Go to this link to see some great photos of our November concert.
http://www.mcqlancers.com/McQueenEvents/BMS_Orchestra.html
Thank you to Michelle Dalpe.
If you want to include photos on this blog, please send them to Mrs. Neidhold at her school address:
cneidhold@washoe.k12.nv.us
Friday, December 23, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Popcorn Palace Recall for Allergen Contamination
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Awesome Aides Clean Desk!
My 4th period aides cleaned my desk and top drawer today. Thanks to Olivia W. and Cynthia B. for such a wonderful job!
Take a look:
Take a look:
Monday, December 12, 2011
Popcorn Predicament
I placed the order for missing popcorn items and was informed by the Popcorn Palace person that they do not send popcorn via expedited shipping. I was a little flummoxed, shocked, and amazed that a company wouldn't offer this option. ? Have you ever ordered online and not had several expedited shipping options? So, I'm a little worried that the popcorn won't make it before the break. Students should check with me daily next week to find out if the popcorn shipment arrived yet.
Whew. This year's popcorn adventure has been a huge learning experience. Congratulations to the students for making this a big success!
Whew. This year's popcorn adventure has been a huge learning experience. Congratulations to the students for making this a big success!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
David Garrett free sound check!! E-mail Mrs. Neidhold
On January 20th at the Grand Sierra Resort David Garrett is going to open his sound check rehearsal to WCSD orchestra students. If you would like to attend this event please let me know ASAP. They have enough openings for about 100 students to attend but I do not know how many Billinghurst students they will allow. I do not know the time of the sound check as of today but it likely will be around 4 PM in the GRS theater.
If you would like to attend the sound check, Email Mrs. Neidhold at:
cneidhold@washoe.k12.nv.us
If you would like to attend the sound check, Email Mrs. Neidhold at:
cneidhold@washoe.k12.nv.us
Monday, December 5, 2011
Plenty 'O Popcorn
Wow!!!!! Everyone did such a fantastic job of selling popcorn. Thank you to all the industrious students who helped make our fundraiser a HUGE success.
The students sold $12,000 in popcorn which should give us a profit of about $5000! This is our most successful fundraiser ever and will really help the trip to the Music in the Parks Festival and the Beginning Orchestra field trip to hear the Reno Philharmonic Youth Symphony's Young People's Concert.
Congratulations to Colin Gibbons for being our top seller at $625 in popcorn. The order forms for prizes are due on Thursday and we will have the drawing for the $100 Visa card next week.
Way to go!
The students sold $12,000 in popcorn which should give us a profit of about $5000! This is our most successful fundraiser ever and will really help the trip to the Music in the Parks Festival and the Beginning Orchestra field trip to hear the Reno Philharmonic Youth Symphony's Young People's Concert.
Congratulations to Colin Gibbons for being our top seller at $625 in popcorn. The order forms for prizes are due on Thursday and we will have the drawing for the $100 Visa card next week.
Way to go!
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This is what the orchestra room looked like once the popcorn was all unpacked and sorted by flavor. |
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Wren & Pietra Brady help get orders ready. |
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Max Neidhold and Beyer Brady take a break to smile for the camera. |
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Clio Brady hard at work. |
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This is what the orchestra room looked like at 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Mrs. Neidhold had to leave the building by 11 p.m. so she worked fast to make sure the room could have classes the next day. |
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
JHO Links to Music Recordings
Click (or cut-and-paste) the following links to listen to your JHO music:
Agincourt
http://www.jwpepper.com/10026998.item
The Incredibles
http://www.jwpepper.com/10041862.item
Serenade for String Orchestra by Norman Leyden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyVzpCHZA6I
Listening will really help you learn your music!!!
Agincourt
http://www.jwpepper.com/10026998.item
The Incredibles
http://www.jwpepper.com/10041862.item
Serenade for String Orchestra by Norman Leyden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyVzpCHZA6I
Listening will really help you learn your music!!!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Yearbook Photo Schedule
This is our chance to be represented in the yearbook. Please be prepared at the beginning of the mod. DO NOT ask me if you can go change. You should come to school dressed and ready. I will allow you to change after pictures if time allows.
