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Instrumental Music Program

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Instrumental Music Program

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    1. Instrumental Music Program Thank you for providing this opportunity for your child!!

    3. Lessons are offered on: Violin Viola Cello Flute Clarinet Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Baritone Percussion

    4. String players need: Book-New Directions for Strings, Book 1 Rosin Cello-rock stop Folding music stand

    5. Woodwind players need: Book-Standard of Excellence, Book 1 Clarinets and Saxophones-at least 6 #2 reeds, cork grease, swab, cleaning cloth Flutes-cleaning rod and cleaning cloth Folding music stand

    6. Brass players need: Book-Standard of Excellence, Book 1 Trumpet and Baritone-valve oil, tuning slide grease Trombone-Slide oil, tuning slide grease Folding music stand

    7. Percussion players need: Book-Standard of Excellence, Book 1 Snare drum kit including a snare drum with black rubber practice pad, #2B sticks, concert drum stand. No bells are needed. Folding music stand

    8. Places to obtain an instrument or repairs Any local music store has rentals, supplies and repairs. Check your phone book. FCPS-has some scholarship instruments available for families in need.

    9. Scheduling: All schools have a rotating schedule. Students are put into groups of like instruments. 40-45 minute lessons one time a week. Once a month full band practice.

    10. Start dates for beginner lessons: Mondays, Lincoln, starting September 15 Tuesdays, Ballenger Creek, starting September 16 Wednesdays, Carroll Manor, starting September 17 Thursdays, Tuscarora, starting September 18 Fridays, Orchard Grove, starting September 12 Please leave the instrument in the case until the 1st lesson!!

    11. Expectations: Attend all lessons when you are in school. Bring all materials to every lesson. Be on time to lessons. Make up all work missed in class. Try your best at all times Take your instrument home and… PRACTICE

    12. Practice is very important: Keep track of your practice time-aim for 20 minutes a day. Students will write down practice time on the practice sheet and get it signed weekly. Have the student contract signed and returned by the first lesson. Please refer to this contract for expectations.

    13. If your child forgets his/her instrument: Still attend lessons 1st time-verbal warning 2nd time-note, email or phone call home

    14. Additional requirements: Attend the spring concert Concert dates are pending and will be sent home soon. CRES test-5th grade only-week of May 4

    15. Band progress reports: Handed out with regular report cards at the end of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters.

    16. Information about the instrumental music curriculum: Visit www.fcpsteach.org

    17. Practice and encouragement is key!! Encourage your child to practice Tell your child what a great job he/she is doing Establish a routine for practice

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