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Westford Public Schools

Westford Public Schools. String Music Program. Program Highlights. Weekly 45 minute lessons Scheduled during school time Student will not miss “new instruction” Practice 10 to 15 minutes per night, 5x per week Performances “Progress” concert mid-year during school

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Westford Public Schools

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  1. Westford Public Schools String Music Program

  2. Program Highlights • Weekly 45 minute lessons • Scheduled during school time • Student will not miss “new instruction” • Practice • 10 to 15 minutes per night, 5x per week • Performances • “Progress” concert mid-year during school • Spring Concert for all grades • May 25th- Crisafulli • May 26th- Abbot • May 27th- Day

  3. Why rent? • “You get what you pay for” is usually true! • Cheaper online instruments often need work done to them to get them playable. • Instruments break! • Rentals have insurance. • Sizes change • Rental companies don’t charge to change sizes.

  4. Materials • Books: • Essential Elements 2000 for Strings (Book 1) • Published by Hal Leonard • Other materials • Violins and violas: “Poly-pad” shoulder rest (included in Music & Arts rental) • Cello: endpin strap

  5. Rental Day • Music and Arts • Saturday September 12th at WA Café 8:30 – 11:00 am • Child does NOT have to be there • Bring a credit card for rental contract • If you cannot attend • Online Coffey Music & Arts rental option • Mail in contract • Other rental options …

  6. Other Rental Options • Bridges & Bows (Westford) • www.bridgesandbows.com 978 692 0670 • Johnson Strings (Newton) • www.johnsonstrings.com 800 359 9351 • Minor Chord (Littleton) • www.theminorchord.com 978 486 0112 • Music Academy of Chelmsford • www.musicacademyofchelmsford.com 978 251 7741

  7. Program Costs • $235: Music Fee for WPS • $126: Approximate rental of violin or viola • $211: Approximate rental of cello • $8: Music book • Total Program Cost: $369 violin/viola; $454 cello

  8. Mentor Program • Connects elementary beginners with advanced high school students for extra guidance • Good for catch-up, extra practice, or more advanced study • Inexpensive compared to private lessons • Contact Mr. Hamelin or Mrs. Corwin for mentor names

  9. Grade 5 Orchestra • Open to all Strings students in Grade 5 • Grade 3 and 4 students who take private lessons may join the orchestra after demonstrating skills on September 18th or January date TBD • Weekly before school rehearsal • Opportunity to work on advancing string orchestra ensemble skills

  10. Larcom Strings Concert • Wednesday, September 16th, 7 pm • Parish Center for the Arts • Donations benefit WPS Elementary Instrumental Music Suggested donation of $10 per person or $25 per family Please join us!!

  11. Contact info • Jessica Corwin • jcorwin@westfordk12.us • 978 392 4483 x4115 • Todd Hamelin • thamelin@westfordk12.us • Day: 978 692 5591 • Abbot: 978 692 5580

  12. Our Website • www.westfordk12.us/strings • Registration and payment for Strings • Helpful links and information about the program • Strings program guide • Progress report information and pictures

  13. Thank you!

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