Rush-Henrietta Central Schools ~ Music Department ~

September 8, 2014

Rush-Henrietta Central Schools ~ Music

DepartmentInformation for

Beginning Instrumental

Music Parents

September 8, 2014

Sewing the seeds of our future musicians!

Why MUSIC?

Last year, 438 students began learning to play a musical instrument (band or orchestra)

This year, 239 of them continue to play (55%)

The true benefits of a music education are the result of: sustained involvement over time committed practice and support from parents, teachers and the

music community

Who Do We Have Here??

Parent Handbook

Meet the Orchestra FacultyElementary SchoolsChelsea Hill - Fyle, ShermanLindsey Doyle - Crane, WinslowRachel Lauber - Leary

Middle SchoolsRoth MS ~ Nicole Walton, Rachel Lauber, Carol

Lamica, Pam Quinlan

Burger MS ~ Geoff Jones

NGA/High SchoolDavid Kluge & Chelsea Hill

Meet the Band Faculty

Elementary Schools

Annette Muller ~ Crane, Leary, Winslow

Jill Pringle ~ Fyle, Sherman, Winslow

Middle Schools

Burger MS ~ Rich Thompson, Kate Rolland

Roth MS ~ Heather Mate, Lauren Rubin

NGA/High SchoolScott Cannan & Sean Joseph

MUSIC BOOSTERS!Rush-Henrietta Music Parents

Association

musicparents@rhnet.orgvoice mail: 359-5183

#1972http://rhmpa.rhnet.org

President ~ Tori-Kate Davis

Expectations

Bring instrument to school for lessons & rehearsals

Take your instrument home (Do not leave it in school!!)

Store instrument securelyCheck with homeowners/renters

insuranceExplore music store insurance

Practice on a daily basisCare of instrumentConcert attendance

Lessons

Fourth Grade• Two 30 minute

lessons per week• Large groups of

mixed instruments

• Report Cards every 10 weeks

Fifth Grade• One 30 minute lesson

per week• Rotating lesson

schedule• 4-6 students per

group• Report cards every 10

weeks• Ensemble rehearsal 1

day per week

Obtaining an Instrument

• Music Dealers• Music & Arts Center and Atlas Music• Reputable• Back-up their products• Service the instruments• Service the school (weekly visits) – can order

supplies (instruments even!) over the phone, pay with credit card and they will deliver it to the school

• Additional String Specialty Stores listed in your packet

• What to look for:• New vs. Demo (used), Warranty, Insurance• Discount for buying outright?• What is the start-up cost?

Reminders

• Please have your child’s instrument in time to start lessons on Monday, September 15th

• If you have not registered for lessons yet, be sure to speak to your school’s music teacher before you leave tonight!

• Students playing percussion need to get a percussion kit

• Visit the music dealer representatives, they are here to help you make your choice

What do I need to get started?STRINGS:

• Lesson book• Essential Elements Interactive, Book 1 (orange) for

your instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass)• Shoulder rest, rosin, rockstop• Music stand

BAND:• Lesson book

• Essential Elements Interactive, Book 1 for your instrument (trumpet, clarinet, etc…)

• Instrument-specific accessories (mallets, neck straps, reeds, etc…)

Music Stand

*Check your teacher’s webpage for more accessories

Break-out Sessions!

BANDFyle, Sherman & Winslow Band – front, right side of the Auditorium (Interpreter - Jessica Ziomek)Crane and Leary Band – front, left side of the Auditorium

ORCHESTRAFyle and Sherman Orchestra – Band Room (D109)Crane and Winslow Orchestra – Chorus Room (D107)Leary Orchestra – Orchestra Room (D 110)

Thank You!!