kamiak high school kamiak high school orchestra member`s handbook

KAMIAK HIGH SCHOOL
ORCHESTRA MEMBER’S HANDBOOK
2012
2012-13
MR. BRIAN STEVES
DIRECTOR OF ORCHESTRAS
You have chosen to become a member of an organization based upon pride, achievement, and unity. A brief
history of the Kamiak Orchestras: In 1996 the orchestra was awarded Best Full Orchestra and Best Orchestra
All Divisions at the Golden Gate Music Festival in San Francisco. In 1997 and 1998 the Kamiak Symphony
Orchestra earned superior ratings at the Northwest Orchestra Festival in Gresham, Oregon, and in 2001 we
were awarded the third place award out of eighteen orchestras in our division. The Philharmonic Strings and
Kamiak Choirs combined scores earned the ensembles sweepstakes at the Vancouver 2000 Heritage Festival.
The eighty-piece Symphony Orchestra traveled to New York City and Boston for a major performance tour in
1999, and spring 2002 was our first European Adventure, with performances in Vienna, Salzburg and Prague.
In the spring of 2003, the newly formed Kamiak Uber Kammerstreich won third place for the State String
Ensemble Division and in 2004 and 2006 was awarded Best Chamber Orchestra at the Northwest Orchestra
Contest. The Symphony Orchestra traveled again in 2005, this time to beautiful Hawaii for competition and
community performances – earning Sweepstakes Awards for Best Orchestra Overall and Best Chamber
Orchestra. In 2007 our Symphony I won third place at the Northwest Orchestra Contest, and we brought not
one but two symphony orchestras to the event, 160 students’ total. 109 strings, winds and percussion traveled
to Rome and Tuscany in the spring of 2008 for our major performance tour, with outstanding performances,
sight-seeing, wonderful food and dangerous bus rides in the streets of Rome (!!!) Kammerstreich earned
Second Place at the Northwest Festival in 2008 and 2009 and Symphony Orchestra I again earned third
place. 2010 was also a year of awards, with regional solo awards for violin, cello, bass, harp and piano, and
the Kammerstreich won 2nd Place for the Large String Division and the Mebbs Quartet won 2nd place in the
Small String Division. Years of fundraising also paid off as our Booster Organization was able to purchase a
beautiful pedal harp for our school. 2011 brought another great performance tour - -to Spain! Once again our
Symphony I took third place at the Gresham Festival, as did the Uber Kammerstreich, and the “Three Little
Maids Piano Trio” was named third in State in the Small String Ensemble Division. In 2012, Symphony
Orchestra I finally made it to play-offs and earned second place at the Northwest orchestra Festival and the
Uber Kammerstreich was named First in State for Large Ensembles!
We continue our traditional performance of Handel’s Messiah at our December concerts; send numerous
soloists and ensembles to the All-State/All-Northwest Honor Orchestra and to the State Solo & Ensemble
Competition. The Kamiak Orchestras are a leading string organization in the Pacific Northwest; you have the
responsibility and choice to set high standards for both yourself and the orchestra. Throughout the year, we
will develop our artistic abilities, seek deeper and richer meaning in the art of music, and we shall work
together as an ensemble so we may achieve as a team.
Experts have concluded that the study of music helps with spatial reasoning, test taking, and overall quality of
life. Factor in social skills, emotional development, leadership training, group interaction, aesthetic perception,
music making and the discipline required to be in a music ensemble – you are taking advantage of a great
opportunity that goes even beyond the concert stage.
This Handbook is designed to answer any questions you might have concerning the program. Please read all
the information and sign the form in the “form booklet” students will receive with this handbook. I am honored
to be your director and am looking forward to a great year!
Mr. Brian Steves, Director of Orchestras
Office Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 AM, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Conference: Period 5 Email: [email protected]
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THE ORCHESTRA SYLLABUS & CURRICULUM
District Curriculum, 9-12 Instrumental Music Goals. Revised 1990
Each goal correlates to the four Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements in the Arts (EALR). These four requirements are:
1. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to create, to perform and to respond effectively to the arts.
2. The student applies the creative process with arts knowledge/skills to reason and solve problems.
3. The student uses at least one art form to communicate ideas and feelings.
4. The student understands how the arts connect to other subject areas, life and work.
The study of music through the performance of string and full orchestra literature seeks to:
GOAL
EALR
A. Develop understanding of the basic elements of music
1.1, 1.2
B. Develop listening skills appropriate to music
1.1, 2.1, and 3.2
C. Develop skills in reading and writing notation
1.1, 2.1, 3.1
D. Differentiate through performance a variety
of styles and genres
1.5, 2.3, 3.1
E. Develop performance skills and provide
performance opportunities
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1
F. Develop understanding of the relationship of music
within societies: historically, culturally, and stylistically
2.3, 3.1, 4.4
G. Develop awareness of the relationships
between music and other disciplines
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
H. Encourage creativity and the aesthetic sensitivity
2.2, 2.3, 3.2
I. Develop focus, concentration and self-discipline
4.3, 4.5
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE OFFERINGS
PHILHARMONIC STRINGS I (by audition)
This advanced orchestra is open to upperclassmen playing violin, viola, violoncello string bass or harp. This
audition ensemble will focus on advanced scale and etude techniques, bowing styles, vibrato and shifting, music
understanding and performance. This ensemble will also perform full orchestra symphonic literature, which may
require outside of school rehearsals. Students are expected to attend evening concerts, competitions, and tours.
Members of this ensemble will represent Kamiak at various orchestra festivals, including the Northwest Orchestra
Festival in Gresham, Oregon.
PHILHARMONIC STRINGS II (successful completion of Int. Orchestra or by audition)
This orchestra is open to upperclassmen and auditioned freshmen playing violin, viola, violoncello, string bass or
harp. This ensemble will focus on advanced scale and etude techniques, bowing styles, vibrato and shifting, music
understanding and performance. This ensemble will also perform full orchestra symphonic literature, which may
require outside of school rehearsals. Students are expected to attend evening concerts, competitions, and tours.
Members of this ensemble will represent Kamiak at various orchestra festivals, including the Northwest Orchestra
Festival in Gresham, Oregon.
INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA (non-audition)
This orchestra is open to any student with middle school experience playing violin, viola, violoncello, string bass
or harp. This class will introduce and develop scale and etude technique, bowing styles, vibrato and shifting,
music understanding and performance. Like the Philharmonic Strings, this ensemble will perform at our annual
Messiah concert; students will work in quartets for solo & ensemble and will be adjudicated at the spring regional
contest
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OTHER PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES
KAMIAK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS
Our two Symphony Orchestras perform a number of the major symphonic works throughout the year, focusing on
the large romantic works of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Sibelius, etc. We are fortunate to have talented wind
players who share their skills with our string players; so many Kamiak musicians may have a true symphony
experience. Because orchestra ensembles and band ensembles are scheduled during the same period, wind players
may join the strings as often as once a week to rehearse our symphonic literature. We are also very fortunate to
have a wonderful, flexible band director, Mr. Bathurst, who so kindly shares his bandlings with us! Symphony is
comprised of students in PS I and Chamber Winds, Symphony II has members from PS II and Wind Ensemble.
KAMIAK UBER KAMMERSTREICH (Translation: The Kamiak Super Chamber Strings)
This is a true chamber orchestra, an audition ensemble for sixteen string players. The ensemble rehearses once a
week during “0” period and students take ownership by managing and running their own rehearsals. The
ensemble also performs without a conductor. Students will have professional coaching once a month for a twohour rehearsal. This ensemble will perform at concerts and compete at regional contests.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
Chamber ensembles can be the most rewarding experience for a musician - one to a part assignments and
preparing the authentic works of great Western composers prepare students for the Solo/Ensemble Festival and
other opportunities in the community. Students are encouraged to form “standing quartets” and other ensembles,
and may hold weekly rehearsals.
MUSICAL PIT ORCHESTRA
Working in conjunction with the Drama and Choral Departments, members of the Kamiak Orchestras may
audition for a part in the pit orchestra for the Spring Musical. Auditions are in January and rehearsals begin early
March, and are held after school. Students must attend all performances, held in the first two weeks of May.
YOUTH SYMPHONIES
Students wishing to perform great symphonic masterworks are encouraged to audition for positions in these
community youth orchestras. Rehearsals are held in the evening. The Everett Youth Symphony phone is
425.258.2058 www.eyso.info, and the Cascade Youth Symphony phone is 425.776.4332. Kamiak musicians are
also members of the Seattle Youth Symphony as well. Note the Everett Youth Symphony will be rehearsing at
Kamiak on Monday evenings again this season, and upcoming auditions are scheduled for September 8, 2012, in
the morning. See everettyouthsymphony.org to sign up for an audition and get additional information.
ALL STATE/ALL-NORTHWEST
Members of the orchestras are eligible to audition for these Honor Ensembles. This year All-State & All-Northwest
Audition tapes are due October 4. Materials can be found on the WMEA.ORG web site.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
ORCHESTRA COUNCIL
The Student Orchestra Council will meet on a periodic basis, to discuss issues including: Fund-Raising
Opportunities, Performance Obligations and Responsibilities, Rehearsal Atmosphere, Ensemble Goals. Each
Orchestra Council Member is responsible for the following duties. He or she may appoint a committee to assist
with these responsibilities. The heads of the orchestra the council are the PS I President and Vice President, who
will be voted upon by all returning orchestra members in the spring. The remaining officers are voted on by their
respective orchestras (PS I and PS II) in the fall.
President
Student Representative at Orchestra Booster
Meetings & KHS ASB
Calling Orchestra Council Meetings
Assisting Substitute Teachers
Vice-President
Concert Set-Up
Librarian
Music Library maintenance
Historian
Orchestra Scrap-Book & Concert PR.
Facebook Manager
Keeping our Orchestra Web up to date and
relevant
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Principal Players
Principal players for each section are responsible for:
• Bowing Markings
• Sectional rehearsals
• Section behavior
• Section attendance
Principal and Assistant Principals are selected the previous spring, based upon a performance audition and
application. They are selected because of their commitment to the orchestra, their playing ability, and their
leadership ability. They expected to lead sectionals, mentor their section players and demonstrate proper
orchestra rehearsal and performance etiquette.
CHAIR PLACEMENTS
For Philharmonic Strings I & II, there will be at least three major chair exams held throughout the year, before
each concert. Based upon instrument performance skill (intonation, bowing style, musical style, speed, posture),
students will be placed in chair order. Principal and assistant principal players are selected by a combination of
playing ability and leadership ability, and while not rotating chairs, are held to a higher standard for music
learning and meeting rehearsal expectations. These players may join the rotating section if they fail to maintain
the standard. In order to place students in accurate chairs, it is imperative that they all test on the same day, in
succession of each other. Therefore, while a student may certainly make-up a playing test for full credit, he or she
may have to accept a lower chair if they were heard on a day separate from the rest of the section.
GRADING POLICIES
35% PERFORMANCE, THEORY, AND MUSIC HISTORY TESTS
Student mastery of various music topics, including instrumental technique, articulation, tone, phrasing, literature
excerpts, memorization, and music theory and music history will be evaluated throughout each quarter.
Instrumental skills will be assessed in either a live or taped format. All students must have access to recording
devices, or must be prepared to tape tests after school or during lunch periods.
10% LISTENING ENTRIES AND REFLECTION JOURNALS
Guided listening and journal assignments will be held during class time. Students are expected to make-up
journals and listening assignments for excused absences. Journals and Listening assignments are evaluated at the
end of each quarter.
20% REHEARSAL PARTICIPATION
Important outcomes for orchestra include attitude, cooperation, and leadership and rehearsal attentiveness. This
measure will be evaluated by the orchestra director, and will include observations of equipment care, punctuality
to rehearsals, including those scheduled after school, and effort made during rehearsals.
35% PERFORMANCES AND OUTSIDE REHEARSALS
Students must attend all scheduled orchestra performances and scheduled rehearsals. Evaluations will include
attendance, proper uniform, audience behavior, and participation in set-up/tear-down. Students must complete
the “Excused Absence” form two weeks prior to a performance and twenty-four hours before a
rehearsal to receive a make-up assignment – generally a written assignment for missed performances and
practice tapes for missed rehearsals. Unexcused absences cannot be made up, and will lower a
student’s grade.
REHEARSAL EXPECTATIONS
During rehearsals and performances, students are expected to be on time, not to talk or distract, and use good
judgment when working with other people, equipment, and our rehearsal room. Participating in a music
ensemble requires the same behaviors required of individuals in the workforce – striving for a common goal,
sacrificing for the team, and acknowledging that achievement through the group effort is a rewarding a characterbuilding activity. In our music ensembles our success results in meeting personal and ensemble artistic expression
through the art of music making – and this happens not only on the stage but also in the rehearsal room.
