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Hello, Orchestra Students & Families! MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR I would like to start by congratulating each and every one of our students on an amazing first concert! They have made tremendous progress since the first week of school, and I feel that their artistic accomplishments showed through at our first performance of the school year! Thank you so much to every parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, sibling, a family friend or other loved one who attended our concert- truly, just being present supports our program and helps create a vibrant arts community for everyone to enjoy! On a small personal note, my last name will be changing from "Allen" to "Hollingsworth". I will be signing newsletters and emails with my new last name, so I wanted to notify everyone of the change to help eliminate confusion. While my name change request waits to be processed by OCPS, my email address will still be raine.allen@ocps.net Once it is completed, my email address will change automatically to raine.hollingsworth@ocps.net seamlessly and still deliver your messages to the same inbox :) I'd also love to share some photos from Premiere's masterclass with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra! Students had the opportunity to work with three musicians from this world-class ensemble while they were in residency at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center. We were one of only two high schools in OCPS who had this incredible opportunity! As always, please call, email, or message with any questions or concerns! Sincerely, Ms. Raine Hollingsworth OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FAIR SHARE: We ask that remaining Fair Share payments be completed by Tuesday, October 31st. Fair Share payments can be made here: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/make-a-payment Fair Share for the 23-24 school year is $100. Parents can make a $50 or $100 payment on SchoolPay at the link above. Fair Share for the 22-23 school year was $60. Parents can make that payment at the same link above. Please send the SchoolPay receipt(s) to raine.allen@ocps.net in order to have your Fair Share payment confirmed with our records. NATIONALS 3rd INSTALLMENT: The 3rd installment for our trip to Nationals is due Monday, October 30th. If you have not already done so, please visit the website https://www.grouptravelplanners.com/tripportal and enter the trip ID 10859 in order to set up your child's account and make the necessary payments. You can email me with any questions or difficulties with the website. WE STILL NEED THREE MORE CHAPERONES TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! Thank you to Mrs. Caputo, Mrs. Anderson, and Mr. McNarney for agreeing to chaperone for this trip! If you would like to apply to chaperone, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/jZdWuGuuXtNJkhW4A REMAINING DATES FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR Tuesday, December 5th, 7pm- Winter Orchestra Concert Thursday, February 22nd, 7pm- Thursday, February 29th-Saturday, March 2nd (one of these dates)- Music Performance Assessment Friday, April 26th, 7pm- Spring Concert VPA MAGNET RECITALS Magnet Students are required to wear their VPA Polos all day on recital days in order to receive full recital credit. This year, being in uniform and attending recitals will be a grade for VPA Magnet students. Being tardy or out of uniform will result in a lower grade. Missing the recital without first submitting an "Excused Absence Application" form will result in a F for that recital grade. Remaining VPA Recital Dates for this year (also available digitally at Calendar): Wednesday, November 8th- 1:30pm Wednesday, January 17th- 1:30pm Wednesday, February 7th- 1:30pm Wednesday, March 13th- 1:30pm Monday, May 6th- 2:30pm (Seniors only, dress rehearsal) Tuesday, May 7th- 7:00pm

Hello, Orchestra Students & Families! MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR I hope this newsletter finds you well and that your students are working hard to finish the 1st 9 weeks strong! In just 15 DAYS- we have our first concert of the year! Every person that would like to attend our concert will need to purchase a ticket, either in advance or at the door. Ticket sales will close 30 minutes after the start of the concert at 7pm. You will not be able to enter the concert without a ticket. You can purchase your tickets here: https://teachtix.com/dphs/fall-orchestra-concert Uniform Requirements for Orchestra Students: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/copy-of-concert-uniform-information This week, we have All-County auditions ongoing for students who wish to participate in the audition process. The schedule of