Being in 5th Grade Band & Orchestra is SO MUCH FUN!
But don't take MY word for it...see what the past and current 5th graders are saying!
"I got to learn a new instrument and meet people from my own class I wouldn't talk to by myself. I also got to meet my favorite music teacher in the world! Mrs. Hatfield is so happy and kind all the time and makes me smile on the worst days. Learning my instrument was so much more fun and easy with her!
~Mia, Flute
"I really like how I can see how much we have evolved from just learning how to hold our instruments to playing entire page-long songs."
~Lucas, Trombone
"I loved being in orchestra because we got to learn new things and I got to meet new people from different schools and we shared the same thing: MUSIC!"
~Ezlynn, Cello
"I loved being in band because its fun and the teacher is kind and funny to talk to, and it feels like I'm not in a school it feels like I'm in funway!"
~Sema, Trumpet
"I loved being in band this year because it was always super fun playing my instrument (and I got to skip a bit of class for lessons). Also earning belts was always super fun and a nice little competition with myself to see how many I could earn."
~Koa, Trumpet
"I loved being in a group doing lessons with other kids from my school and some becoming friends. I also loved that Mrs. Hatfield was a very nice and supportive teacher."
~Katherine, Violin
"I loved it because Mrs. Hatfield is supes nice and it was a really cool experience to learn a new instrument."
~Elijah, Cello
"I liked how much you can see your progress in playing an instrument."
~Jonathan, Trumpet
"Band was fun because we did concerts. Also we learned new music and notes based on your instrument. I LOVED BAND I think you would too."
~Ryan, Trombone
"I loved being in orchestra because it was a lot of fun - I got stickers and a break from school."
~Camilla, Violin
"What I liked about Band this year is that I got to expand my knowledge about music and also making a lot of new friends."
~Nataly, Clarinet
"I love orchestra because it is really fun and you can get stickers and meet the best orchestra and band teacher ever Mrs. Hatfield!!!!
~Isabella, Violin
"I loved being in Band and Orchestra because it was just so fun learning a new instrument. Also the Teacher that you will have (Mrs. Hatfield) is one of the best and funniest teacher I've ever had. So I suggest join, you won't regret it!"
~Kaden, Trombone
"One thing I loved about being in band was to meet new people from different schools! In addition to, learning different songs and performing at concerts adds a lot of excitement playing your instrument!"
~Elise, Percussion
"I was able to see how fun music could be, before band, I never really liked music that much. People are so nice, and it feels amazing to have people clap for you and to not sit on the sidelines watching feels great."
~Andrew, Trombone
"I enjoyed getting sort of a break of class and enjoy playing instruments and earning stickers and belts!"
~Leslie, Violin
"What I liked about it was that I got to meet a lot of middle school students and high students they were all very nice and you get to play and hear a lot of fun music and it's hard but not too hard and Mrs. H is the best band teacher in the world and she is super fun to hang out with hope a lot of you join."
~Maxine, Flute
"I loved band this year, because I had the help I needed and I also had tons of fun!"
~Isaac, Clarinet
"I really loved being in fifth grade band this year because I got to go to play at the all-city concert!! The concert was a great experience, and I look forward to seeing you Fourth graders playing at that concert next year. Being in band is very fun and I encourage you to either join band or orchestra next year. What instrument do you plan on playing?"
~Ella, Clarinet
"I liked being in band and orchestra this year because everyone is so welcoming. I would look at the announcements my classmates posted and there would be such great responses. It's not just playing a instrument, (though that's a big part) it's being part of a huge band and orchestra family."
~Gwen, Clarinet
"Band and Orchestra are amazing! Being able to play an instrument is a great skill, and you will even have one of the best teachers ever! You also get to meet music lovers that get where you're coming from when you say music is amazing. Trust me, if you even think you will get the smallest bit of joy from it, do it!"
~Blythe, Flute
The things I liked about band is that you get a lot of opportunities! And also Mrs. Hatfield is the BEST!! SHE'S SO FUN! Join band now. you better.
~Alexa, Flute
"I love being in band because I get to put all my emotions in the flute."
~Rylee, Flute
"I love band because it is so fun to interact with different people from schools in Batavia because it will give you a chance to meet new friends!! Also, if you've been wanting to learn a new instrument now is your chance because Mrs. Hatfield is so fun! I learned so much from her and she's really such a great teacher!!!!"