Rehearsals that are disciplined, focused, rigorous and controlled will be productive and positive
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and will thus allow for the unified expression for the ensemble and personal expression for the musician. We will
then want to do more, get better, achieve higher heights:
“The Road to Musical Excellence is never accepting today what was acceptable yesterday”
Frank Battisti
Timeliness
By starting rehearsals on time with the proper equipment and music, we:
• Improve ensemble and individual performance as we maximize our actual playing time and avoid
unnecessary delays;
• Set a standard for the entire ensemble, as this behavior indicates the ensemble is important to us
as individuals, and we are willing to sacrifice social and non-musical behaviors for the
performance of the ensemble
Rehearsal Focus
By restricting conversation to musical and rehearsal matters, we:
• Improve ensemble and individual performance as we allow sections to rehearse, and optimize
communication between sections and the conductor;
• Set a standard for the entire ensemble, as this behavior indicates the ensemble is important to us
as individuals, and we are willing to sacrifice social and non-musical behavior for the
performance of the ensemble.
Respect for Each Other
By refraining from personal put-downs, offensive language, and unnecessary/disrespectful comments,
we:
• Improve ensemble and individual performance as we can approach the music with a positive
attitude, thus optimizing time on playing and minimizing conflict mediation;
• Set a standard for the entire ensemble, as this behavior indicates the ensemble is important to us
as individuals, and we are willing to resolve problems outside rehearsal time, using proper
communication channels and methods.
Respect for Property, Rehearsal Room, and Instruments
By taking the time to put equipment in its proper storage place, taking care with instruments even when
hurried, and keeping the room picked-up from unnecessary debris, we:
• Improve ensemble and individual performance as we reduce delays in rehearsal that are
unnecessary;
• Set a standard for the entire ensemble, as this behavior indicates the ensemble is important to us
as individuals, and we are willing to take the time to be organized for the performance of the
ensemble.
Please note - -20% of each quarter grade is based upon daily rehearsal behavior
SPECIAL NOTE: INSTRUMENTS ARE KEPT IN INSTRUMENT LOCKER ROOM UNDER STUDENT
RISK! ORCHESTRA DEPARTMENT AND SCHOOL ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT OR
DAMAGE TO PRIVATE INSTRUMENTS.
OUR LOCKER ROOM IS EQUIPED WITH
SURVELLIENCE CAMERAS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SCHOOL AND PRIVATE PROPERTY.
A Special Note on Cell Phones and Texting
Why is texting/game playing a problem during rehearsals?
• There is no such thing as “resting” in rehearsal - -even when the conductor is working with other
sections, you have responsibilities – mentally preparing an excerpt, listening to the conductor’s
directions and applying it to your own technique and musical excerpts, or seeing how the work done
in another section could relate to your section’s performance.
• It shows a disengagement from the rehearsal and “takes you away” from the important task of music
making with a team.
• Having an electronic conversation is just as rude as having a “live” conversation – it is disrespectful to
the conductor, your team mates and the organization.
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FIELD TRIP EXPECTATIONS
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Report to the Orchestra Room at least fifteen minutes prior to trip departure time
Take the time to make a mental checklist of all necessary equipment: instrument, music, rosin, uniform
(including black shoes and socks!)
When a chaperone, student, bus driver, or the Orchestra Director stands in the front of the bus asking for
your attention, you are to sit down, face the front, be quiet, and listen immediately!
Treat the bus driver & bus with respect, using good manners and being responsible for trash
STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE DRIVING OTHER STUDENTS TO KAMIAK-RELATED EVENTS
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Rehearsals, Concerts, Festivals, Competitions
Excused absences are either pre-arranged or are caused by illness or family emergency. Students must complete
make-up assignments to receive grade credit. Unexcused absences cannot be made up, and will result in a grade
drop. The number of performances determines the amount of grade loss for that quarter. Repeated unexcused
absences may result in loss of travel privileges, or even ensemble membership.
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT CO-CURRICULAR DRUG, ALCOHOL AND
TOBACCO ELIGIBILITY POLICY
The District expects students will abide by all laws relating to drugs and alcohol and will remain drug and alcohol
free 365 days of the year. The District will impose disciplinary consequences if a co-curricular participant violates
the drug and alcohol policy. This policy is in effect from the first practice/rehearsal until the last day of the school
year. Mukilteo School District holds the following as grounds for denial of participation and/or dismissal from cocurricular activities:
1. Illegal consumption, possession, or sale of alcoholic beverages.
2. Illegal use, possession, or sale of drugs or narcotics.
3. Illegal use of tobacco products.
The effects for confirmed violation of the above are detailed in the Secondary School Athletic Policy Handbook.
Because orchestra ensembles are curricular courses, violation of above grounds will not result in dismissal from
courses or curricular concerts and performances, but could result in loss of traveling and field trip privileges.
Students will not be eligible to represent their school at All-State events, State Solo Contest or other optional
activities.
ASB CARD REQUIREMENT
The Kamiak High School Orchestra receives a generous grant from the Kamiak Associated Student Body. This
grant pays for transportation to our SKMEA Festival, entry fees for SKMEA events, our tuxedo inventory,
Kammerstreich coaching clinics and half the fee for each All-State/All-Northwest participant. As a group
associated with the ASB, all orchestra members are required to purchase an ASB Activity Card.
TRI-M
In 2011-12, Kamiak High Music Program chartered our International Tri-M Chapter. Tri-M Music Honor
Society, formerly known as Modern Music Masters, is a high school music honor society, designed to
recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and
service activities and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. There are approximately 4,500
participating chapters in several countries.
Any Kamiak musician, grades 9-12, may apply for membership to the Kamiak Tri-M chapter. Prerequisites for
applying, in accordance to the organization standards, must have a GPA of 2.5, is currently enrolled in a Kamiak
music ensemble, and is approved by their director for character and leadership. Our chapter holds monthly
meetings, and our service projects include performing at community senior centers, hospitals and hospices,
providing “instrument petting zoos” for the YMCA and Nastri Music Center, tutoring elementary and middle
school band, orchestra and choir students, and forming special ensembles for community service.
Tri-M seeks to enrich the lives and provide additional growth to talented music students in our world’s secondary
schools. Consider joining this exciting organization! A membership application is in the back of this handbook.
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EARNING A KAMIAK ACTIVITY LETTER IN ORCHESTRA
A Kamiak High School Orchestra Letter is a symbol that represents:
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Dedication to the Kamiak High School Orchestra Program;
Involvement in activities that support the Associated Student Body of Kamiak High School;
Excellence in musical performance.
