Welcome to Mrs. De Orio's Website
On this website you will find more information about the orchestra programs at Forest Ridge ES as well as information about private lessons. If you are unsure what instrument to choose, look at the "Pick An Instrument" page.
Use the bar at the top of the page to navigate to specific information regarding your grade level.
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On this website you will find more information about the orchestra programs at Forest Ridge ES as well as information about private lessons. If you are unsure what instrument to choose, look at the "Pick An Instrument" page.
Use the bar at the top of the page to navigate to specific information regarding your grade level.
IF REGISTRATION ON MOBILE DEVICES IS NOT WORKING, PLEASE REGISTER ON A COMPUTER OR TABLET
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Howard County GT Orchestra: AUDITIONS
The Howard County Gifted and Talented Orchestra Program was created to enhance the orchestral experience of our students. Each orchestra is designed to meet the needs of the student who exceeds the orchestra curriculum at their grade level. In order to be aligned with the purpose of the Gifted and Talented Program the orchestras have been named GT Sinfonia and GT Orchestra. The Sinfonia performs music one to two grade levels above the curricular standard and the GT Orchestra performs music three or more levels above the curricular standard.
There is a $275 yearly fee for participation in the orchestras. Please make your check payable to HCPSS and include your child's name and school on the memo line of your check. In addition, you now must include your child's school ID.
Performance (Audition) Requirements
1. Scales
2. Prepared Piece: All instruments must play a solo piece which is demonstrative of their ability. Minimum level for consideration is the equivalent of a grade two piece from the end of Book I Suzuki.
3. Audition Excerpt (PDF) Will be available the first day of the school year.
4. Sight reading: Your child will be given music at the audition to perform without prior practice.
Audition Dates: all auditions held at Folly Quarter Middle School
If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Mrs. De Orio ASAP ([email protected])!!!! She will need to hear you play your audition music and will only recommend prepared students for auditions. All students wishing to audition must play for Mrs. De Orio by September 9th.
Howard County GT Orchestra: AUDITIONS
The Howard County Gifted and Talented Orchestra Program was created to enhance the orchestral experience of our students. Each orchestra is designed to meet the needs of the student who exceeds the orchestra curriculum at their grade level. In order to be aligned with the purpose of the Gifted and Talented Program the orchestras have been named GT Sinfonia and GT Orchestra. The Sinfonia performs music one to two grade levels above the curricular standard and the GT Orchestra performs music three or more levels above the curricular standard.
There is a $275 yearly fee for participation in the orchestras. Please make your check payable to HCPSS and include your child's name and school on the memo line of your check. In addition, you now must include your child's school ID.
Performance (Audition) Requirements
1. Scales
- Violin - Two octave G and D Major, One octave C Major.
- Viola/Cello - Two octave C, D and G Major.
- Bass - One octave G, C and D Major.
2. Prepared Piece: All instruments must play a solo piece which is demonstrative of their ability. Minimum level for consideration is the equivalent of a grade two piece from the end of Book I Suzuki.
3. Audition Excerpt (PDF) Will be available the first day of the school year.
4. Sight reading: Your child will be given music at the audition to perform without prior practice.
Audition Dates: all auditions held at Folly Quarter Middle School
- September ? Cello
- September ? Bass/Viola
- September ? Violin
- September ? Violin
If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Mrs. De Orio ASAP ([email protected])!!!! She will need to hear you play your audition music and will only recommend prepared students for auditions. All students wishing to audition must play for Mrs. De Orio by September 9th.
The Howard County Parents for School Music (HCPSM) now has a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HCPSM
The primary goal is to raise awareness among the decision makers and the community so that our schools’ music programs have the support they need.