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SARTARTIA MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
Sugar Land, Texas
Sartartia Middle School, located in New Territory, is one of Fort Bend ISD's newest campuses.
Under the direction of Ms. Ann Victor, Sartartia Middle School orchestra program has grown to 130+ members and has earned state-wide reputation for excellence. The Orchestra was invited by the Chinese-American Culture Bridge Center to perform in China in summer of 2006.
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Orchestra I provides the student with basic training in the proper care of stringed instruments, fundamentals of musicianship, and instrumental performance.
Orchestra II / Orchestra III continue the development of instrumental musicianship. Leadership, responsibility, cooperation, self-discipline, and concentration are stressed.
SMS Orchestra Announcements:
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(6/27/08) Congratulations on being invited to perform at the 2009 American String Teachers National Convention in Atlanta , Georgia. Another outstanding opportunity to showcase our talented Sartartia Middle School Orchestra!
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(6/6/08) Have a great summer! A warm welcome to our newest orchestra members! Don't forget to look at the calendar for the new school year in the Calendar section.
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(4/17/08) Congratulations to Your Successes at UIL Competition
"Congratulations to the SMS Symphony Orchestra on their amazing accomplishments. Also, to the legendary conductor Ann Victor, for her continued dedication to achieve the highest accolades for the SMS Orchestras."
Mrs. Quillen.
"Congratulations to you Ms. Victor. YOU are amazing!"
Mrs. Mathison.
"What a thrill to witness yet another wonderful performance by the orchestra; which of course includes its fabulous director. It was so moving! Wonderful Job. Congratulations."
Mrs. Adair
"Congratulations SMS Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras for winning the top UIL accolades. We are extremly proud of you all! On behalf of the parents and students of SMS Orchestra, congratulations and thank you, Ms. Victor, for your teaching, guidance, and love for the our children. You truly deserve the title and accolade of being SMS Teacher of the Year."
Mr. & Mrs. Pham
"Congratulations to SMS Symphony Orchestra and thank you Ms. Victor for your dedication and hardwork !"
Mrs. Virya
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(12/20/07) Congratulations
Congratulations to Sartartia Middle School Orchestra for a fantastic performance at the Midwest Clinic! You have represented our families, our teachers, Sartartia, FBISD, Sugar Land, and Texas very well. We are extremely proud of all of you. Thank you Ms. Victor and all of the chaperones and administrators for everything to make this trip a success!
The Parents of Sartartia Middle School's Orchestra.
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(11/27/07) Congratulations
A heart-felt and hardy congratulations to Ms. Victor for being named as Sartartia Middle School's Teacher of the Year.
Your students ...
SMS Orchestra News:
The Midwest Clinic Concert
The Sartartia Middle School Symphony orchestra accepted an invitation to perform a concert at the Midwest Clinic on December 18, 2007.
The Midwest Clinic is a non-profit organization that sponsors an annual convention for band and orchestra educators,administrators, composers, arrangers,college and university professors and general music teachers. The clinic draws from 50 states and 30 nations. Generally, enrollment runs more than 15,000 people.
Being invited to perform a concert at the Midwest Clinic is considered by band and orchestra directors to be an enormous honor. Many Orchestra and Band
directors consider a performance at the Midwest Clinic to be the highlight of their careers.
Sartartia Orchestra was selected among scores of applicants as the only Middle School Orchestra invited to perform at this prestigious event. The group performed a program of 9 selections, representing a variety of styles and composers. Three selections can be currently viewed at Midwest Clinic Video .
2007-2008 School Year Highlights:
Musically Yours ... a few words from Ms. Victor :
Thursday, June 27, 2008 10:25:37 AM
Subject: Symphony Orchestra Invited to Perform at National Convention
Dear Students and Parents,
I received a letter yesterday inviting the Sartartia Middle School Symphony Orchestra to perform at the 2009 American String Teachers National Convention in Atlanta , Georgia . The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is the United States major organization for string and orchestra teachers and players. Their mission is to promote excellence in string and orchestra teaching and playing.
Thirty orchestras submitted applications, including a CD of the orchestra’s performance, past programs, and references. Sartartia Middle school is one of four orchestras invited to perform. The thirty applications included both middle school and high school string and full orchestras. It is huge honor to be asked to perform at a National Convention.
This performance would be different than that of the Midwest Clinic as there are few restrictions as to repertoire. The time slots are one hour, which means approximately 45- 50 minutes of music, or 9 to 10 musical selections.
The Convention will be held at the Marriot Marquis. The only consideration is that dates of the trip would be Thursday, March 19 through Monday March 23. Spring Break begins the week of March 16.
I am working with Tour-rific Travel Company to get preliminary pricing for the trip, especially airline as there have been many changes in that industry in the past several months. Because this is a National String Teachers Convention, we would look into the educational musical activities available at the convention, as well as other cultural attractions in the Atlanta area.
I will get back to you ASAP with some preliminary pricing. We will probably need to collect a deposit in July in order to hold the airline tickets.
FYI the ASTA website address: American String Teachers Association
Musically Yours,
Ms. Victor
Sartartia Orchestra Director
Co-Conductor, Houston Youth Symphony
"Strings" Orchestra
Thursday, April 17, 2008 8:53:53 PM
Subject: Congratulations
Congratulations to the Philharmonic Orchestra who earned a straight 1's "Sweepstakes" rating at the UIL Competition. Super Job!!!!!
Congratulations to the Symphony Orchestra for a job well done - a straight 1's "Sweepstakes" rating at the UIL Contest. Super Job!!!!!
Musically Yours,
Ms. Victor
Sartartia Orchestra Director
Co-Conductor, Houston Youth Symphony
"Strings" Orchestra
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