To earn an Orchestra Letter, an orchestra student must:
A. Attend all performances or arrange an excused absence
B. Successfully complete two years of Philharmonic Strings I or II
C. Complete at least four of the following options:
1. Earn average of 90% or higher on all playing tests (18/20 points)
2. Complete an audition tape for All-State Ensembles
3. Perform in a solo or ensemble at Sno-King Festival
4. Take at least four months of private lessons on orchestra instrument during the academic year you are seeking
a letter
5. Member of Youth Symphony (Everett, Cascade, Seattle).
6. Perform in Pit Orchestra for Spring Musical
7. Attend two professional concerts, generally a concert performed by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Cascade
Symphony or the Everett Symphony Orchestra. Opera and Ballet performances may also count, but musicals,
pops and Holiday concerts (except Messiah!) do not.
8. Performing with the Uber Kammerstreich
9. Active member of Tri-M. Please secure a Tri-M Officer signature on your spring letter application.
10. Leadership position – ACTIVE Orchestra Officer and/or Inner Circle
11. Donating four hours of service to orchestra -- ushering, general fundraising, etc. (may count as fulfilling two
requirements for every four hours of service) You may propose how you showed service to the orchestra, such
as submitting a logo design for T shirt or program.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Philharmonic Strings I & II
Men: Tuxedo Jacket and Pants (provided by school, $15 Cleaning Fee payable to ASB), black bow tie and tux
shirt, black shoes and black socks. Cost for tux shirt and tie is approximately $28. Men will also be issued a
garment bag for traveling with their tuxedos - - replacement fee is $16 if not turned in with tux at the end of the
year.
Women: All black, full-length dress/skirt, short or long sleeve top, conservative cut (No low cut! No backless! No
midriff cutouts! No tank tops or spaghetti straps!) Black hose and black dress shoes.
Intermediate Orchestra
Men: Black slacks, socks, shoes, tuxedo shirt (or nice collared white shirt) and bow tie (usable for Philharmonic
Strings as well)
Women: Black blouse with black skirt or black pants, black hose and shoes.
Orchestra T Shirts and Program Design
All Orchestra students will receive an Orchestra T Shirt – we will be wearing them to school on performance days
and often when we travel to show our orchestra unity and pride! The cost is included in your Program Fee.
(Financial aid is available for those in need.) Please indicate your size on the contract form. You can order extras
for parents, family members, etc.!
The Orchestra Council will be actively seeking student designs/logos for our T Shirts, from either a Kamiak
Orchestra OR from any student in the Kamiak community (i.e. advanced art student.) We would also like to have a
student design featured for our school concert programs. While preference will be given for members of the
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orchestra, art designs for our program cover from non-orchestra students will also be considered. PROGRAM
AND T SHIRT LOGOS AND DESGIGNS ARE DUE THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER
FINANCIAL
PROGRAM FEES
Parents and families have expressed interest in “combining” the various fees for participating in the orchestra
program, including uniform costs (T-shirts) Travel (Trip to Gresham, OR for the NW Orchestra
Festival) and Basic Program Expenses (Clinicians, Music Rental, and Orchestra Camp for PSI & II).
The Program Fee for members of PS I & II is $125 and the Program Fee for members of the
Intermediate Orchestra is $15. Optional Booster fees may include tickets to the Seattle Symphony (approx.
$18) Solo & Ens. Solo & Duet Fees ($10-$20) All-State/Northwest Recording Fee (approx. $25). Please note that
students and families are now allowed to fundraise to offset any or all of these charges (see Fund raising below).
Checks for these must be remitted to Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters – KPAB – deposited in the
locked payment box in the band room or our KPAB Post Office Box or the KPAB Mail Box found in
the main office. These Checks are payable to KPAB.
Other fees will be charged via the Kamiak Orchestra ASB: All-State/All Northwest Expenses, $150,
Kammerstreich Clinician Fee, $75, Instrumental Usage Fee ($35 to $75) and Tuxedo Cleaning for men in PS I &
II: $15, lost or damaged tuxedo garment bag: $16. Checks for these must be remitted to the KHS
Bookkeepers (Kamiak Main Office, second floor) checks payable to Kamiak High School.
At the end of every year, some orchestra students are faced with school fines due to lost equipment and
materials. Be aware of these most common fines: Locks ($5), orchestra text books ($7), sheet music ($2 per
page), and all checked out uniform parts. These fees are also paid to the KHS Bookkeeper.
ORCHESTRA PROGRAM LATE FEE: After a thirty-day grace period, a $10 late fee will be billed
to the students’ KPAB account in the event that the payment is not made in a timely manner. This
late fee may be waived if a modified payment schedule is required due to either pending
fundraising revenue or extenuating circumstances. Communication is required in advance with
the student account volunteer ([email protected]) or the liaison
([email protected]).
FUNDRAISING
Several KPAB fundraisers this year are designated for students to earn money for their own program fees and
expenses. 80% of profits will go directly to student accounts including sales of scrip, fall entertainment books,
holiday candle sale and spring bulb bowls. This fundraising money can be used by students for program expenses
such as their program fees (see above), trips, ASB fees (again see above)
Money raised for student accounts can only be used for program expenses. Personal instrument repair and
personal music lessons do not count as program expenses.
Per IRS rules money raised through KPAB fundraisers cannot be refunded to families. “Surplus” fundraising
money may be transferred to any student or to the orchestra program within KPAB upon leaving the program.
Non-designated funds will be donated to KPAB general fund.
SCHOOL INSTRUMENT RENTAL FEES
Kamiak is adopting usage fees for students who use school instruments – including ‘cellos, basses and the school
harp. This is designed to offset the yearly costs for instrument maintenance and strings/equipment. The rental fee
is $35 per year for “shared instruments” (Cellos, Basses and Harps) and $70 for single use instruments (schoolowned violins and violas).
EQUIPMENT SELECTION AND CARE
Top Ten reasons to upgrade your Instrument:
10. To own and play a quality instrument is one of life’s great pleasures
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An “inadequate instrument” impedes technical progress and musical growth
Selecting a quality instrument is easy – there are many fine dealers in the area
Playing the right size instrument is the right thing to do
Playing a quality instrument inspires you to practice
Owning a quality instrument makes you sound better
A quality instrument connects you to the great orchestra literature you play
Owning a quality instrument is a sound financial investment
Anything worth doing is worth doing well
YOU WILL LOVE IT!
