FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA, JUNIOR ORCHESTRA FALL REGISTRATION PACKET 2017 DR. KAREN MIYAMOTO, INSTRUCTOR [email protected]

Program Dates: Programs Start the week of 8/7/17 and ends the week ending 5/21/18.

Program Information: 1. Farrington High School is offering High School & Junior Orchestra--Beginning Orchestra and Intermediate & Advanced Orchestra for the 2016-17 School Year. 2. The program will be taught by Dr. Karen Miyamoto (Farrington High School) and Mr. Micah Masuno (Puuhale Elementary School) & other volunteer assistants. 3. Beginning Orchestra is a class geared for students entering Grades 1-12 with little or no playing experience. Attendance at all classes and performances is required. Students will learn to play a String Instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello, or Double Bass). Any interested student may join. Course objectives are to learn their instrument history, posture, hand position, stick & bow position, parts of the instrument, music reading, and simple repertoire consisting of a varied repertoire of music. Instruments will be provided as inventory allows. [Meets Mondays and Fridays from 5-6 P.M. Starting 8/10/17 in the FHS Orchestra Room; Ford Hall Room 2] 4. Intermediate & Advanced Orchestra is a class geared for students entering Grades 1-12 with playing experience. Students should be able to play the D Major Scale and read music notation playing on an instrument. This class will further the playing skills and will entail playing a varied genre of music with increased levels of difficulty. Instruments will be provided as inventory allows. [Meets Mondays and Fridays from 3-5 P.M. and Thursdays from 2:15-3:45 P.M. Starting 8/7/17 in the FHS Orchestra Room; Ford Hall Room 2] 5. All Participants are required to purchase the Orchestra Uniform (same as the previous year Black Formals). 6. The classes are FREE of charge. All registrants are highly encouraged to make a donation and join the Orchestra Booster Club. Booster Club donations will enable the Orchestra Programs to continue. 7. Please feel free to email Dr. Miyamoto with any questions: [email protected]. 8. Afterschool Credit is available to High School Students. Please see Dr. Miyamoto if interested.

Program Requirements: (All Payments are Non-Refundable) 1. Signed and completed “Contract & Registration Forms.” 2. Optional, but Highly Recommended Booster Club Membership and Donation. 3. Purchase of the Orchestra Uniform—Black Formal Attire. Students must purchase on their own: Black, covered dress shoes (no sports shoes), Black Dress Sandals (Girls & Ladies), Black calf-length socks (if wearing pants), or Nude stockings (if wearing dress). No White or Colored Socks. 4. All payments are Non-Refundable. 5. Learning to play an instrument requires regular and consistent attendance at all classes and attendance at the performance(s). Failure to attend class may result in being dismissed from the program(s) and/or being ineligible to perform. 6. Students with chronic excused absences may be dismissed if the class attendance is less than 60%. Please contact Dr. Miyamoto if you have any urgent family emergencies. Attendance is important! 7. All students should bring a Music 2” Black ring binder (with sheet protectors) and a pencil to each class meeting. 8. In order to ensure student safety and well-being, all students must be picked up promptly or leave campus after classes. Students left waiting for longer than 15 minutes following the classes on 3 occasions will be dismissed from the program. (Please call if there is an emergency). 9. Please send a note, email, or leave a phone message in advance if your child will be absent from class. (Email is best.) 10. Orchestral instruments are available for class use (as inventory allows, first-come, first-served basis). 11. Students may also purchase their own instruments (see attachment). 12. Enjoy learning Music! 13. Everyone can succeed!

Why Study Music? 1. Success in School: Students with coursework in music performance and music appreciation scored higher on the SAT: 53 points higher on the verbal and 39 points higher on the math for music performance, and 61 points higher on the verbal and 42 points higher on the math for music appreciation than students with no arts participation. 2. Success in Developing Intelligence: A research team exploring the link between music and intelligence reported that music training is far superior to computer instruction in dramatically enhancing children’s abstract reasoning skills, the skills necessary for learning math and science. 3. Success in Society: The College Board identifies the arts as one of the six basic academic subject areas students should study in order to succeed in college. 4. Success in Life: Music is about communication, creativity, and cooperation, and, by studying music in school, students have the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their lives, and experience the world from a new perspective. 5. Musical Experience: Music is a worthwhile endeavor in and of itself. It allows for self-expression, appreciation of aesthetic beauty, and a life-long skill for personal enjoyment.

Awards: Awards will be presented at the end of the year for the following categories: 1. Attendance Award (Attended all rehearsals & performances) 2. Certificate of Participation for all students. 3. Music Booster Club Member recognition award. [General Booster Membership—Ribbon Award; Golden Circle Booster Membership—Large Ribbon Award; Presidential Booster Membership—Larger Ribbon Award; Honorary Booster Membership—Large Trophy]

Instrument Rental: School instruments are available for school use (no additional charge). Instruments may be borrowed and taken home if there are a sufficient number of instruments. Students are encouraged to purchase their own instrument if they are certain that instrument is a suitable and desirable choice. Students who wish to rent their own instruments to practice with at home may do so from various vendors of your choice.