Yearbook Photos for Performing Arts Department
Tuesday, November 29th and Wednesday, November 30th
Dress: Performing Arts T-Shirt, Black pants/skirt, black shoes, any feet or ankles that show must be covered with black socks/nylons.
Make sure you have your instruments!!! :)
TUESDAY, November 29
Schedule: A67123
Advisory:
Jazz Band @ 7:15
Golden Strings @ 7:30
2nd mod/7th period
Advanced Orchestra
3rd mod/1st period
Beginning Strings - 3rd period will have class 1st period also.Wednesday, November 30
Schedule: A45671
1st mod/4th period
Concert Choir (pull 6th period first 15 minutes of class)
Advisory Choir
Intermediate Orchestra (pull 5th period first 15 minutes of class)
Monday, November 14, 2011
Instrument Upgrade Event
If you currently rent from Reno Band and Orchestra (or rented from Maytan in the Fall of 2010 or 2009) you are eligible to upgrade your instrument for 100% trade-in. This is a wonderful and affordable opportunity to upgrade the quality of the instrument. I will be trying out these instruments and would be glad to answer any questions. Please contact me at cneidhold@washoe.k12.nv.us.
Here's the info:
Who: Music & Arts through Reno Band and Orchestra
What: Instrument Upgrade Event for all instruments rented or purchased from Music & Arts (see above)
Where: Reno Band and Orchestra, 9570 S. McCarran (near Sparkys and Freestyle Martial Arts)
When: Friday, November 25th, 11:00-7:00 & Saturday, November 26th, 10:00-6:00
Why: So many Billinghurst students are truly excelling and are ready for a better instrument to continue their progress.
100% of your Music and Arts Rental Credit applies to select string instruments
0% Financing for 12 months
Call 229-5093 for more information
Here's the info:
Who: Music & Arts through Reno Band and Orchestra
What: Instrument Upgrade Event for all instruments rented or purchased from Music & Arts (see above)
Where: Reno Band and Orchestra, 9570 S. McCarran (near Sparkys and Freestyle Martial Arts)
When: Friday, November 25th, 11:00-7:00 & Saturday, November 26th, 10:00-6:00
Why: So many Billinghurst students are truly excelling and are ready for a better instrument to continue their progress.
100% of your Music and Arts Rental Credit applies to select string instruments
0% Financing for 12 months
Call 229-5093 for more information
Friday, November 4, 2011
Welcome to the Billinghurst Orchestra Blog
Congratulations, you made it to the blog. Remember to put the date and time you were on the blog and have your parents sign the sheet. If you are in the library, please ask Ms. Coulihan to initial your page. Please, PLEASE don't interrupt her, but politely ask for a moment of her time.
The purpose of this assignment is so you will know where to find A LOT of information about Billinghurst Orchestras. You know, it's 9 p.m. and your parents say, "Aren't you supposed to do XXXX for orchestra?" and you say, "Uh, I don't know."? You can look up a lot of stuff in this blog, so keep reading.
Here are the questions you are supposed to answer for the homework:
1. Join the blog. See the blue button on the right that says "Join this site"? You might have to open a new e-mail account or go through a few steps to join. If you aren't able to join, please write the reason why it didn't work on your homework.
2. Look on the right again. See the words, "Blog Archive"? That means old articles and information that has been posted on the blog. Click on
This form is required for a grade
Behavior Contr
If you haven't filled out your Behavior Contract yet, please print this out, read it, sign it, get your parents to read and sign it and then turn it in. Write on your homework whether you have already turned this in or if you printed it out and you are going to turn it in.
3. Name one person in your class who is in the A+ club.
4. Read the article entitled, "Grading - First Quarter". List two things students have been forgetting with their practice sheets.
