Beginning Orchestra is for 5th and 6th grade students starting a string instrument (violin, viola, and cello).

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Schedule for Class

Supplies Needed

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Schedule for Class

Students in Beginning Cello Class meet on A weeks (shown in red on the calendar) every three weeks.

There are two concerts each year in December and May

Both concerts begin at 6 pm with students arriving at 5:15 pm for a rehearsal prior to the concert.

Students need to wear a nice, white shirt and black bottoms.

Students in Beginning Violin/Viola meet on B weeks (shown in blue on the calendar) every three weeks.

There are two concerts each year in December and May

Both concerts begin at 6 pm with students arriving at 5:15 pm for a rehearsal prior to the concert.

Students need to wear a nice, white shirt and black bottoms.

ElementaryABCCalendar-English.pdf

Supplies Needed

Instrument (Can be rented through a local music store or, if needed, through school)

It is NOT recommended to purchase an instrument during the first few years. The two big reasons are 1) a purchased instrument does not come with an option for accident insurance and 2) you will get a MUCH high quality instrument if renting.

Shoulder rest (Violin and Viola students only)
Endpin stopper (Cello students only)
1-2 Pencils (store in instrument case or binder)
1/2" 3-ring binder OR folder for holding music
Rosin--> comes with rental
Clip-on Tuner (will not be used until 2nd semester)--> can be purchased at a local music store or online (Preferred brands are SoThere, Kliq, and Snark)
RECOMMENDED: Folding music stand for home practice--> can be purchased with rental or online

OPTIONAL: Get a great tuner that also has a metronome built-in here.

Music will be issued to students in class

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Beginning Orchestra is for 5th and 6th grade students starting a string instrument (violin, viola, and cello).

What else you will find on this page: