Dear Orchestra Families,

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

We are enjoying the second year in our new room! Students will be assigned a new locker this year and the combination as well as the locker number will be located in the front of their agenda. Make sure that they do not lose this information.

This 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 attached student information form. It is very important to include your email address(es) on the student information form so that we can contact you regarding pertinent orchestra updates. If your e-mail address should change, please notify us immediately so that we can update our mailing list.

Parents are encouraged to be involved with the orchestra program. There are many areas that require assistance such as data entry, clerical, uniforms, chaperoning, 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 below. We look forward to an outstanding year of music learning and performance.

Musically Yours,

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