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Mr. Fox

Director
Jeff Fox
Department Head

469-752-7888
jfox@pisd.edu

 Symphony Orchestra
Philharmonic Orchestra, A and B
Full Orchestra

 

 

 

 

 


The purpose of the Vines Orchestra is:

  • To develop an understanding and appreciation for one of the greatest artistic achievements of man, the symphony orchestra repertoire.
  • To train students in music to a point where they may participate in the performance of these great works and to enable them to continue making music, whether as an avocation or profession, after graduation from high school.
  • To assist the students in growing into responsible and successful members of society, able to produce well both individually, and as a member of a group, and possessing the essential characteristics of integrity, dependability, and loyalty.
Orchestra:
This course is offered to all freshmen or sophomores with any type of orchestral background. Tryouts are held at the end of the year, usually April or May, and no student who tries out will be excluded. There are three levels to be placed in: Symphonic, Philharmonic, and String. Symphonic performs on a more professional level, Philharmonic is a step below Symphonic which also plays very advanced music. String is our advanced orchestra which is one step below Philharmonic.


Orchestra Ensemble:

Orchestra Ensemble is held every B-day. It, too, is divided into Symphonic Ensemble, which meets 6th period, and Philharmonic and String Ensemble which combine into 8th period. This class does not require the students to participate in a separate tryout; all it requires of them is extra time and commitment. Ensemble is an excellent way to further develop the students' talent, since it is an added day of orchestra. In Ensemble, students often work in duets, trios, or quartets. The director provides separate music for the Orchestra and Ensemble classes, but time is usually provided to work on the regular class music.

Orchestra Calendar:

August 9 Tuesday In Class First day to Rehearse – bring your black music binder
Student Info. sheet Due
August 10 Wednesday In Class Dallas Passbooks fundraiser
August 11 Thursday In Class Private lesson enrollment forms Due
August 19 Friday In Class Maintenance fee due for school-owned instruments
August 23 Tuesday After School Vines High School Open House
September 21 Wednesday In Class Vines Group Picture Day
*October 12 Wednesday 4:30 / 5:30 Philharmonic / Symphonic Dress Rehearsals
*October 13 Thursday 7:00 p.m. Vines H.S. Orchestra Fall CONCERT
October 22 Saturday All Region Auditions for grades 9 – 12
( At Colony High School )
October 29 Saturday All-State Taping / Auditions at Colony High School
*November 20 Sunday 5:00 Central Cluster Concert at Plano S.H.S.
( Orch.Council – setup at 10:00 a.m. )
December 9/10 Fri./Sat. All Region Clinic and Concert at Creekview H.S.
*January 10 Tuesday 4:30 – 6:00 Full Orchestra rehearsal for Symphony members
*January 12 Thursday 5:00 – 6:30 Vines Concert and Pizza party
With Haggard and Wilson
January 21 Saturday Solo and Ensemble Contest at Haggard Middle Sch.
February 9 Thursday Vines High School Open House
*February 23 Thursday 7:00 Philharmonic Pre-UIL Concert at Plano S.H.S.
8:00 Symphony Pre-UIL Concert at Plano S.H.S.
*Feb.28 – Mar.2 Time & Day . . . TBA UIL CONTEST at Carrollton H.S. in Creekview
April 22 Saturday 6:00 a.m. Vines Orchestra TRIP
*May 4 Thursday 7:00 p.m. Vines H.S. Orchestra Spring CONCERT
May 19 Saturday 6:30 p.m. Orchestra Banquet with Plano Senior High School

* Indicates a required and / or graded event / performance.

 

 
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