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3rd Grade Orchestra Parent Meeting

Thursday, May 6, 2021

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Introductions

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Miss Fiene, Orchestra

Ms. Rose, Orchestra

Ms. Spring, Orchestra

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“What are the benefits of learning to play an instrument?”

  • a UNIQUE SKILL that can be enjoyed for a lifetime
  • an opportunity for SUCCESS
  • DISCIPLINE, RESPONSIBILITY, TEAMWORK
  • An outlet for SELF-EXPRESSION
  • WHOLE-BRAIN thinking unique to music
  • FRIENDSHIPS based around a special shared experience
  • Making music is FUN!

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Orchestra Instruments!

Demonstrations of each instrument can be viewed at our DG58 Instrumental Music Website.

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High Instrument Sounds

Violin

  • Play the melody

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  • Faster Notes

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  • Bright

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  • Highest string instrument

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Middle Instrument Sounds

Hybrid & supportive instrument, meaning they will play melody and harmony lines

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Viola

Mellow/Darker Sounds

Requires detailed listening skills

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Low Instrument Sounds

String Bass

  • Foundation of the orchestra
  • Strong, larger hand helpful
  • Harmony and Bass lines

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  • Low & Warm sounds

Cello

  • Big range of high and low notes
  • Closest to human voice

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“What are we committing to when we sign up for orchestra?”

Small group

pull-out lessons during school:

where students learn how to

play their

instruments

After-school rehearsals:

where students learn to play TOGETHER leading to concerts in Dec and April

Daily personal practice (the

HOMEWORK):

where students develop their individual

skills

AT ELEM. BUILDINGS

AT HOME!

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LOCATION TBA

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The Practice Assignment

  • Weekly “homework assignment”

that communicates what we

learned and how you can help

your child practice �

  • Practice Assignments should be �signed and returned at each lesson

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  • Repetition is key to success!

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Band/Orchestra:

“What’s the Difference?”

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“Why do band and orchestra start in different grades??”

String instruments are available in different sizes (⅛, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, full) for kids of different sizes.

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Band instruments are one-size-fits-all and are more easily handled by 5th graders.

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How to Be an Outstanding Orchestra Parent:

1. Provide an instrument in good playing condition.

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2. Provide a regular time and place for daily practice.

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3. Ask your child to play for you!

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4. Arrange lessons with a study buddy.

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5. Take your child to middle school, high school, and adult-level orchestra concerts.

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6. Provide support and encouragement to stay the course, even through “road bumps.”

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The most important ingredient is…. YOUR SUPPORT!!!

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FUN-WORK-GOOD

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Recruitment Process - Up To Now:

  • Instrument previews were given in all 3rd grade classrooms.
  • Students completed a Google Form indicating their interest in orchestra and which sounds/instruments they preferred.
  • Emails went home indicating which instrument your child indicated a preference for.

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Recruitment Process - What’s Next:

  • Talk to your child about the program and the commitment required.
    • Review the instrument demo on the DG58 Instrumental Music Website.
    • Does your student still prefer the sound of that instrument?
    • Does your student understand the practice commitment involved?
  • 1.) Complete Registration Form (next slide) 2.) Contact vendor & arrange for instrument rental and purchase of books and accessories.

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Beginning Orchestra

Registration:

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Complete Google Form here between

May 7-June 1

  • Form includes:
    • Student and parent information
    • Instrument selection
    • Sizing help for orchestra instruments

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“What materials does my child need to be successful?”

Instrument

Books & Accessories ($50-$60 depending on instrument)

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  • Orchestra materials are available from K.R. Bachelder & Co.

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  • Contact KR Bachelder directly to purchase these items:
    • info@krbachelder.com
    • 630-355-0008

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Instrument & supplies info

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KR Bachelder visits District 58 on a weekly basis to handle service needs.

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  • Violin/Viola - $72.00 quarterly payment
  • Cello - $115.00 quarterly payment
  • Bass - $168.00 quarterly payment

*Prices include instrument rental costs, basic supplies, and maintenance and repair agreement.

*Rental fees accrue a discount on purchase of a new instrument when students are ready for a full sized instrument.

Providing an ORCHESTRA instrument for Your Child

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Inferior instruments:

  • If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.
  • Anti-motivational - hard to play
  • Hard to tune (you won’t like to hear that)
  • Cannot be repaired by professionals

BEWARE

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  • Brand new this year, you even have the option to get a head start and begin lessons in August before school starts! �
  • Register for Summer Session IV on the DG58.org website under curriculum.

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  • Weekday mornings at Herrick MS: August 9-20

Summer Music

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Thank you for joining us! If your student is interested in joining orchestra next year, here is what is next:

  • Complete Dist. 58 Registration Form by June 1st
  • Contact K.R. Bachelder & Co. directly by June 1st to arrange for instrument rental, and purchase books and accessories.
  • Email: info@krbachelder.com
  • Phone: 630-355-0008

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QUESTIONS??

Miss Fiene: mfiene@dg58.org

Ms. Rose: lrose@dg58.org

Ms. Spring: jspring@dg58.org

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