This document provides the schedule and details for an upcoming Beginner Strings Night event on September 6. It outlines that the event will take place in the Intermediate School Cafeteria starting at 6:00 pm. The schedule includes instrument fittings, parent and student meetings, introductory lessons, and a question/answer period. Students will learn expectations for the school year and an overview of the curriculum. The event aims to help kick off the beginner string program and all 4th grade students are encouraged to attend for a great start.
3.
6:00 pm All CELLO students and parents meet
on stage in the cafeteria; cello measurements and
paperwork for loaned instruments, finger tapes on
rented cellos
6:20 pm All beginner string parents
and students with instruments meet in IS
Cafeteria
Expectations of school year
Curriculum overview
HANDBOOK discussion (continued)
Beginner Strings Night
Schedule
4.
6:40 pm Students will be excused for activities with HS
orchestra students
Parents have a hands-on introductory lesson
with instrument with Mrs. Matthews & Ms. Miller
7:15 pm Students return to cafeteria; introductory
lesson with students on instrument
7:30 pm Question/Answer Period
7:45 pm Informational meeting about String Parents
Association of Horseheads (SPAH)
8:00 pm SPAH Reception
Beginner Strings Night
Schedule, co ntinue d
5.
It is necessary to have the rented or purchased
instrument at this meeting.
Please bring instrument and bow in case
Violins & Violas: bring sponge shoulder rest and 2
large rubber bands (if readily available)
Cellos: bring Xeros end pin stop
Note to cello parents: IF POSSIBLE, please rent a cello
at a music store. If not financially possible, please let
me know so I can have a count of how many students
need a loaner. We will loan out cellos this night at 6.
Other Details
6.
Preview of your year:
String Showcase Concert:
ALL the 4th
graders
perform together
A typical school concert
8.
When they are older
Middle School Orchestra
High School Orchestra Musicians
9.
It all begins in 4th
grade!
Come for a great start at Beginner Strings Night!
Check out my website under your
school website/Teacher Pages/Mrs.
Matthews Orchestra Page
http://www.toolboxpro.org/classrooms/template.cfm?ID=2539
Email me with questions:
mmatthew@horseheadsdistrict.com
10.
It all begins in 4th
grade!
Come for a great start at Beginner Strings Night!
Check out my website under your
school website/Teacher Pages/Mrs.
Matthews Orchestra Page
http://www.toolboxpro.org/classrooms/template.cfm?ID=2539
Email me with questions:
mmatthew@horseheadsdistrict.com