Worthington ES Band and Orchestra
Worthington ES Band and Orchestra
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Welcome to the Worthington ES Band and Orchestra website! See below for important information regarding Band and Orchestra, instrument choices, important dates, and registration for the 2023-2024 school year! Students will have the opportunity to re-enroll or register for band/orchestra for the first time at the beginning of next school year. Once the new Band and Orchestra Director is finalized, their name and email will be shared so you can reach out to welcome and with questions.
Welcome to the Worthington ES Band and Orchestra website! See below for important information regarding Band and Orchestra, instrument choices, important dates, and registration for the 2023-2024 school year! Students will have the opportunity to re-enroll or register for band/orchestra for the first time at the beginning of next school year. Once the new Band and Orchestra Director is finalized, their name and email will be shared so you can reach out to welcome and with questions.
For Returning Students
For Returning Students
Continuing in Band/Orchestra:
Continuing in Band/Orchestra:
We hope that students currently in Band/Orchestra at Worthington will continue to participate next year! Students going into 4th grade may CONTINUE their string instrument or switch to band. Students going into 5th grade are highly encouraged to continue their same instrument from last year.
Summer Practice:
Summer Practice:
Students continuing their same instrument next year are highly encouraged to practice over the summer! Use the links below to access summer practice materials as well as potential Concert Music for next year.
Click Here for Band Summer Practice Materials
Click Here for Orchestra Summer Practice Materials
Click Here for Band/Orchestra and Music Worksheets
Private Lessons:
Private Lessons:
Private lessons are a great way to keep students motivated and to improve their skills heading into next school year. Please reach out to Mr. Henley if you would like recommendations for private teachers, or click this link for a list of recommended teachers compiled by the Howard County Parents for School Music advocacy group.
Registration Information:
Registration Information:
Students continuing in band/orchestra will have to re-register at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. Information about re-registering will be distributed and sent home electronically during the first week of school.
Symphony, GT, Honor Groups:
Symphony, GT, Honor Groups:
WoES Symphony: Will be available by audition for all 4th/5th grade orchestra students and 5th grade band student next year. Information about auditioning will be shared in the Fall. The group will perform on both the Winter AND Spring concerts.
GT Groups: Students will have the opportunity to audition for county wide GT Band/Orchestra if they are interested. Please reach out to Mr. Henley ASAP if your student is interested in auditioning. The sooner preparation starts for these auditions, the better chance students have of making the groups!
Honor Groups: Students may be nominated to participated in county wide Honor Band/Orchestra. If students want to be considered, they should be sure to complete all assignments on time, practice consistently at home, and attend lessons on time and regularly at school. Students that set an example for others will be considered for nomination.
For New Students, or Students Switching to a New Instrument
For New Students, or Students Switching to a New Instrument
Options for Music at Worthington
Options for Music at Worthington
Students in 3rd grade have the option of joining ORCHESTRA for the first time (string instruments)
Students in 4th grade can continue in orchestra, switch to band, or START a new instrument for the first time!
Students in 5th grade are highly encouraged to continue their instruments from 4th grade. Or, if a student has never played before, they are still welcome to start a new instrument!
Chorus is also available for 4th and 5th graders. Students can play an instrument AND sing in chorus!
Instrument Options:
Instrument Options:
Please use the links below to view detailed instrument presentations similar to those that students will see the first week of school. These contain more specific information about each instrument offered.
Detailed Orchestra Presentation
A link to more information about instruments offered!
Registration Information:
Registration Information:
During the first week of 2023-2024 school year, band and orchestra options will be presented to students during the school day. Registration links/information will also be distributed at that time.
Private Lessons:
Private Lessons:
If students want to start a new instrument NOW (before the school year), then I would highly suggest private lessons on that instrument. Please reach out to Mr. Henley if you would like recommendations for private teachers, or click this link for a list of recommended teachers compiled by the Howard County Parents for School Music advocacy group.
Important Dates for 2023-2024:
Important Dates for 2023-2024:
Registration Dates - TBD (will be posted in August)
Back to Music Night - TBD (will be posted in August)
Winter Concert Dates - TBD (will be posted in August)
Spring Concert Dates - TBD (will be posted in August)
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