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Peachtree Ridge High School Orchestra Handbook Bernadette Scruggs, Director of Orchestra Victoria Enloe, Director of Orchestra Student Name __________________________________ Dear Orchestra Students and Parents, Welcome to the 2007-2008 school year! The Peachtree Ridge High School Orchestra Program is so happy to have you join us! Our program includes the following orchestra ensembles: Concert Orchestra- This class includes the concentrated study of basic technical skills Sinfonia Orchestra- This class includes the concentrated study of basic technical skills and more in-depth performance skills. Symphonic Orchestra- This class includes more in-depth technical and performance study skills Philharmonic Orchestra- This is a performance-based class which includes advanced technical study and literature. It is recommended that students in Philharmonic Orchestra study privately. PRHS Small Ensembles- Each class will have the opportunity to form small ensembles for performances in various venues at school and in the community. Please Read This Handbook Carefully. It contains information about the coming school year, including a calendar, guidelines and expectations. Keep this in your orchestra binder so that you can refer to it often. Both you and your parent will need to sign the enclosed orchestra contract and provide contact information. Contracts need to be returned by Friday, August 17th. Please have all required materials by Tuesday, August 21st. Orchestra concerts are a required part of each student’s grade. Although the students are in an academic class during the school day, they will also have concerts after the school day. In order for each student to receive the best possible musical experience, attendance at these concerts is mandatory and is a part of his/ her grade for the class. (This is a Gwinnett County Policy) The success of our program centers on the support of our students and their parents. We encourage you to note the important