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Bass Workshop - Sept. 23-24, Greenville, SC

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Great opportunity for Bass Players. Conference will be held Sept 23-24 at Wade Hampton High School. Join double bassists from across the state at  Wade Hampton High School in beautiful Greenville, S.C. 
for the first annual Double Bass Workshop.   
Beginner level double bass students will develop 
foundational playing and performance skills while 
intermediate and advanced students  will work on advancing their performance skills. All rehearsals will be led by master clinicians. The event will also include vendor exhibits for parents and students to explore, a guest performance for students, and an afternoon recital showcasing the students’ hard work. 

To register and for more information>>

2016 Region Orchestra Auditions Oct. 1

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For more information and audition requirements please visit the region orchestra page. The following students are signed up to audition: 

Uniform FEE $65 due Sept. 9

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Payments must be made in full before uniforms can be distributed. Payment plans are available. Deadline to pay for uniform is Sept. 9. Used dresses are $40.00 and are first come first serve. 

Please make checks payable to: RVHS Orchestra. 

Welcome Back

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Welcome back to another wonderful year of orchestra class. Please take a moment and read the 2016-2017 Orchestra Handbook and sign and return the agreement form which will be distributed in class.  

​Please mark all the orchestra events on your family calendar and let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to another great year!  - Mr. Pagal

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There will be a parent/uniform fitting meeting on Thursday Aug. 25 at 6:30pm in the orchestra room. We will discuss upcoming events, fundraising opportunity, classroom policy, and more. Uniforms are $65.00 and Payments will be accepted at the door. 

Please make checks payable to: RVHS Orchestra. 

Spring Concert & Senior Night - Wed. May 11th, 6:30pm

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Wednesday May 11, 2016
Performance 6:30 pm
RVHS Auditorium
Admission: Free


Our final concert of the season. We will have light refreshments following the concert. 


SENIORS - SEND IN THOSE BABY PICTURES! DUE FRI. May 6

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Also, every year we try to do an end of the year video to honor our seniors. Please provide 3 pictures of your child from baby pictures to current senior pictures. You are welcome to scan them as a .jpeg and email them to Mr. Pagal

Music Boosters Announces Scholarship - App. Due Fri. May 6

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The RVHS Orchestra Boosters are pleased to announce FOUR $250 scholarships for students who are interested in attending a Summer Music Camp or Summer Private Lessons or for a graduating senior major or minoring in Music in College. 

Scholarship Application


After School Rehearsal Wed. May 4 - 3:45-4:45pm

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In order to help prepare us for our final Spring Concert we are having an after school rehearsal Monday May 4 from 3:45 - 4:45 in the orchestra room. Please make transportation arrangements. 


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Order your RVHS Orchestra T-Shirt/ Hoodie. Students attending the Carowinds trip must have a t-shirt. All Adult sizes. A minimum order of 12 Hoodies are needed to place the order. The hoodies will look the same at the t-shirt. Due to the cost of using a different company the cost of the t-shirt and hoodies have slightly increased.

Send in your payment no later than Thursday April 14 to place your order.

T-shirt - $15.00
​Hoodie - $25.00 add $5.00 for name on the back.

RVHS Orchestra: Superior Ratings at Concert Festival

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Congratulations to the Ridge View High School Orchestra:

String Orchestra: (II) Excellent
Concert Orchestra; (I) Superior
Chamber Orchestra: (I) Superior

Everyone did a fantastic job on stage and in the sight reading room. Chamber group received the 2nd highest score of the day and the highest score in sight reading. Congratulations! Awesome job everyone! 


Richland Two District Honors Orchestra Auditions

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Dr. Jerry Gatch is our guest conductor this year. The Richland Two District Honors Orchestra is a select group of Richland Two CHAMBER ORCHESTRA students chosen by audition. It has been a very successful and ever-evolving part of our district's orchestra program for three decades!  

AUDITION MARCH 21 at Westwood H.S. Click below for more information and audition times.


