3.
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 Night
Schedule
4.
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. Miller
7:15 pm Students return to cafeteria; introductory
lesson with students on instrument
7:30 pm Question/Answer Period
7:45 pm Informational meeting about String Parents
Association of Horseheads (SPAH)
8:00 pm SPAH Reception
Beginner Strings Night
Schedule, co ntinue d
5.
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
6.
Preview of your year:
String Showcase Concert:
ALL the 4th
graders
perform together
A typical school concert
8.
When they are older…
Middle School Orchestra
High School Orchestra Musicians
9.
It all begins in 4th
grade!
Come for a great start at Beginner Strings Night!
Check out my website under your
school website/Teacher Pages/Mrs.
Matthews’ Orchestra Page
http://www.toolboxpro.org/classrooms/template.cfm?ID=2539
Email me with questions:
mmatthew@horseheadsdistrict.com
10.
It all begins in 4th
grade!
Come for a great start at Beginner Strings Night!
Check out my website under your
school website/Teacher Pages/Mrs.
Matthews’ Orchestra Page
http://www.toolboxpro.org/classrooms/template.cfm?ID=2539
Email me with questions:
mmatthew@horseheadsdistrict.com
