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String Instruments: violin, viola, cello
Woodwind Instruments: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone
Brass Instruments: trumpet, trombone, baritone
Percussion: drums
Learning to play a musical instrument can be one of the most enriching school experiences, resulting in both academic and social benefits. Research has shown that participation in music:
Enhances high brain function
Cultivates social skills
Boosts self-esteem
Develops critical thinking and problem solving skills
Any student entering 4th or 5th grade may join the instrumental music program.
Fill out an enrollment form provided at the top of this page by the band/string teacher, indicating three instruments that your child is interested in playing.
We strongly encourage renting an instrument as your child begins our program. Depending on the instrument, a yearly rental through Music Shop can cost $20-$35 each month during the school year.
The Music Angels Program is a nonprofit organization that is run through Clifton Public Schools. The program rents instruments to students at a reduced cost for families going through financial hardship. To qualify, your child must be on free/reduced lunch status and submit an application (provided by your band/string teacher upon request).
Lessons begin in September. All new students enrolling in the program are required to have an instrument by the first Friday in October.
Students meet once a week in small group lessons. Lessons are 30 minutes long, and are on a rotating schedule during the school day.
Band/string students will be required to practice about 10 minutes each day. Playing an instrument is a skill that needs to be developed through repetition. Regular practice habits are necessary to strengthen and develop the muscles and coordination needed to master their instrument.
Your child will be able to show off their new musical talent at our annual Winter and Spring Concerts. More detailed information will be given to you by your child's band/string teacher closer to those concert dates.
Visit the "Sign Up Form" page of this website to fill out an enrollment form for your student. Here you be able to submit your contact information, and your student will be asked to list three instruments that they would be interested in playing. After your form is received, you will be contacted by the band/strings teacher on how to proceed.
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Mrs. Bethany Louie - blouie@cliftonschools.net - Schools #1, #5, #9
Mr. Ron Garofalo - rgarofalo@cliftonschools.net - Schools #2, #4, #12, #15
Mr. Steve Nowakowski - snowakowski@cliftonschools.net - Schools #3, #8, #14, #16
Mr. Wes Krygsman - wkrygsman@cliftonschools.net - Schools #11, #13, #17
Ms. Neha Kulkarni - nkulkarni@cliftonschools.net - Schools #1, #4, #9, #11, #12
Ms. Tina An - tan@cliftonschools.net - Schools #2, #5, #13, #14
Ms. Shang Lee - slee@cliftonschools.net - Schools #3, #15, #16, #17
Mr. Wes Krygsman - wkrygsman@cliftonschools.net - School #8
Mr. Jason Leshowitz - jleshowitz@cliftonschools.net