S Lemke DBC

Stacy Lemke

Hayes High School/Dempsey Middle School

lemkest@delawarecityschools.net

740-833-1010 x4354

The best time to reach me is after 2:00 PM

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Symphony Orchestra:

 The Symphony Orchestra is comprised of advanced string players who can demonstrate a high level of proficiency on violin, viola, cello, or bass.   Musical literature is varied and includes all styles from Baroque to Contemporary.  The members of Symphony Orchestra should be prepared for a rehearsal and performance schedule that includes State Orchestra AE and school concerts.  Performances and dress rehearsals are mandatory.  In addition to performing, students will continue their study of music theory and history.   A dry cleaning fee, tux shirt for guys and shoes for ladies are required.  Grade levels: 9, 10, 11, 12                           

Prerequisite:  Admission for new members by audition only. Positions for current members are not guaranteed from year to year.  Director reserves the right to re-audition current members.                                                             

Hayes Players:

 Hayes Players is a chamber orchestra comprised of the most advanced string players who can demonstrate the highest level of proficiency on violin, viola, cello, or bass.  Acceptance into this group is by yearly audition only.  Musical literature is varied and includes all styles from Baroque to Contemporary.  The members of Hayes Players should be prepared for a rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule including Solo & Ensemble AE, State Orchestra AE, school concerts and community performances.  Performances and dress rehearsals are mandatory.  In addition to performing, students will continue their study of music theory and history.  Purchase of a uniform shirt, shoes for ladies, and a dry cleaning fee are required.  Grade levels: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Admission for new members by audition only. Positions for current members are not guaranteed from year to year.  Director reserves the right to re-audition current members.          

Concert Orchestra:

 The Concert Orchestra is comprised of string players who can demonstrate a moderate level of proficiency on violin, viola, cello, or bass.  Musical literature is varied and includes all styles from Baroque to Contemporary.  This class is designed to refine individual and group performance skills in preparation for membership in Symphony Orchestra.  The members of Concert Orchestra should be prepared for a performance schedule that includes school concerts and State Orchestra AE.  Performances and dress rehearsals are mandatory.  In addition to performing, students will continue their study of music theory and history.  Students must have performed in their school orchestra the previous year. A dry cleaning fee, tux shirt for guys and shoes for ladies are required.  Grade levels: 9, 10, 11, 12                                                                                

Dempsey 8th  Grade Orchestra:

The Dempsey 8th Grade Orchestra is for those students playing violin, viola, cello, and bass who participated in 7th grade Orchestra.  Musical literature is varied and includes all styles from Baroque to Contemporary. This class is designed to prepare students with the skills they need to perform in one of the high school orchestras.  Performances include  Veterans' Day and Holiday assemblies for the school as well as three evening performances and either OMEA or Cedar Point Adjudicated Event.  The purchase of a shirt for performances is required.