OHS Orchestras Concert Attendance Requirement (50pts)

We are fortunate to live in a community with many talented musical artists, performing ensembles, and concert venues. As orchestra musicians we work hard in personal practice and group rehearsals to make great music; however, it is also important to be a part of what other musicians do to truly grow as players. The goal of the semester concert attendance assignment is to allow you to experience a LIVE and IN PERSON performance, reflect on your experience through writing, and return to your orchestra ensemble with a fresh perspective. Guidelines:

1) Qualifying performances must be outside the Okemos Public Schools Music Program 2) Qualifying performances must represent an orchestral string instrument. 3) To receive credit you must attach a program and/or ticket stub to the following form

and obtain a parent/guardian signature verifying attendance. There are many concerts throughout the semester that will satisfy this requirement including MSU Symphony performances, MSU student, faculty, or guest artist faculty string recitals, Lansing Symphony concerts, Wharton Center events that include an orchestra or string soloist, neighboring High School Orchestra Performances (East Lansing, Waverly, St. Johns), and many more! If you are unsure if an event qualifiesask Mr. Schut! In order to receive credit for attending a live performance:

Complete and attach the CONCERT ATTENDANCE form to the program of the concert attended and place in the Orchestra Room Turn in Bin by the due date. Forms must have parent/guardian signature to be considered complete.

*It is understood that even with advanced planning, on rare occasion a student may not be able to physically attend a live performance each semester. Live webcasts approved in advance by Mr. Schut and accompanied by a parent request note may be used in such instances. As students cannot gain the full experience of attending a concert by watching a webcast, 2 webcast concerts will equal 1 live performance. Attending a live concert can inspire, move, motivate, and even provide a life changing experience. This is a great way to grow as a musician and to support other musicians like you! Please turn in your concert attendance form WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE PERFORMANCE. Failure to complete this assignment will result in a lowering of the Assignments/Playing Tests/Projects grade as outlined in the Orchestra Handbook. Plan ahead and go hear some great live music in our community!

CONCERT ATTENDANCE FORM: (Due Fri, Jan 15)

Name: _________________________ Concert attended (or viewed): _____________________________________________________ Date and time of Concert: __________________________ Brief Reflection Which piece from the performance would you like to hear again and why? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What elements from attending the performance would you like in your own musicianship? What ideas for improvement can you bring to your Okemos Orchestra Ensemble? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________ Date _______________

*Any suspected student forgery will be dealt with to the maximum extent of the punishment.

Program and/or Ticket Stub must be attached for full credit