auditions is located here: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/all-county-audition-information Would you and your family like our OFFICIAL orchestra shirt for the 23-24 school year??? Head on over to https://www.customink.com/fundraising/dphs-orchestra-apparel and purchase yours today! Please read on for other information! FAIR SHARE: We ask that remaining Fair Share payments be completed by Tuesday, October 31st. Fair Share payments can be made here: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/make-a-payment Fair Share for the 23-24 school year is $100. Parents can make a $50 or $100 payment on SchoolPay at the link above. Fair Share for the 22-23 school year was $60. Parents can make that payment at the same link above. Please send the SchoolPay receipt(s) to raine.allen@ocps.net in order to have your Fair Share payment confirmed with our records. VPA POLOS: If you purchases a VPA Polo for your child in the VPA Magnet Program, make sure that you have paid for your shirt at this link: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/make-a-payment Please send the SchoolPay receipt(s) to raine.allen@ocps.net in order to have your VPA Polo payment confirmed with our records. NATIONALS 3rd INSTALLMENT: The 3rd installment for our trip to Nationals is due Monday, October 30th. If you have not already done so, please visit the website https://www.grouptravelplanners.com/tripportal and enter the trip ID 10859 in order to set up your child's account and make the necessary payments. You can email me with any questions or difficulties with the website! ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS NATIONALS INFORMATION: WE STILL NEED THREE MORE CHAPERONES TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! Thank you to Mrs. Caputo, Mrs. Anderson, and Mr. McNarney for agreeing to chaperone for this trip! If you would like to apply to chaperone, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/jZdWuGuuXtNJkhW4A Remaining 1st 9 Weeks events: Monday, September 25th-Thursday, September 28th (by appointment after school)- All-County auditions. Wednesday, October 11th, 7pm- Fall Orchestra Concert (required for all orchestra students) What Does My Child Need for Their Orchestra Uniform? Remaining Concert Dates for 23-24 School Year: Tuesday, December 5th, 7pm Thursday, February 22nd, 7pm Music Performance Assessment (one of these dates): Thursday, February 29th-Saturday, March 2nd Friday, April 26th, 7pm VPA Magnet Recitals: Magnet Students are required to wear their VPA Polos all day on recital days in order to receive full recital credit. This year, being in uniform and attending recitals will be a grade for VPA Magnet students. Being tardy or out of uniform will result in a lower grade. Missing the recital without first submitting an "Excused Absence Application" form will result in a F for that recital grade. Here are the remaining VPA Recital Dates for this year (also available digitally at Calendar): Wednesday, November 8th- 1:30pm Wednesday, January 17th- 1:30pm Wednesday, February 7th- 1:30pm Wednesday, March 13th- 1:30pm Monday, May 6th- 2:30pm (Seniors only, dress rehearsal) Tuesday, May 7th- 7:00pm As always, please call, email, or message with any questions or concerns! Sincerely, Mrs. Raine Allen

Hello, Orchestra Students & Families! MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Now that our first fundraiser has been completed, students will be contacted by one of our two treasurers informing them of their remaining Fair Share and other obligations for the school year. Below is information about payments and how to complete them. FAIR SHARE: We ask that remaining Fair Share payments be completed by Tuesday, October 31st. Fair Share payments can be made here: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/make-a-payment Fair Share for the 23-24 school year is $100. Parents can make a $50 or $100 payment on SchoolPay at the link above. Fair Share for the 22-23 school year was $60. Parents can make that payment at the same link above. Please send the SchoolPay receipt(s) to raine.allen@ocps.net in order to have your Fair Share payment confirmed with our records. ALL-STATE AUDITIONS: If your student is auditioning for All-State this Saturday, make sure that you have paid for your audition at this link: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/make-a-payment Please send the SchoolPay receipt(s) to raine.allen@ocps.net in order to have your All-State audition payment confirmed with our records. VPA POLOS: If you purchases a VPA Polo for your child in the VPA Magnet Program, make sure that you have paid for your shirt at this link: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/make-a-payment Please send the SchoolPay receipt(s) to raine.allen@ocps.net in order to have your VPA Polo payment confirmed with our records. NATIONALS DEPOSIT AND 2ND INSTALLMENT: The 2nd installment for our trip to Nationals is due today. If you have not already done so, please visit the website https://www.grouptravelplanners.com/tripportal and enter the trip ID 10859 in order to set up your child's account and make the necessary payments. You can email me with any questions or difficulties with the website! ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS NATIONALS INFORMATION: Here is the website to set up your child's payments for the ASTA Nationals Trip: https://www.grouptravelplanners.com/tripportal The trip number is 10859 $75 dollar deposit was due August 30. Installment 2 of $220.50 is due today. WE STILL NEED THREE MORE CHAPERONES TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! Thank you to Mrs. Caputo, Mrs. Anderson, and Mr. McNarney for agreeing to chaperone for this trip! If you would like to apply to chaperone, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/jZdWuGuuXtNJkhW4A ALL-STATE SCHEDULE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED: TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR OUR FALL CONCERT: They will be $11.05 per ticket, and will be available by online purchase only. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door! Donations can also be made at the time of ticket purchases. The website for ticket purchases will be coming soon! T-SHIRTS, HOODIES, TOTE BAGS, MAGNETS: These are the items that received the most votes in our apparel voting form! Be on the lookout for order forms soon! 1st 9 Weeks events: Saturday, September 23rd, Freedom High School- All-State Auditions (All-State students only) Monday, September 25th-Thursday, September 28th (by appointment after school)- All-County auditions. Students can sign up for an audition time here: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/all-county-audition-information Wednesday, October 11th, 7pm- Fall Orchestra Concert (required for all orchestra students) What Does My Child Need for Their Orchestra Uniform? Remaining Concert Dates for 23-24 School Year: Tuesday, December 5th, 7pm Thursday, February 22nd, 7pm Music Performance Assessment (one of these dates): Thursday, February 29th-Saturday, March 2nd Friday, April 26th, 7pm VPA Magnet Recitals: Magnet Students are required to wear their VPA Polos all day on recital days in order to receive full recital credit. This year, being in uniform and attending recitals will be a grade for VPA Magnet students. Being tardy or out of uniform will result in a lower grade. Missing the recital without first submitting an "Excused Absence Application" form will result in a F for that recital grade. Here are the remaining VPA Recital Dates for this year (also available digitally at Calendar): Wednesday, November 8th- 1:30pm Wednesday, January 17th- 1:30pm Wednesday, February 7th- 1:30pm Wednesday, March 13th- 1:30pm Monday, May 6th- 2:30pm (Seniors only, dress rehearsal) Tuesday, May 7th- 7:00pm As always, please call, email, or message with any questions or concerns! Sincerely, Mrs. Raine Allen

Hello, Orchestra Students & Families! MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Several "THANK YOUS!!!!" to give out in this section! THANK YOU to the donors who gave almost $5000 towards our InstaRaise fundraiser! Your contribution helps me provide a top quality music education for your child and the children in the orchestra program- we TRULY could not do this without you! THANK YOU to the almost 70 students who attended our annual Welcome Jamboree! The students had a wonderful time eating snacks and pizza, playing ice-breakers and games, and getting to know one another as fellow students! THANK YOU to the students who participate in our first Brookdale Recital! These hardworking students prepared repertoire that they selected on their own, and performed for the residents of Brookdale Assisted Living Facility just down the road from our school! We couldn't be more proud of the impact of their artistic talents in the community, and pictures of the evening are on the way! ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS ASTA UPDATE: Here is the website to set up your child's payments for the ASTA Nationals Trip: https://www.grouptravelplanners.com/tripportal The trip number is 10859 $75 dollar deposit was due August 30. Installment 2 of $220.50 is due September 18. WE STILL NEED THREE MORE CHAPERONES TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! Thank you to Mrs. Caputo, Mrs. Anderson, and Mr. McNarney for agreeing to chaperone for this trip! If you would like to apply to chaperone, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/jZdWuGuuXtNJkhW4A ALL-STATE SCHEDULE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED: TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR OUR FALL CONCERT: They will be $11.05 per ticket, and will be available by online purchase only. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door! Donations can also be made at the time of ticket purchases. The website for ticket purchases will be coming soon! T-SHIRTS, HOODIES, TOTE BAGS, MAGNETS: These are the items that received the most votes in our apparel voting form! Be on the lookout for order forms soon! 1st 9 Weeks events: Saturday, September 23rd, Freedom High School- All-State Auditions (All-State students only) Monday, September 25th-Thursday, September 28th (by appointment after school)- All-County auditions Wednesday, October 11th, 7pm- Fall Orchestra Concert (required for all orchestra students) What Does My Child Need for Their Orchestra Uniform? Remaining Concert Dates for 23-24 School Year: Tuesday, December 5th, 7pm Thursday, February 22nd, 7pm Music Performance Assessment (one of these dates): Thursday, February 29th-Saturday, March 2nd Friday, April 26th, 7pm VPA Magnet Recitals: Magnet Students are required to wear their VPA Polos all day on recital days in order to receive full recital credit. This year, being in uniform and attending recitals will be a grade for VPA Magnet students. Being tardy or out of uniform will result in a lower grade. Missing the recital without first submitting an "Excused Absence Application" form will result in a F for that recital grade. Here are the remaining VPA Recital Dates for this year (also available digitally at Calendar): Wednesday, November 8th- 1:30pm Wednesday, January 17th- 1:30pm Wednesday, February 7th- 1:30pm Wednesday, March 13th- 1:30pm Monday, May 6th- 2:30pm (Seniors only, dress rehearsal) Tuesday, May 7th- 7:00pm As always, please call, email, or message with any questions or concerns! Sincerely, Mrs. Raine Allen

Good morning, Premiere families! As promised, here is the information about the pricing and itinerary for our trip to Louisville, Kentucky, for the National Orchestra Festival as part of the American String Teachers Associations National Conference. DATES: March 20-24 (during spring break- students will not miss instructional time) LOCATION: Round-trip Orlando, FL to Louisville, KY. Locations of the performance and the hotel for student lodging are TBA and will be announced once they are booked. PRICE PER PERSON: $932, each student will be roomed in 4 to a room to keep costs down.       Chaperones can choose to room 4 to a room, 3 to a room, 2 to a room, or pay for their own       room. PAYMENT PLAN: $75 deposit due by August 30th Installment 1 of $220.50 due by September 18th Installment 2 of $220.50 due by October 30th Installment 3 of $220.50 due by January 9th Final installment of $220.50 due by March 1st ​***Payments (e-check, bank draft, or card) can be made online through the travel agency's website, and instructions on how to set up your child's account are attached to this email. ***THE TRIP NUMBER IS 10859. You'll need this to link your online account to our trip with this travel agency. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Roundtrip transportation on a modern 56 passenger motorcoach, equipped with DVD player, Wi-Fi, & restrooms $5,000,000 Liability Insurance Coverage per Motorcoach $2,000,000 Liability Group Insurance Coverage Two nights at a preferred hotel (Marriott Courtside or similar) Meals included in the cost of the trip: Two continental breakfasts at the hotel One Pizza lunch at Malibu Jacks (indoor activity) One dinner at Chili's One St. Matthew's Mall meal card (distributed on evening students visit the mall) Attractions/Activities: Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Zoo, Mall St. Matthews, Malibu Jacks (indoor arcade & activity attraction- similar to Dezerland here in Orlando), Louisville Orchestra & Chamber Choir concert, and a guided city tour. National Orchestra Festival performance & masterclass- includes digital and print media, a professional photo of the ensemble, medals to all students, access to the string exhibit hall, a commemorative banner, performance tickets, and a professional recording. If you are interested in not only supporting this incredible opportunity, but being an active participant and going with us, please fill out this link to indicate your interest as a chaperone! https://forms.gle/8hJ8qNS258VVzs7v5 I know this is a LOT of information, and it can seem overwhelming- but I am here to answer any questions, address any concerns, or just offer reassurances or a kind word. This trip and the memories these students will make will provide benefits that have visible, audible, long-lasting, and most of all positive effects on their musical and academic achievements. I am excited to get to work making this a reality for your children.