Selecting a Quality Bow
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Cleaning Bow Hair: Rag and denatured alcohol. Dampen and clean – but this is for emergency only
Bow Maker: F.G. Holt: quality fiberglass bows from China; ebony frog – superior to Glaser bows
Carbon Fiber Bows are close to wood but not the same – response is especially superior with wood.
Popular wood is Permabuoco from Brazil.
Avoid synthetic hair
How to Test a Bow
o Check for proper hair length – 4 – 6 turns, just enough room at frog for thumb
o Too long if bow is totally loose (frog all the way to wrap) This will create problems for
eyelet/screws
Check Quality of hair: rub thumbnail against the hair - -too slick?
Straightness of Bow: hair should be straight at the ferling. Does the hair loosen in a uniform manner or
did only one side become loose? Weight and Balance between head and frog – balance point should be 8
¾” – 10” from the tip of the frog (not the screw)
Quick Instrument and Bow Fixes
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Eyelet won’t turn? Clean, and then lubricate the screw and all parts. “Fells Naphtha” soap will lubricate
and not attract dirt
Well-Fitting Pegs: peg should be flush with the wood, no extra. Use peg dope sparingly and avoid peg
drops
Nut: check for clearance, a nut that is too high or too low. A business card (two for cello, credit card for
bass) should cleanly fit between the nut and the string
Fingerboard: Sight in and check for anything not in line, signs of warping
Bridge: Watch for movement. The feet should line up with the inside of the f whole notches. The tail side
should be 90-degree angle. Cheap varnish can cause slippage
Tailpiece: watch for fine tuner gauging. Make sure the saddle is glued correctly
Chin Rest: have a chin rest key
Sound Post: always on the treble side and should be under the treble foot of the bridge. Cellos can easily
become misaligned and can create wolf tones, etc.
End Pin: Make sure it moves, check to see if bent and stripped screws
Bow: eyelet stripped or too loose. Undo the eyelet and create a bind form the inside (?) Make sure if holds
the hair firm.
Strings
Common and perhaps most grave pitfall: instrument strung with an inappropriate mix of strings
Three main types:
o Metal: wound and core steel
o Synthetic: wound with metal core, or perlon (i.e. nylon) core synthetic, or stabelon zyax
o Gut: obsolete, generally for authentic Baroque performance
For student instruments, best sound is with all steel strings. More stable and last longer
For intermediate instruments, synthetic strings (e.g. Dominant)
Two kinds of steel strings: solid steel core (i.e. wire), usually wrapped with a flat wire and polished; Cable
core, little strands of wire cabled together and wrapped with a flat wire
Violin/Viola: Perlon strings will suddenly sound “creamy” after approximately nine months and entire set
should be changed. Steel strings have a gradual decline while perlon/synthetic strings decline very
suddenly
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“Supersensitive” is the cheapest solid steel strings, but has an awful sound with low durability. Viola: Steel
A (Jargar good), often a steel D, perlon for G and especially C – produces a nice gutsy sound
Cello: D’Addario Prelude, Helicore, Jarger, Pirrastro chrome. Should be changed at least once a year - even school owned instruments – or at least every two to three years. Most ‘cellists are using all metal
strings.
Bass: Helicore or D'Addario Prelude, and should be changed every five years
Jazz Bass: D’Addario Hybrid
Note that higher quality strings don’t last as long
Check strings - -especially violin E strings – three weeks before concert. Check for finger marks,
blackened strings, and burrs. Avoid changing all strings at once
Instrument Care
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Bow: Avoid over tightening it – loosen it completely and then bring it back just a single turn after each
playing. Bow hair needs to be replaced when it is no longer digging into the string or there are too few
hairs present. Avoid too much bow hair on a rehair and do not use too much rosin.
Body: The best care is to keep the body and fingerboard clean regularly. Commercial cleaners can harm
the varnish, and while alcohol can clean rosin off the fingerboard, it can easily run down to the instrument
and melt the varnish. If you must use alcohol on the fingerboard, lay the instrument flat and place
cardboard between the fingerboard and body.
Pegs: well-fitting and maintained pegs are a joy; those that aren’t are a nightmare. Peg dope (a lubricate)
should be used sparingly and peg chalk should not be used – your pegs need to be refitted.
Bridge Placement: centered between inside notches of f-holes. String grooves should be evenly divided
across the top of the bridge.
Tail Gut: adjusted so that the tailpiece is as near the saddle as possible.
Nut: if grooves are too deep, strings will rattle against fingerboard. Check for burrs in grooves.
Cello String will often have a “growl” This indicates the nut is too low, but it is very difficult to make
perfect.
Use Bass specific rosin and only in one direction.
Check string height with quarters: if a single quarter is slid up a string it should become “caught” about a
whole step from the nut – two quarters should be “caught” a fourth or fifth from the nut. If the quarter(s)
go higher than prescribed, the strings are too high.
Buzzes: Could be caused by a myriad of reasons: a loose E tuner to something major inside that became
unglued. Buzzes often only appear under certain conditions, so you should know the circumstances
before going to the Luthier. Check strings and windings first. Next check for open bouts or other parts of
the set up: tailpiece, chin rest or pegs. Buzzes often are a result of purfling that has become unglued.
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Kamiak Orchestras enjoy the support of an active parent volunteer group, the Kamiak
Performing Arts Boosters. The goals of the organization include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
To support the goals and objectives of the performing arts programs – music, dance, drama
To assist the directors and students with administrative and logistical support when requested
To help promote a positive image of the performing arts programs throughout the community
To provide financial support for the performing arts programs
To foster communication between the performing arts directors, parents, and students
To foster a feeling of parental involvement and support between parents and students
The Orchestra Boosters operate within the Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters. We are seeking
volunteers for the following orchestra committees: Public Relations, Travel and Chaperones, Finance
Support, Hospitality, Messiah Community Performance, Night in Vienna Ball, and the Kamiak Fine
Arts Show Case. On the back of the student/parent commitment form is a volunteer sign-up form.
KPAB uses email to communicate timely program activity and student account information. Using
email saves hundreds of dollars in postage and printing costs and hours of volunteer time.
Please provide your up to date, frequently checked email address (es). Contact your program liaison for
questions and to update your email. If you do not have email or regular computer access, please
provide the orchestra liaison with an alternative mechanism to reach you.
Booster meetings are typically held selected Thursdays of each month, 7:00 in the choir room. After a
short general meeting, Orchestra Parents will convene and work on projects and events that will
support our young and talented musicians in the Kamiak Orchestra!
