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UNK Concerto Day

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 | 6-9 PM
FINE ARTS BUILDING RECITAL HALL

Bring your friends and family and play a movement of a concerto with a live orchestra – Kearney Symphony Orchestra!
Participants will be chosen to represent a wide variety of orchestral instruments and from students all over the region.
Open to high school 11th and 12th graders.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024, COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND RECORDING DEADLINE.
Applications can be found on UNK Music’s website (unk.edu/music).

See online registration form for list of approved concerto movements (other considered if application or inquiry is made by March 22).

Contact Dr. Alison Gaines at gainesaj@unk.edu with any questions.

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Chamber Orchestra with the Omaha Symphony

April 3 – Chamber Orchestra students have the opportunity to rehearse with the Omaha Symphony on Wednesday, April 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. at MNHS! We will share more information as we receive it.

Students will be excused from their 2- and 3-hour classes.

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Philharmonic recital

Tuesday, March 12, 12:15-1:15 p.m. – Philharmonic recital @MNHS Auditorium – info letter attached here.

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Cody Practice Club

Cody Practice Club meets every Tuesday through Feb. 27

This has concluded for the year – thank you to our mentors, and to our awesome parent volunteers!

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MPS Orchestra Clinic

Thursday, March 7, 6:30-9 p.m.
1st hour orchestra students will perform their DMC repertoire for judges and MSHS and MWHS orchestra students at MWHS Auditorium. The information document is linked here. The performances are open to the public. Families and friends are welcome to attend!

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Concert Day, Tuesday, March 5th

Tuesday, March 5, 6:15-approx. 8:30 p.m. MNHS Auditorium – 10-12th grade orchestra students will perform with their 8th grade counterparts. Rehearsal starts at 6:15; concert at 7:30 p.m. Info letter here.

10-12th grade (Symphony and Chamber) orchestra students will perform with their 8th grade counterparts. Rehearsal starts at 6:15; concert at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be livestreamed on YouTube. Refer to Mrs. Martinez’s email for the YouTube link, or if your child is a Middle schooler, contact wdlund@mpsomaha.org and request a link.
Parents – Please sign up to bring refreshments!
Program draft is available here.
More detailed info is linked here.
Senior string players will take their individual and group photos between 5-6 p.m.

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UNL Spring Strings

Students who registered for UNL Spring Strings, check your email for a message from Dr. Karen Becker.

Please download and print the music so you can practice and prepare before the event. Reminder – transportation to and from the festival is your responsibility as MNHS does not provide transportation or supervision, just access to the opportunity.

The festival will take place on February 23-24, 2024, on the UNL campus.

The guest conductor this year is internationally known string educator, conductor, Suzuki teacher trainer, author, and UNL distinguished alum Dr. Laurie Scott.

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UNO School of Music Auditions

If you plan to pursue music/audition for scholarships at UNO, the deadline is March 2!

See this link for more information and to apply. UNO will hold auditions Feb. 19 and March 2, although you can also schedule alternate times.

See me if you need repertoire or need help preparing.

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Instrument Maintenance Day

02/16/24 – Students (and parents) are invited to join Mrs. Martinez next Friday, Feb. 16 in the orchestra room from 1:00-3:00 p.m. to help with cleaning and maintenance of the school stringed instruments. Sign up sheet will be available in class. Parents – if you’d like to help, please email me.

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SmartMusic/MakeMusic

02/16/2024 – All orchestra students have an account with MakeMusic (which I still call SmartMusic), a computer-aided practice tool. They have an assignment due next Friday, Feb. 16. Hopefully, most students will see this as an excellent way to support their practice at home. I will be available before and after school next week if a student is experiencing problems.

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