Hello, orchestra students & families! @dphsorchestras https://www.facebook.com/dphsorchestras MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR- TIME FOR FUNDRAISING! ***If you have not heard already, Orange County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, August 30th, due to anticipated impacts from Hurricane Idalia, and all OCPS activities are expected to be completed by 8pm tonight. Make sure you are prepared for the storm by referencing the official Disaster Supply Kit Checklist from FloridaDisaster.org: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/ As a result of the storm, our first VPA Recital for this evening has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date. Everyone, please remain safe in the storm! One of the most important tasks of my job is the financial stewardship of this orchestra program. I was relieved that, during COVID and the years immediately following, I was able to not only purchase enough instruments and materials so that students did not have to share instruments (a major concern during the pandemic), but that students and their families were afforded a smaller Fair Share fee of $60. Unfortunately, even with fundraising, our program and its needs have outgrown the financial support that this amount will give us- just this year alone, we have experienced a 14% growth rate! Here is an example of the costs of running our program each year: Costs of music for the October concert for four ensembles- $600 Cost of transportation per field trip (usually 2 to 3 small field trips per year)- $1200 per bus Cost of music for the December concert for four ensembles- $600 Cost of music & extra judge scores for Pre-MPA concert & Music Performance Assessment- $700 Cost of District Music Performance Assessment- $1650 Cost of transportation to District Music Performance Assessment- $4800 Cost of music for the Spring concert for four ensembles- $600 Costs of music & transportation to graduation (orchestra is performing this year)- $1300 TOTAL base costs of running our program for this year- $12,350.00 This is why the Fair Share amount of $100 per student in orchestra is so crucial to covering our operating costs each year. But I am also keenly aware that not everyone has an extra $100- that is why, this year, we are doing a Donation Campaign through InstaRaise- all the money that your child fundraises by simply entering the emails of friends, relatives, and other loved ones who would like to show their support of our program can be contributed to their Fair Share amount. Many students raise more than $100 and owe no Fair Share at all! HOW TO JOIN, SHARE, & DONATE It is really easy to join our Dr. Phillips High School Orchestra fundraiser - it only takes a minute! To join our InstaRaise fundraiser go to www.instaraise.com and register using our campaign ID: 11094. As you register, you will be guided through a few prompts and you'll be asked to enter the name, email and phone number of potential supporters. These supporters will receive an email about our fundraiser and will have the opportunity to make a donation (or shop online) to support our group. You can watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to register online and enter your contacts. https://youtu.be/LPWLu4_Wpxo Students who have registered and entered 15-20 supporters will be recognized in class with a special prize. For maximum success - add 20+ contacts with an email address and cell phone number in the student dashboard. For more ideas on who a supporter is, watch this video: https://youtu.be/NXqyhrBFB9I Sharing from your own device / phone: If it's easier, you can copy and share our fundraising page with adults who might support this campaign. Here's the URL that you can share with supporters who might be willing to help: https://instaraise.com/drphillipshs/orchestra​ OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS NEW, IMPROVED APPAREL VOTING! Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite design! If you haven't voted yet, there's still time- voting closes Friday. If you HAVE voted, check out the NEW design, added by one of our officers! Change your vote if you would like to: https://forms.gle/acYGZ4kqkYixUiy86 ALL-COUNTY AUDITIONS- All-County audition music has been released. Students who are interested in auditioning can access the excerpts and sign up for an audition time here: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/all-county-audition-information VPA POLO SHIRTS- If you are new to the VPA Magnet this year, make sure to order your VPA Polo here: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/pay-fair-share by clicking on the "VPA Polo Payment" button. BROOKDALE RECITAL SERIES- We are extremely fortunate to have a wonderful relationship with Brookdale Assisted Living Facility just right down the road from our school. Once per month, students from all orchestras are invited to perform for the residents of Brookdale, and in return receive 4 hours of community service- 1 for the performance, and 3 for the preparation. If you are interested in applying to perform, please fill out the application here: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/brookdale-assisted-living-recitals LABOR DAY- There will be no school on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the three-day weekend! WELCOME JAMBOREE- Our annual welcome tradition returns! Students, join us in the orchestra room on Friday, September 8th, from 2:30pm-6:30pm for pizza, sweets, drinks, games, prizes, movies, and fun activities designed to help you get to know your fellow orchestra members, and get to know your friends even better! This is all planned FOR YOU by our leadership team, so please join us for fun, food, and fellowship!

