Eleanor Roosevelt High school Band and Orchestra were selected as model programs for Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA www.mmea-maryland.org). They were invited to perform a showcase of middle and high school level music during the MMEA fall conference.
Studets are from all over the Northern part of Prince George's County through magnet programs. They are from Laurel,Cheverly, Bowie, College Park, Beltsville as well as Greenbelt. Lists of the students will be available from Michiko Masutani (Sunpillar7@minnowpond.us, (301)763-8000x7551)
Five Bands and Four Orchestras
Introductory Orchestra: Sutdents who start string first time at high school.
Concert Orchestra, Band: For students coming from most middle school programs.
Symphony Orchestra and Band: Predominantly comprised of advanced musicians.
Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble: Members include advanced musicians selected for their outstanding musical achievement.
Coontact:
Orchestras:
David Yarbrough (301) 513-5400x2312
David.Yarbrough@pgcps.org
Band
Sally Wagner: (301) 513-5400(x300) 10:30-11:00
Sally.Wagner@pgcps.org
Address:
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
7601 Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Band home Page: http://www.erhsbands.homestead.com/
Photographs from previous concerts and letters sent to press are posted at http://erhs.minnowpond.us
Comments from Students:
Sehba Khan (junior) from Westchester Park, College Park, plays viola in the Chamber Orchestra. She started violin five year ago and switched to viola two years later. She says, "I think that playing in Eleanor Roosevelt high school orchestra is an enjoyable experience. It is like no other orchestra I've played in. We go on trips, and play for various events. We are like a family. "
Adapeju Adenji (junior) from College Park is the first cellist for the Symphony Orchestra. She performs cello at her local church and the ERHS cello ensemble. She says, "I enjoy playing in the ERHS Orchestra because there is always room for improvement and advancement throughout the orchestras. Also, the music is suitable for each level in the orchestra. If you have trouble learning or playing a piece, there is a tutoring system, where you work with a more advanced student who willingly helps you out."
Nicola Purser (junior) from Bowie plays the cello in Chamber Orchestra. She has been playing piano since she was six years old, and began the cello in 9th grade through the ERHS music program. She says, "Although I had played in my middle school band, playing in the Eleanor Roosevelt orchestra for the first time was totally different. Here, I am surrounded by people I can identify with, not only in music, but in other interests as well. I feel challenged by the high standards, and I am motivated and encouraged by the enthusiastic atmosphere. Some of my closest friends are in the music program, and it helps to tie us together."
Christopher Ellepola (senior) plays percussion in Symphonic Band and Orchestra. He is in the Science Technology program and a member of the National Honor Society .
Jonathan Flores (senior) , from Yanow, College Park, plays saxophone in the Wind Ensemble. He says "I love art, and band is fun."