Dear Orchestra Families,

Welcome back! We have been anticipating the completion of our new room, and it is finally finished! The orchestra students will also have access to additional small practice rooms and a large ensemble room for added rehearsal space.

We hope each student will take advantage of the many opportunities available through the orchestra program and continue music as a life long pursuit. Playing in the orchestra encourages creativity and helps young people learn discipline and focus.

The handbook serves as your reference for the activities we have planned this year. It also includes classroom policies and procedures. Please review the information and mark your home calendar with concert and activity dates. Assist your child in completing the student information form and make sure they write down their locker number in their agenda (violin/viola).

Parents are encouraged to be involved with the orchestra program. There are many areas that require assistance such as data entry, chaperoning, piano accompaniment, and pre-concert assistance. Please consider volunteering and indicate your choice(s) on the student information sheet.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress in orchestra. It is best to reach us through school email but you can also call the number printed to the left. We look forward to an outstanding year of music learning and performance.

Musically Yours,

Susan H. Brown, Director
&
Heather Kocevar, Assistant Director