Hello, Orchestra Students & Families! MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR My name is Mrs. Raine Allen, and I am the orchestra director here at Dr. Phillips High School. This is the first of many newsletters from me that you will receive keeping you informed of what is happening in the orchestra program, important events that are coming up, and reminders for both students and parents! I hope that you find these letters home helpful, informative, and insightful into your child's time here in our program. I want to take this opportunity to THANK YOU, the parents, for continuing to support your child's arts education for another year. Whether your child has aspirations of pursuing music as a career one day, or simply loves the positive experience of being in a community-based music ensemble, be well rest assured that the benefits of their participation in orchestra class 50 minutes each day extend FAR beyond our classroom. These are just a few scientifically supported, evidence-based facts we know about students who participate in the arts as compared to their peers who do not: Students With Access To Arts Education Are 5x Less Likely To Drop Out Of School. 4x More Likely To Be Recognized For Academic Achievement 3x More Likely To Pursue A Bachelor's Degree 30% More Likely To Pursue A Professional Career Low-Income Students With Access To Arts Education Are 2x As Likely To Graduate From College Than Their Peers With No Arts Education 72% Of Business Leaders Say That Creativity Is The #1 Skill That They Seek When Hiring When Arts Education Is Administered Equitably The Gap Between Low-Income And High-Income Students Begins To Close Students With Access To Arts Education Score Higher On The SAT 3x More Likely To Be Elected To Class Office Students With Access To Art Education Score Higher On Literacy, Writing, and English Proficiency Skills Art Education Makes Students Less Likely To Run Into Disciplinary Infractions So once again, THANK YOU for being a part of such an incredibly powerful force for good in our community by allowing your students to participate in our orchestra program :) ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS Orchestra Website: Please visit our website at www.drphillipsorchestras.com to learn about our program and read general information for parents and students! Orchestra Program Calendar of Events (digital): Please add the events listed in our class calendar at the following link: it is a Google Calendar and can be merged directly into several digital calendars for your convenience! Calendar 1st 9 Weeks events: Monday, August 28th- Online Donation Fundraiser Begins! Tuesday, August 29th, 7:00pm- VPA Evening Recital & Parent Meeting (VPA Magnet students only) Monday, September 4th- NO SCHOOL, Labor Day Friday, September 8th, 2:30pm-6:30pm- Welcome Jamboree Celebration in the orchestra room! Wednesday, September 13th, 1:30pm-2:30pm- VPA Recital (VPA Magnet students only) Saturday, September 23rd, Freedom High School- All-State Auditions (All-State students only) Monday, September 25th-Thursday, September 28th (by appointment after school)- All-County auditions Friday, September 29th- OPO Dress Rehearsal Field Trip Wednesday, October 11th, 7pm- Fall Orchestra Concert (required for all orchestra students) What Does My Child Need for Their Orchestra Uniform? Remaining Concert Dates for 23-24 School Year: Tuesday, December 5th, 7pm Thursday, February 22nd, 7pm Music Performance Assessment (one of these dates): Thursday, February 29th-Saturday, March 2nd Friday, April 26th, 7pm Need help preparing for All-State? Check out the UCF All-State Preparation Clinic on Saturday, August 26th! The schedule for the day and link to register is here: UCF All-State Clinic Schedule & Registration If you are participating in All-State this year, please RETURN YOUR PARTICIPATION CONTRACT (signed on both sides) and pay the audition fee here: SchoolPay Link for All-State Audition Fee ($35) VPA Magnet Recitals & Polos: If you are a FRESHMAN Magnet student, or you lost your VPA Polo, please purchase your required VPA Polo here: SchoolPay Link for VPA Polos ($15) Magnet Students are required to wear their VPA Polos all day on recital days in