Please read the following information for the latest announcements and updates concerning our fine arts groups:
** We do not rehearse this Friday - a traditional week off for Thanksgiving. We will resume rehearsals on December 3rd and need everyone to attend the final rehearsals.
** There will be a recital on Friday, December 17th, beginning at 10:30am. This will be our last day to meet for the semester. There were so many conflicts that led to the decision to have the groups perform on a rehearsal day, rather than our traditional evening recital. The kids will need to be there earlier for tuning and warming up - each director will let the groups know what time to arrive on the 17th.
** For those in choir, Mr. Gaskin is returning to direct your group. As many of you are aware, he had surgery and needed more time to recover than originally thought. Thanks to Mrs. Laytimi for filling in for Mr. Gaskin in his absence.
** For those interested, we traditionally bring cookies/candy/baked item/etc. to the directors on the final day we meet, which is December 17th. I will send out a reminder on that when we get closer to that date.
** Second semester will being on January 7th.
** For those interested in competitions this year: the deadline to join the National Federation of Music Clubs is quickly approaching. They offer a nice competition for kids in many areas, in music, dance, poetry, essay writing, etc. If you have interest in this, let me know ASAP so I can get you the necessary forms. It is a friendly and affordable competition, many of our students have participated and enjoyed the experience. The competition takes place on March 5th, in Lawrence. There are many levels of competition - this isn't just for the student that has been playing for years.
** Those that want to compete at the Blue Ridge Festival, information will be sent out as soon as I receive it.
I look forward to seeing you at the recital on the 17th. The kids have worked hard and are sounding great.
If you have any questions, please email or call me - hsmom@sbcglobal.net - 785-841-6308. Check the Encore site for updates and announcements. That will be the place to check for weather related cancellations - www.encorehomeschoolfinearts.blogspot.com
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Martha
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Welcome to the Encore Homeschool Fine Arts Blog. This blog will serve as a place to get information about our group as well as a place to read announcements and view pictures.
Taking our music on the road - a blast from the past
A few of the Encore members playing at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living Center in May - we hope to go there again this school year and take more kids. The residents really enjoyed our visit.
History
When my husband and I took our kids out of public school, we immediately saw a void in the area of fine arts. At first we tried going to a public school for band but quickly saw that as our kids got older, doing band four days a week, in the middle of the day, would be a huge distraction.
After some thought and conversations with other homeschooling families, it appeared that a group would benefit Lawrence and surrounding areas. With some phone calls, emails, and encouragement from friends and family, I started the Encore Homeschool Fine Arts groups in 2003.
What started out as a 17 member band, grew into four levels of band, two choirs, two string ensembles, guitar ensemble, preschool music class, and a percussion ensemble. I am thankful for a wonderful group of directors and the support of all our families!
After some thought and conversations with other homeschooling families, it appeared that a group would benefit Lawrence and surrounding areas. With some phone calls, emails, and encouragement from friends and family, I started the Encore Homeschool Fine Arts groups in 2003.
What started out as a 17 member band, grew into four levels of band, two choirs, two string ensembles, guitar ensemble, preschool music class, and a percussion ensemble. I am thankful for a wonderful group of directors and the support of all our families!
Why participate in band, orchestra, or choir?
The Basics
Groups:
Bands: Beginning, Concert, Jazz, and Percussion Ensemble - (Jazz band and percussion ensemble members must also participate in a concert band, orchestra, or choir)
Choir: Elementary - K-6th, and Jr High/Sr. High School - 7th - 12th.
Strings: Beginning and Intermediate
Percussion Ensemble: Students with or without previous percussion experience are welcome to join - 4th grade and up.
Pre-School Music - 2 1/2 - 6 year old
Grade Level/Age:
We typically start enrolling students in band and strings in the 4th grade but have made exceptions for students that have started an instrument earlier than that. This decision is at the discretion of the executive and group director.
Choir accommodates students from K - 12, divided into two groups by grade.
Schedule:
Jr/Sr High Choir - 9:00 - 9:50
Beginning Band/Strings - 9:00 - 9:50
Elementary Choir - 10:00 - 10:50
Intermediate Band/Strings - 10:00 - 10:50
Grade Level/Age:
We typically start enrolling students in band and strings in the 4th grade but have made exceptions for students that have started an instrument earlier than that. This decision is at the discretion of the executive and group director.
Choir accommodates students from K - 12, divided into two groups by grade.
Schedule:
Jr/Sr High Choir - 9:00 - 9:50
Beginning Band/Strings - 9:00 - 9:50
Elementary Choir - 10:00 - 10:50
Intermediate Band/Strings - 10:00 - 10:50
Bitty Beats - Preschool Music - 10:00 - 10:30
Guitar - 9 - 12 yr old - 11am - 11:40
Guitar - 9 - 12 yr old - 11am - 11:40
13 - 18 yr old - 12pm - 12:50
World Percussion Ensemble - 11:00 - 11:50
World Percussion Ensemble - 11:00 - 11:50
Tuition:
Bands and Strings groups: $110. per semester. Tuition for additional students, from the same family, is $85.
Choir: $110. per semester. Tuition for additional students, from the same family, is $85.
Guitar: $110. per semester. Tuition for additional students, from the same family, is $85.
World Percussion Ensemble: $110. per semester.
Pre-School Music: $100. per semester.
Tuition is due at the beginning of each semester - September and January. Checks are made out to individual directors.
Recitals:
We have two recitals a year - December and May
Directors:
Band/Strings - Tony Swisher
Choir/Guitar - Lauri Bernet
Recitals:
We have two recitals a year - December and May
Directors:
Band/Strings - Tony Swisher
Choir/Guitar - Lauri Bernet
Percussion Ensemble/Pre-School Music - Emily Bachert
Founder and Executive Director - Martha Bachert
Signing up:
If you are interested in signing up for any of the Encore groups, email Martha at hsmom@sbcglobal.net
Signing up:
If you are interested in signing up for any of the Encore groups, email Martha at hsmom@sbcglobal.net
Private Music Teachers
Clarinet and Percussion Lessons/Board Certified Music Therapist
Emily Bachert - email bachert.emily@gmail.com
Emily Bachert - email bachert.emily@gmail.com
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