All 3rd grade students are required to complete a 4th grade music course registration sheet, in which their choice of band instrument, strings instrument, or general music will be marked.  This sheet must be completed and returned by Friday, May 9 2025.

The registration sheet is available in multiple forms. 

1. Complete the Google Form below -OR-

2. Print out the attached document, fill it out, and either scan and email to westk@shalerarea.org or your child's current music teacher. 

Additional information regarding 4th grade music classes is included below the forms. 

For 3rd Grade Students: Why should you join band or orchestra? 

Who are the teachers at the Elementary School?

For Parents/Guardians: All the information you need to sign your child up for band or orchestra!

In 4th grade, your child has the opportunity to learn to play a band or strings instrument.  Students who begin a band or strings instrument at Shaler Area are joining a nationally accredited music program.  Our instrumental program spans from 4th to 12th grade, with many unique opportunities at each grade level.  Students in 4th through 6th grade focus on learning their new instrument and playing in an ensemble setting. In middle school, band and strings students continue their musical training and have more advanced ensembles such as jazz band, and can even join our award winning Titan marching band. In high school, band and strings students have the opportunity to travel and compete with their ensembles, perform in the community, and with students in other school districts statewide. Most importantly, students who join band and orchestra are joining a family that will embrace and support them until the end of their school career at Shaler. 

4th grade students can choose from a wide variety of instruments to learn. String instruments taught in school include violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Band instruments taught in school include flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, and percussion.

We recommend using the following vendors for rentals.  These stores are local music vendors and all represent fantastic customer service and competetive pricing for high quality instruments.  

• Brighton Music Center

• Johnstonbaugh's Music Center

• Volkwein's Music