More information and audition information 

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The RVHS Orchestra is taking over Applebee’s! We are having an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast on Saturday morning, March 12th.  We are asking all students to sell a minimum of TWO tickets by March 8, 2016. We would like to share pancakes with as many friends and family members as we can! The Pops Orchestra will also be there playing a selection of musical favorites.

​Orchestra students 16 & older will be “working” during the breakfast, as food and beverage servers, greeters and bussers. Please consider asking your student to volunteer.
It will be a great morning of music and pancakes. We hope all families will spend two hours with us during the busy holiday season.

 Solo and Ensemble - SIGN UP  - DUE FRIDAY 3/11

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Solo and Ensemble Festival is a performance opportunity for students to play a solo piece or work for small ensemble (duet, trio, quartet, etc.) for a judge who will evaluate the performance and give feedback. Students are encouraged (but not required) to perform either a solo piece or a small group piece at this festival.   Students who choose to play at this festival do most of the practice and rehearsal on their own. They may also get help from their private teachers, and for serious students, the school director is also available for coaching.   

If you are interested in performing a solo or ensemble piece at Solo and Ensemble this year, please complete the form below and return it with the appropriate amount of money.  Solos and Ensembles are $10.00 per person. Your performance time will be announced as soon as all applications are submitted and a schedule is created. 

 SPRING ORCHESTRA Camp Feb. 12-13, $20 Camp fee due Jan.29

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The Fall Orchestra Camp is Friday Feb. 12 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm and Saturday, Feb. 13 from 8:30am – 4:00pm. The purpose of the camp is to work on concert festival music and to learn and refine technical skills with guest clinicians.

The cost of this weekend is free for those who paid their orchestra dues or $20.00 due Jan. 29th for those still owe. This cost will help cover for food on Friday and Saturday and the cost of guest clinicians.  

 PERMISSION SLIP DUE FRI 1/29

More Information

All-State Orchestra Auditions - Sat. Jan. 10, Lexington H.S.

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Good luck to the following individuals who are auditioning this weekend. Illia Dia, Miriam Tisdale, Fiona Findley

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POPS Orchestra Gig for the Giving Bowl

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POPS Orchestra members will have an after school rehearsal Monday November 16th for the GIVING BOWL PERFORMANCE on from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.


Rehearsal Schedule for HAF

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Thursday November 12 - 3:45-4:30pm
Wednesday November 18 - 3:45 -4:30pm
Monday November 23 - 3:45-4:30pm
​Thursday December 3 - 3:45-4:30pm

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday December 6
                             4-6pm,  Report at 3:30pm


Performance: Sunday December 7 at 4:00pm
Winter Wishes Assembly: Wednesday December 9 at 9:00am, Large Gym


 Holiday Arts Festival 

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Sunday December 7, 2015
Performance at 4:00 pm
RVHS Large Gym
Admission: 1 canned good or $1 to support Harvest Hope Food Bank


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Region Orchestra Audition Results

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Result of the region audition will be posted soon. 

For music, recordings, and audition information, please click here for more information 

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The Food for the Soul Fundraiser was a success! Students raised more than $2,000 for the orchestra program.

Final Delivery date is Thursday October 29th from 3:30-6:00pm.
We need parent volunteers to help with the distribution.  ​SIGN UP HERE TO HELP VOLUNTEER

Sponsorship Drive

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We invite you to place an advertisement in our concert program. You may use a business card, or write your own special ad and include special offers, discounts, or coupons. We will guarantee that your ad will appear for one year in our concert programs. Often concerts are added throughout the year, and the ad will continue at no additional charge.

Our advertising fees, good for one year, are:
$ 40.00  Business card (one third of a page)
$ 60.00 Half page 
$ 100.00 Full page
$120.00 Back or Inside Cover 


To place an order, please fill out the the PROGRAM AD FORM and return it to an RVHS Orchestra member or mail it to:

RVHS Orchestra
c/o Phillip Pagal 
4801 Hard Scrabble Rd.
Columbia, SC 29229



Uniform Distribution 

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Guys tux and shirt have arrived and have been delivered. Girls will be able to take their dresses home this week or next week. All uniforms must be paid in full before uniforms will be distributed. 

Please make checks payable to: RVHS Orchestra. 

POPS Orchestra Wednesday Rehearsal 3:45-4:30pm

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The Pops Ensemble is an extracurricular ensemble designed to provide entertainment for special events, private parties, and social events. This ensemble is by audition only and is open to all orchestra students. The POPS group meets once a week during the first semester then periodically throughout the second semester. 

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$10 To reserve space/table please contact Mrs. Dia 803-269-0189 or email diafamily97@hotmail.com.

Tables are first come first serve.
FOR MORE INFO>>

Region Orchestra Audition POSTPONED UNTIL OCT. 10th 

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AUDITION TIMES 
Audition INSTRUCTIONS


LOCATION: CROSSROADS MS (click Instructions link above)

For music, recordings, and audition information, please click here for more information 

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This is a reminder that all students must have their materials EVERYDAY. Points will be deducted from their grade for missing items. Material check begins Wednesday 



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School Cello and Bass rental payments are due ASAP. Complete this FORM and return it along with your payment of $40.00. 

Please make your payments payable to: RVHS Orchestra. 

Missed the Parent Meeting? No Problem!

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If you were not able to attend the beginning of the year Parent Meeting, please click here for the presentation. 

Music Boosters Meeting -  Monday, 9/14/15 at 6:30pm

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We invite you to come to our music boosters meeting Monday. We will discuss the upcoming concert, fundraisers, events and more. All boosters meetings will be at 6:30pm at Ridge View High School in the Orchestra Room. 

Music Selection Form - End of the year

Region Orchestra

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PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

AUDITION ELIGIBILITY:  To be eligible for the audition, all students MUST be pre-registered.  Registration forms and money should have been sent in to Mr. Pagal by September 3rd. 

AUDITION PROCEDURES:
You should receive your audition time from your teacher.  Write it in the above space.  Please show up 15-30 minutes prior to your audition time.  This will give you plenty of time to warm-up and will allow you to audition early if we are running ahead of schedule as often happens.  


Once you have signed in at the check-in table, you may unpack in your assigned warm-up room and begin warming up for your audition.  Students will be heard based on their scheduled time and the order in which they sign in. Wait times may vary.  Do not come to these auditions hours early and expect to be heard right away.  When your number is called, you will follow a student helper to your audition room.  Students who arrive late may not be allowed to audition.  Remember early is on time; on time is late.The judges will be seated behind a screen. DO NOT SPEAK during your audition or you will be disqualified. Once you have finished, you may pack up and go.  You will receive results within a few days if everything goes as planned. 

At the Region Orchestra weekend, you will receive an All-State audition packet.  Students who do not attend the entire Region Orchestra event are not eligible to audition for All-State.   

DIRECTIONS TO CROSSROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL:   Located at 6949 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212

Take I-26 West to Spartanburg.  Take Exit #103 (Harbison Blvd).  Off-ramp circles under bridge – stay right.  Follow Harbison Blvd. to St. Andrews Rd. (the 7th RED-LIGHT not counting the one at the end of the off ramp).  Take a right onto St. Andrews Road.  Go through TWO red lights – CrossRoads will be on your left (just past Lil’ Caesar’s Pizza and across the street from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church).  Take the 2nd driveway – located on the right side of the main building.  Drive to the bottom of the hill.  The gym is located at the back of the campus.  There will be signs leading you to the Sign-In Tables and helpers will show you where to go from there.

GOOD LUCK; or should we say, BREAK A STRING!!





SC Youth Philharmonic Auditions - Sun. May 17

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2015-2016 Youth Orchestra Audition Information 
For more information and to Register online. 


Students can register for an audition time by visiting www.scphilharmonic.com/education. A program/audition information form is also attached that can be distributed to your students. 

Extra Credit - Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra April 26

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April 26th,  3:30pm
Harbison Theatre
7300 College St.
Irmo, SC  29063

More information

Chamber Auditions Due Thursday 4/23/15

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Students who wish to audition for Chamber orchestra must pass the audition requirements. Students may choose to submit a video recording of their audition music or audition after school on Thursday 4/23/15. Video submission must be due by Thursday. 