September 20 -October 11 --November 15 -January 10- February 7-March 6 - April 11- May 16 -June 12 (Wed!)
2012-13 Orchestra Liaison:
Melanie Field [email protected] 425.239.7698
Visit the Performing Arts Boosters and the Orchestra Web Page on line:
KAMIAKARTS.ORG
MEMBERS OF PS I & PS II: PLEASE DO NOT PLAN ON TAKING THE SAT ON MARCH 9 IF YOU
ARE ATTENDING THE NORTWHEST ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL TRIP IN GRESHAM OREGON!
Check the KPAB Website for updated information on performances and rehearsals. You
can also stay informed by joining the KPAB/Orchestra Listserve, using the upper left
button in the Homepage. Parents and students alike may also join our Kamiak Orchestra
Facebook page!
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PRIVATE AREA STUDIO TEACHERS
LAST
FIRST
INSTRUMENT
PHONE
LOCATION
E-MAIL
Gowers
Todd
Bass
206.524.1843
Seattle
[email protected]
Hodgson
Brian
Bass
425.478.2730
Bothell
[email protected]
Lieberman
Barry
Bass
206.523.1223
Seattle
[email protected]
Maxwell
William
Bass
206.276.7437
Lynnwood
Kennelly Keys
Smith
Collard
Bass
253.543.8986
Mountlake Terrace
Tinuviel
Kim
Bass
360.321.4563
Rose hill Center
Smith
Alex
Bass/Guitar
360.659.8555
Everett
Bischell
Joe
Cello
206.329.2792
Montlake
Brennand
Meg
Cello
206.782.5639
North Seattle
Eckert
Richard
Cello
206.522.6714
Seattle
Kovell
Todd
Cello
425.205.5533
Bothell
[email protected]
[email protected]
Krentz
Kevin
Cello
206.517.4164
Northgate
Lewis
Gwen
Cello
425.345.5343
Kuman Center/Muk
Lucas
Gwen
Cello
425.290.9500
Mukilteo
Reaver
Rachel
Cello
425.789.1097
Mukilteo
[email protected]
Russel
Angela
Cello
425.771.9153
Shoreline
[email protected]
Shinn
Sangwon
Cello
425.773.2217
Lynnwood
Coleman
Chris
Cello
Haight
Brian
Cello/Bass
360.653.6240
Mukilteo
Lord
Mary
Classical Guitar
425.789.1097
Mukilteo
Bishobergers
Bothell/Mill Creek
[email protected]
[email protected]
Luthier
Luthi
Ernst
Luthier
206.868.8729
Redmond
Nerad
David
Luthier
360.734.6362
Bellingham
Stone
David
Luthier
206.526.5542
Seattle
[email protected]
Hammond
Ashley
Luthier (Bass)
206.878.3456
Seattle
www.hammondashley.com
Welle
Talmon
Piano
206.217.1124
Mukilteo Mills Music
[email protected]
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Moses
Kenneth
Piano/Theory
(360) 638-1185
Gruber
Jonathan
Viola
360.550.5575
Mukilteo (Mon)
Harris
Cheryl
Viola
425.338.0572
Everett
Leonard
Aviva
Viola
206.361.0444
Edmonds
Baker
Judy
Violin
206.546.8374
Edmonds
Bever
Janet
Violin
425.778.6372
Edmonds
Chandler
Beth
Violin
206-841-7988
North Seattle
[email protected]
Cho
Jenny
Violin
206.679.8556
Everett
[email protected]
Cho
Kyung
Violin
206.854.0752
Edmonds
Chu
Fred
Violin
425.290.9500
Mukilteo
Crisafulli
Brian
Violin
425.789.1097
Mukilteo
[email protected]
Drury
Mitch
Violin
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Mukilteo
[email protected]
Elwood
Margaret
Violin
425.774.5729
Edmonds
Fisher
Larry
Violin
425.670.1815
Gudorf
Amy
Violin
425.377.2111
[email protected]
Park
KwanBin
Violin
206.390.4921
Edmonds
Lake Stevens &
Shoreline
Mukilteo
Roark
Sarah
Violin
425.898.8068
Lynnwood
[email protected]
Rohland
Marina
Violin
425.488.0117
Woodinville
Shearer
Patrice
Violin
425.392.5489
Everett
[email protected]
Talley
Marcus
Violin
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Mukilteo (Monday)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
VanHorne
Pam
Violin
425.953.0452
Mill Creek
Ying
Hai
Violin
206.367.7167
Shoreline
Greenhouse
Dianne
Violin/Piano
425.353.2785
Mukilteo
Bushnell
Andrew
Violin/Viola
425.789.1097
Mukilteo
Coleman
Jan
Violin/Viola
425.489.0771
Mill Creek
Crasswell
Steve
Violin/Viola
206.999.7963
Everett
Johnson
Geoff
Violin/Viola
425.743.4367
Bothell
Kim
John
Violin/Viola
206.679.8564
Mill Creek
Knoll
Mary
Violin/Viola
425.347.3437
Mukilteo
MacFarland
Jared
Violin/Viola
425.330.6953
Mukilteo
[email protected]
Petty
Loreen
Violin/Viola
425.789.1097
Mukilteo
[email protected]
Schillen
Jennifer
Violin/Viola
425.670.7834
Edmonds
[email protected]
Sterans
WeedShearer
Yost
Chelle
Violin/Viola
425.784.8118
Lynnwood
Patrice
Violin/Viola
425.789.1097
Mukilteo
[email protected]
Francine
Violin/Viola
425.820.9372
Mill Creek
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Kamiak High School Orchestra Payment Coupons
Being part of the Kamiak High School Orchestra involves a financial commitment -- in addition to the costs for the
instrument, private lessons and black socks! As a convenience to our Orchestra Families, a majority of the year’s
costs are detailed here, and this is an opportunity to remit a single payment. Some fees are for charges incurred
by Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters, and some by Kamiak High School. For ease of bookkeeping, please attach a
separate check for each organization.
Please note that individual student account fundraising (ISAF) money through KPAB can be used to offset any of
the fees below. If you plan on participating in the Scrip Program (place money onto a payment card and when you
use the card at a local vendor, i.e. QFC, Chevron, you receive a percentage, i.e. 6%, of the charge into your
account), Fall Entertainment Book (student credited approx. $12 per book sold) Partylite Candle Sale or Spring
Bulb Sale (credit approx. $8 for each bulb bowl sold), you may want to decrease the amount remitted now.
