Students need to have an instrument by Thursday, September 12 if possible. If you need more time, please contact Mr. Johnston at
ajohnston443@spsmail.org to let him know how much more time is needed.
Students need four things:
1. Instrument
2. Accessory: a shoulder bar for violins and violas; or an endpin stopper for cellos and basses
3. A folding music stand
4. The orchestra book: Essential Elements Book 1
There are two performances scheduled: Tuesday, March 10 at High Street Baptist Church 900 N. Eastgate, 65802
and Wednesday, May 6 at Parkview High School in the main gymnasium. Both of these start at 7:00 pm, and students should meet Mr. Johnston at 6:15 for each of these as well.
After enrollment, a student may drop fifth grade orchestra with a note from the parent until October 11, which is the end of the first quarter. After the first quarter, the student must stay in fifth grade orchestra until the end of the year.
Where to get instruments, accessories, music stands, and books?
Hoover Music Co.
440 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
862-3573
Store hours:
12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat
Springfield Music
3100 S Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
881-1373
Store hours:
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat
Palen Music Center
1560 E Raynell Place
Springfield, MO 65804
882-7000
Store hours:
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat
Shar (not in Springfield, but is a very reputable place to order from)
1-800-248-SHAR
http://www.sharmusic.comPLEASE DO NOT ORDER CHEAP INSTRUMENTS ON AMAZON OR EBAY. THESE INSTRUMENTS ARE NOT SET UP CORRECTLY, THEY DON'T STAY IN TUNE, AND THEY BREAK EASILY BECAUSE THEY ARE MADE OF INFERIOR MATERIALS.
