Mr Jones's blog

Next week, Mrs. Spindler and I will visit 4th grade music classes to demonstrate the instruments of the band and orchestra. Students will then have the option of joining the band or orchestra. Attached, you will find the information that your student should be bringing home from school.

 

Learning an instrument is a great way for your child to develop his or her confidence, brainpower, and become part of a team. Research has shown that students who commit to learning an instrument excel in other areas of academics as well. This helps them attain their full potential as well-rounded citizens.

5th graders who were in last year's Beginning Orchestra are invited to join the Intermediate Orchestra. We will work on advancing your musical technique, expression, and will play lots of fun music!

 

We will begin Thursday, September 18th at lunch recess. Please make sure to have your instruments! 

Welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a pleasant summer, and that you found time to enjoy making some music.

 

Concert Orchestra- All Lincoln Hall students in the orchestra program will meet Thursday morning during 2nd period. We will go over all the information for this year. There are some special events taking place this year, and I am excited to tell you about them.

Rehearsals will start the following Thursday at 7:30 am. The early bus will also start running that day.

Sectionals will begin September 10th during 2nd period.

Lessons will begin September 16th.

Attached is the Band/ Orchestra calendar for this year. Please note the change in this year's Multicultural concert.

 

We're heading quickly towards our final concerts of the year! Perhaps you and your parents would enjoy this article about how your violins get made and repaired, from one of the shops from which our students rent instruments:

 

Seman Violins 

This Saturday, many students from the Lincoln Hall orchestras played at the IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest, showing off their skills as soloists and as members of small ensembles.

 

Small Ensemble Division II ratings were achieved by:

Nicole S, Ricki E, Dana D

Lisa R, Sydney B

Sydney B, Julia E

Iman D, Susan K

Julia L, Samina K

Rameel Y, Dennis C

Jennifer C, Jeffrey C

Sebastian A, Andy T, Brendon D, Justin A

 

Soloist Division II were achieved by:

Carlee L

Dana D

Nicholas I

Katie B

Ricki E

Kimberly L

Christina B

 

Small Ensemble Division I ratings were achieved by:

Carlee L, Chrysanthe A

Andy L, Lucas C

Dana D, Thomas C

Chima M, Karen L

I am happy to announce that the date for the postponed 4th & 5th Grade Orchestra Concert, originally scheduled for last night, will now be on Tuesday, February 12th, at 7:30 PM.

 

Hopefully, the weather will cooperate with us this time!

 

 

Due to inclement weather, Tuesday night's concert featuring the 4th, 5th, and chamber orchestras has been postponed to a later date, which has yet to be determined.

 

It is supposed to be really cold tonight. Be safe!

 

-Mr. Jones 

Students have chosen their solos and ensembles and are well on their way to successful performances!

 

The Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo & Ensemble contest is a great way to motivate students, encouraging self-learning, and inspiring confidence. The competition is not against any other student or group of students. It is based solely on the student's desire and ability to better themselves! 

 

Rehearsals for small ensembles have already begun during the school day. Soloists begin practicing with their accompanists next week (see their orchestra folder for complete schedule).

 

On February 13th, these students will play for their EA classes during school, and participate in a Sneak Preview Night that evening. Then, they will perform on Saturday, February 16th for the IGSMA Contest!

 

The Concert Orchestra will be performing alongside the concert band at our annual Holiday concert on Monday, December 17th at 7:30 PM. Come hear favorites both old and new!

 

Students should arrive in concert dress by 6:45 PM.

 

On the morning of Friday, December 21st, the Concert Orchestra and Band will be joined by the Lincoln Hall Chorale in an encore performance for all three schools!

 

That afternoon, the 4th Grade Beginning Orchestra and the 5th Grade Intermediate Orchestra will play a selection of holiday songs for Rutledge Hall at the annual sing-along. This is the Beginning Orchestra's premiere performance!

Members of the Lincoln Hall Concert Orchestra will perform a variety of holiday songs preceding December 4th's Board of Education meeting at the Lincolnwood Village Hall. Come and enjoy some of your Christmas and Hanukkah favorites. The meeting will also showcase members of the Lincoln Hall Concert Band and choirs.