The Topanga Elementary School Instrumental Music Program is open to all students in grades one through six. (Photos)
This award winning program is directed by Larry Newman. Kathy Shaw and Wendy Mazon are the music specialists. Classes are offered every Friday during regular school hours beginning on October 7, 2011. Classes run through the school year, culminating with a school orchestra concert in June 2012.
To best accommodate all the students, the final schedule will be determined when enrollment is complete. Students will be notified of their lesson time by their classroom teacher and by e-mail.
INTRODUCTORY STUDENT ASSEMBLY Students will be introduced to the instruments of the orchestra through live playing demonstrations on Thursday, September 22 in the school auditorium. Grades 1,2 and 3 at 9:30 AM and grades 4,5 and 6 at 10:30 AM.
FIRST GRADE MUSIC CLASSES First graders may take the violin or recorder. (What is a recorder?)
Violins are fit to size the student (1/8 and 1/4 violins are most common for first graders). Recorders are provided free with enrollment in the class.
GRADES TWO THROUGH SIX CLASSES Second graders may choose violin, recorder, flute, clarinet, or trumpet.
Third through sixth graders may choose violin, cello, flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, or baritone horn.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A one-time music donation for the 2011-2012 school year of $395 is requested to help cover the instructional costs of this year’s instrumental music program. In addition, a $25 music supply fee covers all books,sheet music and basic supplies your child is given.
Limited financial aid is available to those who request assistance and every attempt will be made to see that all students who wish to participate are given the opportunity. The only other expense will be the lease, rental or purchase of the instrument. Recorders are provided free with enrollment. Through special arrangements with a local music retailer, instruments are available for purchase, rent or lease-to-own at up to 45% off the retail price for participating music students. Visit www.stringseason.com/cmw for more information and to place your order for delivery to school in time for the first lesson. No musical experience is required to enroll in a beginning class. Students with some prior experience will be placed in an intermediate or advanced level ensemble depending on ability.