For audition requirements and music, visit the Chamber orchestra page. 

RVHS Orchestras Receive SUPERIOR Rating at the STATE ASSESSMENT SCMEA CONCERT FESTIVAL! 

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Congratulations to ALL THREE Classes of the RVHS Orchestra for receiving a SUPERIOR (I) Rating at the SCMEA Concert Festival. WAY TO GO!! 

CAMP SURVEY

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PLEASE FILL OUT THIS CAMP SURVEY

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We have a mandatory Spring Orchestra Camp Friday February 27th from 4:15pm – 8:00pm and Saturday, February 28th from  8:30am – 5:00pm. The weekend will conclude with a Concert on Saturday at 4:30pm in the Auditorium. The concert is a grade. Members of the South Carolina Philharmonic have been hired to work with students on their concert festival music and will give a performance on Friday night at 7:30pm in the Auditorium. The performance is free and open to the public. 

DONATIONS: We are asking parents and students to donate the following items by Last Name. Please drop off items starting Wednesday Feb. 25th. 


A-F bring (fruit, pastries, bagels) 
G-K – Chips, 
L-S Baked Goods
T-Z Drinks (Soda, Tea, Water)


MORE INFORMATION

Holiday Arts Festival: Sunday Dec. 7 at 4:00pm

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FULL Rehearsal Dec. 6 
Report Time: 3:30pm
4:00pm-6:00pm Reh.
Large Gym


PERFORMANCE Dec. 7
Report Time 3:00pm
Performance 4:00pm
Large Gym


Order your T-Shirt TODAY - 

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2014-2015 Orchestra T-shirts are available for $10.00. 


ONLINE ORDER FORM

Thursday Nov. 13; 6:30pm FALL CONCERT

Report time: 6:00pm

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Fall PLEDGE DRIVE 2014 - DUE TUESDAY NOV. 11. 

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We invite you to give a donation to our orchestra program. Funds raised will help support RVHS Orchestra program help provide summer music scholarships, purchase new equipment, and materials. You can pledge at any level and your name will appear in the program for one year. Any amount will greatly appreciated. Our First Concert is Thursday November 13th, 2014 at 6:30pm at Ridge View High School. 


THIS IS AN ASSIGNMENT FOR STUDENTS REGARDLESS IF THEY RECEIVE PLEDGES. READ PAGE 2 of FORM

Information FORM

UNIFORMS HAVE ARRIVED!

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Students will be measured for a new uniform. The cost is $65 for girls and $55 for guys. Our concert uniforms have arrived. On Wednesday October 15th from 1:30-3:00PM. Mrs. Jenkins from The Bride's Corner, will be here to make sure the uniforms are properly fitted. Students are asked to try on their uniform so they can be pinned for alteration. Girls will need to bring their concert shoes from home.

If you have paid for a new dress $65/tuxedo $55 your cost is included. Other students needing their uniform altered or If you bought a used dress, the cost is $5.00 for the alteration. 

Please make checks payable to : RVHS ORCHESTRA

The following students still owe for their uniform. Please have your payments by Tuesday October 14th. 

Isabelle Counts $40.00
Taylor Erasmus $65.00
Lauren Morris $45.00
Logan Robinson $65.00
Joel Arieta $55.00
Allen Troy $17.00
Isaiah Grey $55.00
Vincent McClinton $55.00
Jamie Harris $55.00

YANKEE CANDLE'S HAVE ARRIVED!!

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Yankee Candle Fundraiser has arrived. Please arrangements to pick up your candles on Wednesday October 15th from 3:00 - 5:00pm. 



2013 SC Cello Choir will take place on September 12-13, 2014 at Furman University. 


For more information please visit:  http://www.sc.edu/music/community/community_events/sc_cello_choir.php

Have a question about this event? Contact Christopher Hutton, at 864-294-2019 or christopher.hutton@furman.edu.


