Canton Public Schools Instrumental Music
Our musicians rock!
Welcome!
On this site, you can find all the information you need to get your student ready to go for instrumental music this year. Playing an instrument is a valuable experience. We cannot wait to make music with your student!
Steps to Get Started
- Choose your instrument! Maybe you chose your instrument after seeing the assembly at school. The videos below can also help you make an great decision.
Fourth grade students may select from the 4 string instruments: violin, viola, cello, or bass.
Fifth grade students may select from the 4 string instruments or the 6 band instruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, or trombone
2023 band demo.mp42. Obtain an instrument
Students will need an instrument to use for their classes. Canton Public Schools works with vendors for your convenience. You can use the flyers below for information about how to pre-order a rental instrument for pickup at rental night. Pre-orders are available for convenience. However YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRE-ORDER. You can simply attend rental night and shop for an instrument there! Instrument rental night (to pick up pre-orders and/or order an instrument) will be Tuesday, September 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Canton High School Cafeteria. Families with financial need may be able to borrow an instrument from the school. Please email Catherine Eckersley, Performing Arts Coordinator, eckersleyc@cantonma.org if there is financial need. Please see the vendor information sheets below.
Rental Flyer - Canton (1).pdf2023 Fall Special Flyer.pdf
3. Register for group instrumental music classes
GRADE 5: Classes are free of charge, and are taught during the school day. Registration opened in the spring and many have already registered! If you have not done so already here is the registration link.
GRADE 4: Classes are free of charge but happen before the school day according to the schedule below. Here is the fourth grade registration link. You will need to arrange transportation to school the morning of your child's class.
4. Attend instrument rental night on September 12th from 6:00 - 8:30 at Canton High School to get your instrument. See you there!
Questions?
Please contact Catherine Eckersley, Performing Arts Coordinator, via email at eckersleyc@cantonma.org