Beginner+Orchestra+2016-2017+Sign+Up+Information

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Beginning May 31, please complete the online interest form: [|UDSD Orchestra Parental Approval Form].

Beginning June 6, you may order the online rental for fall delivery to school:

Instrument Contract Letter 2016 (This was the letter that was given to students in school whose parents filled out the Orchestra Parental Approval form by June 13.)

How to rent an instrument online 2016

As third grade students in September 2016, children are provided the opportunity to study Orchestral instruments from the string family—violin, viola, cello, or bass—each of which the children have observed at a demonstration. In our present society, performance opportunities on stringed instruments span far beyond the classical symphonies into the areas of rock, jazz, fiddle, and pop cultures—and to undergraduate string programs at most colleges. It is quite a privilege to study a stringed instrument in UD, and thriving string groups exist in all of the UD schools through to UDHS.

The string instruments are available in fractional sizes to accommodate each child’s needs. The __approximate__ amount based on 2015-2016 prices for an instrument rental is as follows:

*A 9-month rental is highly recommended for a complete school year of instruction and performance at both winter and spring concerts. You may wish to start with a 4.5-month lease; however, after the initial rental period is over sometime in January, you will be charged a higher monthly rental fee. The book, CD, DVD, and music stand are yours to keep.
 * || Group A || Group B || Group C ||
 * || Violin/Viola || Cello || Bass ||
 * School Year 9-month lease* || $140 || $190 || $260 ||
 * Initial 4.5-month lease || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">($39) || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">($90) || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">($140) ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Necessary Learning Accessories || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">$40 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">$40 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">$40 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Total amount for school year(tax not included) || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">$180 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">$230 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">$300 ||


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The commitment to studying a stringed instrument consists of the following:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">In order to facilitate scheduling for the fall of 2016, please indicate your interest in having your child’s participation in the string program by going to the following link: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">[|UDSD Orchestra Parental Approval Form] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">. There will be a limited enrollment so please consider this opportunity carefully and promptly. Please complete and return the online parental approval form as soon as possible, preferably by June 6. Your child will then be measured and information concerning the rental of instruments will be sent home via paper and email. In terms of quality of the instrument, correct sizing, and maintenance considerations, renting is superior to purchasing an instrument at this point of instrumental instruction. Please feel free to phone or e-mail me if you have any questions that require additional information.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Weekly attendance at small group lessons at a time during the school day as arranged by Mrs. Noonan with the classroom teacher. Lessons take place from September until June.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Regular, consistent, practice of assignments at home, for 50-75 minutes per week.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Weekly attendance at 7:45 AM orchestra rehearsals once a week from October –December 2016 and February –May 2017.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Being prepared with both instrument and music book at every lesson and orchestra rehearsal. ||

<span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mrs. Cyndi Noonan

cnoonan@udsd.org

<span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline;">Voicemail 215-643-3421 ext. 6005