2008-2009 Orchestra Student Leaders

Orchestra Manager: Jennifer Barry

Conducting Assistant: Madeleine Anthony

String Quartet Manager: Jeannette Stacey

Congrats to all!

To all orchestra members: Thank you for your hard work and dedication this year. The spring concert was a great success. The honors night performances were an excellent showcase of your abilities. For those returning next year, the fun has just begun... we have plenty ahead to achieve. To those moving on, good luck.

Congrats to Miriam Baker-Rios on her 2 superior ratings

at the RIMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival!!!

For the 2008-2009 school year we have an initial confirmation of the following date:

Thursday December 18, 2008 - Winter Instrumental Concert

Thursday June 4, 2009 - Spring Instrumental Concert

5/27	Return music, preview new music for 2008-09
6/13	LAST DAY!!!

	ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!

	DON'T FORGET TO PRACTICE!

SUMMER INFORMATION

School break is a wonderful time to relax and recharge for the upcoming school year. It is also a time that can have a significant effect on a student's music education. I am urging all members of the orchestra to continue playing their instruments throughout the summer months. Set aside a small amount of time each week that is reserved for playing your instrument. Play anything! Scales, songs you love, old concert music, anything!!! Most of all have fun! This will insure that you are prepared to begin the new school year with a running start.

Enjoy your summer!!!

2008-2009 School Year

Currently we have an opening for the position of orchestra manager. The orchestra manager is responsible for assisting the Music Director in managing all non-musical aspects of the orchestra. Job duties include: managing sheet music, preparing attendance, concert / rehearsal set-up, instrument / equipment supervision, and other clerical tasks. This position is reserved for an eighth grade student

that possesses the following qualifications:

1. Highly organized - able to develop and maintain a system of organization through the year

2. Communication skills - able to communicate with faculty, staff, and students

3. Leadership - able to set a positive example to orchestra members and beyond

4. Highly motivated - this person should be willing to take the initiative

5. Problem solving skills - able to anticipate and resolve conflicts / problems

Candidates for this position will be nominated and voted on by the orchestra members.

We also have an opening for the conducting assistant position. This position is held by a musician that is prepared to conduct the orchestra in the absence of the music director. Typical duties include: conducting warm-ups, pre-concert preparation, directing rehearsals. They must have a basic knowledge of conducting and an overall knowledge of the current music selections. This position is reserved for an eighth grade student.

The conducting assistant will be selected by Mr. Kiley

Orchestra Information

Rehearsals

Winman Orchestra rehearsals are the one opportunity for the entire orchestra (7th and 8th grade) to rehearse and work together prior to a performance. The importance of rehearsals cannot be overstated, therefore it is very important for all members to make it a priority to attend all rehearsals. The rehearsal schedule is as follows:

Orchestra: Tuesdays from 2:15-3:00 in the Auditorium

Chamber Orchestra: Thursday from 2:15-3:00 in the Auditorium

Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as performances draw near. Written notice will be provided prior to each additional rehearsal.

Private Lessons

All Winman Orchestra members are encouraged to take private lessons to enhance their musical learning, and have the opportunity to work with a professional educator/musician in a one-on-one setting. Please click on the following link to view the names of local music schools and studios that currently have string teachers on staff.

Extra Help

Extra help is available for any member of the orchestra in the morning before school starting at 7am and running until the start of school (7:45). If you are interested please speak to Mr. Kiley to set up an appointment.

About the Director

Mr. Peter Kiley has been the orchestra director at Winman Junior High School on two separate occasions. Upon being appointed to the position of general music teacher at Winman in January of 2001, Mr. Kiley served as orchestra director. At the end of the school year, he relinquished the director's position to focus on the general music program. Mr. Kiley was honored to return as Orchestra Director in 2006, and has served since. In the time between the orchestral positions, he has served as the Wind Ensemble Director, Jazz Band Director, assistant Concert Band conductor, and many other positions.

Mr. Kiley is a 2000 graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in music education and a focus in trumpet performance. In addition to his position at Winman, Mr. Kiley also maintains a private studio of more than twenty students.