1. Welcome to Orchestra! You will need: NO INSTRUMENTS PEN/PENCIL AGENDAS/CELL PHONE CALENDARS CELL PHONE PRETTY SMILE AND/OR POSITIVE ATTITUTE

2. Meet your Directors Mrs. Livings “Dictator”Mrs. Gallman “KRTG”

3. Who are you?! Get to Know You SheetComplete the Sheet Basics Looking forward to most? (can be non-orchestra) Favorites Other Why are you here? What will you do?

4. Two Big Questions On the index card… Put your name on the Index Card Q1: What is something specific we can do for you that would really help you succeed in this class? Q2: What (if anything) would you like me to know about you, your family or your situation that could impact your success in this class? Your responses WILL BE CONFIDENTIAL! What do you need?

5. Supplies for Orchestra MANDATORY Due Tuesday, September 1 st* : Pencil Binder Rosin Soft Cloth Shoulder rest for violins/violas OPTIONAL: Sheet protectors to be used with dry erase/vis-à-vis *May bring early on Monday for a “Bad Day Pass”! Bring in early for a BDP!

6. Stay in Touch! You MAY get out your phones! Website: http://www.jjpearceorchestra.com/http://www.jjpearceorchestra.com/ Remind Texts: @jjpstrings to 81010 Twitter @PearceOrchestra Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/jjpearceorchestra/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/jjpearceorchestra/ Didn’t come to registration? See us to update your Charms info!

7. Expectations It’s very simple… The Rehearsal Setup Starting a Successful Rehearsal Entering the Room, Backpack, Phone, etc. Ensemble Etiquette Pencils, Supplies Orchestra Property Care Lunch, Food/Drink, Lockers, Instruments Orchestra Member Care Respect, Positive Attitude, Communication

8. Looking forward… In the News… http://www.jjpearceorchestra.com/calendar/ 1 st Test: “Free 100” Charms test (more info later) Next week: Honors & Officer Applications due 1 st Concert: October 8 th Region Auditions: October 10 th Question…have you gone through the calendar and looked for conflicts?

9. Please…just ask Questions?And finally… Exit Ticket Take your picture Get your locker combo Mingle! Contact: Mrs. Livings melissa.livings@risd.org Mrs. Gallman kaitlin.teske@risd.org