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3rd grade parents,
Is your child interested in playing a string instrument? The orchestra includes the violin, viola, cello and string bass and is open to all incoming 4th and 5th grade students, no previous musical experience required. I will be visiting all third grade classrooms in April to give them more information, answer questions and talk to them about their instrument choices. If they are interested in signing up for orchestra a parent should fill out the registration link. There will be a informational parent meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7pm in the Wilson Gym where you will have a chance to meet the orchestra staff, learn about the orchestra program, register for orchestra and get more information about how to rent an instrument.
Mequon-Thiensville Orchestra Information
What - The Mequon-Thiensville School District offers orchestra instruction beginning in 4th grade and teaches children how to play a string instrument. The string instruments include the violin, viola, cello and bass. The Mequon-Thiensville Orchestra program includes over 500 students grades 4-12.
When - Orchestra instruction begins in 4th grade and continues to be offered through 12th grade.
School Year Rehearsal Schedule - All orchestra students attend two large group rehearsals a week, 8:00-8:45am, and one small group 30 minute lesson that will be scheduled based on your availability. This schedule begins in September and continues through the end of the school year.
Concert Schedule -
December - 4th-8th grade Orchestra Winter Concert
February - 4-12th grade Orchestra Festival
April (during school day) – Elementary School Tour
May – Spring Recitals
June - Chinooks Game
Costs - Instrument Rental ($25-$45/month depending upon instrument chosen and quality of instrument requested)
Activity Fee ($25/year) for 4th and 5th grade orchestra payment due to the school office.
At home practice - It is recommended that students practice their instruments at home regularly.
Here are the steps you need to follow to join the Orchestra!
1. Register by completing this google form.
2. Attend parent meeting. April 23, 7pm
3. Register for summer school (Optional) MT Rec. Department.
4. RENT AN INSTRUMENT -The next step is to rent an instrument and purchase the accessories to go with it from your local music store. (violin/violas need a shoulder rest and rosin, cellos/basses need a rock stop and rosin) You will also need to purchase the music book that we will be using in class "Essential Elements for Strings"
Brass Bell website
White House of Music website
5. Activity Fee - The final thing you need to do is to pay the $25 activity fee when you register your child for fourth grade.
6. Attend before school orchestra (Fall of 4th grade) -
Wilson - Monday & Wednesday at Wilson School in the orchestra/music room
Donges Bay -Tuesday & Thursday at Donges Bay School in the orchestra/music room
Oriole Lane - Tuesday & Thursday at Oriole Lane School in the orchestra/music room
Rehearsals are from 8:00-8:45 am. The first day of Orchestra for Wilson students is Monday, September 9th. The first day of Orchestra for Donges Bay/Oriole Lane students is Tuesday, September 10th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Megan Aswegan
Orchestra Director
lease-to-learn-orchestra-program.pdfInteractive pdf_BrassBell - 2020 - Rental Flyer.pdf
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