Welcome to Kay Mayer's web page
Orchestra in all K-7 buildings: 5th and 6th/7th grade
Orchestra: It's a String Thing!
Hello. I'm Kay Mayer and I've taught in Holland Public Schools for 12 years. I've taught a total of 25 years in the areas of orchestra, band, choir, general music, and drama.
6th/7th grade orchestra information:
* all students need to have book #2 of Essential Elements for Strings by Sept. 29 (students can purchase this at Meyer Music Store or bring $7.00 by Wed., Sept. 28 to class and a book will be ordered and delivered on Thurs., Sept. 29)
* 6th grade students need to practice 100 minutes per week and 7th grade students need to practice 75 minutes per week
* students need to provide the following uniform items by Dec. 13: boys (black dress pants, long-sleeved white shirt, black shoes, black socks...black tie will be provided by the school) girls (black shoes...long, black skirt and black top will be provided by the school)
* Concert information: Mon., Dec. 12 dress rehearsal at West from 7:30-8:30 pm Tues., Dec. 13 concert at West from 7:00-8:00 pm
Attendance at each above date is mandatory...mark your calendars!
5th grade orchestra:
* will run as an after-school program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays beginning in Nov. (details are being worked out as this is change from previous years)
* introduction to instrument choices, instrument trials, and parent meetings will occur in Oct.
* information will begin to be sent home in Thursday folders, mailings and this web page....Look for this information to come!
Feel free to contact me with questions.
