FIFTH GRADE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

PARENTS’ WORKSHEET

Here is a checklist of things to do in preparation for your son/daughter's participation in the Pomperaug Region15 elementary school band or orchestra program:  

q       Your child must return the yellow registration form with two instrument choices to his/her classroom teacher by M., Sept. 9, 2002.

q       Please attend the Parents’ Night Meeting, W., Sept. 11, 7:30p.m., LMES cafeteria.

q       If your child will be using a pre-played band or orchestra instrument, contact the band or orchestra director at the telephone numbers listed below to have the instruments checked.

q       If you are not renting an instrument, please purchase the lesson book (band—Standard of Excellence, book 1 or orchestra---Essential Elements, book 1) from your favorite music vendor.

q       If you are renting an instrument, the chosen rental form must be returned with payment for the rental fee, lesson book, insurance and music stand (if necessary).  Purchasing an instrument is not recommended at this time!

q       If you are renting an instrument from a vendor other than those presented, make sure your child has the instrument and lesson book in time for the beginning lesson:  Band: GES, M., 9/23---MES, T., 9/24---LMES, W., 9/25---PES, Th., 9/26

Orchestra:  GES, M., 9/23---MES, T., 9/24---LMES, W., 9/25---PES, T., 9/24

Mr. West, Fifth Grade Band - 758-1144

Mrs. Hughes, GES and MES Orchestra - 262-3219

Ms. Siegler, PES and LMES Orchestra - 264-2711

Mr. West, Mrs. Hughes and Ms. Siegler travel amongst numerous schools and phone messages might take as long as 24 hours to be returned.

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