The strings program is for 4th & 5th grade students who have no prior playing experience on an orchestral string instrument. Students receive one year of lessons, learning the basic of playing an instrument. After completing a full year of lessons, students are eligible to participate in the orchestra.
The East Penn Elementary (5th Grade) Orchestra is made up 4th and 5th grade string students with one+ year of string-playing experience. We rehearse every Wednesday after school at Shoemaker Elementary.
Orchestra provides an introductory ensemble experience for most students, during which they learn ensemble playing skills, how to follow a conductor, basic musicianship skills and development of their individual playing skills. The culmination of this experience is a spring concert that combines all the skills learned throughout the year and showcases them.
Questions? Please email Mr. Williams.
Below are the instrumental music department's teacher schedule rotations. Follow the link for your child's teacher and/or school to find out more detailed schedule information.
Mrs. Cooke:
Day 1 - Shoemaker Band (4)
Day 2 - Lincoln Orchestra & Shoemaker Band (5)
Day 3 - Willow Lane Band
Day 4 - Jefferson Orchestra
Day 5 - Alburtis Band
Mr. Williams:
Day 1 - Willow Lane Orchestra
Day 2 - Macungie Orchestra
Day 3 - Alburtis Orchestra
Day 4 - Wescosville Orchestra
Day 5 - Shoemaker Orchestra
5th Grade Orchestra - Every Wednesday - Starting Wednesday, September 18th