REMINDER - ALL FORMS & MATERIALS DUE 8/27/14

Program Ad Drive

(August - November)

RVHS Orchestra offers a unique opportunity for business, patrons, and community members to place an advertisement in the concert program for the school year. The concert program reaches hundreds of individuals throughout our community. All proceeds from this fundraiser help support the orchestra program and provides the students a chance meet their fair share for the year. More information >>>>
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Students who wish to get extra help for Region Orchestra should see Mr. Pagal. Auditions will take place on October 5. Students are responsible for practicing on their own. They must be prepared to play for Mr. Pagal prior to the audition for approval to audition. 
STUDENT RULES>>>

NEED SHEET MUSIC OVER THE SUMMER? 

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www.scoreexchange.com (free music available)
www.8notes.com (small fee)
www.virtualsheetmusic.com (small fee)
http://www.animekeys.com/ (free Anime sheet mu-sic for piano and strings)
http://imslp.org/wiki/ (free classical music)

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After School Rehearsal - Monday May 19

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We will have an after school rehearsal for our Spring Concert Monday May 19th. 
3:45 - 4:30 - ALL Orchestras
                     -Practice Waterloo/Game of Thrones/Halo
4:30 - 5:00 - Lord of the Rings Students w/ Percussion/winds

Beyond the Notes MUSIC CAMP - Application Deadline May 16

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Beyond the Notes String Chamber Music Workshop 
High school and college students focus on skills during this five-day intensive chamber music workshop focused on developing musicianship skills – the listening, rhythmic and ensemble skills that go into making chamber music.

MORE INFORMATION READ HERE>>>

Solo and Ensemble Friday May 2nd

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Solo and Ensemble Festival is a performance opportunity for students to play a solo piece or work for small ensemble (duet, trio, quartet, etc.) for a judge who will evaluate the performance and give feedback. Students are encouraged (but not required) to perform either a solo piece or a small group piece at this festival.   

MORE INFORMATION & SIGN UP>>

WHERE: Dreher High School, 
3319 Millwood Ave
Columbia, SC 29205

DIRECTIONS: MAP
Park on the side and enter where it says Auditorium – DO NOT PARK IN FRONT!!!  This is off of Millwood
Ave.




Pre-Concert Festival - Thursday March 13, 2014

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Performance 7:00pm 
RVHS Auditorium 
Admission: Free

A non-traditional concert setting as we prepare for SCMEA Concert Festival. Joining us will be two guest judges to rate our performance. This concert will allow the audience members to see the inner workings of orchestra music pedagogy and conducting.


Congratulation to the 2014 All-State Orchestra Students

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Congratulations to Erin Walker, Michael Halbrook, Daniel Murray and Greg Hughes who made the 2014 All-State Orchestra. They will perform in the All-State Orchestra concert at Furman University Feb. 21 - 23, 2014.


Students: Please read this important information>>

Violin & Viola Choir - Feb. 1 Register Now

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Great opportunity for violin and viola students. Pre-registration has past but it is not too late to sign up. The SC ASTA Violin and Viola Workshop is a musical extravaganza designed to offer violinists and violists of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn and practice under the 
guidance of master clinicians. Participants will improve and expand their fundamental playing skills in master classes and ensemble rehearsals. 
The workshop recital at the end of the day will give everyone a chance to perform on stage. The workshop is designed to accommodate beginner, intermediate and advanced players with classes offered at each level. New to this year’s workshop will be a teachers reading session. Please join us for this exceptional event! 

For more information>>

Day of Strings at Columbia College Feb.1 , 2014

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Led by Adjunct Professors of Violin, Ashley Horvat, and Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, and Adjunct Professor of Cello, Mary Ann Watson, with special guest clinician, Damir Horvat and assistance from CC Music Program Coordinator, Dr. Randolph Love and The CC Chamber Ensemble, this will be a day that your orchestra students will not want to miss!  


More Information>>

District Orchestra Plans Trip to Charleston Music Festival - 
Audition Jan. 27

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The Richland Two District Orchestra will be taking a trip to Charleston to compete in the “Charleston Music Festival”.  Students will have an opportunity to be judged by qualified adjudicators and be able to work with highly renown conductor after the performance. 