● Music Center of Hawaii, Inc. 851F Pohukaina Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 808.596.8742; www.musiccenterofhawaii.net; Instrument Rentals; Call for pricing on stringed instruments.

● Strings For Tomorrow; Email: [email protected]; To send surface mail, please send to: Strings for Tomorrow LLC; Waikiki Landmark; 1888 Kalakaua Avenue, C-312; Honolulu, HI 96815 USA; Telephone: (808) 447-0570

● CK Violins; 1888 Kalakaua Avenue; Honolulu, HI 96815; (808); 589- 1188 (Violins, violas, cellos, basses; retail & rental)

● Harry’s Music Store; 3457 Waialae Avenue; Honolulu, HI 96816; (808) 735- 2866 (Band & String instrument retail, repair, & rentals)

Private Lessons: Please contact Dr. Miyamoto if you are interested in taking private lessons on your instrument. The cost of private lessons are anywhere from $10-$35 per half hour for a private lesson once a week. The cost varies per instructor.

Orchestra Booster Club: Each Orchestra Student may become a member of the Orchestra Booster Club by contributing $10 or more. The Booster Club helps to support Orchestra program expenses such as repair and maintenance, purchase of new instruments, music, clinics & clinicians, travel expenses, and more. Booster club members will receive special recognition in the Concert Programs and will receive special recognition at the Awards Concert. Golden Circle Music Booster Club Members are those who contribute more than $11-49. Presidential Music Booster Club Members contribute $50-99. Honorary Music Booster Club Members Contribute $100 or more. (Thank you!) FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA PROGRAMS 2017-18 CONTRACT & REGISTRATION FORM

We read and understand the Farrington High School Orchestra Program Information. We agree to follow and abide by the rules, policies, and procedures set forth and understand that failure to do so may result in being dismissed from the program(s). Students who are dismissed from any music program will forfeit the nonrefundable payment of the uniform fee and any donations.

Student’s Name:______Grade (2017-18):______First Last

PROGRAM I WISH TO ENROLL IN: (Check Below) ____ Beginning Orchestra is a class geared for students entering Grades 1-12 with little or no playing experience. Attendance at all classes and performances is required. Students will learn to play a String Instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello, or Double Bass). Any interested student may join. Course objectives are to learn their instrument history, posture, hand position, stick & bow position, parts of the instrument, music reading, and simple repertoire consisting of a varied repertoire of music. Instruments will be provided as inventory allows. [Meets Mondays and Fridays from 5-6 P.M. Starting 8/7/17 in the FHS Orchestra Room; Ford Hall Room 2] ____ Intermediate & Advanced Orchestra is a class geared for students entering Grades 1-12 with playing experience. Students should be able to play the D Major Scale and read music notation playing on an instrument. This class will further the playing skills and will entail playing a varied genre of music with increased levels of difficulty. Instruments will be provided as inventory allows on a first-come, first-served basis. [Meets Mondays and Fridays from 3:00- 5:00 P.M. and Thursdays 2:15-3:45 P.M. Starting 8/7/17 in the FHS Orchestra Room; Ford Hall Room 2]

Parent’s/Legal Guardian’s Signature/Date:

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Student’s Signature/Date:

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Please be sure that payments are included if submitting this form. Thank you!

FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM SCHOOL-YEAR 2017-2018

Student’s Name:______First Last

Grade:______Email Address: ______

All Orchestra Booster Club Monies go directly to the orchestra programs to help defer the costs for awards, music, materials and other expenses directly related to the program. [All donations to the Orchestra Booster Club are nonrefundable.]

____Yes, we would like to become members of the Farrington High School Orchestra Booster Club for the 2017-18 School Year. ____We are submitting $10 (General Membership). ____ We are submitting $11-49 (Golden Circle Membership). ____ We are submitting $50-99 (Presidential Membership). ____ We are submitting $100 or more (Honorary Membership).

Parents’/Legal Guardians’ Names:

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Thank you for supporting the Orchestra Programs!

