http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ Third Division Forums: Recent Posts en Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:11:26 +0000 http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=20#post-42 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:44:41 +0000 RCA 42@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>OK....we have had this board for 7 months........AND WE DON'T USE IT. Lets get this board going and have some good discussions. Post here in this topic if you still read the board :) </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=19#post-41 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:44:59 +0000 bassist42 41@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Gary Lewis, Cliff Evans, Sergio Espinosa, Michael Alexander for college directors to clinic HS groups </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=19#post-40 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:24:37 +0000 RCA 40@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I saw this post on the Yellow Board....I thought it would be a good topic for us as well. Who are the really great clinicians that you have seen? </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=18#post-39 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:43:37 +0000 rushgirl2112 39@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Hello everyone,<br /> If you know of anyone with a music background that might want a sub gig in RISD from about late January until mid-March send them my way. They can email <a href="mailto:jjpearceorchestra@yahoo.com.">jjpearceorchestra@yahoo.com.</a> I'll need one when the baby comes and I can't pretend anymore I'm not a little nervous about who gets to spend time with my students. </p> <p>Thanks All. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=17#post-38 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:41:39 +0000 rushgirl2112 38@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I wanted to thank everyone on this message board who had anything to do with the TODA convention this year. It was the best its ever been and I am very inspired and ready to go back and share everything with my kids. </p> <p>On a related note, thanks to all of the experienced directors out there who made the new assistant at my school feel so welcome. He is a new teacher and not a primary string player but so many regarded him with so much respect and encouragement. With this kind of leadership we'll have another string teacher for life. Goodness knows we need them.</p> <p>Finally, congrats to Brian Coatney on Honor Orchestra. You are such an inspiration and oh so humble. You deserve all of your success. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-37 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:14:06 +0000 RCA 37@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>1. Don't touch the kids.<br /> 2. Don't touch the Money<br /> 3. Don't suck!! </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=16#post-35 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:28:10 +0000 grasshopper 35@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>If anyone is looking for a new theory text, please e-mail me at <a href="mailto:musictheory4strings@yahoo.com">musictheory4strings@yahoo.com</a> and I'll e-mail you a sample copy. I have just finished a three level series that will be ready for fall. :o) </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-34 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:36:00 +0000 RCA 34@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>That is REALLY COOL!!!! Thanks for sharing that link. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-33 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:26:01 +0000 bassist42 33@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I just wanted to second the post on the main page for the International Music Score Library Project: <a href="http://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page" rel="nofollow">http://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page</a> It's a great site to check out music so you can see if you want to perform it with your group (Mostly for HS Directors) Check it out! </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-32 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:40:53 +0000 grasshopper 32@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I have a great suggestion for anyone in the DFW area....send me a message if you want details as I don't want to get into specific company names, etc. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-31 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:39:21 +0000 Anonymous 31@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>We have small companies locally, however they prioritize the bands. We need a local violin shop that would provide us with good quality and service as well. Someone who really knows the needs of orchestras. Not just out of the box instruments. What happened to cutting a proper bridge and doing quality peg work? I don't think these national companies can or want to do it right. Any help out there? </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-30 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:36:29 +0000 bassist42 30@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I've been lucky to use a smaller company that has not had the issues and problems of the bigger companies. That being said, I have still had some issues with parents going to other companies. Most of my help has come from referring those parents to the smaller company, who has been more than helpful to the parents in helping them "get out" of their contracts. Not sure how - but it's been really great! </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-29 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:32:08 +0000 bassist42 29@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Great ideas! I'll add one:</p> <p>Find a mentor. Hopefully you will have one in your district/cluster, but if not - use your student teaching director, a friend who is also a director, etc... </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-28 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:27:30 +0000 bassist42 28@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Should be here:<br /> <a href="http://www.ensemble.org/toda/index.php?p=convention" rel="nofollow">http://www.ensemble.org/toda/index.php?p=convention</a> </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-27 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:47:13 +0000 msdirector 27@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Here's a few!</p> <p>1) Classroom management - most do student teaching in places that are already established and working well. Then when they are teaching on their own, they are shocked at how hard it is to get a group of kids under control and deal with this problem. They usually have no experience dealing with this during thier student teaching.<br /> 2) Good pacing during rehearsal - to keep students engaged, focused, and interested.<br /> 3) How to really listen to what they are playing and not just hear what they see in the score<br /> 4) The ability to learn what to fix today and what to fix tomorrow. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-26 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:08:00 +0000 Sagev41 26@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>So, I was asked to do a clinic for new teachers. What are some things you think new teachers need to hear and what they struggle the most with???? </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-25 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:29:30 +0000 JK 25@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>We are now accepting applications for the head orchestra director at Wilkinson Middle School in Mesquite ISD. Please e-mail resumes to the following 3 people:<br /> John Kline (Director of Fine Arts) - <a href="mailto:jkline@mesquiteisd.org">jkline@mesquiteisd.org</a><br /> Constance Groark (Head Director at MHS) - <a href="mailto:cgroark@mesquiteisd.org">cgroark@mesquiteisd.org</a><br /> Marylin Butorac (Head Director at WMHS) - <a href="mailto:mbutorak@mesquiteisd.org">mbutorak@mesquiteisd.org</a> </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-24 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:56:57 +0000 grasshopper 24@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Does anyone know what day the TODA BBQ is? Or for that matter--is there a convention schedule posted anywhere????? </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-23 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:25:04 +0000 msdirector 23@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>This seemed like the longest year ever. We are finally out of school and it's June. YIPPEE! </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-22 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:53:09 +0000 rushgirl2112 22@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>We had our trip late this year so it wasn't as much of a challenge. Usually though, yes. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-21 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:52:08 +0000 rushgirl2112 21@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Hello all!<br /> I'm looking to save a few bucks and share a room with another female at TODA. I have a room booked at the Menger for Thursday and Friday night. Let me know if you know anyone! </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-20 Sat, 31 May 2008 03:08:28 +0000 grasshopper 20@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Does anyone else feel like teaching past Memorial Day has been really challenging? The days seem to DRAG! :o) </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-19 Sat, 17 May 2008 16:21:36 +0000 RCA 19@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Have any of you guys been affected by the recent music store struggles? How are you handling your students/parents complaints? Please try to leave individual store names out of this post. I just was wondering how many of our programs are struggling through tough times of some local music stores. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-18 Sat, 17 May 2008 16:18:51 +0000 RCA 18@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I would think twice....well maybe 4 or 5 times before performing a movement of a Brahms Symphony. Pretty serious music for high school students. I have heard orchestras play a movement of one of his symphonies and I wondered if the students really understood what they were playing or if they were just struggling to get through the notes on the page. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-17 Thu, 15 May 2008 03:06:30 +0000 bassist42 17@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I've heard the Sarabande from "Holberg Suite" done too many times - poorly in my opinion. A case of a piece that "looks" easy but really isn't. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-16 Fri, 09 May 2008 02:39:53 +0000 rushgirl2112 16@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>So I heard an interpretation of Barber's Adagio today and I'll never be the same. Great piece but not necessarily one to program lightly. What have you heard played at contest or otherwise that should be strongly reconsidered? </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-15 Wed, 07 May 2008 19:21:21 +0000 bendavis1957 15@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>The Rockwall ISD, in Rockwall and Heath, Texas is starting a string program. Classes will begin in the 5th and 6th grades during the 2008-09 school year. We are looking for good applicants who are interested in teaching elementary strings. Traveling between several elementary campuses will be involved.</p> <p>If interested, contact Tracy Davis, Orchestra Coordinator, at <a href="mailto:tracydavis@rockwallisd.org">tracydavis@rockwallisd.org</a> or at 972-771-0605. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=6#post-14 Tue, 06 May 2008 03:36:12 +0000 msdirector 14@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I wish more directors would post questions and answers here. This is such a nice, well-done forum and we are lucky to have it. Put the word out to your friends and colleagues to use this site and post on it as well! Thanks to the folks maintaining it! </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=5#post-13 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:38:29 +0000 admin 13@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>It's up on the front page - congrats to Cinco Ranch JH, SF Austin HS, and Westlake HS! </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-12 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:17:00 +0000 grasshopper 12@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I am also a MS director--<br /> I pick scales--eighth note, 2 octave (they have A-Bb to learn); sightreading (something that exercises different finger patterns on different strings as well as changing rhythm patterns, and finally a portion of the music they'll perform at their spring concert.</p> <p>On the form, I include rhythm/notes/musicality/technique along with other director type items that are factual from the year--practice charts, contributes positively to class etc.</p> <p>Hope this helps! </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=5#post-11 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:23:28 +0000 admin 11@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Nothing on the Midwest site yet...I think a Katy JH was invited? Maybe Cinco Ranch JH? </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-10 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:19:02 +0000 admin 10@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>The way I've been explaining it - we are the 3rd division - band, choir, ORCHESTRA! Anyway, it's a joke, but easy to remember! </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-9 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:27:06 +0000 msdirector 9@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>What grade level is this for and when do your kids start playing. Also, do you pick the scales prior to the auditions and then choose one or do they already know exactly what scales to play. Thanks for your post. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-8 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:10:06 +0000 ktollefson 8@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>I just completed auditions for next year. I have students play a Major scale and a melodic minor scale, 12-16 measures of a piece (at the top level of my top orchestra), and approximately 8 measures of sight reading from a piece (at the sight reading level for my top orchestra).</p> <p>Scales I look at intonation, steady beat, and tone quality.</p> <p>The prepared piece and sight reading I look at intonation, steady beat, rhythm, dynamics, bowing/articulation, tone quality, musicality/vibrato/phrasing. </p> http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-7 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:16:23 +0000 grasshopper 7@http://www.thirddivision.org/forum/ <p>Okay, so why is this "Third Division" forum and not "First Division"? No one enjoys 3s! :o) </p>