Fiddle Fest Ticket Information

May 13, 2013

Dear Parents,

This year marks another stellar year for the Burlington Township School District’s orchestra program.
We are once again celebrating our orchestra with our annual Fiddle Fest. This year’s performance will
be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 6:30 P.M. in the Performing Arts Center. The Annual Fiddle Fest
will feature the Fountain Woods School Orchestra, Burlington Township Middle School Orchestra and
the Burlington Township High School Orchestra. The students are working very hard to make this a
memorable evening.

Due to the number of supporters who attend our shows, we are requiring tickets for this event. There will
be an online form for parents and the general public to order tickets. Fiddle Fest is free, but you will have
to order tickets. Tickets will be sent home with your student on Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday,
May 22nd. Any orders placed after May 20th will be available at the will-call table in the lobby of the
PAC on the evening of the performance.

The online order form will be available beginning Tuesday, May 13, 2014 and will close on May 23, 2014.
You may go online to place your order by visiting the district website and clicking the Fiddle Fest link.

The orchestra students would also like to make a difference in the community. They are asking concert
attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to support the Burlington Township Food Pantry.
Donations can be deposited in the yellow donation bins that will be located in the PAC lobby.

If you have any questions, please contact your child's orchestra teacher. We are looking forward to a
magical, memorable, and musical evening.

Sincerely,

Liz Scott

Supervisor/Public Relations Coordinator

March Greetings!

March is always a busy time of year for students.  They are faced with extended homework assignments and a full agenda of school activities.  Parental support and encouragement are crucial at this time of year.

When students become overloaded to the point of experiencing stress and pressure, they feel the need to lighten their load.  Unfortunately, students and parents often misinterpret the study of music as an "educational extra" and in an attempt to alleviate the student's time dilemma, set music aside.  It is at best, a short-term solution.

It is important to maintain music studies for two reasons: 1) the personal skills required to handle the challenges of life are actively practiced in music, and 2) the interdisciplinary skills learned in music are identical to those required for success in life.  These skills include working in teams, communication, self-esteem, creative thinking, imagination and invention.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is - more music!

Former Chairman and CEO of  Apple Computer Inc., John Sculley, commented, "As a chief executive of a techology company that thrives on creativity, I want to work with people whose imaginations have been unleashed and who tackle problems as challenges rather than seeing them as obstacles.  An education enriched by the creative arts should be considered essential for everyone."

Every parents wants his/her child to enjoy a life filled with happiness and prosperity.  For all these reasons and more, we want to make certain your child is well prepared for the opportunities of tomorrow.  We strongly encourage the continuation of your child's music studies.  Should the notion of "quitting music" arise in a conversation, contact me immediately.  You can count on my support in explaining the unique advantages of having a lifelong relationship with music.

Your support is a cornerstone in the foundation of our music program at Fountain Woods School. 

Revised Rehearsal Schedule

Due to the snow day on Monday, March 3rd we have had to revise our early morning rehearsal schedule.  The new schedule is as follows:

Beginning Orchestra                 Advanced Orchestra             Vocal Chords
(DAY 1)                                       (DAY 3)                                 (DAY 5)
Tues., Mar. 11                              Wed., Mar. 5                           Fri., Mar. 7                                   
Wed., Mar 19                               Thurs., Mar. 13                       Mon., Mar. 17
Thurs., Mar. 27                             Fri., Mar. 21                            Tues., Mar. 25
Fri., Apr. 4                                    Mon., Mar. 31                        Wed., Apr. 2
Mon., Apr. 24                               Tues., Apr. 8                           Thurs., Apr. 10
Fri., May 2                                     Wed., Apr. 16                        Tues., Apr. 22
Tues., May 20                                Mon., Apr. 28                        Wed., Apr. 30
Thurs., May 29                               Wed., May 14                        Fri., May 16
                                                       Thurs., May 22

Concerts (at the PAC)

Spring Chorus (for Vocal Chords): Tues. May 20^th @ 6:30pm

(singers report to HS cafeteria @ 5:45pm)

FiddleFest (w/ MS & HS):  Thu., May 29^th  @ 6:30pm

(musicians report to HS cafeteria @ 5:45pm)

Spring Band (w/ MS):  Wed., June 4^th @ 6:30pm

(musicians report to HS cafeteria @ 5:45pm)

Early Morning Rehearsal Schedule Update

Dear Parents of Orchestra and Vocal Chords students,

Due to the school closing today, our early morning rehearsal schedule is no longer valid and will need to be updated.  Please discard the current copy you have.  You will receive a new one once we get back to school.  For this week, rehearsals will be as follows:

Beginning Orchestra:  No rehearsal is scheduled for this week.

Advanced Orchestra:  Rehearsal will take place on WEDNESDAY instead of Tuesday.

Vocal Chords:  Rehearsal will take place on FRIDAY instead of Thursday.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Spring Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsal Schedules

Beginning Band    Advanced Band    Vocal Chords

& Orchestra        & Orchestra

(Day 1)                (Day 3)                (Day 5)

Fri., Feb. 28            Tues., Mar. 4            Wed., Feb. 26

Mon., Mar. 10            Wed., Mar. 12            Thurs., Mar. 6

Tues., Mar. 18            Thurs., Mar. 20        Fri., Mar. 14

Wed., Mar. 26            Fri., Mar. 28            Mon., Mar. 24

Thurs., Apr. 3            Mon., Apr. 7            Tues., Apr. 1

Fri., Apr. 11            Tues., Apr. 15            Wed., Apr. 9

Wed., Apr. 23            Fri., Apr. 25            Thurs., Apr. 17

Thurs., May 1            Tues., May 13            Tues., Apr. 29

Fri., May 9            Wed., May 21            Thurs. May 15

Mon., May 19            Fri., May 30   

Wed., May 28             (BAND ONLY)

                               

Concerts (at the PAC)

Spring Chorus (for Vocal Chords): Tues. May 20th @ 6:30pm

(singers report to HS cafeteria @ 5:45pm)

FiddleFest (w/ MS & HS):  Thu., May 29th  @ 6:30pm

(musicians report to HS cafeteria @ 5:45pm)

Spring Band (w/ MS):  Wed., June 4th @ 6:30pm

(musicians report to HS cafeteria @ 5:45pm)

Concert Information

Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for your flexibility and understanding when we had to reschedule our concert.

As you already know, the concert will take place on MONDAY, 1/27.

The students are to arrive at the high school cafeteria at 5:45 pm dressed in their white BT polo shirt, black pants/long skirt and black dress shoes.  Please, no jeans or sneakers.  They are to make sure they have their instrument and all their music.  It would also be helpful if they had something to do while waiting to perform. The concert begins promptly at 6:30.

Our DRESS REHEARSAL will also take place on MONDAY, 1/27 during the school day.  Please make sure your child brings his/her instrument and music to school on Monday.  They do not need to wear their concert clothes and they do not need to pack a lunch.

We will not have any more early morning rehearsals until we being our Spring concert preparations sometime in March.  A new schedule will be forthcoming.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

FWS Orchestra Concert Postponed

Due to the snow closure for Tuesday, 1/21 our concert will be rescheduled for Monday, 1/27.  More information will be forthcoming.