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Rush-Henrietta Central Schools ~ Music Department ~

Rush-Henrietta Central Schools ~ Music Department ~. September 8, 2014. Rush-Henrietta Central Schools ~ Music Department. Information for Beginning Instrumental Music Parents September 8, 2014. Sewing the seeds of our future musicians!. Why MUSIC ?.

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Rush-Henrietta Central Schools ~ Music Department ~

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  1. Rush-Henrietta Central Schools ~ Music Department ~ September 8, 2014

  2. Rush-Henrietta Central Schools ~ Music Department Information for Beginning Instrumental Music Parents September 8, 2014

  3. Sewing the seeds of our future musicians!

  4. Why MUSIC? • Last year, 438 students began learning to play a musical instrument (band or orchestra) • This year, 239 of them continue to play (55%) • The true benefits of a music education are the result of: • sustained involvement over time • committed practice • and support from parents, teachers and the music community Who Do We Have Here??

  5. Parent Handbook Orchestra Band

  6. Elementary Schools Chelsea Hill - Fyle, Sherman Lindsey Doyle - Crane, Winslow Rachel Lauber- Leary Meet the Orchestra Faculty Middle Schools Roth MS ~ Nicole Walton, Rachel Lauber, Carol Lamica, Pam Quinlan Burger MS ~ Geoff Jones NGA/High School David Kluge & Chelsea Hill

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

  8. MUSIC BOOSTERS!Rush-Henrietta Music Parents Association musicparents@rhnet.org voice mail: 359-5183 #1972 http://rhmpa.rhnet.org President ~ Tori-Kate Davis

  9. 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

  10. 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 rehearsal 1 day per week

  11. 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?

  12. Reminders • Please have your child’s instrument in time to start lessons on Monday, September 15th • 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

  13. 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

  14. Break-out Sessions! BAND Fyle, Sherman & Winslow Band – front, right side of the Auditorium (Interpreter - Jessica Ziomek) Crane and Leary Band – front, left side of the Auditorium ORCHESTRA Fyle and Sherman Orchestra – Band Room (D109) Crane and Winslow Orchestra – Chorus Room (D107) Leary Orchestra – Orchestra Room (D 110)

  15. Thank You!!

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