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Elementary Spring Orchestra Concert
Thursday, May 15, Students arrive by 5:30pm
BHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)
LIMIT AUDIENCE: Last year we had incredible audience attendance at this spring concert - so much so that we ran out of seats and lots of people were left standing. We ask that each family please limit your audience members to those whose attendance is most meaningful to your student. Overflow seating will be in the BHS Commons, with the concert streamed on the screens.
WHO: 4th and 5th grade orchestra students (and 5th grade band students)
WHEN: Thursday, May 15. Students arrive by 5:30pm. Concert begins at 6:00pm.
WHERE: Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) (3333 18th Street, Bettendorf). Park in the north parking lot (off of 18th Street, by tennis courts). Students enter through door 4NW (same door used for 4th grade morning rehearsal).
ARRIVE: *Please plan to arrive at the high school by 5:30p.m.* Enter through door 4NW.
WEAR: Wear professional, dressy clothes for the concert so you feel your best. Avoid jeans, tennis shoes, athletic clothing, sweatshirts/sweatpants, clothing with writing on, etc. Any colors/patterns are fine.
CONCERT ETIQUETTE: Students will sit in the audience to watch the other groups perform. Please talk with your student about being a respectful audience member: focus on the front, voice level 0, calm body, applause after each song, etc. All students are expected to stay until the end of the concert. Displaying appropriate concert etiquette and personal demeanor during performances are standards we are working on (American String Teacher Association 2E.1.4, 2E.1.5).
AT HOME: Eat, do homework, get dressed, use restroom. Check to make sure you have everything you need. Except for emergencies, there will be no restroom breaks once you arrive at BHS.
BRING: Concert music sheet(s), instrument/bow, needed accessories (sponge/shoulder rest for violins/violas, rock stop for cellos/basses.) Do not bring your music stand. No phones/devices, toys, etc.
ABSENCE: To report an absence due to illness or emergency, fill out an online absence form or contact us. All concerts are required and are part of each student’s orchestra grade. An absence from the concert for any reason will need to be made up with a make-up assignment.
ELEMENTARY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE DATES 2024-2025
These are the dates/times reserved for performances at this time. Please plan for students to attend all of their grade’s performances and we will notify you in the unlikely event of any changes. Please contact an orchestra teacher as soon as possible should your student be unable to attend any of the performances using the QR code to the right or the information below.
Ms. Graciela Burroughs: gburroughs@bettendorf.k12.ia.us, Text: 563-484-0430
Mrs. Carla Gonyo: cgonyo@bettendorf.k12.ia.us www.tinyurl.com/bettelemorchestra
*All concerts will be in the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center (PAC).*
DATE AND TIME: EVENT:
Tuesday, October 15, 6:00pm 5th Grade Hauntcert with middle school
Monday, November 11, 6:00pm 4th Grade First Concert
Thursday, February 6, 6:00pm Winter Concert: 4th Grade with middle/high school
Tuesday, February 11, 6:00pm Winter Concert: 5th Grade with middle/high school
Thursday, May 15, 6:00pm Elementary Band and Orchestra Spring Concert: 4th and 5th Grades with 5th grade band
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