order to receive full recital credit. This year, being in uniform and attending recitals will be a grade for VPA Magnet students. Being tardy or out of uniform will result in a lower grade. Missing the recital without first submitting an "Excused Absence Application" form will result in a F for that recital grade. Here are the VPA Recital Dates for this year (also available digitally at Calendar): Tuesday, August 29th- 7:00pm (polos are not required- nice attire is accepted) Wednesday, September 13th- 1:30pm Wednesday, November 8th- 1:30pm Wednesday, January 17th- 1:30pm Wednesday, February 7th- 1:30pm Wednesday, March 13th- 1:30pm Monday, May 6th- 2:30pm (Seniors only, dress rehearsal) Tuesday, May 7th- 7:00pm PREMIERE ORCHESTRA (3RD PERIOD) ACCEPTED TO ASTA NATIONAL ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL: Last year, we were notified that our own Premiere Orchestra (3rd period) had been accepted to the prestigious American String Teachers Associations National Orchestra Festival, taking place in Louisville, Kentucky this year. This is an honor extended by invitation only to orchestras deemed of the highest caliber and discipline. I am so incredibly proud of the hard work of our students to be accepted into such an incredibly important program, and I know we will represent our school, our county, and our state with the highest degree of performance on the national stage. I know that parents of Premiere students are concerned about the price. Rest assured, a reputable travel company has been secured (Group Travel Planners) after receiving multiple bids, so that the lowest price per student is guaranteed while maintaining the safety and quality standards required by OCPS. More information, including the price per student (based on 4 students to a room), what is included in the price per student, and a draft itinerary, will be sent in a separate email. I encourage ALL members of our orchestra to rally around our Premiere Orchestra and support them in any amount you can during our Donation Fundraiser- this is an incredible opportunity for our students, our program, and our school! As always, please call, email, or message with any questions or concerns! Sincerely, Mrs. Raine Allen

Good afternoon, orchestra students & families! After much anticipation and deliberation, the anticipated placement for each student projected to be in orchestra next year (including rising freshmen) is attached. If you or your child have questions about their placement, please don't hesitate to contact me! I encourage all students, but especially our incoming members, to familiarize themselves with our program prior to coming in August by visiting our website at www.drphillipsorchestras.com ***Note- some students did not complete an Audition Study Unit, and therefore had to be placed based on director observations during rehearsal and concerts throughout the year. I am always happy to share any and all information about student placement. PREMIERE ORCHESTRA STUDENTS & FAMILIES: You will be receiving a separate email from me detailing our trip to the National Orchestra Festival March 20-24, 2024. Please mark your calendars now! HAVE A TRULY WONDERFUL, RESTFUL SUMMER EVERYONE! I can't wait to see you all and begin making beautiful music in the fall! Sincerely, Mrs. Raine Allen Director of Orchestras, Dr. Phillips High School Conductor, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras 407-355-3200 ext. 6052667

Good morning, orchestra families! Please let me begin by saying THANK YOU to all our students for such an amazing Spring Concert! I am truly blown away by the musicianship, artistry, and growth of these incredible students. I've said it before, and I'll say it again- teaching these young people is a privilege and a pleasure, and something I treasure each and every day! If you missed the concert, check out the recording here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq4s-BNxjyM I am also incredibly proud to announce that Premiere Orchestra earned a Superior at State Music Performance Festival on April 24th, at Blake High School in Tampa, FL! This truly "Never Less Than The Best!" OBLIGATIONS If your child still needs to pay their Orchestra Fair Share