There is an optional payment coupon located in the back of the Handbook. You may use it when remitting a
payment to ensure complete communication to the KPAB treasurer or the Kamiak Bookkeeper.
Kamiak Performing Arts Fees (check payable to KPAB)
KPAB Orchestra Program Fee
o
$125 (PS I & PS II)
Due October 15
o
$90 (Orchestra Winds)
Due October 15
o
$15 (Intermediate Orchestra)
Due October 15
The Orchestra Program fee pays for the annual trip (transportation, snacks, hotel room, and buffet) to the
Northwest Orchestra Festival, in Gresham Oregon, the orchestra T Shirt (required), clinicians, and some
equipment and music costs. Financial Assistance is available for families in need, please remit
Financial Aid form (available from Mr. Steves or the orchestra liaison) by October 1, 2012. Also
available on our KPAB website @ kamiakarts.org.
LATE FEE: After a twenty-day grace period, a $10 late fee will be billed to the students’ KPAB
account in the event that the payment is not made in a timely manner. This late fee may be waived
if a modified payment schedule is required due to either pending fundraising revenue or
extenuating circumstances. Communication is required in advance with the student account
volunteer ([email protected]) or the liaison ([email protected]).
Kamiak High School Fees (checks payable to Kamiak High School)
Kammerstreich Clinician Fees
$75
Due by Jan.15, only for members of Kammerstreich
Tuxedo Cleaning Fee
$15
Due by Nov.15, only for PS I& II men who use KHS Tuxedo
SKMEA Solo Fee
$15
Due by Feb. 1, an optional SKMEA solo adjudication
Instrumental Usage Fee
$35/$75 Due by Nov. 15, $35 for orchestra members using school
instruments: cellos, basses & harp and $75 for single-usage instruments. Used for instrument upkeep
and repair.
Other optional fees for the year paid to KPAB include our optional trip to the Seattle Symphony, approximately
$18, the All-State Recording Fee $25, and fees to Kamiak HS include All-State Participation Fee, $150 and the
SKMEA Solo Fee ($15) and the SKMEA Ensemble Duet Fee ($10 each member). Kamiak ASB will cover fees for
trios, quartets and larger ensembles.
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Did you know most relevant paperwork (Permission Slips, Financial Aid Forms,
Fundraising Information, Driver Documents, Performance Schedules, etc.) can be
found on the KPAB Website? Check out Kamiakarts.org
Kamiak High School Orchestra Payment Coupons
KPAB Orchestra Program Fee
(checks payable to KPAB)
Due October 15th, 2012
[] $125 PS I
[] $125 PS II
[] $15 (Intermediate Orchestra)
[] $90 (Orchestra Winds)
Student Name__________________________________________________________
Email Address__________________________________ Check Amount $____________
Parent Name__________________________________ Date______________________
Questions? [email protected]
Mail to PO box 1016, Mukilteo, WA 98275 or place in secure box in band room.
Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters emails a monthly financial statement to all students. A current, frequently
checked email address is required to receive these statements.
Note: Funds raised through individual student account fundraisers (ISAF) are not refundable.
Kamiak High School Fees (checks payable to Kamiak High School)
Kammerstreich Clinician Fees
$75
Due January 15
Tuxedo Cleaning Fee
$15
Due November 15
SKMEA Solo Fee
$15
Due February 1
Instrumental Usage Fee
$35/$70Due November 15
Student Name________________________________ Check Amount $____________
Parent Name__________________________________ Date______________________
Questions? Contact Kamiak Bookkeeping [email protected]
10801 Harbour Pointe Boulevard, Mukilteo, WA 98275 or bring to bookkeeping at Kamiak Office
Kamiak High School student fees & payments can be found on Aspen Parent Connect under Accounts
These student fees may also be paid by requesting a transfer of funds from students’ KPAB account to the
Kamiak Bookkeeper. Contact the KPAB Treasurer to arrange the transfer arrangements.
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TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY
Membershi p
.
Music. Scholarship. Leadership. Service. Character.
Name:
Instrument/Vocal Range:
Street Address:
City & Zip Code
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Texting?
Email:
Year of Graduation:
Facebook?
2013
2014
Kamiak Music Ensemble:
Cumulative GPA:
Y
2015
Y
N
N
2016
Instrument/Voice Part:
Music GPA (2011/2012):
Area(s) of Interest:
________
Performance (retirement homes, hospitals, etc.)
________
Mentoring young musicians
________
Advocating for Music Education in the Community
________
Ushering at concerts
________
Volunteering for Kamiak Music
________
General Aid
Music Teacher Recommendation Signature: _________________________________
I understand that being a member of the Tri-M Honor Society requires:
–Involvement in a school music ensemble or class for at least one semester of the 2012-13 school year
–Maintaining a B average in music as well as a C average in all other classes
–Participation in at least 2 volunteer events per semester
–Demonstration of good character in the community (respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship.)
Signature ________________________________________________________________
Official Use only
Accepted ___________
President Signature ________________________
Advisor Signature__________________________
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2012-13 Kamiak High School Orchestra
Performance Schedule 8/29/2012
Date
Day
Event
Time
Place
Orchestras
August 21, 2012
Tuesday
Orchestra Welcome Back BBQ
2:00 - 7:00 PM
Kamiak PAC & Commons
IO, PS II, PS I
September 20, 2012
Thursday
KPAB Booster Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kamiak Choir Room
Parents, Officers
October 2, 2012
Tuesday
All-State Audition Tapes Due
12:00 PM
www.wmea.org
All Interested
October 4, 2012
Thursday
Orchestra to the Symphony
7:30 PM
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
All Interested
October 5, 2012
Friday
Kammerstreich Seattle Workshop I
9 AM - 4 PM
Calvin Presbyterian, Shoreline
Kammerstreich
October 11, 2012
Thursday
KPAB Booster Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kamiak Choir Room
Parents, Officers
October 13, 2012
Saturday
Kammer PLU Orchestra Festival
1:30 PM - 7:00 PM
PLU, Tacoma
Kammerstreich
November 8, 2012
Thursday
Orchestra Concert
7:00 PM
Kamiak PAC
IO, PS II, PS I, Sym I
Winds
November 12, 2012
Monday
Kammer Foundation Breakfast
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Kamiak Commons
Kammerstreich
November 15, 2012
Thursday
KPAB Booster Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kamiak Choir Room
Parents, Officers
December 14, 2012
Friday
"Messiah" Rehearsal
2:15 - 3:30 PM
Kamiak Band Room
IO, PS II, PS I
December 16, 2012
Sunday
Holiday Concert "Messiah"
1:00 & 3:30 PM
Kamiak Main Gym
IO, PS II, PS I, Sym I
Winds
January 10, 2013
Thursday
KPAB Booster Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kamiak Choir Room
Parents, Officers
February 2, 2013
Saturday
SKMEA Solo & Ens Festival
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kamiak HS
All Interested
February 7, 2013
Thursday
KPAB Booster Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kamiak Choir Room
Parents, Officers
February 8, 2013
Friday
Kammerstreich Seattle Workshop II
9 AM - 4 PM
Calvin Presbyterian, Shoreline
Kammerstreich
February 9, 2013
Saturday
"Night in Vienna " Ball
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kamiak Commons
PS I & PS II
February 15, 2013
Friday - Mon
All-NW Ensemble & Conference
(Sym I Performance?!)
