2010 High School String Honor Orchestra
February 25-27, 2010

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

On behalf of the WVU String Faculty and Honor Orchestra assisting faculty and conductor Dr. Mitchell Arnold, invite you to be a member of the 2010 WVU High School String Honor Orchestra.

REGISTRATION AND AUDITION SCHEDULE
Registration will take place in the Creative Arts Center Lobby beginning around 3:00pm on Thursday, February 25th. You will then be directed to the audition locations. All students will audition for faculty shortly after registration.

I. EXPECTATIONS:
In preparing to attend the festival it is extremely important to work on the music we have sent out. There will be other works on the program that you will be seeing for the first time on Friday, February 26. Preparing what we are sending out now will give us time to read and learn these other works. The better your preparation, the higher the level of your performance. Please consult with your director/teachers for any assistance you might need in preparation.

II. AUDITION PROCEDURES
After registration you will be directed to the audition rooms. Please wait patiently until it is your turn to audition. Auditions excerpts will be chosen from among the packet of music you are receiving. (Those designated by your teachers as Violin I prepare first parts, Violin II designees prepare second parts.)

Ill. DIRECTIONS TO THE WVU CAMPUS AND THE COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS BUILDING
FROM I-70 (Ohio)
Take I-70 to I-79 South then follow the directions below.

FROM I-79
Leave I-79 at Exit 155, which is marked STAR CITY and WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.
(If coming from the north, this is the first exit in West Virginia). Following the signs toward Morgantown (using Route 7) after crossing the Star City bridge, go through 3 traffic lights and turn left at the 4th light. Immediately turn left into the Creative Arts Center parking lot

From I-68
When I-68 West ends, it joins with I-79. Keep to the right and take I-79 North. The second exit is Exit 155, marked STAR CITY and WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY. From there, follow the directions above (From I-79).

IV. WHAT TO BRING

  • Your music
  • A portable (wire) music stand
  • Any needed instrument/music accessories: mutes, pencils, cello/bass donut holes or something to put in end pin on stage and rehearsal room, extra strings if needed

V. CONCERT DRESS

Women

  • TOPS: Long-Sleeve, Black formal Blouse/top, Long-Sleeve, No Plunging neck lines or Plunging Backs
  • SKIRTS OR PANTS: Black formal Floor-length (This means nothing shorter than T-Length at the least)
  • SHOES: Dress BLACK Shoes (No sandals or opened toed/opened heeled shoes, Tennis shoes or athletic shoes)

Men

  • Long-Sleeve White Dress Shirts
  • Dark Long Ties
  • Black or Navy Blue Slacks/Pants (No Jeans)
  • Dress Black Shores (No tennis shoes or athletic shoes)

VI. PROGRAM FOR 2010 HONOR ORCHESTRA
TBA

VII. PAYMENT INFORMATION
Please confirm with your teacher FIRST before bringing a check to see if your teacher hasn’t already paid your registration fee. If you haven’t yet paid your registration fee, please BRING cash or a check FOR $20.00 (PER STUDENT) made out to: WVU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ORCHESTRA and present that check at the Registration Table on Thursday, February 25th.

VIII. MEALS
Students are responsible for their own meals during the festival. There are numerous nearby restaurants. Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Arby’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Eat-n-Park, Pizza Hut, Boston Beanery, Panera Bread, Qdoba Mexican Grill, or go to http://www.tourmorgantown.com/eat_home.php for additional listings.

IV. FINAL CONCERT C.D.’S
The concert will be recorded and participants will be able to order CDs. Order forms will be available at the festival. Payment in cash or check (made out to WVU Division of Music Recording Services) is acceptable and should be made at registration. Cost of the CD’s will be $20 (which includes shipping and handling).

FOR ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HONOR ORCHESTRA, PLEASE CONTACT DR. ARNOLD AT: Mitchell.Arnold@mail.wvu.edu.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (Student illness, accident, etc. preventing participation) OR IF IMMEDIATE RESPONSE IS REQUIRED please contact Jodie Lewis at 304.293.4841, ext. 3196 or by e-mail (Jodie.Lewis@mail.wvu.edu)

Sincerely,
Dr. Mitchell Arnold
Mitchell.Arnold@mail.wvu.edu
304.293.4841×3161

Honor Orchestra General Info
Honor Orchestra Registration Form
Director Information Request Form