet 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Shirley Acres – Pavilion Room

6th – All Combined Rehearsals for Spring Concert – 2:45- 4p.m. Everyone,

4-4:30 Phil II/Concert

12th – All violin sectional 2:45-3:45 p.m. for Spring Concert – Last Sectional

13th – All viola, cello, bass sectional 2:45-3:45 p.m. for Spring Concert –Last Sectional

15th – Spring Concert 7p.m. KFHS Auditorium

21st –Uniforms Due Back –Dry Cleaned!

22nd – OPA Meeting 7 p.m. Last One!

24th and 26th– State UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest –Austin

24th – Prom!

29th - Senior Dinner 5:00 p.m.

June 7th – KFHS Graduation– Chamber and Symphony Perform – Location /Time TBA - Possible 6 p.m. Graduation Time Have a Great Summer!!!