All Weekend
Portland Convention
Center
All Interested
March 2, 2013
Saturday
Symphony Orchestra Camp
8:00 - 2:00 PM
Kamiak PAC
PS I & PS II, All Sym
Winds
March 6, 2013
Wednesday
KPAB Booster Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kamiak Choir Room
Parents, Officers
March 8, 2013
Fri-Sat
Northwest Orchestra Festival*
(NO SAT!)
3:00 PM -12:00 AM
Mt. Hood CC
PS I & PS II, All Sym
Winds
March 13, 2013
Wednesday
District Orchestra Festival
7:00 PM
Kamiak Main Gym
IO, PS II, PS I, Sym I
Winds
March 19, 2013
Tuesday
SKMEA Orchestra Contest
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Shorecrest HS
IO, PS II, PS I, All Sym
Winds
March 21, 2013
Thursday
March Orchestra Concert
7:00 PM
Kamiak PAC
IO, PS II, PS I, All Sym
Winds
April 11, 2013
Thursday
KPAB Booster Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kamiak Choir Room
Parents, Officers
April 19, 2013
Friday
KPAB Show Case Benefit Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rose Hill Center
State Solo/Ens,
Kammerstreich
April 26, 2013
Friday
State Ensemble Contest
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CWU
State Ens
April 27, 2013
Saturday
State Solo Contest
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CWU
State Solo
May 16, 2013
Thursday
KPAB Booster Meeting
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Kamiak Choir Room
Parents, Officers
May 28, 2013
Tuesday
Kammerstreich Recital
Orchestra Concert
7:00 PM
TBA
Kammerstreich
7:00 PM
Kamiak PAC
3:00 - 6:00 PM
7:00 - 9:00 PM
TBA!
Kamiak Choir Room
IO, PS II, PS I, All Sym
Winds
IO, PS II, PS I, All Sym
Winds
2:00 - 7:00 PM
Kamiak PAC & Commons
June 4, 2013
Tuesday
June 10, 2013
Monday
June 12, 2013
Wednesday
Orchestra End of Year Party
KPAB Booster Meeting
August 20, 2013
Tuesday
Orchestra Welcome Back BBQ
Parents, Officers
IO, PS II, PS I
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CONTRACT FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE
KAMIAK HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
Please return this page by Wednesday, September 12
Please also complete the back of this contract with important contact information
I, _____________________________________________, affirm that I have read and understand the
Kamiak High School Orchestra Handbook. I further affirm that I will abide by the rules, regulations, and
intent of this Handbook, and understand the penalties for not doing so. I understand that an unexcused
absence from a rehearsal or performance will seriously affect my grade in Orchestra, and those personal
belongings, including instruments, are not the responsibility of the Mukilteo School District, especially in the
case of theft. I have had all questions concerning the content of this Handbook answered and will do my
best to live up to the intent of this contract.
Student Signature ______________________________
ORCHESTRA T SHIRT SIZE: S
M
L
Date ________
XL
Additional T Shirts wanted? Indicate number and sizes:
Ensemble(s) Circle all that apply Intermediate Orchestra Philharmonic Strings II Philharmonic Strings I Kammerstreich
I/We have read the Kamiak High School Orchestra Handbook and have discussed it with my/our child.
I/We will do our best to encourage him/her to abide by the rules and regulations of the Orchestra.
Parent Signature _______________________________ Date ________
BOOSTER MEETING! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7:00 PM CHOIR ROOM
Please note that the overwhelming majority of concert, field trip and other orchestra information is
now conveyed through EMAIL. Please provide a frequently read email address below, to which you
would like this communication sent.
EMAIL: ___________________________________________
IF NOT ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE complete the Contact
Information on the other side of this contract.
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KAMIAK HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS BOOSTERS
Membership and Student Account Information Form
Please return this page by Wednesday, September 12
Please print clearly
Student __________________ Student ID#__________ Grad Year 20___
Mother’s Name ____________________ e-mail____________________
Father’s Name_____________________ e-mail____________________
Home phone #_________________ Mother’s Cell #_________________
Father’s Cell #_________________ Student Cell #__________________
Mother’s work #________________ Father’s work #_________________
Home Address__________________________ City_________________
Zip Code________ Student e-mail_______________________________
Student lives with: ____ both parents, ____ mother, ____father, or ____ other
_____ Check here if you would like Orchestra information in Korean when it is available
Parent Volunteer Sign Up
Performing Arts Boosters is a volunteer organization-there are many ways you can help in any of the areas below.
Please mark below all area(s) you would like to be involved in:
____ Hospitality (planning, procuring & providing refreshments at designated events)
____ Equipment Handling (maintenance, setup & assistance, storage & transporting)
____ Chaperones (working behind the scenes during trips & competitions)
____ Medical Professional, able to advice or assist on trips
____ Fall Partylite Candle Sale
____ Messiah Performance (planning, decorating, publicity for our special holiday performances)
____ Night in Vienna Dance (planning, decorating, publicity for annual Orchestra dance)
____ Performance Showcase Fundraiser (planning, decorating, publicity)
____ Finance Committee (assist treasurer with data entry and collections throughout year)
____ Uniforms (fittings, maintenance, care & upkeep, inspection, assistance, storage)
____ Advisory (legal and/or financial consultation)
____ Communications/Phone Tree/e-mail
____ Librarian/Sheet Music/Paperwork/Mailing (copying, folding, organizing, folders)
____ Public Relations/Publicity (community & school outreach through the media)
____ Website (development, maintenance of Booster website)
____ Videographer/Photographer
____ Drivers (people and/or equipment
Special Interest: _____________________________________
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