Tuesday, July 20, 2010

7th & 8th grade orchestra news

HERNANDEZ MS ORCHESTRA


7/8 Grade Orchestra Notes

HOW TO PREPARE FOR 2010-2011

7/8th Grade Orchestra Supply List

>Rosin – “Pops” rosin for bass

>Extra set of strings – Prelude is a good brand

>Shoulder Rest- violins / violas OR Rock Stop – cello /bass

>Soft Cloth

>3-4 Pencils – for orchestra only

>1” Black Binder

>Orchestra T-Shirt - $12

>Orchestra Fairshare Usage Donation $30 –

(This money will help start up funds for our Orchestra program, help pay for uniforms and

cleaning fees, music, equipment, UIL fees, district/region fees, and any miscellaneous items

needed to run the orchestra program. With this money and fundraisers, the orchestra will be

able to purchase more instruments as well. Payment plans can be made for your convenience;

however, it would be much appreciated if this donation can be made at the time of our String

Camp)

Local Vendors

Hillje Music – www.hilljemusic.com

String & Horn Shop – www.stringandhornshop.com

Violins Etc. – www.Violinsetc.com

Sam Bass Music – www.sambassmusic.com

Blackerby Violin Shop- www.Violinshop.com

Westbank String Shop- www.westbankstringshop.com

Strait Music – www.straitmusic.com

Get in touch with Hernandez Middle School!

Visit www.hernandezms.blogspot.com to find out about upcoming events and read all that

Principal Dr. Brennan has to say ☺

A little blurb about Mrs. López

Clarissa López is beginning her fifth year as a music educator. She earned her Bachelors

Degree from Texas A&M University-Kingsville in music education and her Masters Degree

from The University of Texas in trumpet performance. She currently plays trumpet with

two local Austin groups and violin with her church choir. Mrs. López is happily married

and has a Cockapoo dog named Cha-Cha.

LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!

Clarissa López

hernandezmsorch@gmail.com

512.586.3786

6th grade orchestra news

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reetings orchestra family! I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer and is taking advantage of the beautiful weather! Things are falling in place so well at HMS. I’m feeling we’re going to have a beautiful start!



We will have our very first Hernandez Middle School Beginner String Orientation coming up; this is a great way for the students to get to know each other in their instrument section, know the parts of the instrument, learn how to take care of their instrument and maybe learn a couple of notes. Please mark your calendars and prepare to have some fun!



Beginner String Orientation: Thursday, August 19, 2010 (Parents are welcome to attend)

Violin 8:30-10:00 am

Viola 10:30-12:00 pm

Cello12:30-2:00 pm

Bass 2:00-3:00 pm





If you are in need of checking out a school-owned instrument, please arrive exactly 30 minutes prior to the orientation session. Parents should be present to sign-out for the instrument. I encourage all violin/viola players to consider the rent-to-own option from any of our local vendors. (It is highly encouraged that those instruments become self-owned) Cello / Bass instruments will be provided from the district.



**All School-Owned Instruments may be rented for a $50 yearly usage fee.

Payment plans can be made for your convenience** 



Beginning Orchestra Supply List

>”Essential Elements 2000” Books 1 & 2 – purchase the books that correspond to your instrument

>Rosin- “Hill” rosin for violin, viola, cello; “Pops” rosin for bass

>Extra set of strings – “Prelude” is a good brand

>Shoulder Rest- violin / viola only

>Rock Stop – cello /bass only

>Soft Cloth- handkerchief is acceptable

>Metronome/Tuner- (“Korg” TM-40 is a great model)

>Music Stand- for home practice

>1” Black Binder-Binder pencil pouch, 3-4 pencils

>Orchestra T-Shirt - $12, purchased from the Orchestra Department



Where do I buy these? …. Here are some reputable Local Vendors



Hillje Music – www.hilljemusic.com

Violins Etc. – www.Violinsetc.com

Sam Bass Music – www.sambassmusic.com

Blackerby Violin Shop- www.Violinshop.com

String & Horn Shop – www.stringandhornshop.com

Westbank String Shop- www.westbankstringshop.com

Strait Music – www.straitmusic.com





LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!

Clarissa López

hernandezmsorch@gmail.com

512.586.3786
 

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