OUR BIG DEBUT

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On Tuesday February 4, 2014 the students in the Hebron Violin Academy had their debut performance at the Hebron Orchestra Mid-Winter Concert. The violin class is a new pilot program sponsored by the Hebron High School Orchestra for 4th grade students in the Hebron cluster. Class meets once a week on Monday nights. Parents attend weekly and are involved in the students’ musical development. The inaugural violin class consisted of 8 students representing Coyote Ridge, Castle Hills, Homestead, Indian Creek, Hebron Valley, and Independence Elementary schools.

Breezin’ Thru Theory at Midwest Clinic

mrsobreezin“Great to see the amazing Dawn Oyedipe, Orchestra Director of Hebron H.S. at our booth at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. What an awesome program and students she has in Texas. Your kids sure are Breezin’ Thru – having already completed over 2300 drills so far this year. Woohoo! Congrats kids and keep up the great work!” -Breezin Thru Theory

Christmas Musical and Gift Galleria

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The holiday season begins this week at Hebron High School!

Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? Well, on the Hebron High School stage your dreams REALLY can come true as Hebron’s very own students present an acting, singing, and tap-dancing musical production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. On December 5th and 6th at 7, December 7th at 8, and December 8th at 2, you can see all of the Fine Arts programs work together to bring the magic of the holiday season to life! Student tickets are $10, Adult tickets are $15, and Reserved tickets are $20. Come start your holiday season with a musical that celebrates life, love, and servicemen and women.

http://hebrontheatre.com/white-christmas/

On Saturday, December 7th, the Silver Wings will have a holiday shopping event “GIFT GALLERIA” here at Hebron High School. Ensembles from the Hebron Orchestra will provide special music for your shopping entertainment. Gift Galleria will last from 9am to 5pm. http://www.hebronsilverwings.org/?page_id=927

Fall Concert and Silent Auction October 10

Hebron Orchestra Fall Concert and Silent Auction will be held on Thursday October 10 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free for the concert.

Parking Instructions: Park in the Charles Street Parking Lot and enter Hebron HS by the tennis courts/cafeteria entrance.

Student Attire: Formal concertwear. See “Hebron How to” about wearing the uniform properly.

Itinerary:

5:30 pm High School parents: Silent Auction Items dropped off in the auditorium foyer.

6:00 pm Guest 8th grade students rehearsal onstage with Hebron Chamber Orchestra.

6:00 pm Silent Auction opens: bidding begins

6:30 pm Hebron Symphonic Orchestra and Concert Orchestra tuning and warmup

7:00 pm Fall Concert Begins

8:00 pm SILENT AUCTION ENDS. Winners check out with Booster Treasurer in foyer.

4th Grade Violins

Just for 4th Graders… learn to play the violin!

Beginner violin class will teach you all of the basics.  Monthly fee is $75  for small group lessons. $50 registration fee includes child’s t-shirt and Smartmusic practice app for iPad and PC/Mac. Classes meet on Monday nights at Hebron High School.

Students will learn the following:

  • Parts of the violin
  • Caring for the violin
  • Body position
  • Holding the bow
  • Fingerboard chart
  • Names of notes
  • Violin Staff
  • Violin glossary
  • Measures, repeats
  • Rhythm
  • Read, write, say and play
  • American fiddle tunes
  • Classical composers
  • AND MUCH MORE!

Instruction will begin on Monday September 23rd.  Parents will need to provide 1/2 size or 3/4 size violin. Please contact us for class supply list,  referrals to reputable music dealers and advising on correct violin size.  For more information and to sign up, contact Mrs. Oyedipe, oyediped @lisd.net.

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