If you have any suggestions for the blog, please be sure to let Mrs. Neidhold know.
The purpose of this assignment is so you will know where to find A LOT of information about Billinghurst Orchestras. You know, it's 9 p.m. and your parents say, "Aren't you supposed to do XXXX for orchestra?" and you say, "Uh, I don't know."? You can look up a lot of stuff in this blog, so keep reading.
Here are the questions you are supposed to answer for the homework:
1. Join the blog. See the blue button on the right that says "Join this site"? You might have to open a new e-mail account or go through a few steps to join. If you aren't able to join, please write the reason why it didn't work on your homework.
2. Look on the right again. See the words, "Blog Archive"? That means old articles and information that has been posted on the blog. Click on
This form is required for a grade
Behavior Contr
If you haven't filled out your Behavior Contract yet, please print this out, read it, sign it, get your parents to read and sign it and then turn it in. Write on your homework whether you have already turned this in or if you printed it out and you are going to turn it in.
3. Name one person in your class who is in the A+ club.
4. Read the article entitled, "Grading - First Quarter". List two things students have been forgetting with their practice sheets.
If you have any suggestions for the blog, please be sure to let Mrs. Neidhold know.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
A+ Club for 1st Quarter 2011
A+ Club – 1st Quarter
These students have earned over 100% for the first quarter!
INTERMEDIATE
Kevin Atmadjian
Sam DeLeon
Raquel Garcia Ramos
Sherman Lee
Amanda Lee
Samantha Leung
Jing Lin
Nathan Ly
Matthew McKinley
Matthew McKinley
Kyle Respecio
Alice Samberg
ADVANCED
Karly Campbell
Nolan Dalpe
Carlos De Leon
Kelly Eslit
Vanessa Jacinto
Ashlea Kammann
Nica Kent
Sheridyn Math
Valeria Nava
Josh Plateros
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Grading - First Quarter
Hi All - This is what I did with my holiday weekend. Please, please turn in your Practice Sheets on time. I would hate to have to change my policy about accepting late practice sheets.
Some things that students are forgetting:
* Reading direction. I could say that again about 210 times.
* Parent signatures.
* Adding up their time.
* HOMEWORK!!! On the back side of every practice sheet is homework. I have tried to make the homework short and easy. Some students are having trouble and they haven't come and asked me for help. Please ask.
* Turning in their Practice Sheets in the correct folder. Look for your period number and the words, "Turn in Practice Sheets" on the file tab.
I'm looking forward to having even more Practice Sheets to grade the next quarter!
Some things that students are forgetting:
* Reading direction. I could say that again about 210 times.
* Parent signatures.
* Adding up their time.
* HOMEWORK!!! On the back side of every practice sheet is homework. I have tried to make the homework short and easy. Some students are having trouble and they haven't come and asked me for help. Please ask.
* Turning in their Practice Sheets in the correct folder. Look for your period number and the words, "Turn in Practice Sheets" on the file tab.
I'm looking forward to having even more Practice Sheets to grade the next quarter!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
JHO - Rehearsal Information
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.
Congratulations to the JHO Students!
As usual, Billinghurst has great representation in JHO. Way to go!
