JHO
Washoe County Schools Junior Honor Orchestra
Dear Students and Parents:
Congratulations! to the students who have been selected as a member of the 2012 Washoe County Schools Junior Honor Orchestra. Please read the following guidelines and enclosed rehearsal schedule.
1. Rehearsals will be held at Reno High School on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00. Please arrive as close to 3:30 as possible to get tuned and ready to play. Attendance will be taken at each rehearsal. Since the success of the group depends upon all members attending every rehearsal and concert, attendance is required. No unexcused absences will be accepted. If you miss a rehearsal you could lose your seat or/and be excluded from the concert. Please e-mail Mr. Mariani or Ms. Jamison ahead of time if you expect to be delayed or absent: amariani@washoeschools.net, or mjamison@washoeschools.net.
2. No food, gum or drinks are allowed in the rehearsal rooms.
3. Students will be restricted to the rehearsal rooms and the hallway (where the restrooms are located).
4. All Washoe County School District rules apply to students in JHO at rehearsals, concerts, and tours.
5. When the conductor is in front of the group no talking or playing will be allowed. We have a large group and our rehearsal time is limited so we need to keep focused on the job at hand.
6. Seating will be determined from the audition. After that, the conductor reserves the right to move students for the benefit of the ensemble. Other sectionals during the year may or may not result in additional seating changes.
7. Please prepare your music at home each week. Home practice is the responsibility of each member and is expected.
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There is a $20.00 fee to participate in JHO. This will help cover the cost of music, copying, t-shirts, and other expenses. The fee is collected by your school’s orchestra director.
We hope you enjoy your JHO experience and we look forward to a great season with all of you.
Coordinators: Alec Mariani (Spanish Springs High School and Shaw Middle School)
Marsha Jamison (Swope Middle School)
Conductor: Alec Mariani
JHO
Washoe County Schools Junior Honor Orchestra
Rehearsal and Concert Schedule
2011-12
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Reno High School
November 2, 9, 16, 30 (no rehearsal Thanksgiving week)
December 7, 14, 21 (no rehearsals over the winter break)
January 11, 18, 25
February 1
Friday, February 3
Tour of elementary schools
DRESS: Orchestra T-Shirts with black slacks or skirts, black socks and shoes. Bring portable music stand. We will be stopping for lunch. Schedule will be announced at a later date.
Saturday, February 4, North Valleys High School
· Dress rehearsal (time will be announced later)
· 6:00 p.m. Call time for concert
· 7:00 p.m. Concert with Senior Honor Orchestra
CONCERT DRESS: Black slacks or skirts (below the knee when sitting down), white long sleeved shirt tucked in, black socks and shoes, and boys will need to wear a tie.
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