4th Grader Information
Get ready for middle school!
Get ready for middle school!
Instrument Try-Ons:
Instrument Try-Ons will be April 15th and 16th at Zionsville West in the Orchestra Room (221). The link to sign up for Instrument Try-Ons is HERE. Please pick 1 time slot that works for you. If you have multiple children to sign up please pick 2 slots at the same time if that is available.
Mrs. Brentona and Mrs. Edwards look forward to meeting all of you and helping you find your favorite instrument! We will have information that night about renting instruments (also seen below), 5th grade orchestra at ZWest, and Strings Summer Camp (also seen below). Please feel free to email us with any questions that you have!
mbrenton@zcs.k12.in.us or madedwards@zcs.k12.in.us
Instrument Demonstrations:
On this page, you will find videos demonstrating each of the instruments offered in orchestra. Please consider watching them before you come to Instrument Try-On night. These videos will help you make a decision about which instrument is your favorite!
Renting an Instrument:
Our partner in instrument rental is Paige's Music. They will have representatives at the school on the nights of April 14th and 15th to answer all your questions and start rental agreements. They are available now to answer any questions you have as well. We encourage you to check out their website and contact them with questions you have at this time.
PLEASE DON'T PURCHASE AN INSTRUMENT ONLINE!
THESE INSTRUMENTS ARE VERY CHEAP AND ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO PLAY!
THEY WILL BREAK EASILY!
THEY SOUND BAD FOR EVEN THE MOST EXPERIENCED PLAYER!
YOUR CHILD WILL BECOME FRUSTRATED AND THINK THAT THEY ARE
BAD AT PLAYING MUSIC WHEN THE INSTRUMENT IS THE PROBLEM!
Click here to read more information about Where to Get an Instrument.
Zionsville Strings Academy:
Summer String Academy open to all incoming 5th graders from ZWest and ZMiddle and is hosted this year at ZMiddle. This is a great way to get you child a head start on their instrument. Information and registration for the Zionsville Strings Academy can be found at the Eagle Rec website. Be sure to sign up for either the Violin/Viola class or the Cello/Bass class. Please contact Megan Brenton (mbrenton@zcs.k12.in.us) or Ashley Murray (amurray@zcs.k12.in.us) with any questions!
The Eagle Rec registration links are not live yet.
All students attend the camp for 8 days, receive a shirt designed by Mr. Murray and perform their music on the last day of camp. This year’s theme is JURASSIC PARK!!
Zionsville Strings Academy
Who: ZCS Orchestra Students
What: 5th Grade Orchestra Camp (Beginning)
Where: ZMS
When: July 14-17 & July 21-24
How to Register: Eagle Rec (Beginning Registration)