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08.22.25
Dear Parents:
HELLO! The Eagle Springs Elementary Music Department is about to start our instrumental unit for the 2025-2026 school year.
Our students @ ESE focus on singing, rhythm reading, playing small percussion instruments and theatrical presentations. We also require them to read, recognize, execute and produce pitches on a tonal wind instrument.
Recorders are part of the woodwind family and have been played for hundreds of years. The type of recorder we will use is the soprano recorder. The recorder may be played as a solo instrument or as a part of an ensemble. Playing the recorder is an excellent way to learn the essentials of music, which can also prepare students to perform in choir, band, or orchestra once they transition to secondary education. We will continue with the traditions of ESE musical excellence while expanding our student’s musical experience.
All 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will use the recorders in class. 50% of music instruction will be focused on playing the recorder and in order for this to be successful every student will need their own recorder and book. We want to begin the recorder curriculum in September. Students do not need to purchase a recorder or book if they already have one. All orders are due on or before September 5th. The cost of the recorder, book and play-along download file will be a total of $20.00. Items can be ordered separately if needed
($7 for the recorder and $13 for the book) If you would prefer to order outside of the school you can check with Amazon, Music and Arts, Humble Music, or any local music store.
Payments for the recorders and/or books can be made on ESE’s website under the tab Online Payments/RevTrak. You will input your student’s information as well as their teacher’s name. Cash and checks will still be accepted, however the online payment method is available for your convenience. Make checks payable to Eagle Springs Elementary (ESE). Please note your child’s name and purpose for the check in the memo section.
If you have any questions please contact me @ 281-641-3100/3184 or e-mail dwhorto@humbleisd.net. Calendar information is posted on the web site. https://sites.google.com/humbleisd.net/esemusic
Thank you,
D. Whorton, Music Instructor
Eagle Springs Elementary
281-641-3184
dwight.whorton@humbleisd.net
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