Instrumental Music Program

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Instrumental Music Program

• Thank you for providing this opportunity for your
  child!!

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Music Teaches

• Self-discipline
• Teamwork
• Math skills
• Reading skills
• Proper breathing
• Proper posture
• A universal language

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Lessons are offered on

• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• Flute
• Clarinet
• Saxophone

• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Baritone
• Percussion

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String players need

• Book-New Directions for Strings, Book 1
• Rosin
• Cello-rock stop
• Folding music stand

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Woodwind players need

• Book-Standard of Excellence, Book 1
• Clarinets and Saxophones-at least 6 2 reeds,
  cork grease, swab, cleaning cloth
• Flutes-cleaning rod and cleaning cloth
• Folding music stand

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Brass players need

• Book-Standard of Excellence, Book 1
• Trumpet and Baritone-valve oil, tuning slide
  grease
• Trombone-Slide oil, tuning slide grease
• Folding music stand

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Percussion players need

• Book-Standard of Excellence, Book 1
• Snare drum kit including a snare drum with black
  rubber practice pad, 2B sticks, concert drum
  stand. No bells are needed.
• Folding music stand

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Places to obtain an instrument or repairs

• Any local music store has rentals, supplies and
  repairs. Check your phone book.
• FCPS-has some scholarship instruments available
  for families in need.

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Scheduling

• All schools have a rotating schedule.
• Students are put into groups of like instruments.
• 40-45 minute lessons one time a week.
• Once a month full band practice.

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Start dates for beginner lessons

• Mondays, Lincoln, starting September 15
• Tuesdays, Ballenger Creek, starting September 16
• Wednesdays, Carroll Manor, starting September 17

• Thursdays, Tuscarora, starting September 18
• Fridays, Orchard Grove, starting September 12
• Please leave the instrument in the case until the
  1st lesson!!

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Expectations

• Attend all lessons when you are in school.
• Bring all materials to every lesson.
• Be on time to lessons.
• Make up all work missed in class.
• Try your best at all times
• Take your instrument home and
• PRACTICE

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Practice is very important

• Keep track of your practice time-aim for 20
  minutes a day.
• Students will write down practice time on the
  practice sheet and get it signed weekly.
• Have the student contract signed and returned by
  the first lesson. Please refer to this contract
  for expectations.

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If your child forgets his/her instrument

• Still attend lessons
• 1st time-verbal warning
• 2nd time-note, email or phone call home

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Additional requirements

• Attend the spring concert
• Concert dates are pending and will be sent home
  soon.
• CRES test-5th grade only-week of May 4

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Band progress reports

• Handed out with regular report cards at the end
  of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters.

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Information about the instrumental music
curriculum

• Visit
• www.fcpsteach.org

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Practice and encouragement is key!!

• Encourage your child to practice
• Tell your child what a great job he/she is doing
• Establish a routine for practice