1. Hudson Bend MS Mrs. May, Orchestra Director

2. Mrs. May’s education  2004 graduate of Lake Travis HS  2009 graduate of Texas State University  B.A. Music Education  Mariachi Certification  Suzuki Book 1 Cello

3. Teaching experience  3 rd year at HBMS.  Starting 7 th year of teaching orchestra.  Previous positions:  2009-2013: Orchestra Director at Sul Ross MS in Northside ISD  Turn a failing orchestra program into a UIL Varsity Sweepstake school with a full time orchestra position  2009 New Teacher of the Year Winner  2012-2013: Orchestra Assistant at Garcia MS in Northside ISD  2 UIL Sweepstake awards

4. Teaching Accomplishments  Made HBMS Orchestra into an UIL Varsity Sweepstakes program – 2 years in a row.  1 st time for HBMS Orchestra in 2014  Students received Outstanding Awards at UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest.  Bringing in fun music opportunities for students.

5. Spring 2015 - John Lennon Bus  Learn how to make music with technology.

6. Spring 2015- UTSA Symphony Concert  Hear a college level concert  Hear from professors & students that you can still join the orchestra in college and don’t have to be a music major  Orchestra helps you get scholarships (non-music major included)

7. 2015 September Mark Wood’s Concert  September 19, 2015  Concert at Lake Travis Performance Arts Center  http://youtu.be/- sv6beydAlM http://youtu.be/- sv6beydAlM

8. LTISD Varsity Fine Arts Requirements: All varsity music groups must learn the region music. It is not required to compete at region. What is region? Student competing against other students in the area such as Leander ISD, Round rock ISD, etc. Compete with the best. If you get in after the audition, it means your child is one of the best in the region. Making it into region orchestra is a honor. Audition forms are available on website & $15 to register.

9. Highlight Activities & Concerts  Mark Wood Concert  Electric violin/viola raffle  Rock Concert featuring Mark Wood  Monster Concert  Cake Auction  Costume Contest  Social activities  UIL Competitions  End of the Year Field Trips!

10. Academic Content  Meeting & exceeding the Music TEKS  The Music TEKS can be displayed at:  Practice at home  Rehearsals  Concerts  Competitions

11. Courses taught  Beginner Orchestra I  Little to no previous knowledge of strings  Concert Orchestra II  At least 1 year of experience  Philharmonic Orchestra III  At least 2 years of experience

12. Pertinent Syllabus info  Can be find in Orchestra Handbook  Look on orchestra website  www.Laketravisorchestra.org www.Laketravisorchestra.org

13. Color team?  Fine arts is not involved with any color team because it’s a mixture of all color teams.

14. Grading procedures  60% Major  Playing & Written Tests  Dress Rehearsals & Concert performances  Competitions  40% Minor  Classroom Performance  Quizzes  Supplies  Practice logs on Charms

15. Classroom expectations  Bring instrument, orchestra binder, & accessories everyday to class.  Check the board for announcements, class work, & homework.  Respect the teacher, room, and instruments.

16. Tuning Etiquette  Once the bell rings, the teacher or student leader will turn the machine on to sound the “A”.  Beginners: Violin/violas will form a line and the teacher will tune.  Concert/Philharmonic: Student will individually tune each string one by one.

17. Rehearsal Etiquette  Listen silently during instruction time.  Take responsibility for yourself and your actions.  Play only on your instrument during the appropriate time.  Stop immediately when the conductor stops rehearsing.  Follow instructions and show courteous rehearsal etiquette.  Raise your hand and receive permission before speaking or leaving your seat.  Follow the HBMS behavioral expectations and LTISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook.  DO NOT start to pack up before the class is dismissed. It is rude and distracting.  Wait for your director to dismiss you by sections/rows.

18. Homework policy  Practice at least 80 minutes a week  Log in times on to CHARMS  80 minutes = 100 points  1 extra minute = 1 extra point  Example:  100 minutes =120 points  120 minutes = 140 points  200 points is the highest grade that I can give

19. CHARMS Instructions  Instructions are available on the website too. 1. www.charmsoffice.com www.charmsoffice.com 2. Click on: (upper right hand corner) 3. Enter HBMSORCH into: 4. Enter your student’s 6 digit ID#: (if you can’t enter, email Mrs. May at maym@ltisdschools.org)maym@ltisdschools.org 5. Click on:

20. 6. Make sure student information is correct. The email address on this screen refers to the student’s own email address—you may choose to leave this blank 7. **IMPORTANT Please check contact information for parents/guardians by clicking on their name at the bottom of the page. If no adults have been entered, please click “Add New Adult” button at the top for each guardian who might be contacted on behalf of the student. 8. It is especially important that we have working email addresses and cell phone numbers for all parents and guardians 9. You’re done! Thank you for helping to keep communication lines open!

21. Schools supplies  Instrument with Don’t Fret Tapes (long version)  Accessories:  Bow  rosin  rockstop (cello & bass)  Tuner  Cleaner cloth  Binder with 5 dividers  PENCILS & highlighters

22. Tutoring Times  Before school:  8-8:35 am on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday  Mrs. May has duty on Tues. & Thurs.  After school:  4-5 pm everyday  Mrs. May will notify the class if there are no tutoring on schoology & on board.

23. Conference Period  Monday-Thursday:  2 nd period 9:38-10:26 am  Friday Club Day:  2 nd period 9:35 – 10:20 am

24. Preferred method of communication  Phone calls & Emails  512-533-5692  maym@ltisdschools.org maym@ltisdschools.org

25. Classroom Structure 1. Tune 2. Announcements 3. Warm-ups & Techniques 4. Class Work – Music 5. Rehearsal Frames:  Mistake?  Identify the mistake.  Fix it.  Correct repetitions. 6. Review

26. Textbook info:  Beginners Orchestra I:  Essential Elements 2000 Book 1  Concert & Philharmonic Orchestra II & III:  Music will be provided by the director.

27. Where to find more info:  www.laketravisorchestra.org

28. Remember to come…  To Curriculum Night to learn MORE and I look forward to working with each of you this school year

29. Contact Information  E-mail  maym@ltisdschools.org maym@ltisdschools.org  Phone  (512) 533-5692  Conference time  2 nd Period  9:38-10:26 am  Club 2 nd period  9:35-10:20 am