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VPA Magnet Students Current VPA Magnet students may find helpful information below, including a link to the VPA handbook, and a list of all recitals for this school year. *PLEASE NOTE- If you are going to miss a VPA recital, an Excused Absence Request forms must be submitted at least one day prior to a missed recital; the document is below and available for printing; hard copies are available in the orchestra room. *Do not assume that absences are excused just because you submitted a form. *Ms. Hollingsworth will respond via email whether the absence is excused or not. ​ VPA Handbook Excused Absence Form 2024-2025 VPA Recital Schedule ​ Wednesday, September 18th, 1:30pm Wednesday, November 13th, 1:30pm Wednesday, January 15th, 1:30pm Wednesday, February 5th, 1:30pm Wednesday, March 12th, 1:30pm Monday, May 12th, 2:30pm- Senior Recital Dress Rehearsals (Seniors only) Tuesday, May 13th, 7:00pm- Senior Recital (All magnet students required to attend; business casual dress code)

Thank you for your interest in joining our program! Video credit to Esther Delbrin & the DPHS Leadership Team We are so excited that you are considering membership in one of our orchestras! Please fill out the form below and our director, Ms. Hollingsworth, will be in touch with you soon!

All-County Information The schedule for, location of, and other pertinent information regarding All-County Orchestra can be found below. All-County students can access their music & a copy of the schedule at: www.tinyurl.com/ocpsaco ​ ​ ​ ​ Audition Sign Up: ​ ​ OCPS ALL-COUNTY ORCHESTRA High School Symphony Orchestra Conductor - TBA Program - TBA Audition Requirements Location: TBA Concert Dress Option 1: Black bottoms, white tops Option 2: All black Rehearsal Schedule Date Check-In Time Start Time Room October 31st, 2024 5:30PM 6:00 - 8:30PM TBD November 7, 2024 6:00PM 6:30 - 8:30PM TBD November 8, 2024 8:30AM 9:00AM - 3:30PM* TBD November 9, 2024 8am/12:30pm PERFORMANCE- 10am/1:30pm * - Lunch time determined by host school STUDENTS WHO ARE LATE BY EVEN ONE MINUTE WILL BE DISMISSED FROM THE ENSEMBLE!!! Please account for traffic!!!

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Area Youth Orchestra Programs Click on each button below to learn more about the youth orchestra organizations in our area! Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra A Gift For Music

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About our Orchestra Program About our Orchestra Program Orchestra Handbook Please access a copy of the 2024-2025 Orchestra Handbook below. Once you have read through it, please complete the digital Handbook Agreement Form at the bottom of this page. Orchestra Handbook Handbook Agreement Form First Name Last Name Email Today's Date Parent/Guardian Name By clicking this circle, I acknowledge that I will review all policies in the handbook, and will abide by them. Submit Thanks for submitting!

Orchestra Member Information Form Please fill out a "Member Information Form" for each new school year OR upon entry into our program, thank you! Member Information Form

TalkingPoints Messaging System Per OCPS policy, beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, all communications between OCPS employees and students, parents, or any other community stakeholders, must take place through TalkingPoints. ​ Students and parents have already been registered on TalkingPoints by registering with Dr. Phillips High School and being assigned to an orchestra class. There is no need to do anything else! ​ If you or your family members have any questions or wonderings, please contact me at raine.hollingsworth@ocps.net

Annual Orchestra Events Each year, though the extracurricular performance offerings may vary from year to year, there are a set of performance opportunities that students and parents can expect each year. They are listed below along with information sheets. ​ ORCHESTRA CONCERTS There are four concerts per year: the Fall Concert in October, the Winter Concert in December, the Pre-MPA Concert in February, and the Spring Concert in late April/early May. All concerts begin at 7pm. Students and parents can check specific dates on our c alendar page. ​ SOLO & ENSEMBLE Each year in February, high school orchestra students may participate in District Solo & Ensemble through the Florida Orchestra Association. Students must sign up through their director. A sample participant contract and a page of helpful tips can be found below: ​ ​ ​ ​ MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT Each year, every orchestra in the DPHS Orchestra Program participates in Music Performance Assessment. This is an adjudicated (scored) event where each ensemble performs for a panel of three certified judges and is graded based on their overall stage performance & sight-reading abilities. The scores assigned can be: Superior (1), Excellent (2), Good (3), Fair, (4), Poor (5). Below is a sample information sheet & itinerary. ​ ​ OTHER PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES The following opportunities are available each year to students who would like to pursue them: All-State Orchestra OCPS All-County Orchestra State Solo & Ensemble State Music Performance Assessment (Premiere only) Brookdale Assisted Living Facility Recitals (monthly) Sample Contract Tips for Success Sample Information Sheet

Leadership Council In order to facilitate a smoother running organization, council members are appointed by the director Holding one of these positions will not affect a student’s grade, and should be considered a service to the orchestra program. Students in these positions must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. At no time will council members dictate classroom procedures or music selection. The director reserves the right to dismiss any council member for justifiable reasons. ​ Leadership Application

Concert Uniforms Please choose from our "Pants" Uniform" or "Gown Uniform", and make sure that your student has all items for their uniform! PANTS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS: Black pants, white shirt, black coat, blue tie, black dress shoes, black socks. Black Coat Option 1 Black Coat Option 2 Black Coat Option 3 Guide to Coat Fitting Black Pants Option 1 Black Pants Option 2 Black Pants Option 3 Black Pants Option 4 White Shirt Option 1 White Shirt Option 2 White Shirt Option 3 White Shirt Option 4 Blue Tie Black Dress Shoes Black Socks GOWN UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS: Floor-length black dress gown, black dress shoes, black sock/stockings Gown Option 1 Gown Option 2 Gown Option 3 Gown Option 4 Gown Option 5 Black Shoes Black Stockings