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Information for Beginning Instrumental Music Parents

Rush-Henrietta Central Schools Music Department. Information for Beginning Instrumental Music Parents. September 9, 2013. Parent Handbook. Orchestra. Band. Meet the Music Faculty BAND. Elementary Schools Annette Muller Crane, Leary, Winslow Jill Pringle Fyle , Sherman, Winslow.

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Information for Beginning Instrumental Music Parents

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  1. Rush-Henrietta Central SchoolsMusic Department Information for Beginning Instrumental Music Parents September 9, 2013

  2. Parent Handbook Orchestra Band

  3. Meet the Music FacultyBAND • Elementary Schools • Annette Muller • Crane, Leary, Winslow • Jill Pringle • Fyle, Sherman, Winslow • Middle Schools • Rich Thompson • Kate Rolland • Burger MS • Heather Mate • Lauren Rubin • Roth MS • NGA/High School • Scott Cannan • Sean Joseph • HS & NGA

  4. Meet the Music FacultyORCHESTRA Elementary Schools • Philip Conjerti • Fyle, Sherman • Katy Johns • Crane, Winslow • Rachel Lauber • Leary • Middle Schools • Nicole Walton • Rachel Lauber • Carol Lamica • Pam Quinlan • Roth MS • Geoff Jones • Burger MS • NGA/High School • David Kluge • NGA & HS

  5. Instrumental Music is Special… • Welcomes ALL interested students • Allows all students to participate (no one sits on the bench while others play) • Enables all students to experience success • Offers an opportunity to commit to a program that continues throughout their school career

  6. MUSIC BOOSTERS!Rush-Henrietta Music Parents Association musicparents@rhnet.org voice mail: 359-5183 #1972 http://rhmpa.rhnet.org

  7. Expectations • Bring instrument to school for lessons & rehearsals • Take your instrument home(Do not leave it in school!!) • Store instrument securely • Check with homeowners/renters insurance • Explore music store insurance • Practice on a daily basis • Care of instrument • Concert attendance

  8. Lessons Fourth Grade • Two 30 minute lessons per week • Large groups of mixed instruments • Report Cards every 10 weeks • Fifth Grade • One 30 minute lesson per week • Rotating lesson schedule • 4-6 students per group • Report cards every 10 weeks • Ensemble rehearsal1 day per week

  9. Obtaining an Instrument • Music Dealers • Music & Arts Center and Atlas Music • Reputable • Back-up their products • Service the instruments • Service the school (weekly visits) – can order supplies (instruments even!) over the phone, pay with credit card and they will deliver it to the school • Additional String Specialty Stores listed in your packet • What to look for: • New vs. Demo (used), Warranty, Insurance • Discount for buying outright? • What is the start-up cost?

  10. Reminders • Please have your child’s instrument by Monday, September 16th • If you have not registered for lessons yet, be sure to speak to your school’s music teacher before you leave tonight! • Students playing percussion need to get a percussion kit • Visit the music dealer representatives, they are here to help you make your choice

  11. What do I need to get started? STRINGS: • Lesson book • Essential Elements Interactive, Book 1 (orange) for your instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass) • Shoulder rest, rosin, rockstop • Music stand BAND: • Lesson book • Essential Elements Interactive, Book 1 for your instrument (trumpet, clarinet, etc…) • Instrument-specific accessories (mallets, neck straps, reeds, etc…) • Music Stand *Check your teacher’s webpage for more accessories

  12. Break-out Sessions! Fyle, Sherman & Winslow Band – front, right side of the Auditorium Crane and Leary Band – front, left side of the Auditorium Fyle and Sherman Orchestra – Theory Room Crane and Winslow Orchestra – Chorus Room Leary Orchestra – Orchestra Room

  13. MAP

  14. Thanks for coming!

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