Beginning Band and Strings

Beginner Band and Strings Registration

Beginning String Registration

All current 3rd graders who wish to begin playing the violin, viola, or cello for the first time this school year are encouraged to read the Introduction to Strings Packet and complete the Registration Form linked below. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the string teacher at your child's school.

Introduction to Strings Packet: https://tinyurl.com/BeginnerStrings2026

Sign-up Registration Link:  https://tinyurl.com/DarienStrings2026

*Note: These sign-ups are only for students who wish to register for a string instrument for the FIRST TIME. Returning string students who wish to CONTINUE on their instrument will be receiving an email from their current strings teacher to re-register. If you registered your 3rd grader in the spring, you do not need to re-register. Lessons are scheduled to start the week of 9/14/2026.

Sincerely,
Dawn Hanley—Hindley, Ox Ridge & Tokeneke (DHanley@darienps.org)
Krista DiPietro—Holmes (KDiPietro@darienps.org)
Jane Minnis– Royle (JMinnis@darienps.org)

Beginning Band Registration

All current 4th & 5th graders who wish to begin a band instrument for the first time this school year are encouraged to view the presentation linked below.  The form should be submitted by Friday, September 4th.  Your child's band director will contact you to confirm the instrument by Tuesday, September 8th.

We look forward to having your child participate in the program!           

*Note: These sign-ups are only for students who wish to register for a band instrument for the FIRST TIME. Returning string students who wish to CONTINUE on their instrument will be receiving an email from their current band teacher to re-register. If you registered your 4th or 5th grader in the spring, you do not need to re-register. Lessons are scheduled to start the week of 9/14/2026.                          

If you have questions concerning the selection of an instrument for your child, please contact:

Mrs. Krista DiPietro, Band Director at Hindley School, KDipietro@darienps.org 

Dr. Colin Walters, Band Teacher at Ox Ridge, Royle & Tokeneke CWalters@darienps.org 

Mr. Joel Knecht, Beginning Band Director at Holmes School jknecht@darienps.org

Click Here: View Virtual Presentation

Click Here: Online Registration Form

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