Learning a new instrument is not only fun and exciting, but also enables students to develop skills in reading, math, problem-solving, teamwork, responsibility, and of course, creativity and musicianship!
Please read the information below to learn more about the program and then fill out the Enrollment Form at the bottom to sign up for Instrumental Music this year.
Instrumental music is open to all students beginning in the fourth grade.
Instrumental music is an approved pull out instructional program in Prince George's County Schools. Classes meet twice weekly for 30 minute periods during the regular school day. Students are released from classroom activities to participate in the instrumental music classes and are responsible for making up any missed classwork.
Class instruction is free of charge. Parents are required to provide an instrument (available to rent at local music stores) and materials (available to purchase at local music stores or online). We are provided the method books students will use for the year, so there is no need to purchase them.
An instrument rental-purchase plan is recommended by the school system. All rental-purchase plans should be handled through a local music store. The outright purchase of an instrument is not recommended.
Students are required to practice regularly at home. Specific assignments for home practice will be given at each class and students will be expected to master them before the next class. Students will be required to maintain and turn in a practice journal which will be graded. Specific practice requirements will be determined by the instrumental music teacher.
Dental work, such as braces, can make playing an instrument difficult. If braces are planned, please contact the instrumental music teacher before renting the instrument.
In you are interested in enrolling your child in the instrumental music program, please carefully fill out the enrollment form below. There is limited space in each instrument class and classes are filled on a "first come" basis. Students turning in forms after a class is full will have to play their "second choice" instrument.
Please review the list of required materials for each instrument.
Please review the list of local music stores for renting instruments and purchasing materials.