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Greeting Future Greyhounds

Greeting Future Greyhounds

Greeting Future Greyhounds

Happy New Year! 

The year 2023 rings in a significant milestone in your life as you begin preparing to transition to Pope High School. Our goal is to ease your transition and provide all the pertinent information you would need to continue your course of study in Music. The Pope High School Orchestra is a thriving program servicing 4 Orchestras of varying levels, AP Music Theory, and Chamber Ensembles. We are excited to welcome you into our family and hope the information provided will assist you as you begin preparing for your registration process. 


Recent Pope Orchestra Highlights

  • 2018-2019 – Selected to perform at Georgia Music Educators In-Service in Athens
  • 2017-2018 – Competed and received all superior ratings in the ASTA National Conference
  • Yearly Superior ratings at LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation) 
  • Past Orchestra trips: New Orleans, New York, Orlando, San Francisco

Rising 9th Graders

Greeting Future Greyhounds

Greeting Future Greyhounds

REGISTRATION INFORMATION


In the month of February, you will select your ‘Elective Registration’ for Pope High School. An official from Pope High School will come to your respective middle school to complete this ONLINE REGISTRATION process on the following dates:

· February 19 - March 8, 2023



How do I register for Orchestra?


Step 1

Prior to Registration, what should I do? 

  1. Click here to see information/resources from school about registering for electives
  2. Click ‘Class of 2026 Freshman Catalog’
  3. Click ‘Registration One Pager’


Pick your TOP 5 Electives:

1. ORCHESTRA (orchestra must be your #1 elective course to ensure your placement into this course)

2. ___________________

3. ___________________ 

4. ___________________

5. ___________________

*After your Spring audition, you will be placed into an ability-based orchestra or you will sign-up for the freshman orchestra. 


The Day of Registration 

You will go into a computer lab to select your TOP 5 Electives on the dates listed above. There will be 5 drop down selections in which you will rank your elective registration. You should register for orchestra by selecting ORCHESTRA as your #1 Elective Choice in the Drop-Down Menu. This will ensure that we can properly place you into an ability-based ensemble. Elective’s are filled by class rank (Juniors – Sophomores – Freshman – 8th Grade), thus if classes are full, they will go further down your elective list until there is an open seat. There are no seat limits in Orchestra. 


POPE HIGH SCHOOL – SAMPLE SCHEDULE 

  

*World Geography - not a graduation requirement

*PE/Health Many students elect to take this course over the summer session. These courses can be split between summers of school years.

World Language 2+ years needed for post-secondary education.

Graduation Requirements 3 classes in: Fine Arts/CTAE/ and or World Language


  

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Returning Students

Greeting Future Greyhounds

Returning Students

 How do I register for Orchestra?


Step 1

Prior to Registration, what should I do? 

  1. Click here to see information/resources from school about registering for electives
  2. Click ‘Elective choices for your grade level’


Pick your TOP 5 Electives:

1. ORCHESTRA (orchestra must be your #1 elective course to ensure your placement into this course)

1. ___________________

2. ___________________ 

3. ___________________

4. ___________________

*After your Spring audition, you will be placed into an ability-based orchestra. If you don't audition you will sign-up for  Sinfonietta orchestra. 


The Day of Registration 

You will go into a computer lab to select your TOP 5 Electives on the dates listed above. There will be 5 drop down selections in which you will rank your elective registration. You should register for orchestra by selecting ORCHESTRA as your #1 Elective Choice in the Drop-Down Menu. This will ensure that we can properly place you into an ability-based ensemble. Elective’s are filled by class rank (Juniors – Sophomores – Freshman – 8th Grade), thus if classes are full, they will go further down your elective list until there is an open seat. There are no seat limits in Orchestra. 


  

High School Registration Dates


High School Registration Dates for upcoming sophomore, juniors and seniors are February 1-8 with elective registration February 19 - March 3, 2023.

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    Audition Information

    Welcome to the Pope High School Orchestra!

    Auditions for the upcoming school year will be virtual.  Students will submit videos via Flipgrid by March 29, 2023. You must register by clicking the "Audition Link" and completing the form. 


    Auditions include scales with arpeggios and an excerpt.  


    If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Benton at Corie.benton@cobbk12.org

    Audition link

    Orchestra Auditions


    Students have two (2) options to participate in orchestra.


    1. You can audition for either the Chamber or Philharmonic Orchestras.  If you choose to audition, then you will need to complete the link above and prepare the student for your specific instrument.


    2. No audition - if you choose not to audition, then you will be placed in the Sinfonietta Orchestra, which is a non-auditioned orchestra consisting of students in 10th - 12th grades.  You will perform advanced level music. 


    Audition option


    Auditions for the upcoming school year will be virtual.  Students will submit videos via FlipGrid by March 26, 2023. Auditions include scales with arpeggios and an excerpt (listed below).


    Video Requirements


    1. Space that is free of distractions (i.e. sounds other than your performance)

    2. Video must include a full view of you playing; don’t forget to include you bow hand during bowing changes. View should include all of your instrument as well.

    3. You will record and upload your audition to FlipGrid. Flipgrid codes listed below.

     

    FLIPGRID JOIN CODES
    Chamber Orchestra  - https://flip.com/5c8110e1
    Philharmonic Orchestra - https://flip.com/1fb5e697


    If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Benton at Corie.benton@cobbk12.org 

    Chamber Audition Excerpts

    Chamber Violin

    Chamber Violin

    Chamber Violin

    Audition materials: 3 octave scales: G Major scale and g melodic minor along with the excerpt in the link below .

    Chamber Violin

    Chamber Viola

    Chamber Violin

    Chamber Violin

    Audition materials: 3 octave scales: C Major scale and c melodic minor along with the excerpt in the link below.

    Chamber Viola

    Chamber Cello

    Chamber Cello

    Chamber Cello

    Audition materials: 3 octave scales: C Major scale and c melodic minor along with the excerpt in the link below .

    Chamber Cello

    Chamber Bass

    Chamber Cello

    Chamber Cello

    Audition materials: 2 octave scales: E Major scale and g melodic minor along with the excerpt in the link below.

    Chamber Bass

    Philharmonic Audition Excerpts

    Philharmonic Violin

    Philharmonic Violin

    Philharmonic Violin

    Audition materials: 3 octave scales: G Major scale and g melodic minor along with the excerpt in the link below.

    Philharmonic Violin

    Philharmonic Viola

    Philharmonic Violin

    Philharmonic Violin

    Audition materials: 3 octave scales: C Major scale and c melodic minor along with the excerpt in the link below.

    Philharmonic Viola

    Philharmonic Cello

    Philharmonic Cello

    Philharmonic Cello

    Audition materials: 3 octave scales: C Major scale and c melodic minor along with the excerpt in the link below.

    Philharmonic Cello

    Philharmonic Bass

    Philharmonic Cello

    Philharmonic Cello

    Audition materials: 2 octave scales: E Major scale and g melodic minor along with the excerpt in the link below

    Philharmonic Bass

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