______Parent’s/Legal Guardian’s Signature/Date

FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT ORCHESTRA UNIFORM ORDER FORM MEN’S TUXEDO ENSEMBLE: ($120) Sizing InformationPrint Size Chart Chart P1-Notch & Peak Tux Coats Chest Sizes 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 5’7”-5’11”/Regular X X X X X X X X X X X X X 5’11”-6’3”/Long X X X X X X X X X X X X 5’6’ & under/Short X X X X X X X X X

Sizes in shades area, add $4.00/each. Youth Size: Size 18 (34” chest) available in B732 only. For Youth Notch Lapel Tuxedo Coat see Youth Chart P2. No “Special Cuts” available

Chart N1-Men’s Tux Shirts Men’s Sizes* XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL Neck 13-13½ 14-14½ 15-15½ 16-16½ 17-17½ 18-18½ 20 21-22 Sleeve 30/31 X X X X X Sleeve 32/33 X X X X X X X X Sleeve 34/35 X X X X X X X Sleeve 36/37 X X X X X X X Sleeve 38/39 X X X X X X

*Please provide neck and sleeve measurements. No “Special Cuts” available

Chart V1-Adjustable Pleated & Adjustable Flat Front Pants Waist Size* 25 28 31 34 37 40 43 46 49 52 55 58 Regular** X X X X X X X X X X X X 5’11” & overlong** X X X X X X X X X X

Order the size that is closest to your actual waist measurement. Pants will adjust “up an inch” or “down an inch” to fit. **Regular or long Length 34” inseam,unhemmed. Sizes in shades area, add $3.00/each. No “Special Cuts” available

BOYS TUXEDO ENSEMBLE: ($120)

Sizing InformationPrint Size Chart Chart P2-Youth Notch Tuxedo Coat Order Size 08 10 12 14 16 18 Chest 29 30 31 32 33 34

No “Special Cuts” available

Chart N2-Youth Tuxedo Shirts & Dress Shirts Youth Sizes* BXS BS BM BL Age 3-4 6-8 10-12 14-16 Neck 10-10½ 11-11½ 12-12½ 13-13½ Chest 21-23 24-27 28-30 31-34 Sleeve 19½ 23½ 27½ 31½

*Please provide neck and sleeve measurements. No “Special Cuts” available

Chart V2-Youth Adjustable Tuxedo Pants Waist 20 22 24 26 28 Length 23 26 30 34 36

Pants will adjust “up an inch” to fit. All trousers delivered unhemmed. No “Special Cuts” available - See more at: http://sepapparel.com/youth-boys-full-tuxedo-ensemble- package-bow-tie.html#sthash.4drpAuns.dpuf

FULL TUXEDO ENSEMBLE: $120.00 (All Sales Final) [Checks payable to FHS Orchestra Booster Club] Circle Sizes Above

YOUTH CONCERTO DRESS (BLACK) ($67.00)

Youth Chart E (Stretch Fabric) Order Size 7 8 10 12 14 8½ 10½ 12½ 14½ 16½ Bust 27 28 29½ 31 32 31 32½ 34 35½ 37 Waist 22 23 24½ 26 27½ 28 29 30 31 32 Hips 27 28 30 32 34 33 34½ 36 37½ 39 Approx. Height 50 52 56 58½ 61 52 56 58½ 61 63½ Skirt Length 36 36½ 37 38 38½ 38 38½ 39 40 40½ ”Talls” add $3.00/each. (See “For TALLS Only”) ”Special Cut” Dresses add $30.00/each. (See “For SPECIAL CUTS Only” Instructions)

Student’s Name:______First Last Grade:______

Amount Paid:______[___Check ____Cash]

List what you are ordering and size:

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Cost: $______

FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENT & EQUIPMENT RENTAL & ASSIGNMENT FORM (Orchestra) School Year 2017-18

Student’s Name:______First Last

Please check the following: ____My child has his/her own instrument or rental and will not need to borrow one to use in class or at home. ____My child will need to borrow an instrument for the 2017-18 School Year. We understand that we will need to pay for any damages due to negligence or lost instrument. Type of Instrument:______Brand:______Serial Number:______State of Hawaii ID Number: ______Condition of the instrument:______Other Equipment:______

______Parent’s/Legal Guardians Signature/Date

I received the above instrument:

______Student’s Signature/Date

[The Instrument has not been returned unless signed below.] Return Date: ______Director’s Signature:______

FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA PROGRAM STUDENT INFORMATION 2017-18

Student’s First Name:______Last Name:______

Orchestra Program Enrolled: ______

Grade in 2017-18 School Year:______School:______

Birthdate:______Gender (Circle): Boy or Girl

Mailing Address:______

City:______State:______Zip Code:______

Home Phone:______Student’s Cell Number:______

Student’s Email Address:______------Primary Guardian’s Name:______Relationship:______First Last

Email Address:______Cell Number:______

Work Number:______

Secondary Guardian’s Name:______Relationship:______

Email Address:______Cell Number:______

Work Number:______------Allergies/Medical Conditions:______

Other musical instruments you play:______

How will your child go home after class (Afterschool): ____Parent Pick Up ____Student Walk Home ____Other:______How will your child be signed out after class: ____Parent Sign Out____Student self-check out

All elementary/intermediate orchestra students must be picked up promptly or leave campus after classes. Students left waiting for longer than 15 minutes following the rehearsals for 3 days may be dismissed from the program. Above students must not wait unsupervised prior to the start of class. Thank you!