obligation, they can do so here: https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/pay-fair-share. Students can also make a payment with cash, credit, and/or debit cards in the Media Center. ALL-STATE AUDITION INFORMATION For students who are interested in auditioning for All-State next year, please access the audition information and requirements here: https://myfoa.org/all-state/audition-requirements/ FINAL PROJECT- AUDITION STUDY Our final assignment of the year will be our annual “Audition Study Unit”. Students will be asked to study, prepare, and record a real-life audition excerpt from an area youth orchestra audition requirement (not from Orlando in order to preserve fairness). The primary purpose of this assignment is to simulate the real-world experience of preparing for and submitting an audition- therefore, the expectation is that all students will prepare and submit this assignment (with the exception of seniors, as it is due over a week after their last day). As a secondary purpose, students who plan on returning to orchestra next year will have the material from this assignment factored into their placement for next year. Students may begin turning in their assignments now, but the final due date is Friday, May 19th. If you or your student have questions or concerns about this assignment, please don’t hesitate to reach out! SUMMER CAMPS There is still time to participate in a summer music camp! Check out our list! We have DPHS students participating in FSU Summer Music Camps, and OPO Summer Music Camp. Check them out and make your summer musical! https://www.drphillipsorchestras.com/private-lessons As always, if you have any questions or concern, please don't hesitate to reach out! Sincerely, Mrs. Raine Allen Director of Orchestras, Dr. Phillips High School Conductor, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras 407-355-3200 ext. 6052667 www.drphillipsorchestras.com Book time to meet with me

Good afternoon! This email is for students & chaperones of our field trip to Islands of Adventure this Saturday- all others, please disregard and have a wonderful day! PLEASE CHECK THE ATTACHED (UPDATED) LIST FOR YOUR STUDENT'S NAME- we want to make sure we have an accurate headcount! 2023 Islands of Adventure Itinerary 8:30am- Students & chaperones meet at Guest Drop-Off: https://goo.gl/maps/dbiP9aEj95NCRaCU6?coh=178571&entry=tt 8:30am-8:45am- Students, chaperones, and director review safety guidelines, group expectations, and itinerary for the day 9:00am-8:30pm- Students and chaperones spend the day in the park (in groups no smaller than 3) 9:00pm- Students check out with director at Guest Drop-Off before leaving with their parent WHAT TO BRING: $$$MONEY$$$- Make sure to bring enough for at least two meals and a snack. Here are the dining options and prices for both Islands of Adventure & Universal Studios (for those with their own passes who will be going to both parks): https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/resort-maps/interactive-map.html?attraction_experience=dining&attraction_location=all_K2ALLAttractionLocationLocationFilter,usf,ioa,vb,allparks,portofino-bay-hotel,hard-rock-hotel,royal-pacific-resort,sapphire-falls-resort,surfside-inn-and-suites,universals-aventura-hotel,cabana-bay-beach-resort,dockside-inn-and-suites,on-site-hotels,citywalk,on-site-entertainment&attraction_interest= ***SUNSCREEN***- It will be a long day in the parks! Bring sunscreen and reapply it throughout the day to protect your skin. Remember, you can get a sunburn even when it’s cloudy outside! COMFORTABLE CLOTHING & SHOES!- These are big parks. It will be hot. There is a lot of walking. Make sure to dress accordingly! PHONE BATTERY PACK/CHARGER- Your phone might die if you spend all day in the parks, especially if you use it frequently to text, take photos, use social media, or access the Universal Studios app for navigation or ride reservations. Bring a battery pack as a back up! BACKPACK- It’s a lot of stuff! So bring a bag to comfortably carry it all. Sincerely, Mrs. Raine Allen Director of Orchestras, Dr. Phillips High School Conductor, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras 407-355-3200 ext. 6052667 www.drphillipsorchestras.com