Westford Public Schools String Music Program Overview and Highlights
Discover the Westford Public Schools String Music Program, featuring weekly 45-minute lessons conducted during school hours. Students won’t miss new instruction while practicing 10-15 minutes nightly. Enjoy mid-year Progress concerts and a Spring Concert on May 25th, 26th, and 27th. Rental options for instruments are available, ensuring quality and convenience. The program costs $369 for violin/viola and $454 for cello. Connect with a mentor for additional guidance. For more details, contact Jessica Corwin at jcorwin@westfordk12.us.
Westford Public Schools String Music Program Overview and Highlights
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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 • Spring Concert for all grades • May 25th- Crisafulli • May 26th- Abbot • May 27th- Day
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.
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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!!
Contact info • Jessica Corwin • jcorwin@westfordk12.us • 978 392 4483 x4115 • Todd Hamelin • thamelin@westfordk12.us • Day: 978 692 5591 • Abbot: 978 692 5580
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
