Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
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- Kenmore Town of Tonawanda UFSD
- Musical Instrument Rental Information
- Gr. 4 Musical Instrument Information
Gr. 4 Musical Instrument Information
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Your child is about to begin a new and exciting phase of their education: learning to play a musical instrument! Learning an instrument does not always come easy, which can be difficult for a youngster to understand. It takes careful practice, time, and dedication to develop the skills needed to be successful. When both teacher and parent provide encouragement, patience, and understanding, learning to play a musical instrument can be a successful and enjoyable experience. Please read and discuss the following expectations with your child before making the commitment to play a musical instrument.
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Playing an instrument is a year-long commitment
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Weekly lessons, rehearsals, and concerts must be attended
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Students must bring their instruments and materials to lessons and rehearsals. Please note: Students who play large instruments (cello, bass, french horn, trombone, and baritone) will have one home instrument and one school instrument
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Orchestra & Band start in January, during the schoolday
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Proper care of the instrument is expected
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Consistent practice: 20 minutes of practice 4 times a week (total of 80 min.)
Gr. 4 Instrumental Music Recruitment Plan for 2024-25:
- Music teachers will show students instrument demonstrations during class. Optional: you are encouraged to watch videos made by the BPO with your child to discuss the instruments - bpo.org/play-on-wny
- During school, students will be asked to pick three instruments that they are interested in playing
- Students will meet with their music teacher individually to narrow down their choices to the instrument that best fits them
- The music teacher will notify the students and parents/guardians of the instrument that the student has been placed on. The $40 rental fee will be paid for through the Community Education Department
- The music department's goal is to give all students the experience of playing a musical instrument. We want to work with the student and parents to choose the right instrument for the child while maintaining balanced instrumentation in the band and orchestra. Therefore, if you decide to pay the rental fee before your child is placed on an instrument, please choose TBD from the drop-down menu
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