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Moultrie Orchestra

CSYS Conductor

Nice

to meet you!

10th Year of Teaching

4th Year at MMS

Charleston Symphony Youth Sinfonietta Conductor

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Procedures, Policies, and Performances

1) Orchestra Handbook:

Students received a packet on the first few days of school with EVERYTHING you need to know about the orchestra program. Google Doc Link: “Moultrie Orchestra Handbook”

2) Moultrie Orchestra Website: www.moultrieorchestra.org

3) Moultrie Orchestra Calendar: Google Doc Link “Moultrie Orchestra Calendar 2024-25”

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-Concert Attendance

-Rehearsal Attendance

-Announced Playing Tests

Minor Grades

Homework

Grading Policy

50%

40%

10%

Major Grades

-Classroom Procedures

-Classroom Participation (this is so key to be successful!!!)

-Practice Logs

-Homework Checks

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Homework: Practicing

In Orchestra, we have TWO types of Homework Grades:

Homework Checks

Practice Records (6th Grade)

Students typically ask “Do I have to take my instrument home everyday” The answer is IT DEPENDS!!

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Homework: Practice Records

Student’s homework for Orchestra is to Practice!
To document our practicing I use something called Practice Records

Practice Log Google Doc Link

Practice Logs are due every FRIDAY to then be returned on Monday
Parents participate by verifying if students practiced with Parent Signature.
Students are welcome to practice the orchestra room in the morning prior to Homeroom (instead of going to the holding area) EXCEPT when I have morning rehearsals or Patriot Pops Rehearsals

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Homework: Homework Checks

Students are assigned a spot of music from their books or their concert music
Students will play the excerpts in groups or individually
Students can be graded as a group or individually

It depends on what the purpose of the lesson

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Formal Concert Uniforms

7TH/8TH GRADE UNIFORM

6TH GRADE UNIFORM

Speaking of Concerts....

Option 1:

White button down collared shirt, with black tie
Black socks and Black Dress shoes
Black sport coats are encouraged but NOT required
Shirts must be tucked in with a black belt.

Option 2:
White blouse (Completely White)
Black knee length skirt with black hose or Black dress pants
Black dress shoes or black dress sandals

High heels- could you walk in them for 3 hours, and can you play in them?

Ladies- Black Corelli Dress, black dress shoes

Gentlemen- Vest Ensemble with tuxedo pants & bow tie

1. poplin vest

2. wing collar tuxedo shirt

3. flat front tuxedo pants

4. satin, black bow tie

Order Links found on Moultrie Orchestra Website:

http://www.moultrieorchestra.org/uniforms

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E-mail is the BEST form of communication with me.

christine_arroyo@charleston.k12.sc.us

Avoid replying to mass emails, and PLEASE start a new email thread.
Encourage our students to advocate for themselves and email me too!
Note: during concert/field trip seasons my responses will be direct and short to answer as many questions as possible!

Communication

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Orchestra Fee $115

THE ORCHESTRA FEE DOES NOT COVER

THE ORCHESTRA FEE COVERS:

Checks payable to: Moultrie Orchestra Boosters

The purchase of music, method books, theory books & educational materials
Professional membership fees for students to participate in SCMEA events
T-shirt (Moultrie Orchestra)
State Performance Assessment Fee (formerly called Concert Festival)
3 ring binder for music, handouts, etc.
bus transportation for local field trips and performances
clinicians, piano accompanists, coaches for sectionals, guest artists
classroom instrument supplies…rosin, strings, tuners, etc.

Instrument rental for home or school
Trip Participation (Carowinds, Orlando, etc)
Formal Concert Attire

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Fundraising 24-25

Snap Raise! in September

What is it?

-We send out emails to collect donations from your friends and families

What is our fundraising goals?:

$30,000 towards NOF

$5,000 towards Orlando

$5,000 towards Carowinds and Future Initiatives

YES this is ambitious and a lot, but it is to alleviate the cost for field trips!

Important Dates:

September 4 - Invite Day

September 13 - Email Due Day

September 16 - Launch Day

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Instruments

Refer to WHAT STUDENTS NEED AND WHERE TO GET IT Handout for your music specific supplies.

Violins/Violas: Drop off Instrument at the beginning of the day prior to holding area

Cello/Bass: Rent a School Use Instrument ($65)

Students need a quality instrument to be successful in class!

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Field Trips

DATE: SATURDAY MAY 10, 2025

ESTIMATED STUDENT COST: $125-$150

NEED 8-10 CHAPERONES

ESTIMATED CHAPERONE COST: $75-$90

6th Grade:

7th/8th Grade:

Carowinds

Orlando Disney

DATE: APRIL 2-5, 2025

ESTIMATED STUDENT COST: $1075

**CAPPING AT ~40 STUDENTS AND 10 CHAPERONES

NEED 8-10 CHAPERONES

ESTIMATED CHAPERONE COST:

~$1200 Double Room, ~$1500 Single Room

Interested in Chaperoning? Email Ms. Arroyo

ASAP for Orlando and NOF (8th Grade ONLY)

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If you haven’t done so:

1) Fill Out Orchestra Handbook Contract via Google Form Handbook Contract Link HERE

2) Orchestra Fee $115 - NOT REVTRACK!!!!!

Check payable Moultrie Orchestra Boosters
Paypal HERE ($3 transaction fee)
Venmo - QR Code ($3 transaction fee(

3) Orchestra Uniforms ordered by October 1 (7th/8th)

Parent Action Items

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See

you soon!

It's Going to be a Great Year!

Questions?

Email: christine_arroyo@charleston.k12.sc.us