Violin I
Sydney Apel Mendive
Nathan Hickox-Young Clayton
Irene Dickinson Pine
Danica Mathew Swope
Mitch Pisane Depoali
Nica Kent Billinghurst
Kelli Wilcox Coral Academy
Bailey Falk Shaw
Allison Lundgren Billinghurst
Samuel Webster Billinghurst
Taylor Davis Billinghurst
Felipe Cedilla Sparks
Matthew Bauer Davidson Academy
Caitlynn Gutierrez Cold Springs
Bobbie Ellison Cold Springs
Nolan Dalpe Billinghurst
Jesse Allison Billinghurst
Ashlea Kammann Billinghurst
Violin II
Sheridyn Math Billinghurst
Oscar Jimenez Sparks
Miriam Carranza Sparks
Josh Cohen Clayton
Karina Salgado Traner
Karly Campbell Billinghurst
Joshua Staddard Pine
Priscilla Ariuzo Cold Springs
Jeremiah Quintos Clayton
Caseylyn Rongavilla Sparks
Kaylie Machutta Shaw
Sarah Taylor Billinghurst
Michelle Vasquez Billinghurst
Emma Miller Shaw
Naomi Hurtado Shaw
Xena Horne Pine
Valeria Nava Billinghurst
Elizabeth Speed Clayton
Emily Hurtado Shaw
Vanessa Jacinto Billinghurst
Carlos Deleon Billinghurst
Luis Robles Sparks
Viola
Camille Carter Clayon
Mariel Castro Pine
Nathan Ly Billinghurst
Aidan Sutherland Billinghurst
Alea Martin Sparks
Callista Alsasna Billinghurst
Sherman Lee Billinghurst
Libby Schipper Billinghurst
Jacob Smith Clayon
Raelynn Delacruz Clayon
Quentin Bishop Billinghurst
Dylan Fuller Shaw
Samantha Deleon Billinghurst
Coral Kemsner Shaw
Gino Romo Shaw
Matthew Archibald Billinghurst
Katheryn Burnett Shaw
Cello
Kendall Cox Cold Springs
Julia Butler Dilworth
Alexandrea Gomez Mendive
Elizabeth Young Cold Springs
Joshua Plateros Billinghurst
Kaimana Peredo Pine
Havanah Seymour Shaw
Benjamin Cleymaet Clayton
Kaitlyn Duvall Shaw
Rachel Denoncourt Shaw
Thomas Chubb Depoali
Kelly Eslit Billinghurst
Carter Callon Shaw
Jakyn Walker Clayton
Joseph Kozubowski Billinghurst
Krystal Massey Clayton
Jeremy Kading Clayton
Bass
Christian Lin Mendive
Monica Venegas Dilworth
Eric Nelson Depoali
Jacob Barbieri Shaw
Matthew McKinley Billinghurst
Connor Holtshouser Sparks
Trevor Bassett Shaw
Nathaniel Jones O"Brien
Cameron Wiebe Shaw
Tyler Prince Billinghurst
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Vote for Grant Money for Billinghurst on Facebook
Hey You Guys!
Mr. Licon always manages to bring in a music presentation in the spring and this year he's hoping to get money from Dolan Automotive Group. All you have to do is push a few buttons and you know you're good at that!
Here are the instructions:
On Facebook, go to Dolan Automotive Group
Under the profile picture click on Vote for entries
Scroll and look for the Billinghurst entry
Vote and share w/ friends.
Thanks!
Mrs. Neidhold
Mr. Licon always manages to bring in a music presentation in the spring and this year he's hoping to get money from Dolan Automotive Group. All you have to do is push a few buttons and you know you're good at that!
Here are the instructions:
On Facebook, go to Dolan Automotive Group
Under the profile picture click on Vote for entries
Scroll and look for the Billinghurst entry
Vote and share w/ friends.
Thanks!
Mrs. Neidhold
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Final List: These students MUST attend the JHO auditions.
JHO Audition
These students are required to attend the JHO audition at Sparks Middle School. Congratulations!!!!
Any student whose name does not appear on this list is encouraged to attend the audition if they are interested. 7th graders are encouraged to attend this audition if they have prepared.
TUESDAY AUDITIONS
Jesse Allison
Taylor Davis
Carlos DeLeon
Vanessa Jacinto
Valeria Nava
Friday & Monday Auditions
VIOLIN
Karly Campbell
Nolan Dalpe
Ashlea Kammann
Nica Kent
Allison Lundgren
Sheridyn Math
Sam Webster
Jason Ybarbo
VIOLA
Callie Alsasua
Matt Archibald
Quentin Bishop
Libby Schipper
Aidan Sutherland
CELLO
Kelly Eslit
Josh Plateros
BASS
Tyler Prince
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