Information for

Incoming 6th Graders

Are you coming to Crownover Middle School next year?

Are you interested in participating in 6th grade orchestra?

View the information below and contact Ms. Harvey with any questions about joining our orchestra program.

Angela Harvey - Orchestra Director

aharvey@dentonisd.org

Why Join Orchestra?

Highlights:

Learn an instrument and perform in concerts and competitions
Be a part of a team - make music with old friends and new friends!
Participate in extra-curricular activities such as social events and field trips

Activities:

Concerts
Social Activities
Fiddle Club
Private Lesson Program
6th Grade Honor Orchestra Auditions
All-District Orchestra Auditions
All-Region Orchestra Auditions
Solo & Ensemble Contest
Orchestra Officers

Expectations:

Practice your instrument outside of class about 90 minutes per week
Attend several after school rehearsals throughout the year
Attend an evening concert about 3 times per year

How to Sign Up:

Sign up for orchestra as your 1st or 2nd choice elective during the DISD course selection process
Sign up on our online Orchestra Registration Form to request a time slot for our Instrument Drive on Thursday, March 5 and to make sure Ms. Harvey has your contact information.
Research the instrument choices and the ways to get an instrument using the links below
Attend the instrument drive to choose an instrument and be sized for your instrument.

Instruments and Supplies:

Students will need to choose an instrument and be sized for their instrument by Ms. Harvey. Please begin thinking about what your first choice of instrument might be. Use the resources below to learn more about the instrument choices and the supplies you will need for orchestra: