Ford Elementary Orff Ensemble 678-594-8092
Dear 4th & 5th 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