~Lea, Trumpet
"I LOVED being in band this year because I got to learn fun songs including Jingle Bells and many more and I got to be with the BEST music teacher EVER Mrs. Hatfield!! I hope you join band/ Orchestra too!"
~Emma, Clarinet
"I loved getting to be a part of band and orchestra. It was such a wonderful experience, and it helped me improve my skills on my instrument a lot. I also got to make many new friends, and overall it was really fun!"
~Emerson, Violin
"I liked being in orchestra this year because I got to learn a new instrument and I got to do lots of fun songs. They were challenging and fun!"
~Samantha, Violin
"I loved it because I have been a music kid since day one and I was always feeling left out with sports and things because I don't play sports. Then, band and orchestra came along."
~Jack, Percussion
"I loved orchestra because I got to learn how to play a new instrument. Even if i don't keep playing my instrument, I had a wonderful experience learning about it!"
~Nylah, Cello
"I loved being in Band this year because Mrs. Hatfield was always so happy to see me and hear me play. I also enjoyed interacting with the other band kids through google classroom."
~Emmett, Trombone
"I really liked being in band this year because it is really cool learning an instrument. It's like learning a new language but way easier and way more fun."
~Easton, Trombone
"I loved doing band this year because I learned a whole new type of music."
Gabby, Percussion
"I liked being in Orchestra this year because I got to play my dream instrument and enjoyed the comments in the classroom."
~Garrett, Violin
"I love being a part of band and orchestra because I met lots of new people, and it was A LOT of fun! And it is fun to play an instrument!"
~Thomas, Clarinet
"It's fun, I liked to learn how to play the clarinet! You also get to make new friends!"
~Sedona, Clarinet
"I loved being in orchestra because it is really fun to learn a new instrument step by step with a AMAZING teacher helping you. Also getting to know people from other schools."
~Riley, Cello
"It was cool! I met a lot of people!"
~Leo, Violin
"I loved being in orchestra because I met new people and got to learn the instrument I always wanted to play."
~Amber, Violin
"I loved band and I thought drum pad and xylophone were so much fun and Mrs. Hatfield is super nice."
~Brooklyn, Percussion
"I loved being in orchestra this year because I got to improve on my violin skills and play better for my family."
~Ava, Violin
"What I like being in the band is that I got to learn how to play an instrument but I also made new friends because some of my old friends played different instruments! Once me and a few of my other friends played like a song, and she play trumpet and me and my other friend played the clarinet! Also when you're in band, there's different things to talk about, like you know how sometimes there's an awkward silence, you can always start talking about band and I think that's really great!"
~Bree, Clarinet
"I loved the band teacher. I liked doing the virtual concert, and I liked playing a instrument."
~Lily, Flute
"I loved being in band because I got to try something new and I made new friends from other schools."
~Sam, Trumpet
"Seeing the band teacher. SHE THE BEST, YOU MUST JOIN! She's fun, she's awesome. 4th graders I'm telling you, you must join. You can be in a band concert doing fun stuff! I'm telling you join the group, it's so much fun, you get to learn any instrument you like!"
~Aleksei, Trombone
"I really enjoyed the relationship I had with my teacher! She's a super kind, loving, and a great teacher. I also really liked how I was able to learn new things through a google meet!"
~Nora, Trumpet
"I loved being in band because I got to learn how to play a instrument and then show off to my family."
~Ellie, Flute
"Mrs. Hatfield is a really good teacher, she won't blame you if you miss a lesson, and she let us talk in the classroom so we can get to know the other people from different schools and it's awesome and fun!"
~Aaron, Clarinet
"What I liked about being in band/orchestra was being able to talk to Mrs. Hatfield once a week. She was very helpful."
~Emily, Violin
"I liked learning trombone and the Google Classroom stream was always fun."
~Mortimer, Trombone
"I loved being in band because first of all your teacher is so nice. Also since I play the drums we get to learn new drum beats all the time. And one more thing that's great about being in band is you will soon be able to play awesome beats to songs to your family."
~GMS Percussionist
"I liked being in orchestra because I got to learn how to play the violin and got to meet the best teacher ever."
~Halas, Violin
"It was a lot of fun playing an instrument and being able to play every week, it really felt magical."
~Halle, Percussion
"I loved being in band this year because I got to play my new instrument."
~Eevie, Flute
"I loved being in band because I liked being able to learn fun songs and I liked learning all of the notes."
~Sophia, Clarinet