bsn 2013

Beginner Strings Night, Beginner Strings Night, September 6September 6

Intermediate School CafeteriaFriday, September 6

6:00 pm All CELLO students and parents meet on stage in the cafeteria; cello measurements and paperwork for loaned instruments, finger tapes on rented cellos 6:20 pm All beginner string parents and students with instruments meet in IS Cafeteria Expectations of school year Curriculum overview HANDBOOK discussion (continued)

Beginner Strings NightSchedule

6:40 pm Students will be excused for activities with HS orchestra students Parents have a hands-on introductory lesson with instrument with Mrs. Matthews & Ms. Miller7:15 pm Students return to cafeteria; introductory lesson with students on instrument 7:30 pm Question/Answer Period7:45 pm Informational meeting about String Parents Association of Horseheads (SPAH) 8:00 pm SPAH Reception

Beginner Strings NightSchedule, continued

It is necessary to have the rented or purchased instrument at this meeting. Please bring instrument and bow in case Violins & Violas: bring sponge shoulder rest and 2 large rubber bands (if readily available) Cellos: bring Xeros end pin stop Note to cello parents: IF POSSIBLE, please rent a cello at a music store. If not financially possible, please let me know so I can have a count of how many students need a loaner. We will loan out cellos this night at 6.

Other Details

Preview of your year:

String Showcase Concert:ALL the 4th graders perform together

A typical school concert

5th grade concert

6th grade concert

A look to your future?

When they are older…

Middle School Orchestra

High School Orchestra Musicians

It all begins in 4th grade!

Come for a great start at Beginner Strings Night! Check out my website under yourschool website/Teacher Pages/Mrs.Matthews’ Orchestra Pagehttp://www.toolboxpro.org/classrooms/template.cfm?ID=2539 Email me with questions:mmatthew@horseheadsdistrict.com