WELCOME TO:6TH GRADE MUSIC

REGISTRATION!

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6th Grade Music Choices Band: Ms. Medina and

Ms. Kruger Orchestra: Dr. Rusin Chorus: Mr. Deiss

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Band: what do we do in 6th grade?

Play in classes with similar instruments Play with a good sound and learn to read

notes. Practice at home each day. Two concerts, one in the winter, and one

in spring. Remember, your music choice is for

all year long

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Band Woodwinds

Flute Clarinet Saxophone

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Band High Brass:

Trumpet French Horn

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Band Low Brass

Baritone Trombone

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Band Percussion

Practice Pad

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Bell Pack

Preference will be given to interested students who play a keyboard instrument (piano)

All percussionists read bell notes each rehearsal.

Orchestra

Small group setting Learn the basic techniques of string

playing, and how to read music Two concerts a year!

All string instruments choices available

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Orchestra

Violin Viola* Cello* String Bass*

* School Rental Program

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Chorus

What is Chorus at John Adams?

Learn about music Develop our voices

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Chorus What did Sixth Grade Chorus look this

year?

Singing Solfege & Warm Ups Instrument Families Winter Concert Jazz Music & Artists Spring Concert

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The Registration Process Individual Interviews

Opportunity to try different instruments

Recommendation for appropriate instrument

Recommendations Sent Home and Returned by Friday, March 6.

Confirmation Letter Sent Home in the Spring

Get your instruments in August (band and orchestra)

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Required Paperwork Music Registration Form

Green sheet Used during interviewParent/Guardian signature on choices

– A YEAR LONG CHOICE

Return to school by Friday, March 6

Confirmation Form Gold sheet Final placement for 6th grade music Sent home before the end of this

school year

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Please make sure these two sections are complete when returning your form to the

school.

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Thank you very much!

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See you in September!