Welcome to 4th Grade Orchestra! 

The 4th grade Stratford Feeder Orchestra consists of 4th grade students from Cloverdale, Elsie Johnson, and Roy DeShane. These schools combine to form their large group orchestra during before-school rehearsals.

Below, you will find all the information you need to have a meaningful experience in Orchestra!  

Pullout Lessons

Pullout lessons are where students learn essential techniques specific to their instrument. Students will have one 30 minute lesson a week on their designated lesson days. These will take place during the school day, and they will be pulled out of class in small groups of similar instruments. 

Who: Small groups (4-6 Students) of similar instruments.

What to bring: All orchestra supplies to each lesson.

When: Once a week during school, scheduled with the classroom teacher ahead of time.

Homework: Students receive homework/practice assignments that must be completed for the following lesson.

Check back in August for individual school orchestra schedules.

Supplies

All supplies should be brought to each lesson and before school rehearsal.

• Instrument (For info on renting instruments, click here)

• Folding Music Stand

• Essential Elements for Strings 2000, Book 1; Hal Leonard

• Black 3-ring binder (Provided by CCSD93)

• Sharpened Pencils & Highlighters in a 3-Hole Zipper Pouch

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Mr. Sean Reidy - reidys@ccsd93.com