Everyday Reminders
If you are able to play your notes and rhythm correctly...
Your music is much more fun. It is fun when you know how to play your part :D
What is the event called where we go to the elementary schools and play Christmas Music for the kids?
The Holiday Elementary Tour!!!
The Broken Stand
The Broken Stand Award was given to the student that was deemed to be the clumsiest in the orchestra. These students are the ones that trip over thin air. They are the ones that drop their binder in rehearsals, and sometimes even during performances.
Fur Elise
Beethoven
Sectionals just ended for the day and you're getting ready to leave the orchestra room. You pass the container of candy sitting on the table. What do you do?
Take one candy and enjoy!
When you practice...
Practice correctly!!! We always look forward to correct practicing
What is the event that takes place either in the school or the area near McDonald's in 1960 that happens once every semester?
The KFO Car Wash!
Gummy Bear Princess
This heirloom is only for the ladies of the orchestra family obviously, but this particular heirloom is only given to a young lady that through their years in the orchestra has portrayed a caring and nurturing persona to their peers. Not only do you give your peers gummy bears once a week, but you are also giving them the boost and the energy to play their instrument right way and not be sluggish or nonchalant while playing their instrument.
Trepak from The NutCracker
Tchaikovsky
Oh no! You have to miss sectionals and/or rehearsals due to an unexpected emergency! What do you have to do in order to not get a zero in the grade book
Make it up with a practice recording!
Practicing correctly for a short amount of time is much better than...?
Practicing incorrectly for a long amount of time
Where is the picnic held?
Collins Park?
Scapegoat Award
This heirloom is passed down to someone who is a joker and can make people laugh!
Carmen
Bizet
You were not satisfied with the grade you got during a playing test, so you decided to do a retest! When is the best time to do a retest?
When we practice, not only we train our ears we also...
Train our muscle memory
What is the event where we play in our ensembles and eat tasty treats afterward???
The Chamber Dessert Concert
The Broken Bow
This heirloom is meant to be passed down to someone who has great capabilities and even greater potential as a player, as well as a passion for music. Whoever owns it is not allowed to give up on music.
Night on Bald Mountain
Mussorgsky
You're in the middle of the sightreading portion of the UIL contest, but you have a question about a specific section. What do you do?
Raise your hand immediately, speak clearly, and include specific details in your question
A good musician...
Always has a pencil!
What is the event taken place at the end of the year, where we all get to have fun and look back at the school year
The Banquet!
Magic Conch
It has been handed down for many years and counting. You've maybe read about the magic conch shell in the novel, Lord of the Flies, or seen it on the episode of SpongeBob Squarepants. One does not simply define the magic conch. It defines you. This heirloom is giving to an individual who is strong-spirited, hardworking, outspoken and, outgoing.
Irish Tune from County Derry
Grainger
You're at the Klein ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest, but your string just popped and you're performing in 20 minutes. What do you do?
Go to Ms. Morlacci for an emergency string replacement!! (Hopefully, you wrote down the room number that she's in during class...)