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Friday, March 29, 2019

Cake Roll Fundraiser Reminder

Don't forget that all cake roll orders are due on Monday, April 1st (no joke!).  All checks should be made payable to Unit 5 Music Parents and fundraiser materials should be brought to school in an envelope with the student's name on the front.  Please make sure that all columns on the order form have been tallied, the student's name is on the form, and a parent cell number is included on the form.  Cake roll delivery is Friday, April 12 and all orders must be picked up by the student or parent in the orchestra room from 3:30-5 pm.

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Unit Orchestra Information



Here is the most current information regarding upcoming Unit Orchestra events.  Please remember that this concert involves all orchestras EXCEPT Chamber Orchestra.





Event:  Unit Rehearsal #1
Date:  Wed. Mar. 13
Time:  4-6 pm
Location:  NCHS cafeteria
Misc:  Students will need to be available immediately after school to help set up the event.  Please ensure that there is a ride waiting for students at 6:00. Any cellists who get a ride to school in the morning should plan on bringing their instruments.  ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A FOLDING MUSIC STAND LABELED WITH THEIR NAME.

Event:  Unit Rehearsal #2
Date:  Mon. Mar. 18
Time:  4-6 pm
Location:  Normal Community WEST High School main gym
Misc:  Students will be dismissed from school 5 min early to avoid parking lot traffic at the end of the day and MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO WEST.  They should go straight there and need to have their instrument out and be in their seat ready to go before 4 pm.  Please make sure that they are picked up promptly at 6. All cellists should plan on having their own instruments for this rehearsal.  ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A FOLDING MUSIC STAND LABELED WITH THEIR NAME.

Event:  Unit Orchestra Concert
Date:  Tues. Mar. 19
Call Time: 6:15 pm
Concert Time:  7:00 pm
Location:  Normal Community WEST High School main gym
Dress:  Concert uniform
Misc:  All cellists should plan on having their own instrument for this concert.  ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A FOLDING MUSIC STAND LABELED WITH THEIR NAME.  The concert will feature 5th grade and high school and is always crowded.  Get your seats early!