ANNOUNCEMENTS

What is the Midwest Clinic All About:

The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education. With more than 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 40 countries, The Midwest Clinic offers music educators and musicians alike an unmatched networking opportunity.

In 1946, a group of 120 music directors came together at a Chicago YMCA to share their knowledge of music and develop new ways to teach it. This gathering quickly grew and expanded into one of the best music conferences in the country, and perhaps the best music, band, and orchestra clinics in the world. Expounding on the original goals of the first gathering of music educators, The Midwest Clinic now exists with the following Mission:

• Raising instrumental music education standards by advancing pedagogical methodologies
• Developing innovative teaching techniques
• Assisting those interested in music education in their professional work
• Presenting the newest available repertoire for bands and orchestra
• Holding clinics to better music education

CLINICS – Band and Orchestra clinics offer attendees the opportunity to receive specific and detailed information about a wide variety of subject matters. From the best way to tune your instrument to the next innovation in music performance and education, music clinics hosted by The Midwest Clinic offer guests an in-depth look into a topic of their choice.

READING SESSIONS – This segment of The Midwest Clinic showcases live bands and orchestras performing highlights of the year’s new music pieces. Attendees can take notes during the music clinic about what they are hearing, and decide what may be best for their group in the upcoming year.

REHEARSAL LABS – These informative sessions are a live rehearsal for attendees to observe and learn the best teaching practices currently in action. Be a part of the clinic’s “live group,” interacting with techniques and strategies from around the world. Take what is learned from The Midwest Clinic and make it part of your repertoire.

WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCES – The Midwest Clinic also showcases professional musicians, adult ensembles, colleges and university bands, high school and grade school students, orchestras, community bands, and jazz bands!

Leadership/Volunteer Team Announced

• Click HERE

Parent Volunteer Sign Up for
2022- 2023 School Year

https://forms.gle/W14azvPXmHm1G6hN7

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to the following Orchestra Students for being the Finalists to 2022 GHP Program!

Isabella Lin – Violin
Jason Seo – Viola
Jeffrey Xu – Violin

Alina Niu – Mathematics
Ananya Shetty – Mathematics

Congratulations to JCHS Orchestra Students!

All three orchestras received Five (5) straight “SUPERIOR” ratings at the GMEA District V Orchestra LGPE!

Congratulations to Sinfonia, Philharmonia, and Chamber orchestra students!

Great job!!!

Click on the link below to obtain 2022-2023 Class Placement Audition Info:

• Audition Information
• Upload video between 3/7 – 3/25

Congratulations!!!
2022 GMEA High School All-State Orchestra Members

We are also very proud of all the students that auditioned this year!

ALL-STATE EVENT:

MARCH 3-5, 2022 | THE CLASSIC CENTER | ATHENS

• Conductors
• Rehearsal/Performance Schedule
• Rules and Regulations
• Map of The Classic Center
• Hotels

Click below to watch the Hallelujah Chorus Rehearsal Video

Click below to watch the Winter Concert Video

Please click on the image/link below to sign up:

Orchestra 2021-22: Winter Concert Reception (signupgenius.com)

Congratulations to the Following Johns Creek HS Orchestra Students
for being selected to 2021 Fulton County HS Honor Orchestra!!!

The Fulton County HS Honor Event will take place at Chattahoochee High School on Nov. 15-16.
Click HERE for complete info!

Orchestra Movie Night in the Orchestra Room.
Pizza will be served at 3:45pm
The movie will begin at 4:00pm

10/27,  10/28,  11/3, 11/4, and 11/5

From 3:45pm – 4:45pm

Click on the link below to sign up:
https://forms.gle/C9WjcXVFwY2pUeUB9

Congratulations to the following orchestra students!

FINAL ROUND AUDITION INFORMATION

• Audition Date/Place:  January 15, 2022
• Final Round Audition Score Sheet
• EXCERPTS (TBA)

ALL-STATE EVENT:

MARCH 3-5, 2022 | THE CLASSIC CENTER | ATHENS

• Conductors
• Rehearsal/Performance Schedule (TBA)
• Rules and Regulations
• Map of The Classic Center
• Hotels

• Spring Trip Cover Information

DATE:   Tuesday, September 28, 2021
TIME:    7:00pm
PLACE:  JCHS Auditorium
Admissions:    FREE

• Click HERE for more information
• Click HERE for complete information

Chamber/Upbeat Music Ensemble Club

This is a new orchestra music club formed with a purpose of performing/recording online as well as performing “In-Person.”
Invitation to join the club was sent to all current orchestra students via website and via classroom announcement.

Here is the member list for 2021-2022 school year:

Abigail Kim – Violin
Charles Kim – Violin
Jeffrey Xu – Violin
Isabella Lin – Violin
Katie Chong – Violin
Youyou Zhu – Violin

Jason Seo – Viola
Kyle Jeong – Viola

Arjun Renjith – Cello
Theodore Kim – Cello
Venecia Lai – Cello

Vivian Vo – String Bass

DEADLINE DATE:  NOW CLOSED (Thursday, September 2nd)

Click on the link below to access excerpts (for Phil and Chamber)

• Audition Excerpt Download

Seating Auditions for Chamber/Philharmonia/Sinfonia Orchestra (initial seating auditions ONLY)
Students will play two assigned scales and arpeggios of three octaves (two octaves for string bass),
prepared excerpt given by the director, and sightreading music. (Audition info to be updated)

• You MUST upload your EXCERPT via Flipgrid upload.
  Please click HERE to upload your EXCERPT
• You MUST also upload your SCALE via Flipgrid
  Please click HERE to upload SCALE

For Winds & Percussion Players

• Click HERE for more information
  

Annual Orchestra Potluck Dinner will start at 6:30pm in the JCHS Cafeteria.

• Bring your favorite dish to share with others.
• Bring your entire family. Everyone is welcomed!
• Orchestra meeting/information will be shared

Please RSVP via contacting Mrs. Jennifer Natchus at Jnatchus2002@yahoo.com

• Click HERE – Message from Mrs. Jennifer Natchus (VP/Potluck Dinner Event Coordinator)
• Click HERE to view past Potluck Pictures

Click on the link below:

• 2021-2022 Orchestra Activity Fee
• Activity Fee Information
• Activity Fee Information (translation in Korean)

Click on the link below:

• All-State Orchestra Application Payment 
• Solo & Ensemble Festival Payment
• IMPORTANT DATE:
  * Friday, September 3rd – All-State Orchestra Application Due
  * Friday, September 3rd – Solo & Ensemble Application Due

Johns Creek High School Orchestra Concert Uniform

Click on the link below:

• Boys Uniform Order Information
• Girls Uniform Order Information
• IMPORTANT DATES
  1) 8/23 (Mon):  Girls’ Measurement
  2) 8/24 (Tues):  Boys’ Fitting
  3) 8/27  (Fri):   Completed Form and Payment Check Due
  4)) 9/24 (Fri):  All Alterations done
  5) 9/28 (Tues):  FALL CONCERT

Questions?
Contact:   Lina Jing at linajing@gmail.com

• Camp Schedule
• Camp Pictures

Click HERE to view Camp Pictures