1. Welcome to the … Arcadia Middle School Orchestra Mr. Fink – Director
Sign by your name on the attendance sheet.
Take an index card
On the index cards write.
 For things you like about orchestra
 For things you don’t like about orchestra
You may have more than one answer.
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2. Looks like a great year!
Wonderful Summer - Relaxing and preparing for the year.
Lots of outstanding music ready for this year
The number of students participating in orchestra is at an all time high
Ten years ago – about 50
– 80 plus
– about 115 !!
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3. New This Year  Orchestra is in Room 125 for most rehearsals.
 New chairs and stands on the stage.
 Fewer music teachers.
Ms. Davis is at Lakeshore and Buckman Heights
Mrs. Thurherr is at West Ridge and Odyssey
  I’m still here!
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4. Plan for Today Basic Information - 20 minutes
Feedback Sheet - 10 minutes What are the two orchestra rules?
Name That Tune - 15 minutes
Assignment - 5 minutes
Actions you must take for the next rehearsal
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5. Basic Information Three Ps Performances and Concerts PBIS Procedures
Be Respectful,
Be Responsible
Be Productive
Procedures
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6. Performances December 7 Winter Concert 7th & 8th Orchestras & Bands
December 19 Winter Concert 6th Orchestra & Band
March 14 String Festival – District
May 15 Spring Concert – th Orch. – 7th & 8th Band
May 22 Spring Concert - 6th & 7th Orchestra, 6th Band
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7. How does this apply to Orchestra?
PBIS
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Productive
How does this apply to Orchestra?
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8. In Mr. Fink’s Classroom BE RESPECTFUL
Listen when others are playing or talking
Start the year with only two rules.
RULE #1: When my hand is up - be quiet and pay attention
Your ability to stay in this class depends on this
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9. In Mr. Fink’s Classroom BE RESPONSIBLE
Come to rehearsal prepared with your instrument, music & other equipment [rosin, shoulder pad, extra strings]
RULE #2: You must come to class, on time, with your instrument, music and necessary equipment.
Your grade depends on this
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10. You will be asked these rules again.
What are the two rules?
RULE #1: When my hand is up - be quiet and pay attention
RULE #2: You must come to class with your instrument, music and necessary equipment
You will be asked these rules again.
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11. In Mr. Fink’s Classroom BE PRODUCTIVE Ask: Play with your best effort
Focus on improving your playing and performance.
Ask:
“How can I/we make this better?”
“How can I/we make this fun?”
“What is the next action?”
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12. In Mr. Fink’s Classroom BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE BE PRODUCTIVE:
RULE #1: Be quiet when I raise my hand.
BE RESPONSIBLE
RULE #2: Come on time, prepared with your instrument and music.
BE PRODUCTIVE:
Play with your best effort.
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13. Behavior Consequences
Step One –
Time Out and a conversation after class
Step Two –
Time Out and a conversation with home
Step Three –
Removal from class OR in some cases
Behavior Plan
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14. Why such strict consequences?
The number of students per teacher is high this year.
This requires more student responsibility
Students who want to learn, deserve a classroom where they are able to learn.
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15. Procedures Rehearsal Days & Content Planners & Passes
Instrument Storage
Fire Drills
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16. Rehearsals Days & Times
Grade 6
Day 3 and 5
Period 10 & 11 – 12:40-1:35
Grade 7
Day 3 and 6
Period 3 & 4 – 9:09-10:04
Grade 8
Day 2 - Period 5 and Part of 6 – 10:08 – 11:40(?)
Day 5 – Period 5 & 6 – 10:08-11:03
Rehearsals in Room 125
Snow days count as a day.
Dismissal time is determined by Mr. Fink
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17. Rehearsal Content Tuning & Getting Ready to Play Scales and Warm-Up
Skills
Posture
Position
Techniques
Pieces
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18. Planners & Passes Always bring your planner to class.
It is your ticket in and out of class
Use your planner pass
Tardiness
Bathroom
Nurse
Passes are signed in between pieces, not during.
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19. Other Stuff Pencil Sharpener - by the door Tissues – on my desk
The only reason to go in the office without permission
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20. Instrument Storage Make sure your instrument is…
Marked clearly with your your name.
In a case that is latched or zippered
In your assigned cubby, rack or space.
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21. Fire Drills Be Quiet and Listen for instructions
Carefully put down your instrument
Exit through the outside door in the back of the room.
Walk to your area.
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22. How to Contact Me School Phone: 966-3163
School
Web Page:
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23. The Basics – Review TWO RULES
Rule #1: RAISED HAND: Be quiet and pay attention
Rule #2: BE PREPARED: Be on time with your instrument ready to play.
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24. Information Sheets Answer the quiz questions
Return the paper to the ‘Red Folder’
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25. The group may discuss with each other what the title is and why.
Name That Tune
Count off by …
Meet your group by your number
Listen to each song and see if you can put the song titles in the correct order.
The group may discuss with each other what the title is and why.
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26. When is our next rehearsal?
Sixth Grade - Wednesday September 15
Seventh Grade – Thursday September 16
Eighth Grade – Wednesday September 15
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27. Actions you must take for the next rehearsal…
Assignment
Actions you must take for the next rehearsal…
Mark your instrument case clearly with your name. Use a luggage tag, tape, labeler, whatever…
Bring your instrument to school.
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