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We have 42 students auditioning for a spot in the 2024 Nebraska All State Orchestra!
Auditions are finishing up this week. Results will be announced October 21.
As always, no matter what the outcome, you have become a better musician by having gone through the process.

This student-led club meets Mondays after school from 3:30-4:15 in the MNHS Choir Room. All student musicians are welcome! 

Join the Google Classroom with this code for updates: wsrbkho

It’s time to start the mentor selection process for Cody Practice Club!
Here’s what we need from you if you’re interested in mentoring:

1. Attend our organizational meeting on Monday, Oct. 21 from 3:20-3:40 p.m. in the Choir Room
2. Fill out the Google Form on Classroom
3. Join the Cody Remind group (code is @codypc2425)
4. Print and have your parent/legal guardian complete the attached Parent Signature Form. Return to Mrs. Martinez once it’s done
5. Put the following dates in your planner.
   Practice club starts at Cody Elementary after school from 3:35-4:20 p.m. Tuesdays
   Nov. 12, 19, 26
   Dec. 3
   Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
   Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25

Monday, Oct. 14th.

All students in grades 11-12 are invited to UNO’s Music Major For A Day event!

Parents/Guardians must register their students using this link.

Note: If you/your child decides to attend, parent/guardian is responsible for calling the student out for a college visit and arranging transportation to and from the event.

Everyone (families included!) should order an orchestra shirt so we can represent when we’re out and about at All-State, All-Millard, and on concert days! 

Orders and money (check to MNHS or cash accepted) are due Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Vala’s has made us aware that fire pits are not an option due to the recent burn ban in effect. Those of you who have been in the MNHS orchestra program for a while may remember this same thing happened a few years back. Here’s the (slightly modified) plan:

We’ll still have a gathering! I’ll be there 6-8 p.m. – families are welcome to come to Vala’s before that if you’d like!

We will still have campsite #19 available, which is a great place for students to meet up with their friends and have some snacks before heading out to the other areas of the park.

If you’d planned on bringing hotdogs or buns, please consider sending a handheld food that does not require cooking (like sandwiches or wraps)

If you’d planned to bring s’more ingredients (graham crackers/marshmallows/mini chocolate bars) please bring an alternative like cookies and frosting (to dip cookies in!)

If you’d planned to bring other snack items, your plans have not changed 🙂

Take a look at the sign-up genius as I’ve made some changes to the requested food items.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6-8 p.m.  See this link for more information.

One way we earn money to support our program is by selling concessions at home football games! It’s a great way to earn letter points, meet new friends, and serve the community. 

There are five home games this year.  We need 6 students and 2 adults at each game.  Please sign up here!

We appreciate everyone who worked last Friday’s game and all who have signed up to sell concessions at Buell Stadium next game night. (10/11/24, 6 pm – 9pm)!  

First concert is Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 PM! 

This is a required, graded assignment for all MNHS Orchestra students. 

Attention Students:
All Symphony Orchestra students (from 1st, 2nd, and 6th hours) are to report to the auditorium Thurs, Oct. 3rd, during 2nd hour for our only rehearsal as a full ensemble.

Orchestra students report at 6:30 PM for warm-ups; concert should conclude by 8:15 PM. 

We do have a concert attire dress code – long-sleeved black dress shirt, black dress slacks, black dress shoes, black dress socks that go to mid-calf.  More detailed guidelines may be found in the orchestra handbook.  (Students, remember to turn in your concert attire photo in Google Classroom.)

MNOrch concerts are a good time!  Please plan to attend, and invite your neighbors, friends and family as well!  Our kids do great work – it will be an evening to remember!  Plus, we all bring refreshments for after the concert (please sign up to bring refreshments!

We have our concerts recorded by a professional videographer, who also provides a livestream on YouTube, so friends and family can watch from wherever they may be!  The YouTube link is only distributed via email from Mrs. Martinez.

Please advertise our concert on social media! I’ve created a graphic (attached) if you’d like to use it.

The Program can be found here.

The concert attire!

• Option 1: 
• Black, long-sleeved button down dress shirt with a collar
• Black necktie
• Black belt
• Black dress slacks (NOT jeans)
• Black dress socks
• Black dress shoes

• Option 2:
• Black, long-sleeved blouse with modest neckline (crew neck or button down dress shirt preferred)
• Black dress slacks (NOT leggings, jeans, or yoga pants) – can be slim fit or boot-cut style slacks
• Black dress socks or nylons
• Black, closed-toed dress shoes

If your child would like to purchase a used, floor-length black dress for concerts, we have some available for $40 each.  Please contact Mrs. Martinez if interested.