Glenbard West Orchestra
2012 - 2013

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IMEA STATE RESULTS
Congratulations to the following Orchestra members on their acceptance into this year's IMEA All-State Festival:
-Hannah Novak, double bass
-Paul Christian, violin

IMEA DISTRICT RESULTS
Congratulations to the following Orchestra members on their acceptance into this year's IMEA District 9 Festival:
-Hannah Novak, double bass
-Sarah Delany, double bass
-Annie Williams, viola
-Paul Christian, violin

8TH GRADE INFORMATION
All string players should sign up for "Concert Orchestra"; no audition is required. Concert Orchestra meets during the day and receives 1 credit towards graduation. See below for more information. Questions? Contact Mr. Ortega at (630) 942-7567 or william_ortega@glenbard.org.

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Incoming Page


NEW YORK CITY TOUR 2013
Click the link below for more information.
                Tours2

I. ORCHESTRA CLASS INFORMATION 2012-2013

        Orchestra Syllabus (detailed information about Orchestra)
                2012 - 2013 Syllabus (web).pdf

        At-a-Glance Orchestra dates. Mandatory dates are in bold.
                2012 - 2013 Orchestra Dates-At-A-Glance (web).pdf

        All Orchestra members are encouraged to study privately.
                Private lesson teachers-GW (WEB).pdf  (updated 9/20/12)

        Are you a parent and interested in volunteering your time and efforts?
        If, so, please consider volunteering with AMP:
                Association of Music Parents.


II. IMEA 2012-2013
        What is IMEA all about?
                01_IMEA Audition Info Letter (web).pdf

        What are the IMEA audition requirements?
                02_IMEA Requirements (web).pdf

        Where can I get the IMEA audition music?
                See below.

        IMEA AUDITION MATERIAL 2012 - 2013
                1. Scales (all string instruments)
                        IMEA String Scales .pdf

                2. Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 - IV. Finale  
                        Prepare the entire movement.
                        ALL violins must prepare violin 1 AND violin 2 in their entirety.

                        01_Violin 1 - Tchaikovsky 4 Finale 12-13.pdf
                        02_Violin 2 - Tchaikovsky 4 Finale 12-13.pdf
                        03_Viola - Tchaikovsky 4 Finale 12-13.pdf
                        04_Cello - Tchaikovsky 4 Finale 12-13.pdf
                        05_Bass - Tchaikovsky 4 Finale 12-13.pdf

                3. Sight-Reading  Find music on your own to sight-read or see Mr. Ortega for materials.

                4. IMEA Audition Excerpts Now Posted! (Thursday, September 27  4:00pm)
                        The audition for each instrument will draw from the following excerpts:

                        IMEA_01_Violin Tchaikovsky Excerpts.pdf
                        IMEA_02_Viola Tchaikovsky Excerpts.pdf
                        IMEA_03_Cello Tchaikovsky Excerpts.pdf
                        IMEA_04_D. Bass Tchaikovsky Excerpts.pdf

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