Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

Hello, Orchestra Students & Families!

Message from the Director

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Good afternoon, orchestra families!

It is with great pride that I announce two additional accolades for our orchestra program! First, on Friday April 12th our ENTIRE program (not just Premiere!) was awarded the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's "Orchestra in the Wings" distinction! This is for outstanding orchestra programs which demonstrate not only artistic excellence but community outreach and enrichment. Thank you to all our students and parents who support this program as we push to reach new artistic heights and enrich our community with our artistic talents!

In addition, Premiere Orchestra participated in State Music Performance Assessment on Monday, April 15th, and earned straight Superior ratings! I am so proud of them for their incredible dedication and performances, and thankful to our chaperones who make our trip possible!

Our final concert of the year will be FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH AT 7PM. We hope to see you and your family there!

Sincerely- Ms. Raine Hollingsworth

Spring Concert and Senior Farewell!

SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS- Parents, we need your help!

BASS STUDENTS- Saturday, April 20th

OBLIGATIONS- Remaining Payments

Remaining Dates for the 23-24 School Year

Summer Camps!

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Hello, Orchestra Students & Families!

Message from the Director

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Good afternoon, orchestra families!

I hope this email finds you all well and your students preparing for their final exams and a successful end to the 2023-2024 school year! Please read on for important information about State Music Performance Assessment, as well as remaining dates for the school year, special information for parents of seniors, and information all about summer camps in our state! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Sincerely- Ms. Raine Hollingsworth

State Music Performance Assessment- Itinerary

SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS- Parents, we need your help!

BASS STUDENTS- Saturday, April 20th

OBLIGATIONS- Remaining Payments

Remaining Dates for the 23-24 School Year

Summer Camps!

Monday, April 1st, 2024

Hello, Orchestra Students & Families!

Message from the Director

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Good afternoon, orchestra families!

Mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, guardians, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, and loved ones- it is with the greatest pride possible that I write to inform you that ALL of our orchestras have received top marks in their assessment performances. First, on February 29th and March 1st, Sinfonia, Philharmonia, Chamber, and Premiere Orchestras earned Superior ratings at District Music Performance Assessment. Then, Premiere Orchestra traveled to Louisville, KY, to represent DPHS, Orange County, and Florida on the national stage at the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival, where they received a unanimous rating of "Outstanding", the highest possible score.

Due to these high achievements, our active participation and advocacy in the community through our artistic abilities, and your support of our growing musicians, the entire Dr. Phillips High School Orchestra is a finalist in the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's "High School Program of Distinction" program!!! This is due to the hard work of each and every student in our program, in addition to the support their families provide everyday.

I truly could not ask for a better group of students to work with each day, nor more supportive parents and families than you all. Thank you for helping create and sustain such a vibrant strand of our local arts community.

Sincerely- Ms. Raine Hollingsworth

SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS- Parents, we need your help!

Parents of seniors! Our Senior Farewell is coming up soon at our Spring Concert, and I need your help to make it a memorable one for our graduating seniors. Please fill out this form so I can complete our first ever Commemorative Senior Program, a physical keepsake which will include their final orchestra concert program, as well as an individual page dedicated to each senior.

https://forms.gle/5jgvW5b9n8s2kuzcA

BASS STUDENTS- Saturday, April 20th

Bass students- here is an opportunity to build your skills specifically designed for bassists! Check it out and register soon!

https://cflbassday.weebly.com/register.html

OBLIGATIONS- Remaining Payments

FAIR SHARE: At this time, any student who has not paid their Fair Share will have the amount added to their obligations. Payments must now be made in the MEDIA CENTER. Fair Share for the 23-24 school year is $100. Fair Share for the 22-23 school year was $60.

Remaining Dates for the 23-24 School Year

• Mon 4/15- State MPA, Blake High School (Premiere)

• Fri 4/19- Southwest Fine Arts Festival (Premiere)

• Wed 4/24- Swan Hotel Performance (String Quartet Premiere Only)

• Fri 4/26- SPRING CONCERT & SENIOR FAREWELL 7pm (ALL)

• Fri 5/3- In-class award ceremony & End-of-Year Celebration afterschool 2:30pm-6:30pm

• Sat 5/4- Theme Park Trip

• Mon 5/6-Fri 5/11- Audition Study Unit recordings

• Mon 5/6-Tues 5/7- Senior VPA Recital 7pm

• Wed 5/15- SENIORS LAST DAY!

• Fri 5/24- Last day of school!

• Fri 5/31- DPHS Graduation 8:30am (Chamber & Premiere)

Summer Camps!

Are you looking for a way to enrich your child's summer while enhancing and building their musical skills??? Consider enrolling your child in a summer music camp! We are fortunate to have several here in the state of Florida which are guaranteed to help build your students skills and confidence!

• Florida State University Summer Music Camps (Tallahassee, FL)- https://music.fsu.edu/summer-camps/string-orchestra-camp/

• Florida Southern College Summer String Camp (Lakeland, FL)- https://www.flsouthern.edu/events/summer-string-camp

• Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Camp (Orlando, FL)- https://orlandophil.org/opo-summer-camp/

• Jacksonville University Chamber Music Intensive (Jacksonville, FL)- https://www.ju.edu/music/chamber-music-intensive-competition.php