May 21, 2014

Dear Parents,

I am pleased to announce that the Intermediate String Ensemble will be an available performance opportunity again in September. However, due to the inability to meet for lessons during the day, this group will only be open to students who have experience playing their chosen instrument, and whose playing ability would be classified as at least intermediate. To ensure that all members are performing at an intermediate level, there will be an audition held in September. The audition requirements are the same for all instruments. For the audition, students should be prepared with the following information:

Scales: 2 octave F and G

Solo: One slow movement and one fast movement from any piece

Sight Reading: Students will be asked to perform an excerpt, which he/she will not have reviewed before the audition

Rehearsals will be held, beginning October 1st, every Wednesday morning at 7:30am in the music room. The goal for this ensemble will be to perform at our Winter and Spring Concerts, which will be held in December and May, respectively.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please return the second page of this form to Mr. Zemba’s mailbox by Monday, June 2nd. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Beckley by e-mail or voicemail (listed below).

I am very excited about this opportunity for our students. I feel that this ensemble has been a missing link between the middle school and high school for string players. Now, with the addition of this ensemble, students will be better prepared for orchestra in the high school. I look forward to hearing the talent this new experience will bring forward. Please feel free to e-mail or call me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Allison Beckley

201-768-6060 ext.53361

DEMAREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY

2014/2015 ORCHESTRAL MUSIC REGISTRATION FORM

Student’s Name: ______Date: ______

Current Homeroom Teacher: ______Grade Level: ______

Phone: Home ______Cell ______E-mail______
(Please note the best way for me to contact you)

1. Please check the instrument that your child currently plays:

______Violin ______Viola ______Cello ______Double Bass ______Harp

2. Is your child presently receiving private instrumental instruction on this instrument?

______No ______Yes How many years? ______

(Yes only) Teacher’s name/phone number: ______

3. Has your child received music instruction for any other instrument not listed above?

______No ______Yes Which instrument? ______How many years? ______

4. Please check one

______We own the instrument my child currently plays.

______We rent the current instrument.

______I plan to buy an instrument in the near future.

My child is interested in joining the Intermediate String Ensemble for the 2014/2015 school year. I understand that my child will be expected to audition in September and that involvement is based on a successful audition. I also understand that rehearsals are mandatory and will be held on Wednesdays at 7:30am in the music room.

Student Signature: ______
Parent/Guardian Name: ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______

Please return this form to Mr. Zemba’s mailbox.

Please contact Mrs. Beckley for more information or with any questions.