All students in Chamber Orchestra are eligible to audition for this special event. More information and Contract>> 

Audition Times are:
 4:15-5:00pm VIOLAS
5:00pm-6:00pm CELLO/BASS
6:30-8:30 VIOLINS

All-State Orchestra Auditions - Jan. 11

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All-State Orchestra auditions will be held Saturday January 11th at Lexington High School. Student auditioning will need to arrive one-half hour before their scheduled time. 

>>Click here for the Schedule


December 7-8, Holiday Festival Concert 

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REHEARSAL Saturday December 7, 2013

Set up 10:00 am
Rehearsal 4:00pm
RVHS Large Gym 

PERFORMANCE Sun. December 8, 2013
Performances 4:00 and 7:00 pm

RVHS Large Gym


Admission: 1 canned good or $1 to support Harvest Hope Food Bank

Join the Fine Arts Department as we perform a variety of new and old holiday favorites. Come and enjoy a great night of entertainment. Bring the whole family. 


Congratulations to the 2013 Region Orchestra Students

Erin Walker, Bass
Miriam Tisdale, Bass
Illia Dia, Bass
Daniel Murray, Bass
Gregory Hughes, Bass
Michael Halbrook , Viola
Fiona Findley, Alt. VIolin

AUDITION TIMES: 
Erin Walker  8:15
Miriam Tisdale 1:06
Illia Dia  1:18
Daniel Murray  1:48
Gregory Hughes 1:54
Jada Adams 10:42
Michael Halbrook  2:20
Fiona Findley 12:40
 
DIRECTIONS TO CROSSROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL:  
Located at 6949 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212

Take I-26 West to Spartanburg.  Take Exit #103 (Harbison Blvd).  Off-ramp circles under bridge – stay right.  Follow Harbison Blvd. to St. Andrews Rd. (the 7th RED-LIGHT not counting the one at the end of the off ramp).  Take a right onto St. Andrews Road.  Go through TWO red lights – CrossRoads will be on your left (just past Lil’ Caesar’s Pizza and across the street from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church).  Take the 2nd driveway – located on the right side of the main building.  Drive to the bottom of the hill.  The gym is located at the back of the campus.  There will be signs leading you to the Sign-In Tables and helpers will show you where to go from there.

GOOD LUCK; or should we say, BREAK A STRING!!

Handbook

Orchestra Supplies

End of the Year Awards Banquet - FRIDAY MAY 24

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DEADLINE FRIDAY MAY 13th!!
Ridge View Orchestra Awards Ceremony and Banquet that will be held on Friday May 24, 2013 at the Ridge View High School Cafeteria.  Seating will begin at 6:00 pm and dinner will be served at 6:15 pm.  The cost for dinner is     $12.00 per person.  We ask that all students and their guests dress appropriately for this event. This is a formal event.

This event is a special time for all orchestra students, especially seniors, for remembering the past year’s accomplishments while looking forward to the next year with anticipation. There will be presentations of various awards, and there will be a video presentation made by family and friends for the graduating senior class.

Letters have been mailed out. If you did not receive a letter please email Mr. Pagal


Solo and Ensemble

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Friday May 3, 2013
7:15pm - 8:30pm
KELLY MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL


Plan to arrive at Kelly Mill Middle School at least 30 minutes before your performance time. You must check in at the registration table and then report to the gym to tune and warm up. Parents and other students are allowed to listen to your performance. Be prepared and dress nicely.

TIMES: We have given an assigned range of time. You may get in line for any judge's room during that time. Some pieces will be nowhere near 5 minutes, and others will take the full five minutes. Just get in line during your block of time.

All RVHS Students can come between 7:15 – 8:00


MORE INFORMATION>>

District Orchestra Spring 2013

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Chamber Students interested in participating in the Spring 2013 District Orchestra, please fill out and sign the District Orchestra Contract. 




MORE INFORMATION>>>



CONGRATULATIONS! 

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Congratulations to all the Orchestra members on an Outstanding Performance! 





