• Please contact Mrs. Abbey Mertz with any questions: mertzA@tesd.net

     

    INFORMATION

    All students that register will have a STRING LESSON once a cycle, and also be part of ORCHESTRA

    String Lessons

    Small group instruction that teaches students how to play their instruments, as well as skills and techniques

    ·         String Lessons meet during the school day, every day 1, for the entire school year

    ·         Lesson times rotate each cycle so students do not miss the same class each week

    ·         Lessons start during the second cycle of school

    Orchestra Rehearsals

    Large group instruction that prepares the students for the Winter and/or Spring Concerts

    ·         Meet before school on Day 1

    o    Drop off begins at 8:15am and rehearsals go until 9:00am

    ·         2 performing groups:

    o    ENCORE Orchestra 

    §  Includes students that have played their instrument for at least one full year

    §  Students perform in the Winter and Spring Concert

    §  Rehearsals start during the 3rd cycle of school

    o    PRELUDE Orchestra -

    §  Includes all beginner students and ALL students in 3rd grade

    §  Students perform in the Spring Concert

    §  Rehearsals start in January

    STRING SUPPLIED NEEDED

    ·         Violin & Viola

    ·         Book: Essential Elements for Strings (Violin or Viola Book 1)

    ·         Sponge or Shoulder Rest

    ·         Rosin (should be included with your rental)

    ·         Optional: Music Stand (for home practice)

    Cello

    ·         Book: Essential Elements for Strings, Cello Book 1

    ·         Rock Stop

    ·         Rosin (should be included with your rental)

    ·         Optional: Music Stand (for home practice)