1. 2018-2019 Orchestra Kick off meeting
Welcome!
Orchestra Kick off meeting

2. Agenda Introductions Mission of the Orchestras
Orchestra website and handbook (policies)
Calendar for the year
Booster Board!
How can parents help their children?
Questions?

3. Who am I? Mr. Will Whitehead, Director of Orchestras
2nd year at Braden River High School!
Violist
Active with 2 local professional ensembles
Love biking, reading, and weightlifting
Seminole!
Florida State University – BM in String Performance, BME in Instrumental Music Education
Working towards the Master of Music in Music Education at Kent State University (online)

4. Mission and values MISSION VALUES
To create independent string musicians who will continue to enjoy and support music and the arts beyond high school on into adulthood and life.
VALUES
Discipline – the recognition that nothing comes without time and hardwork.
Musicianship – an understanding of and ability to express musical thought in a clear and personal way.
Leadership – the ability to contribute to the greater good no matter what your role may be.

6. Open board positions President Vice-President
Preside at all meetings of the booster organization
Help organize and appoint special volunteer committees
Communicate with and assist the Director.
Represent the Booster Organization as a whole to other entities
Vice-President
Assist the President in their duties.
Assume the responsibilities of the President in their absence.
Assist in communications.

7. How can you Help your child?
Show an interest in your child’s musical study
Get involved with the orchestra; volunteer to help organize an event that will make orchestra more memorable for your child
Attend booster meetings, parent meetings, and concerts
Make sure the director has your best addresses for us to communicate with you
Read s and flyers to make sure you get important updates about events
Communicate with the director and ask questions when they arise
Communicate with your child about family events and after-school orchestra commitments to avoid conflicts between the two
Teach your child the importance of keeping a calendar and being on time
Arrange a regular time and a quiet place for your child to practice
Make sure the student has a music stand and metronome at home for practice
Provide your child with a good quality instrument
Keep the instrument in good repair, and make sure it has fresh strings and rosin
Help the student remember to take their instrument to school and bring it home
Have your child study privately with the best teacher you can find
Ask the director if you need help finding a private teacher for your child
Send your child to at least one great summer music camp each summer
Turn in money and forms on time
Visit rehearsals and encourage friends and family to attend performances

8. Any questions?