BIS Orchestra
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A warm welcome to BIS Orchestra 2024-25!
BIS Orchestra is open to Grade 6-12 students via audition, and we perform for school events such as Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, Graduation, and Special assemblies.
Our BIS Orchestra’s goal is to engage and inspire budding musicians to collaborate in the learning and mentoring experience as a performing group.
BIS Orchestra looks forward to growing stronger each year and bringing beautiful melodies to our school and community! .
Ms. Joanna Lee
BIS Secondary Music Teacher
-BIS Orchestra | Conductor
joannalee@bisce.net
Ms. Sunny Chung
BIS Elementary Music Teacher
-BIS Orchestra | Music Arranger/Assistant Conductor
schung@bisce.net
Leadership Team
President & Vice President
Emily Park and Jennie Sung
Officers
Angella Shim and Soyul Park
Sectional Leaders
Violin 1 - Angella Shim G10
Violin 2 - Hannah Cho G11
Violin 3 - Joshua Jeon G12
Viola - Jennie Sung G11
Cello - Soyul Park G11
Flute - Emily Park G12
Clarinet - Seyeon Kim G11
Brass - Joey Park G10
Percussion - Minju Kim G11
Stage Managers
Christine Kim G8
Jane Seo G8
Yuan Park G8
Kaylee Kim G9
Harper Oh G9
Bumbie Chung G9
Rehearsal Expectations
Rehearsal Time: Every FRIDAY @12:20
-Set up:
Leaders and stage managers, come to the theater by 12:15. You will have 5 min to set up the chairs.
Members, come to the music class by 12:20 sharp, ready to play! It may be a good idea to tune/assemble well ahead of time.
Let's try our best! to start playing @ 12:20 pm. We don't have much time.
-Rehearsal:
Students must arrive at rehearsal fully prepared. Being prepared means you have practiced throughout the week, focusing specifically on the areas highlighted by the conductor.
Realistically, we expect a minimum of 15 minutes of practice at home, at least 3 times a week!
✏️Always bring a pencil with you. Keep one in your instrument case so you never forget it. If you show up without a pencil, you'll face a penalty: For next rehearsal, you must bring a candy, chocolate or jelly (something that can be eaten in one bite) for each member of the orchestra.
Respect and Focus: Show respect to your fellow musicians and leaders by staying focused during rehearsals. Avoid unnecessary talking or distractions, and listen carefully to instructions.
Music Organization: Keep your sheet music organized and readily accessible during rehearsals. Mark your music with the pencil you bring to note any important instructions or changes.
Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude. Rehearsals are a team effort, and everyone’s contribution is valuable.
During sectional rehearsals, it is essential to follow the instructions given by your sectional leaders.
-Tidyup: Members, you have 5 minutes max. to put away and organize everything.
Put away your instruments.
Fold your chairs, music stands and put them away neatly.
seating Chart
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Music Scores
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Homework/Practice Log Challenge!
Practice and Rehearsal Policy:
Students are required to practice for at least 10-15 minutes, a minimum of 3 times a week. Rehearsals are dedicated to assembling the parts and refining the piece as a whole under the conductor's guidance. To ensure productive rehearsals, students must work with their private lesson teacher before rehearsals to polish their technique and be prepared to perform as part of the ensemble.
During rehearsals, teachers will evaluate each student’s performance. Students needing additional support will be assigned video recording homework, which must be submitted by the specified deadline. Teachers will review these recordings, provide feedback, and suggest areas for improvement. Students are expected to address these comments and be ready to incorporate the changes at the next rehearsal.
Given our limited 45-minute weekly rehearsal time, it is essential that we focus on group refinement rather than individual practice. Students must complete their personal practice and technique development before attending rehearsal. A lack of effort and commitment to improvement may result in the student being temporarily removed from the orchestra, requiring a re-audition once they are ready to contribute effectively as part of the group.
Our collective success depends on everyone’s focused dedication and commitment.
To add a bit of fun and motivation, we’re introducing a 'PRACTICE LOG' (below) a weekly practice challenge! Let’s see who can log the most practice minutes each week. As a friendly incentive, students who practice less than 3 times a week will give a small snack (e.g., bubble gum, banana milk—something under 2,000 won) to the student who practiced the most. Give the snack to the winner at the next rehearsal. Don’t forget to ask the winner what they’d like as a reward!