5th Grade Parent Information

Parent Meeting Slide Show 2023

"Be Part of the Music" Videos

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Dear Parents & Students,                               Sept. 2023

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We are happy to announce that beginning Orchestra Lessons will be offered this school year to 5th grade students DURING THEIR MUSIC TIME!  Lessons on the Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass will be taught during the school day. Recently your child was introduced to each of these instruments and has expressed an interest in learning how to play and joining the orchestra program in Fairview. 

Any fifth grade student is eligible to begin lessons. All lessons are 35 minutes in length and are held during their MUSIC CLASS on their specific colored day. Classes will begin the week of September 18-22 with instruments. The success of these students depends heavily on parental support.  Parents need to know the facts about the music program, the schedule of classes, the teacher, the concert schedule, where to rent or purchase instruments of higher quality, what books and supplies are needed, etc.  

All instruments come in sizes appropriate for the height and length of the arm for each student. All students will be measured in class and the size you need for each string instrument is on the instrument form. If your child did not get measured, please let me know.

Important Dates

• Parent Rental Information Meeting: Wednesday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. 

• Must complete “Be Part of the Music” form: due Friday, September 15th

• Rental orders due September 15th to:

  1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Rettig - click here

              2. Bowed String Shop - click here

              3. Royalton Music - click here

Instruments rented from the stores above will be delivered to GS and Mrs. Needham will set up each instrument so it is ready for class. After the first class, your child will bring the instrument home. 

• • If you already have an instrument, you need to bring the instrument to school so I can set it up. I need to put fingering tapes on the neck, a pinkie house on the bow, and tune it for you so your 5th grader is ready for class! Please order the method book from the rental stores for delivery to GS.

  • Bass players must complete the INSTRUMENT USE FORM to use a school bass! It will be sent home with the student and needs to be returned with a parent/guardian signature. No bass players need to rent their own. Please order the method book from the rental stores for delivery to GS.

  • Cello players will be assigned a school cello to use at school. The rented cello can stay home for practicing. No transportation of the cello is needed. Please complete the INSTRUMENT USE FORM to use a school cello! The form will be sent home with the student and needs to be returned with a parent/guardian signature.

• First Week with Instruments: September 18th-22nd 

• Method Book Needed: Sound Innovations Book 1 for Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass (included with most rental programs - be sure to check!)

If you have any questions, please contact me at 440-356-3500 x 4125 

or email me at hneedham@fairview.k12.oh.us. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hillery Needham, Director of Orchestras