Welcome to 5th Grade Orchestra! 

The 5th grade Stratford Feeder Orchestra consistsof 5th grade students from Cloverdale, Elsie Johnson, and Roy DeShane These schools combine to form their large group orchestra during before-school rehearsals.

Now in their second year of playing their instruments, 5th grade Orchestra explores more advanced techniques, note reading, and musical concepts. 

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 , Book 1 (Continue to use the same book from 4th Grade)

• Black 3-ring binder (Continue to use the same one from 4th Grade)

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

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Mr. Sean Reidy - reidys@ccsd93.com