Chamber - Superior I
Concert - Excellent II
String - Excellent II

Listen to the Judges Comments >>


Solo and Ensemble

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Solo and Ensemble Festival is a performance opportunity for students to play a solo piece or work for small ensemble (duet, trio, quartet, etc.) for a judge who will evaluate the performance and give feedback. Students are encouraged (but not required) to perform either a solo piece or a small group piece at this festival.   

If you are interested in performing a solo or ensemble piece at Solo and Ensemble this year, please complete the form below and return it with the appropriate amount of money.  Solos are $5.00, and ensembles are $5.00 per person in the ensemble. Your performance time will be announced as soon as all applications are submitted and a schedule is created. 

Solo and Ensemble Registration DUE MARCH 1st 

Congratulations to All-State Orchestra Students!

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Congratulations to Bianca Walker, Daniel Murray and Michael Halbrook for making the 2013 All-State Orchestra. 

All-State Packet

Report at 4:30 Brookland Cayce HS Feb. 22


Day of Strings at Columbia College!

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013 - Registration Deadline Jan. 31
$25.00 Participation Fee
With Clinicians Ashley and Damir Horvat,
Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Marry Ann Watson and
the Columbia College Chamber Ensemble.

For more information click here or contact
Dr. Randolph Love, Director
Phone: 803-786-3830


Adopt a Foster Child

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The Orchestra this year will be adopting a foster child for the winter wishes program. The cost is $60 in gifts plus a teddy bear. We are asking all orchestra members to donate a $1 or more for the cost of the gifts and teddy bear. If you have any questions please speak with the orchestra leaders. Money is due Tuesday Nov. 20th. 

Holiday Music Festival - Dec. 2

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Sunday December 2, 2012
Performances 4:00 and 7:00 pm

RVHS Large Gym
Admission: 1 canned good or $1 to support Harvest Hope Food Bank. Register for free tickets at www.blazerband.org 


Join the Fine Arts Department as we perform a variety of new and old holiday favorites. Come and enjoy a great night of entertainment. Bring the whole family. 

Mandatory Rehearsal – Saturday December 1st 4pm-6pm in the large gym at RVHS.
Report time 3:00, Bring $3 if you would like to pre-order pizza for Sunday dinner.


Concert Grade: Attached is RUBRIC for the concert. 

Congratulations to our Students who made Region Orchestra! 

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Christinia Green, Violin
Nicolas Shealy, Alternate Violin
Michael Halobrook, Viola
Bianca Walker, Cello
Daniel Murray, Bass
Greg Hughes, Bass
Erica Underwood, Viola

  • INFORMATION PACKET DUE MONDAY 10/15
  • MUSIC

All-State Information Feb. 24-26, 2012 in Myrtle Beach

  • Information Packet 
  • Itinerary
  • Permission Form **REQUIRED** - PRINT AND SIGN
  • Notary Form **REQUIRED** - PRINT AND SIGN
  • Music - please email Mr. Pagal for packet of music


ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE
DATE February 26, 2012 - 5:00 pm
SITE Myrtle Beach High School
ADDRESS 3302 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
SITE CHAIRMAN Lynn Auman
SITE CHAIR EMAIL lauman@horrycountyschools.net
SITE CHAIR PHONE (843) 448-7149 ext. 1503 (before 12 pm)

District Orchestra - REHEARSALS BEGIN  Sept. 25 - 6:00pm Westwood High School

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The District Orchestra is a select group of the top orchestra and band students in Richland School District Two, and it has been a very successful part of this districts orchestra program for 30 years. They perform three concerts each year – two string concert in the fall, and one symphony orchestra concert in the spring semester. 

To be eligible to audition, Chamber orchestra students must agree to participate in all rehearsals and performances. See the calendar for audition, rehearsal and performance dates and times. String audition requirements are the same as the Senior Region Orchestra audition. Band members are invited to join based upon their All-State Band auditions.   READ MORE FOR DIRECTIONS AND SCHEDULE>>>

Please turn in your CONTRACT FORM and $10, make checks payable to BHS. 

Solo and Ensemble

  • Solo and Ensemble Form - DUE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

T-Shirt Order: 

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If you would like to order a t-shirt please print fill out the order form along with $10.00 check or cash payable to RVHS Orchestra. 

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