Rebecca Ellsworth

Contact Information:

• 216.831.8600 X 2230 (OHS Music Office until 11:00 am) x3407 (Voicemail)
• rellsworth@orangecsd.org

Office Hours and Location:

• Room 124
• Best way to contact is via email at any time or by phone from 9:30-10:30

Teaching Philosophy/Motto

Learning is life-long. It is never too late to learn to make music and music offers something for everyone!

"Music Is the Shorthand of Emotion.", Leo Tolstoy

"The Earth has music for those who listen..."- William Shakespeare

"Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy."- Ludwig Van Beethoven

"Where words fail, music speaks.", Hans Christian Andersen

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything."- Plato

Education

Masters of Education: Master of Music, Kent State University

Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Kent State University

Experience

Rebecca Ellsworth has been with Orange City Schools since 2002. Her teaching and related experience includes:

Director of Orchestras/Music, Grades 5-12:

• Orange City Schools

Director of Orchestras & General Music, Grades 2-8

• Twinsburg City Schools, 1997-2002

Class Supply Lists

All courses require:

• Pencil, instrument and music
• Use of "OHS Orchestra Remind" app through either phone or email.
• Positive Attitude and willingness to learn and try one's best.
• Cooperative spirit and respect in working with others.
• Frequent use and access of Google account, school e-mail and docs (Word, etc.).
• Cleaning Fee for Concert Attire; tux shirt fee/shoe fee (Orange High School Orchestra only)

Web Links:

1. OHS Orchestra Handbook, Forms and Private Lessons