Trojan Orch A - Krijnen - 1(A)-1(A) Assignments
- Instructor
- Aryn Krijnen
- Term
- 2026-2027 Academic Term
- Department
- Music
- Description
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September 2026
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Twinkle - Melody - Playing Quiz Next Wednesday
Hello Everyone,
Our first playing quiz is coming up next Wednesday. If you would prefer to not play individually in front of the class. You can record yourself and upload the video to this assignment BEFORE Wednesday.
Below is the music. Scroll down if you play Cello or Bass. There is also a copy of the rubric so that you can see how you will be graded.
Things to think about when you are practicing:
- Tune carefully your open D and A string
- First practice pizzicato version and pay close attention to your left hand posture
- *Bow hand* Practice open strings - draw a straight bow and adjust your elbow and wrist as needed
- Carefully and slowly check left hand/right hand and then slowly practice playing Twinkle. Pay close attention to your posture
- 2nd time running through that day, listen to your sound. Does it sound good? If not, what is happening?
- 3rd time, check to make sure you still have a lovely left hand
Happy Practicing!
Our first playing quiz is coming up next Wednesday. If you would prefer to not play individually in front of the class. You can record yourself and upload the video to this assignment BEFORE Wednesday.
Below is the music. Scroll down if you play Cello or Bass. There is also a copy of the rubric so that you can see how you will be graded.
Things to think about when you are practicing:
- Tune carefully your open D and A string
- First practice pizzicato version and pay close attention to your left hand posture
- *Bow hand* Practice open strings - draw a straight bow and adjust your elbow and wrist as needed
- Carefully and slowly check left hand/right hand and then slowly practice playing Twinkle. Pay close attention to your posture
- 2nd time running through that day, listen to your sound. Does it sound good? If not, what is happening?
- 3rd time, check to make sure you still have a lovely left hand
Happy Practicing!
Due:
*Reminder* Formal Orchestra Uniform Fitting - Wednesday & Thursday
Hey Kids !
Our formal orchestra uniform fitting will happen Wednesday, Sept 16th and Thursday, Sept 17th.
Please talk to your parents/guardian to find out when you are signed up to come to the MPR for your fitting. (6th graders - I highly recommend a parent/ guardian comes with you this first time)
Don't mark this assignment as, "complete" until you have actually gone in for your fitting.
Our formal orchestra uniform fitting will happen Wednesday, Sept 16th and Thursday, Sept 17th.
Please talk to your parents/guardian to find out when you are signed up to come to the MPR for your fitting. (6th graders - I highly recommend a parent/ guardian comes with you this first time)
Don't mark this assignment as, "complete" until you have actually gone in for your fitting.
Due:
Orchestra Sweatshirt Contest - Now accepting designs
ORCHESTRA SWEATSHIRT CONTEST
This contest is for any music student to design the logo for the coveted 2026- 2027 Sweatshirt! The winning artwork will be displayed on the specific ensemble sweatshirt. You will also receive a free sweatshirt with your winning design.
Your design needs to include “2026-2027” and “Fisher Orchestra” Please submit (1) landscape logo design on white paper (no lined/notebook paper please) to your music teacher.
Please trace over any drawings with a black sharpie and erase any pencil marks, so the design is legible.
You may also use Canva to create a digital design.
Only one entry per student may be submitted.
The artist is responsible for ensuring that the artwork submitted is an original piece and that the design submitted is not copyrighted. Designs can be submitted until Friday, October 2nd. We will vote in class between October 5th-9th.
*please be sure to add your full name in pencil on the back of the design.
This contest is for any music student to design the logo for the coveted 2026- 2027 Sweatshirt! The winning artwork will be displayed on the specific ensemble sweatshirt. You will also receive a free sweatshirt with your winning design.
Your design needs to include “2026-2027” and “Fisher Orchestra” Please submit (1) landscape logo design on white paper (no lined/notebook paper please) to your music teacher.
Please trace over any drawings with a black sharpie and erase any pencil marks, so the design is legible.
You may also use Canva to create a digital design.
Only one entry per student may be submitted.
The artist is responsible for ensuring that the artwork submitted is an original piece and that the design submitted is not copyrighted. Designs can be submitted until Friday, October 2nd. We will vote in class between October 5th-9th.
*please be sure to add your full name in pencil on the back of the design.
Past Assignments
Due:
Note Identification - D, E, F, G, A, B
Please complete the 50 note identification questions.
*You must receive 100% accuracy so go SLOW
*Once you are finished, take a screenshot and upload to this assignment.
*This will be graded
*Do your best and forget the restd
*You must receive 100% accuracy so go SLOW
*Once you are finished, take a screenshot and upload to this assignment.
*This will be graded
*Do your best and forget the restd
Due:
Formal Orchestra Uniform - Parents need to complete Form by Friday, Sept 4th
Hello Orchestra Students,
Below is the information that was sent to your parents regarding formal uniforms. Your parents need to complete the form via Parentsquare by Friday, September 4th. Please let me know if you have any questions and we will discuss this more in class...
