Evening in the Garden - May - ALL Ford Students will Perform!

Tuesday, May 1 – 5:30 – 7:30

(Rain date – Thursday, May 3)

Dear Ford Families,

Our Annual “Evening in the Garden” presentation will be on Tuesday, May 1 on the Ford Blacktop (see schedule below).  All Ford students will participate in this wonderful performance opportunity.  This year’s presentation entitled “Children of the World” will feature folk songs from many different countries.  Please let me know if you have any questions about your child’s performance. (craig.hurley@cobbk12.org)  I look forward to a wonderful evening of performances!

Sincerely,

Craig Hurley

Ford Music

Children of the World

Performance Schedule

5:45 – Knd/1^st grade come to the risers

6:00 – Knd/ 1^st grade performs

6:15 – 2^nd/3^rd grade come to the risers

6:30 – 2^nd/3^rd grade performs

6:45 – 4^th/5^th grade come to the risers

6:45 – Ford Orff Ensemble

7:00 – 4^th/5^th grade performs

*Chorus will perform at all concerts

Please allow plenty of time for parking!

Performance Attire

Knd* – Wear class shirt and solid color shorts/pants

1^st* – Wear a solid color red, yellow, blue, gray or green shirt and solid color shorts/pants

2^nd* – Wear class shirt and solid color shorts/pants

3^rd*- Wear a solid color blue, orange, green, purple, gray or yellow shirt with solid color shorts/pants

4^th* – Wear a solid white shirt with solid color shorts/pants

5^th* – Wear 5^th Grade shirt with solid color shorts/pants

Chorus /Orff Ensemble* – Wear Ford Music Shirt with solid color shorts/pants

*All shirts will need to be tucked in so please wear a belt if appropriate

*For safety reasons please wear closed toe & closed heel shoes (please no sandals or crocs) to the performance.

3 Piggy Opera Performances - First Grade

First Grade Parents please join us as we share some activities from music class as well as our presentation of “The Three Piggy Opera”.  All performances will take place in the music room at 1:15 PM.  Students should wear blue jeans and a solid color shirt.  There will be a reception in the small cafeteria following each performance.  We hope to see you there!

Thursday, Mar. 22 – Ms. Edwards’ Class

Friday, March 23 — Ms. McMath’s Class

Monday, March 26 — Ms. Beckett’s Class

Tuesday, March 27 – Ms. Jones & Ms. Hyde’s Class

Thursday, March 29 – Ms. T. Jones’s Class

Smith-Gilbert Recital - March 10

The Smith-Gilbert Gardens (Ford's newest Partner in Education) will be showcasing Ford musicians during the opening of it's new Children's Garden this Saturday, March 10. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 10 AM and Ford students will perform from 10:30-11:30. Come enjoy 13 young musicians showcase their musical talents while performing on the piano.

Visit: smithgilbertgardens.com for more details.

Evening in the Garden - May 1

SAVE THE DATE!

Ford's annual "Evening in the Garden" is fast approaching. Please mark May 1st from 5:30-7:30 on your calender (rain date - May 3). ALL Ford students will be performing folk songs from around the world and displaying original art work. You don't want to miss this exciting event!

Orff Ensemble - now forming!

Ford Elementary Orff Ensemble                                          678-594-8092

Craig.Hurley@cobbk12.org

Dear 4^th & 5^th Grade Parents,

I am putting together an Orff Ensemble (barred instruments, hand drums, recorders, etc.)  for the Spring semester.  This group will rehearse on Wednesday Mornings from 7:15-7:50 during February, March and April and then perform at “Evening in the Garden” on May 1.

 

Lottery

            Due to limited space (20) Orff ensemble members will be chosen based on a lottery system. Students who return the necessary paperwork will be assigned a number and then 20 numbers will be drawn from a hat.  Behavior recommendations from homeroom teachers and parent/student commitment will also be taken into consideration.

Rehearsal/Performance Schedule

Wednesday, February 15 – The bottom portion of this form is due to Mr. Hurley.

Wednesday, February 22 – Students will be notified if they have been chosen for Orff Ensemble.

Wednesday, February 29 – Rehearsal #1 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, March 7 - Rehearsal #2 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, March 14 – Rehearsal #3 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, March 21 – Rehearsal #4 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, March 28 – Rehearsal #5 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, April 4 – NO REHEARSAL DUE TO SPRING BREAK

Wednesday, April 11 – Rehearsal #6 from 7:15 – 7:50

Wednesday, April 18 – Rehearsal #7 from 7:15-7:50

Wednesday, April 25 – Rehearsal #8 from 7:15-7:50

Tuesday, May 1 – “Evening in the Garden” – 5:30 PM

Friday, May 4 – “Pops in the Park” 6-9 PM* at Harrison High School

            *not sure of our exact performance time

Orff Ensemble will only meet during the Spring Semester

           

Orff Ensemble Donation

Students who participate in Orff Ensemble will be requested to pay a $15.00 fee.  This money will be used to purchase pieces of music, pay for a shirt and any other related expenses.  Chorus and/or former Tone-Chime Ensemble members will NOT need to send in a separate Orff Ensemble donation.

I am looking forward to creating some great music!  If you have any questions please e-mail me at craig.hurley@cobbk12.org.

Sincerely,

Craig Hurley

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This form must be returned to Mr. Hurley by Wednesday, February 15 in order for your child to be eligible for the lottery – NO EXCEPTIONS.

My child has permission to be placed in the lottery for the 2012 Ford Elementary Orff Ensemble.

 

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Child’s Name                                     Parent’s signature                             Homeroom Teacher/Grade