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Students have the choice of two attire options. Please check with your students to see which option they would like to wear before paying if you are purchasing.
Option 1: Black Velvet Top with Skirt/Pants
Option 2: White Collared Shirt and Black Dress Pants
Below are the concert attire options, guidelines, and care instructions for this school year.
Please fill out the form below for enrolled in the music program.
Keep an eye out for a follow-up post next week to sign up for a uniform fitting appointment.
For formal concerts, choose one option:
Borrowed attire is free to use but . Borrowed items must be returned clean at the end of the year—
Choir Dresses ($90), Band/Orchestra Skirt & Blouse ($90), or White Shirt & Black Dress Pants ($60).
You may buy your own items for the White Collared Shirt and Black Dress Pants option (please see attached uniform photo)
Fittings are required for borrowing from the school or purchasing through the music boosters. Sign-ups will open next week. Fittings will take place on:
Returning 7th & 8th-grade students only.
All students.
Pants should be hemmed to a half-break, and dresses hemmed to allow easy walking. Use (do not cut fabric). - Clothes must be wrinkle-free; use low heat with a press cloth between the iron and garment.
Solid black, closed-toe dress shoes, flats, or 1–1.5” heels. Wear solid black dress socks with pants, or skin-toned/black tights with dresses.
Hair must be secured out of the face using small, neutral clips or headbands (black or hair-colored only). Makeup must look natural and subtle. Only small, simple jewelry is allowed to prevent performance distractions.
All borrowed attire must be returned clean with temporary hems removed after the final concert of the year.
Remove brooches/accessories. Wash separately on a gentle cycle with cold water (no bleach). Tumble dry on medium-high heat for 10–15 minutes, then hang damp on a plastic hanger to air dry wrinkle-free.
Machine wash in warm water, tumble dry, and hang immediately to prevent wrinkles.
Wash separately on a gentle cycle with cold water (no bleach).
Thank you for your support in keeping our musicians looking sharp!
Best regards,
Due:
Take your Instruments and Binders Home !!!
Hello kids!
Be sure to bring your instruments and music home to practice this weekend. We need to get ourselves into good habits of bringing our music home to practice :)
Practice quizzes coming next week for all classes!
Be sure to bring your instruments and music home to practice this weekend. We need to get ourselves into good habits of bringing our music home to practice :)
Practice quizzes coming next week for all classes!
Due:
Note Identification - D, E ,F ,G ,A
Please complete the 50 note identification questions.
*You must receive 100% accuracy so go SLOW
*Once you are finished, take a screenshot and upload to this assignment.
*This will be graded
*Do your best and forget the rest
*You must receive 100% accuracy so go SLOW
*Once you are finished, take a screenshot and upload to this assignment.
*This will be graded
*Do your best and forget the rest
Due:
Orchestra Syllabus
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to send you a soft copy of our orchestra syllabus for your reference throughout the year.
Please take a look at our performance calendar since it is a little different than previous years.
We will go over this in class together, have your parents sign the last page and collect the cut-off portion as your first grade in Powerschool.
If you every need to miss a concert, please remember to fill out the "Performance Conflict Form" found as a link in the syllabus 2 weeks before the concert.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Mrs. K
I wanted to send you a soft copy of our orchestra syllabus for your reference throughout the year.
Please take a look at our performance calendar since it is a little different than previous years.
We will go over this in class together, have your parents sign the last page and collect the cut-off portion as your first grade in Powerschool.
If you every need to miss a concert, please remember to fill out the "Performance Conflict Form" found as a link in the syllabus 2 weeks before the concert.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Mrs. K
Due:
Note Identification D, E, F, G
Please complete the 50 note identification questions.
*You must receive 100% accuracy so go SLOW
*Once you are finished, take a screenshot and upload to this assignment.
*This will be graded
*Do your best and forget the rest
*You must receive 100% accuracy so go SLOW
*Once you are finished, take a screenshot and upload to this assignment.
*This will be graded
*Do your best and forget the rest
Due:
Getting to Know You Slide
Hello students,
Please add pictures of yourself, your family, pets, etc. to tell us a little about yourself.
Do not touch anyone else's slide and please do not move slides around so that it changes the order.
Be sure everything is school appropriate and have fun!
We will work on this in class on Thursday for about 15 minutes. If you would like more time for your slide, please work on this during flex or over the weekend.
Please add pictures of yourself, your family, pets, etc. to tell us a little about yourself.
Do not touch anyone else's slide and please do not move slides around so that it changes the order.
Be sure everything is school appropriate and have fun!
We will work on this in class on Thursday for about 15 minutes. If you would like more time for your slide, please work on this during flex or over the weekend.
Due:
Note Identification - D,E,F
Hello Everyone,
We will complete this in class, but you can try it out beforehand if you would like.
1. Follow the link below
2. Find your instrument & clef sign
3. Complete the 50 questions and see how many you can get correct
We will complete this in class, but you can try it out beforehand if you would like.
1. Follow the link below
2. Find your instrument & clef sign
3. Complete the 50 questions and see how many you can get correct